Twentieth Century Wordplay Twists the Twin Threads
A cryptic poem fragment from Acton notes a winter network of twists and untwists. It riffs on twine, twining, and untwining as a playful linguistic showcase from February 6, 1925.
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Feb 05, 1925
Page
5
Acton Notes Shake speare Club Fire Loss New Developments
Twenty years ago items from the February 9 1905 issue report a snow event and school board caretaker ad, the Shakespeares Club meeting at Knox Manse, Acton street plans, union talks by Myra Turnbull of Hamilton, a Methodist church fire near service time, and upcoming building projects. It also cites concerts by Miss Jessie McLachlan and local performances, plus a 1925 marriage Wrigglesworth Cantelon and a Dunn child death in Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lndica
Acton
Knox Church
Minday
Myra
Edith Turnbull
Hamilton
Mimozun
Norvice
Holmes
Henderton & Co
G. T.R
Jesgie
McLachlan
Miso AicLachlan Ig
John McLinden
Gallest
Douglas. Young
Assiat
Jeanne
New Ontario
Adholdl
Acoal
Muskoka Hospital
Jeaanne
Jeanneis
W. A. Charfton
College Street
Toronto
Ontario
Elephant care in French menageries sparks high costs
Natural haunts favor elephants washing by rivers while traveling shows in France musters a costly bath. Three men scrub with fine soap, oils, and olive oil, then sand and polish the skin. The process keeps the valuable beasts looking prime as their value rises with wear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Seine
Oha Clouely
Boata
Elephanta
Elghi
Burroughs
Roost and Perch Talk Ends With Bedtime Rule
A playful dialogue between a child and father tumbles through roost and perch definitions. The boy asks if a roost can be a perch and chickens roost at night, while the father explains and redirects toward bedtime with a gentle admonition.
Christ's Intercessory Prayer Chronicles in John
A Sunday school lesson outlines Jesus prayer in John 17 detailing eternal life through knowing God and Jesus. It emphasizes Jesus authority given by the Father, unity of believers, and the Father keeping disciples in His name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos
Jesus
Thor Eagles
Christ Jesus
Christ
God
Jesus Christ
Jasop
Christ Almaeli
Jean
Father
Christ Thé Son
Act
Perdition
Judas
Abraham
Moses
Samuel
Paul
Lanterns Bring Luck to a Summer Resort Vendor
Judson kept lanterns on sale for twenty years and found them popular as decorations at his summer resort. A red Chinese lantern hung as a tribute to the season drew buyers until a woman refused more, saying there is no sense in keeping them in stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judson
Victoria's Evergreens and Flowered Streets Highlight City Charm
In Victoria's shopping district and Pondray Gardens bouquets brighten streets as the city embraces blooms throughout the year. Woven into a young yet bustling metropolis, Victoria promotes horticultural appeal, waterfront travel links, and Vancouver Island touring routes with new vessels and a grand Crystal Garden on the West Coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Princeaa ‘Kathaleon
Vancouver
Cattle Sérvice
Pondray Gardens
British Columbia
Young
Vancouver Island
Vancouverland
Canadian National Railway
Han
Seattle
When Pleasantness Fails Reasons and Remedies
The article explains that irritability may stem from overwork eye strain or dental issues and urges testing for physical causes before forcing pleasantness. It also promotes Dr J D Kellogg's Asthma Remedy as a proven aid for asthma and related distress.
How Duty Survives When Inclination Falters
The text urges steady study and work beyond mood swings, likening it to sailboats using motors when winds fail. It counsels having a fallback virtue to persist toward goals and cites Dr Thomas Electric Oil as a remedy for nerve or back pain to reinforce effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Eclectric
The Handicap Of Shyness In Social Life
Shyness is a practical handicap affecting self perception and opportunities. The piece urges shy individuals to recognize the flaw, engage strangers, attend events, accept invitations, and persist with sensible effort to improve and avoid jeopardizing success.
Noses Worth Fortunes in Perfume Labs and Parlor Trades
An army of scent designers, mostly women, labor in perfumery labs crafting individual scents for discerning buyers. A New York designer recently created over 400 separate concepts and joined a Paris- trained master in composing perfumes with unique component blends. A top artist earned five thousand a year for creating a single appealing scent, as stores emphasize restful ambience and refined presentation. Also touted is Dr Thomas Electric Oil for human and animal use in treating cuts, burns and rheumatic pains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
City
UN Perfumery
Makbra Op
Paris
Brain Thrives on Work and Adequate Sleep Says Psychologist
A distinguished psychologist warns that seven or eight hours of sleep protect the brain from overwork and that sustained mental effort does not tire the brain as much as worry or envy. He advocates continued mental activity and cautions against retiring from business without new interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonen
Ynuen Exordélac
A Test of Friendship Reveals Honest Hearts
A country newspaper reflection discusses how true friendship tests reveal inner thoughts and doubts. It notes that even long standing companions may remain strangers if they cannot share their aspirations and perplexities, arguing genuine closeness requires going beyond the surface.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coast Association
Boy's Pranks Bombard Mother with Coal Ice Cream and Police
Albert Reamer of Grange New Jersey plotted to skip school triggering two days of chaos. A flood of deliveries including coal ice cream taxis ambulances and police and fire responses followed before he was traced to a store in East Orange and arraigned in juvenile court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert ‘Reamer
Afteen
Oakland Phict
Grange
New Jersey
Frank A. Reamer
Ambulan Orange Hospital
Orange Fire Department
Pike's Peak editorial office high above the world
The Pike's Peak Nowa operated by editor T. B. Wilson began on the summit, later moving lower but still over 12 000 feet. The paper printed stories from visitors who rode the cog railroad up, listing their names, while the printer battled souvenir hunters and misreadings in a rugged mountain setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Pike's Peak
T. B. Wilson
Pike's Peak Nowa
Manitou
Heston
Miller's Worm Powders Claim Health for Infants
In infantile complaints from worm depredations Miller's Worm Powders are advertised as an effective remedy. They claim to remove worms from stomach and intestines and restore orderly body function, promoting strength and growth in children.
Beggar with wooden legs draws coins in New York street
A distorted passage describes a beggar seated near a Se entrance in New York with wooden prosthetics and a large bag, people staring as they drop coins into a slot machine like box. The narrator notes a habit of passersby contributing more than before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sara
Fragmentary Time Codes From OCR Text
A scrambled OCR fragment lists times such as 29 31 33 36 706 p.m. 11.18 a.m. 3.35 pim and 8.13 p.m. 7.08 p.m. with stray characters and punctuation. No coherent event or names are identifiable.
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