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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 20, 1928
Page
3
A narrative blends religious devotion with a reverent tale of Christ as humanity’s gift, recounting angels declaring the savior’s birth and the life of Jesus as a model of compassion. It contrasts the humble carpenter with divine purpose, and recalls a peaceful, old world setting.
The festive mood, born from the nativity, awakens tenderness and family reunion. Christmas appeals inspire love, peace, and a hoped for reign of happiness as hearts unite and joys spread.
A fragmented text explains how immigrants use phonetic spellings for American addresses. It shows examples like Lincoln, Nebraska and Minot, Massachusetts, illustrating how ears and eyes aid misreadings. The piece notes the oddities of mispronunciation and the challenges of deciphering handwriting.
A collection of home kitchen tips and seasonal recipes including a cranberry jelly dessert with junket, a fruit laden Christmas cake, a potato stuffing for roast goose, and a nostalgic ice cream soda guide. Also features a holiday luncheon platter with sardines and decorative radish flowers and a New Year's dessert with custard sauce.
Rumor from Acton England claims Sir Harry Brittain as MP for Acton could join the House of Lords or be named British Ambassador to the United States. The Acton Gazette notes strong local support yet would regret his departure, while a 1918 election margin is cited. A separate item recalls a motorist’s Brighton Road accident and a humorous misdialed plea for tire help.
Relatives and friends in Acton and Naxsagaweye congratulate a well preserved native of the county on attaining his hundredth birthday. The community hopes he will be spared to receive further congratulations.
Mrs. Minter and Jerry Dinter clash with the principal over training and grade failures. The principal emphasizes honesty, parental example, and avoiding reform school, while Mrs. Minter defends keeping her son at home.
A comic snippet mocks a man whose wife is away and who leaves the car in a curbside space to fix dents, a playful urban annoyance captured in Brooklyn Tiny Times style.
Weekend display shows full buds and blooms described as suitable for ee Plier errs 180 atehda. Dean Wark expresses satisfaction with the selection and notes enduring colors in the shop’s window display titled Iba Flors.
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