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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 25, 1927
Page
9
A whimsical vintage tale recounts a Utah woman whose witty stubbornness and frugal habits outsmart a husband's offers. The narration notes her detachment from social pretensions and emphasis on practicality, with a playful voice recalling daily lived quirks.
A new Canadian National Railways publication reports Canada’s mineral production rising from 23 million to over 241 million dollars in 1926 and power capacity expanding to 4 556 000 hp. It highlights pre Cambrian Shield prospects from Labrador to Manitoba, naming copper gold deposits at Sudbury Cobalt Porcupine Timiskaming Thunder Bay and Gowganda as indicators of future wealth. The shield’s vast, largely unprospected areas suggest continued discoveries and strong investor interest.
The text presents ancient Egyptian moral teachings from Instruc Tong guiding youth. It lists rules on learning truthfulness kindness to the needy and respect for elders, culminating in moral conduct attributed to Moses and the Egypto-Hy gos culture as the foundation of a code that shaped the nation of Israel.
A fragmented public notice urges motorists to drive carefully, citing “fifteen nites an hour” and “keep your hands on Uw wheel.” It promotes hotels and safe roads while chiding rough drivers and advising caution at railroad crossings.
A fragmented report recalls an old time harvest mood as retirees visit farms for demonstrations of haying and wheat handling. Judges, premiers, and local figures recount past harvests and links to politics amid a rural community gathering during September into October.
A fragmented poem evokes nature and beauty with lines about autumn bounty and dawn. The imagery dwells on fields, balm, love, and the human heart, blending seasonal change with a声 of longing and praise. The text reads like archival verse notes from a literary page.
The proprietor says the tavern burned, guests fled in night clothes, and citizens rushed to help though some accused a parade by the Ku Klux Klan. Witness reports and responses reflect community tension and suspect motives.
The fall fair schedule lists locations including Acton Aberfoyle Bolton Brampton Bracebridge Burlington Cooksville Orangeville and Toronto with varying dates in September and October. The Canadian National event runs August 27 to September 12.
A dated 1927 testimonial from Ontario praises a herbal remedy for rheumatic and general ailments. The writer credits weight gain, improved mobility, and daily work ability to Mr Murfin and his herbal products, urging neighbors to seek details at upcoming antigenetic health events and locations.
Public trustee offers for sale by public auction the Maryet Loree farm Lot 24 Concession 6 Town of Nawaraney County Hubs ton containing 60 acres more or less. Sale Saturday 27th August 1927 at 12 o'clock sharp. Terms 10% down balance in thirty days on completion of deed. Auctioneer W J Acton Ontario. Public Trustee, Toronto.
In the Surrogate Court of Halton County a notice to creditors of the estate of Thomas Prout, deceased, of Acton, Ontario, warns all claimants to file by September 1, 1927. The administrators William Prout and Mary Wright urge verified claims and describe the distribution process per Ontario statute. Dated Acton, August 18, 1927, solicitor for administrators is J. Adams.
Warnings about varicose veins prompt urging use of Moone’s Emerald Oil two ounce bottle. Apply night and morning to swelling to shrink veins and restore normal size. Contains bold claims of rapid absorption and effectiveness.
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