Stork Adds to Acton Family as Notices Remembered
In the Acton Free Press and local items, a whimsical tally tracks a stork delivering babies, counting families up to ten. The paper notes long delivery times, then describes shifting to postal delivery at nine each Thursday, plus harvest weather and community events.
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Oifes
Fred Plank
Noble's
Pehoe
Warren's Grove
Tu Rerahone
Eg. T. R
Georgetown
Guenday
Limehouse
Reeve Swackhamer
Rovvp
Acton
Beardmore & Co
Interjpormed
Werth
Carnell
Witteetae ‘Acton
AL White
Actopan Mstey
H. Taylor
Anton
Evart
Mich
Hv. i. N. Mawales
Sunday School Lesson Explains John 3 16 to 21
The article reviews Jesus words in John 3 16 to 21, explaining key phrases from the King James text. It notes Pontius and terms like earthly and heavenly things, the use of Verily verily, and the cross’s meaning as a test of faith with eternal life for believers.
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Jerusalem
Dorn
Winars
Jesus
Earth
Christa
Christ
Thia
Joss
Fragmentary religious yarn of John and Hannah crossing church lines
The passage recounts a late bishop’s tale about differing denominations in Iowa. John Smith, a Presbyterian, and Hannah Jones, a Baptist, fear religious disputes affecting marriage. After a year of correspondence and a chance coincidence, both join their respective churches, uniting their hopes for marriage.
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Fowler
Methodial Church
Wincere
Washington Star
Iowa
John. Smith
Jones
Ing
Lfe
Johan
Smith
Hamsh
John
Hannah
Presbyterian Church
Fall Fair Dates From Ontario Agriculture Board
The Ontario Department of Agriculture lists fall fair dates for towns including Acton Aberfoyle Bolton Cookville Dur I Brin Georgetown London Milton Oakville Orangeville Rockwood Streatham Toronto and Choked for Air asthma remedy advertising notes Dr J D Kellogg’s Asthma Remedy claims quick relief and air passage relief.
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Bocie‘es Granc
Ontario Department of Agriculture
Acton
Sasa Aberfoyle
Bolton
Cookaville
Brin
Georgetown
London
Milton Reptembeer
Oakville
Orangeville
Rockwood
Btrestaville
Toronto
Wit and wardrobe woes raise a laugh at a resort
A tale from a Phyladopilty Pree reader recounts a summer resort mishap. A young man steps on a gown tearing it and, after awkward apologies, learns dressmaking details from a quick wedged explanation. The scene ends with a quip about learning to dress a gown after the fact.
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Amiory
Mgn
Unseen humor in child wit and a worm powder ad
A parliament member notes that many so called precocious child tales are invented by older people for amusement. He recalls a Sunday School joke about Jethro and his daughter in laws. Worm Powders claim to expel stomach and intestinal worms without harming young patients, with occasional vomiting as a sign of action.
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Wyces
Jeesen
Nicodemus
Banhedict
Dewish
Semis
Marcos Dods
Jesus
Thia
God
Christ
Timothy
Ufe
Cornwallia
Cnme
Point Pleasant Park
Plera
Halifax
Dal‘housie University
Britain
Jethror
Jethro
Foot imprint craft for Valentine blotters with guidance
The text describes making a baby foot imprint craft for valentines. It covers tracing the foot between toes with a pencil, blotting with paper, using Bristol board for a cover, tying blotters with a ribbon, and decorating the cover with an inscription about a baby’s name and nails. It encourages children to write a personal message and suggests adults help align the name.
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Bristol
Pitting ReBUKE Exposes Craftsmans Fealty and Fragm ent
A private house visit by a carpenter and his apprentice sparks a rebuke over propriety. The carpenter removes his watch and chain to signal a test of the lady's servant, then directs the apprentice to return to the shop, implying the house cannot protect property or privacy.
Convertible Colonia to Winnipeg Train Service Highlighted
The notice outlines Bolia trains via Jo Winnipay and the Canadian National route to Winnipeg. It promises fastest eastern western Canada travel with special care for women and onboard lunch counters. Fares quoted around 315 to Winnipeg, with $20 back to starting point. Contact Canadian National agents for details.
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Bolia
Winnipay
Colonia
Cara
Canadian National
Hathways
Ontario
Winnipeg
Betgreen
Eatern
Canada
Hsryetars
Toronto
Atiquat
Leol Am
Winnipes
Santisee Beyont
Gloucestershire Farmer Plays Probing Ruse with Stranger
An aged Gloucestershire farmer is approached by a boy who pretends to seek a plan for a treasure. The boy asks for a character from Jane Place, then asks to copy the farmer’s chamber and address. The encounter unfolds as the boy claims to follow the footsteps of nature.
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England
Jane
Enlays
Liex
Cam Son
Car Carny Echoes on Wealth and Idle Elite
Fragmentary notes from a carny observer mock high society and its wealth. The piece wanders through odd phrases about a waiting room cage and trolley cars, with garbled lines referencing Newport, Payette, and stubborn corn.
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Jamesa
Newport
Sulphar
Young Lawyer Secures Acquittal After Narrow Escape
A junior attorney, not famed for intellect, defends a client accused of murder and wins an acquittal after a tense trial. A jury deliberates for two hours as the judge questions whether the defense had proper counsel. The foreman notes the prisoner's counsel in question, and the verdict is delivered as not guilty on the grounds of incapacity.
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Wong Wilson
Peepee
Murden
Geathemap
Sali
Sand
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H.W. Hinton
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