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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 22, 1929
Page
5
A child named Tommy searches the Acton library for a birthday present hidden by a dog or mislaid by accident. Emma Endicott appears in the scene as the tale unfolds with a playful domestic mystery and a relieved, rosy-cheeked smile from Tommy.
The issue notes activity at the Canada Glove Works with farmers busy on the pear crop. It records residents improving property on Church and Main Streets, business changes at Pasco Drug Bloze, and Ed Hasward of Toronto in charge locally. It mentions the old Speight sawmill removed and municipal council setting the year’s tax rate.
The article extols Minaki Lodges on the Winnipeg River as a gateway to western prairies with CN trains or Great Lakes steamers, noting near by maskinonge and trout, a fine golf course and tennis courts, plus advice to plan a western trip. It also includes a historical extract on harsh forest laws from Frederick the Great and Napoleon, and ends with a dubious asthma remedy promotion.
A visitor recalls meeting a Quaker poet at Danvers who kept several dogs including a Newfoundland named Roger Williams a greyhound named Curl and a terrier named Charlene Dickens along with a pet cow Whiter. The poet speaks of a simple life and sharing scarce nuts with animals on his farm.
A notice touts Georgian Hay for a low cost weekend escape. It advertises 10 15 a.m. train departures from Torunty to Midland with return Sundays, urging longer stays for better value. Hotels and boarding houses are ready to accommodate travelers and a new illustrated booklet offers further details.
Sunday school lesson outlines Ezra chapters focusing on the rebuilding of Solomon's temple. Highlights include the return from exile, the decree of Cyrus, the opposition by Samaritans, Haggai and Zechariah’s encouragement, and the dedication under Artaxerxes with Passover observance.
A historic lakeside resort setting near Pictou Lodge in Nova Scotia showcases frontier roots from Highland settlers. The area features pine forests, scenic views, and ample recreation including a nearby golf course, tennis, fishing, and boating as visitors seek information from a Canadian National agent.
The article explains staying away from trees and tall buildings during a storm, with the safest spot being far from structures. It notes that lying flat on the ground is best if caught in an open area, and warns haystacks and barns with new hay are prime lightning targets due to heated air and conductive paths.
A fibre firm found delaying log processing reduces bark removal costs. By keeping logs on the ground longer, bark beetles bore between bark and wood, allowing the bark to loosen during handling. This natural loosening lowers labor and power needs for barker tools.
Captain Charing BP Low recounts the voyage of the Houqua in Kla Ant’s collection. From New York to Hong Kong the clipper faced a devastating gale with barometer plunging and sails torn, yet Low kept the ship afloat. He saved the crew, refitted, and returned to New York with a profit and rising fame.
Ontario offers varied vacations with hotels cottages and resorts near crystal lakes and fast trout streams. Plan a holiday with a Canadian National Agent to match your plans and obtain travel literature. Maulers Worm Powders are marketed as a safe remedy for worm-infested children with no harmful ingredients.
Two Irishmen were hired to clean a Jo fly window. Lacking a ladder they used a plank through the window. Pat sat outside while Wike stayed inside and the plan nearly succeeded until Meath fell with Pat shouting to sober O’Ricic.
Reverend Blair, long blind, finds independence with his German shepherd Dot trained to navigate steps curbs and traffic. Dot daily leads him from home to church, through Pittsburgh and beyond, with Blair pledging total trust to the capable guide.
A former banker, now living in Yermo, Arizona, tells of selling a small copper mine to an Eastern buyer for large-denomination bills. On the way back to the railroad, a stranger with a gun robs him of his valuables but forces the banker to strip to swap clothing before riding away.
A narrator loses more than seven thousand dollars and a watch after a robbery attempt. At a railroad station, he learns the thief tried to hide the wallet in his coat but forgot to switch it back, allowing recovery as officers issue a description of the suspect.
The text records Miss Loomis hosting her frail cousin Emma who weighs about 105 pounds. They tour homes, factories, cemeteries, and the river town, ending with Emma’s wish for a future visit if she remains able, while Loomis recalls her own endurance and care.
A real estate agent pitches a prospective buyer with humor and odd reminiscences about life. The exchange highlights a quirky moment as the client muses about preferences, schooling, marriage, travel, and being born in a hospital. The dialogue ends with a wistful note about burial plans.
Caleb and Hyne quarrel over Jote Dorgan loaning a seed sower. Hyne recalls visiting Jote’s place to reclaim it, while Caleb recounts how Jote’s hens hatched chicks in the returned cower. The talk ends with a calm mood after handling the birds and a hinted backyard dispute.
A fragmented Annapolis Lag item reports a portable garage incident involving a dog tied nearby and an interfering cat, with no further details.
Youthful charm of the bertha collar reemerges with praise from famous French designers. The frock offers a modern V point, princess bodice, bow finish, and two tier fullness that remain slender. Long sleeves suit formal and informal dances alike.
A quirky note lists variants of Sunday with playful dally and daily exceptions. It blends whimsically altered day names and a cryptic line about Darting from Doronto, suggesting a semantic puzzle or game.
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