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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Dec 06, 1923

Page

3

Honey Uses and Properties Promoted by a Canadian Expert

A Canadian expert explains honey composition 76 percent sugar 18 percent water and small mineral traces. Heating restores granulated honey without harming quality while over heating darkens it. Store dry to prevent fermentation and spoilage. Honey’s high energy value suits daily home use, baking, canning, and as a sugar substitute with adjusted recipes.

Canada C. B. Gooderham Domainion Aplariat

Ada Weston Courage in Adversity Moves Community

Ada Weston shows courage by admitting she cannot afford a trip to Edenburg. Her honesty inspires others in Mrs Weaver’s circle to acknowledge their own limits, sparking a collective resolve to support common duty over expense and pride.

Ada Weston Julia Weaver Weaver Ada Adu Julio Dennis UW

Lightning danger in homes and electrical setups

An electrical expert warns that lightning can strike through two wood sized outlets or radiators, jumping between conductors or grounding paths. Indirect hits are common when paths allow current to move along chains, rails, or suspended objects, creating dangerous indirect paths to people and property.

Brave Girl Missionary Wins Dry Victory in Gap

Adelia Fox, a Sunday School teacher from Ohio, arrives in Bear Gap Appalachians to promote temperance. She converts a notorious distiller, urges a dry vote, and leads the community to a large dry majority.

Bavern Gear Gap Appalachians Adilla Fox Congregation ‘Church Ohio Addin Fox Nang Shie Adelia Fox

Wonderful Heroine feature in Montreal Family Herald offer

The Family Herald and Weekly Star of Montreal promotes a feature on The Wonderful Heroine a tale praising a young woman's self sacrifice and faith. It announces a striking colored painting reproduction and four new photos for subscribers. The offer highlights a yearly subscription price of $3.00 for Family Herald and Weekly Star.

Weekly Star of Montreal Herald Weekly Star

Farming Property Values Rise Across British Columbia 1908–1923

Across twenty years farm property values in British Columbia climbed from 137,754 in 1908 to 201,379,049 in 1923, a 69 percent rise. The report notes higher occupied farm spaces per acre in 1021 than in 1914 and 1931, with total farm equity improving substantially.

Fragmentary rant misquotes history and misstates claims

The text piles derisive accusations about royalties and a widow, claiming large sums and forced relocations related to Tivitaln war herds and decor or memorials. The passage mixes sensational phrasing with garbled names and places, lacking coherent events or verifiable details.

Local notes mix of events in Town and Country region

A patchwork of items from the Town and Country area covers luncheon with army officers, a serious injury from a tank incident, a Hamilton Ontario association election, church anniversaries, harvest reports, a ducking glow at Oakville, a bird show on New Year’s Day, and district planning including a town council tire hall extension and local church boat delivery.

Cox United States “Army Dundastrot W. Ford J. Yuddinter Toronto Royal Connaught Hamilton Arthur Fillimor Oakville Mudn Megim Hughson Meat Methodist Church WD. Hamilton Burlington Lronte Amtie Sa Linda Hoecord

Local notices and social events in Georgetown area

The Georgetown column notes M Clarknon of Brampton now runs the gonard grocery, visits by Grand Master W J Dropa and Br Elyx Barraclough, and Rev Camer on bed bound. Oakville's George Hillmer attends Oddfellows service. Knox Church hosts Rev McKay taking charge. Willoughby banquet by Georgetown golfers. December meeting of USF and YWCA. Wellington Livestock team places fourth at Royal Winter Fair. bazaar at Nurse's Church raises 76. Presbyterian Church celebrates 75th anniversary with a series of sermons and special services next week

Htr. M.clarknon Brampton, Hen Gonard D.yivingstons W. J. Dropa Elyx Barraclough OlennUlums Wm. Cameron Cranbrook K. Cameron George Hillmer Hillmer Oakville Oddfellows New Lodge Fant Wook W. M. McKay Mitton Knox Church MecKay Tim Roy Cameron Georgetown D A. Willoughby Oddfellowe Arena Ly' ‘Thompson Grant Wm. McKay Wolfers Willoughby Burne Ben USF. O UN YW. Q George D. Fletcher Cal. Craig Fergus Victor Pinkawy Hinclair Erin Acrom Grossomwlon Myr Mra Nurse Laaf Mission Guns Presbyterian Werekuf Lev Walter Watterson Br. A Norval Robertson Toronto Westneeday A. C. Hlewart M. A Aolan Fev

Milton Miltonon Notes and Local Updates

Mr Charles Taylor of Hrantford was kidnapped an organist and choir Isador in the Methodist Church, with the High Heed Commencement set for Friday December 7. H. H. Gelling just returned from England. Sewerage plans are discussed by the Town Council as petitions are reviewed before committing funds. Inspector J M Danyes of Milton had a provincial highway accident near Dundar treat but escaped unharmed. Engagement announced between Viela Saabet and Donald Hutmen of Milton with a December wedding planned.

