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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 30, 1923
Page
2
The fragment shows poetic lines and dialogic hints about a grave topic and religious imagery. Names such as Grider and Valdes appear alongside a scene of ritual or sermon. The text reads like a literary or dramatic excerpt with archaic phrasing and interrupted lines.
Calvary Poem recounted by Caleb Peaslee as he laments his misfortune but turns to work. He fixes garden stones, mends hinges, tidies the shed, and learns of events at the grange from visitors. He concludes his efforts avoided pity and earned practical help.
Mary Abby leaves her mountain home to pursue work with Elsie Stewart in the city. A rough road journey, a snowbound stop, and news of Elsie’s city setback test her resolve as she contemplates home life versus seeking opportunity.
A wealthy distiller's son, after marriage, is promoted by his father to manage Whevter and received Distillery House. A later meeting yields a plan for a new syllabic surname, with a friend proposing the name "Aloo Hare."
The article recounts early hunting impacts on species like the Great Auk and Whooping Crane, explains the 1916 Migratory Bird Treaty between Britain and the United States, and notes Canadian provinces adapting laws and Honorary Game OMcary roles to enforce protection, aiming to secure future hunting and potential elderdown production.
The bulletin notes Canada’s population distribution by religion, listing totals for Christian denominations and non Christians. It highlights Anglicans growing fastest due to immigration, with figures showing about 8.7 million adherents and non Christian shares including Oriental religions.
A father recalls older times when boys learned practical skills at home and in workshops rather than school. He recalls making windows and furniture, while his children and grandchildren imitate tasks, prompting a playful debate on modern manual training at school versus home lessons.
A fragmented list advises safe driving with ten points about staying on the right, watching for cross streets and children, avoiding glare, obeying warnings, not speeding near corners, not racing past stopped streetcars, and using discretion since right of way cannot prevent harm.
In the Burnshote Court of Halton County estate of Margaret Moleaac deceased. Creditors must prove claims by September 23, 1923 by mail or delivery to Harold Nash Burmer solicitor for the administrator at Acton. After that date the administrator will distribute assets and will not be liable for unsettled claims. Dated Acton August 23, 1023. PRT Moleaac Administrator WeN. Varmar Barrister for the Administrator.
Creditors of Henry Thomas Walker late of Acton Halton are required by August 23 1925 to send full details of claims to Winford Nash Farmer Acton Holliston official solicitor. Executrices announce distribution after September 23 1943 to parties legally entitled.
A historical survey notes archaic acts like the Meat on Wednesdays and Sunday Observance laws, with references to Edward III and Magna Carta origins. It recalls cases such as a 1916 conviction for Sunday goods purchases and discusses writs of habeas corpus and landlord powers under ancient statutes.
A 19th century note discusses modern wheelchair design evolving from hand propelled wheels to a attachable car frame. It highlights comfort features and the idea that progress aids all, urging mutual uplift and shared opportunity as society advances.
A Winchester Post Office distribution shows a city department store spent not less than four thousand dollars on over four thousand catalogues mailed this season. The piece argues steady, well targeted newspaper advertising yields strong returns, urging merchants to monitor and refine their ads for better attention and results.
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