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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Feb 07, 1929
Page
2
A reflective poem describes a funeral procession passing a town street with four coaches and four coffins. Onlookers weigh wealth and status, questioning whether pomp or spirit grants entry to heaven as the narrator muses on divine grace beyond earthly rank.
In a candid exchange Harold debates delaying college to earn money versus continuing studies. Mr Swift argues that a focused college path yields higher long term earning and better judgment, while delaying may risk losing self-discipline and direction. The advice urges deliberate choice with eyes open. Jonathan Gary Wallace.
Jane Williams, after learning her father David Williams may lose his job as Empire Pump Company night watchman, secretly spends a night on duty to keep him employed. A frightening robbery attempt ends with her fainting and a kind stranger, the Big Doots, helping her reveal the truth and reassure her father.
A despondent mood in a person affects many at home and beyond. The write asserts gloom spreads through daily contact, harming others and even causing quarantined reactions. It suggests a preacher might isolate until mood improves to avoid spreading distress.
A garbled dialogue depicts a Sunday evening class expanding to full strength with new recruits. Two recruits conceal themselves in disguise while discussing feeding five thousand with five loaves and two fish. The exchange includes confusion over biblical quotes and misheard phrases.
An elderly gentleman walking along a road is struck by a brick dropped from a building where several workers are removing a brick. He shouts at the workers who downplay the accident saying they have plenty.
A returned missionary, preparing a Sunday address with a stereopticon, suffered near fatal injuries when a gas lantern exploded. Despite loss of a hand and broken ribs, he remained calm and grateful, stating his faith and gratitude for kindness shown by strangers.
Harverhill Massachusetts judge Carter who died in January recalled his past in Bridgeton Maine where he and wife helped church members. To boost Sunday school attendance he allegedly bribed his own children to go barefoot, persuading others to follow and set a fashion that removed pride from barefoot children in certain families.
A barber in Arbroath allegedly kept a large hairy monkey that aided in shaving customers. A stranger visited, the monkey operated the lather brush, and caused a humorous scene as the barber returned. The note mentions a worm remedy for children.
Public auction at Jonn Lister's farm Lot 31 Filth Ling Nastagaweyo near Rockwood on Provincial No.7 Thursday February 14 1929 at 1 o'clock. Read cattle horses implements harness goods hay grain and household effects with no reserve and terms cash or credit.
Public auction of high grade cows, young cattle, sheep and hogs at John Nilton's farm Lot 32 First Line Ecquesing near Acton on February 22 1920. Sale includes numerous dairy cows plus young stock and 45 Carred Rock hens. payment by cash or 12 month terms with bank credit available.
An odd historic fragment recounts a scene where Wikhop Wilkon of Calcutty meets bishops and discusses apocalyptic works. The exchange praises fathers known for unique violas and distant fame as they navigate a controversial marital matter.
Readers learn that town trading centers attract shoppers from surrounding localities through newspaper ads. The piece notes people visit for multiple articles, not a single item.
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