Charles Taylor Hrantford Boen Isador MethoWal H. H. Gelling England Oakvilly J. M. Danyes Milton Dundar Mire W. J. Pell Atistons Viela Saabet Donald Hutimen Old Nat Men Gw, Huttmen Warty Mefonmer

The Root of Gambling and the Honest Man’s Shield

The writing compares gambling and theft, arguing that both thrive on getting something for nothing. It urges youths to learn honesty, noting that every unearned gain corrupts character, while the honest man preserves a trust in humanity that swindlers cannot erode. Dr. Frank Crane is cited from Shoe and Leather Journal.

Hin Viotimen Frenchmun Frank Crane Shoe and Leather Journal

Remarkable Wheat Harvests Across Southern Alberta

Alberta farmers report record yields with several growers averaging 60 to 86 bushels per acre. Notable crops include Moss Malmberg 470 acres at 47 bushels, W H Fletcher 160 acres at 81, Thomas Murgentay Hranty 110 acres at 68, C Hoak 80 acres at 67.1, John Jacobson 45 acres at 86, and Vulcan districts expected near 3,000,000 bushels.

Thomas Murgettay Hranty Wit. C. Hoak Cayley Alberta Dg. C. Coote Gayley John Jacobson Vulcan Vulcan Sietrlee I C. Boomer Nanton Albartu Dushel

How did he gain the knowledge of humanity

An eccentric family's night reveals a boy who whispers the words How did he know as clues to a mystery. The parents, siblings, and neighbors chase the secret behind his uncanny understanding and the Bible found in a cabinet triggers the final revelation that ties all clues to a single source.

Edgar Guest Aw Onn Muaon Qi Ming Wurthjas

Reversing the Reverses in a Western Desert Visit

A Vermont man visits the owner of a ranch in the arid West. The guest tours the land, hears about barriers to growing date palms, and discusses future plans. The owner reflects on savings and resilience, noting he has prepared for dry spells with prudent setbacks and yields.

Vermont Pbrother

Tam McGregor Backhanded by Witty Caddie Remark

A humorous golf story on a Hoottish course follows a politician recalling a round with Tom McGregor. The caddie challenges current play, quipping that Tam McGregor still outplays the field, prompting a wry, self-deprecating reply.

Tom McGregor Tam McGregor plareGregor Tam McGregors

Centair Lamp Promises Clean Bright Light Trial Offer

A New lamp marketed by N Johnson claims discharge free odor and soot with a brilliant white glow superior to gas and electricity. Government and 36 universities supposedly tested it. free 10 year trial and a chance to earn agency income of 260 to 600 dollars monthly are offered.

U. S Barnes N. Johnson Craig A. W

Hemphill Auto Tractor School Ad Promises Big Pay

A Toronto ad urges men to learn automobile and tractor operation and repair via the Hemphill practical system. It promises a trade leading to independence, with free employment service and a catalog, at 163 King Street West.

Ime Lfe Hemphill Hemphill Auto Yractor School King Bt. West Toronto

School Bus Service Improves in Rural Town

The article describes the rural district’s 126 square mile area with 660 pupils, 300 miles of daily bus travel, and 20 miles per student per day. Eleven students ride daily, twelve weekly, nine by local teachers and one by a woman driver. Bus cost runs about $20 monthly per pupil. conditions improved with new roads this year.

Volcom Bn Ania Boo Echo de Fite Wan Dally Alder Chad

Fragmented dialogue from a narrative scene

An unclear excerpt shows Editly Jean finishing a turn and her father questioning her. Jean responds with a line about learning the alphabet, then says she wants to jot more from the stars. The passage is incomplete and lacks identifying context.

Jean

No big business hides its light under a bushel in competition

The piece urges recognizing effort and using inventive outreach to spread a story. It notes there is no fixed method for promotion and encourages using letters, calls, visits, slides, samples, and local publications to reach audiences.

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