Barber or Hairdresser: A Riddle in Verse
A playful poem asks who cuts lengthening hair and trims facial features. The speaker credits a barber for styling, shaving, and applying powders, then wonders who will be thanked for the result.
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 03, 1931
Page
7
Twenty Years Ago From The Free Green 1911 Snippet
Notices from 1911 report Mortons barber shop moved to Record Block, W Fryerding Te and Mrs Albert Stewart among others. Harry Lansdill buys C J Taylor blacksmith business and settles locally. Mrs Johnstone and daughters move to Sutton Bay New Ontario. Arch McPherson recovering to drive to town. W G Co Kenny returns from Manitoba. crops in Brook area. Marriage notice: Coleman Rogers to Gladys D. in Minneapolis on November 24, 1931.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morton
Corporation Pond
W. Fryerding
Albert Stewert
Harry Lansdill
C. J.taylor
W. J. Johnatare
Mr. Johnstone
Sutton Hay
T New Ontario
Wim Johnstone
Babe
Arch. McPherson Wan
Mru Bymnon
Mra. Johnone
W. G. CO
Kennuy
Manitoba
Train Your Memory With Three Simple Laws
A youth memory guide explains training a mental muscle by daily use. It urges the laws of use repetition and observation, with practical steps like repeating a new name aloud and noting voice tone and eye color to form clear impressions.
Little Woman and Wifey Quip Echoes Stage Banter
A fragment shows playful banter about a wife and the speaker praising his wife. The lines reflect light humor and domestic affection in old theater or comic dialogue. No clear event or named persons beyond generic references.
Pauls Last Charge to Timothy and Robing Faith
The article analyzes Pauls final instruction to Timothy, urging full devotion to ministry in light of Christ’s coming and the need to endure sound doctrine. It contrasts faithful service with the era’s hunger for novelty, notes Paul’s loneliness yet God’s sustaining presence, and ends with a call to persevere to obtain the crown of glory for those who love His appearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
T . Lau
T. Paul
Timothy
Paul
God
Christ Jesus
Christ Jenne
Messie
Gandolen
Mmothy
L Peterbs
Cara
Christ
Pante
R. VO
Matt
Tre
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Community invitation to share business information
The letter asks local businesses to provide information about their operations to the newspaper to raise goodwill and understanding. It urges citizens to learn about local enterprises and invites firms to participate, with the Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association noted.
Paria Responds To Busy Woman With New Consideration
Paria offers a considerate option for women who are too busy for frequent changes. The notice mentions a thoughtful approach and hints at a shift in behavior among thieves or casual thefts in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paria
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Also Mentioned on This Page
MY Barber
Bari
Harber
H. Hittenhouse
The
Ieue of the Free Green
Marchied Coleman-Rogers
Minneapolis
Minn
E. A. Drake
Freeman Coleman
Jno
Coleman
Acton
Gladges D
H. C. Rogers
Bravens Point
Wir
Punt
Yve
J. Cadesky Optometrist
Tr. Brown
Nowspape
Panadian Nationals Railways
Dally
Chicago Met
Georgetown
Exerph
Bos
Efastround
Westbround
Wan
Pan
Kelly & Aiken
Perubelon
Orangeville
Savage & Co
China
Guelph
Ontario
Wyndham
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