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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Feb 12, 1920
Page
2
A speaker recalls gifting Barbara Jane with a Valentine and roses in youth and vows to renew the gesture each year. The tale centers on a high school crush, a mischief with carrots, and a lifelong affection that endures beyond time and marriage.
Istachus or Stickns, a respected Indian of Umatilla country, aided emigrants in the 1850s. He spoke little English, used pantomime, and famously rebuked a frightened woman during flood waters, telling her to trust in God as he ferried them to safety.
On the family ship GNdingberry a husband jokes his goal is keeping the family busy with mental workouts. A newcomer asks about pursuits, while mother works on puzzle pictures, Lissie studies the dining room floor, and Henry taunts a timer record on a pigs in clover puzzle.
A reflective note on hope and anticipation among school debaters. It argues that joyful expectations require concrete progress and effort, comparing hope to a breakfast and a poor supper, and urging perseverance to realize dreams rather than be dashed like a balloon.
A garbled reminiscence speaks of a bronco hit by a rider and a cheeky reply about accident classification. The tale mentions an insurance parent and a knight of the braridy Iron amid a jumble of phrases and misheard names.
In a sanitized tale, Mig and Ellinor worry over their aging parents who move from a farm to the city. The old couple adjust, share memories of gardens and spring, and acknowledge homesickness as John Jess and the baby Margeret join two households to care for them.
In a crowded day of longing, a mother and father reminisce for the farm they left. Grandchildren bring new valentines, sparking a plan to reclaim the old home and its spring rituals with renewed family unity.
A gossiping exchange over a fence reveals neighbors the Munroes who moved into the house across. They describe the family’s looks, furniture, children, and a fierce temper, noting the woman’s gossiping and the locals’ judgment about money and appearance.
The Easter message speaks of life beyond a mere future promise and links daily life to eternity. It emphasizes that earthly life is brief yet part of a larger, unending existence and that daily actions gain significance through this connection.
Fragmented text shows an examination scene with a wary inspector and uncertain speaker. The garbled wording suggests a language barrier and a struggle over a fair exchange or proposition involving a horse and a rabbit.
Acton Hospital Christmas collection total 108 guineas. Harriers compete with Ealing and Hanwell in Gunnerabury Park. Clock project for parish church halted by complications. Obituary notes for Mr David Wright of Felixstowe and Mr William Swan of Acton. Education topics include school age raise discussion and Acton Hospital tonsil surgery terms. A large turnout at church and council events, police court notes on juveniles, and Scout and library activities are reported.
The listing touts a price that undercuts expectations for an open car of similar quality, suggesting a strong bargain for buyers. The seller emphasizes value and compares favorably to typical market rates for comparable models.
A call to Acton residents to support local businesses and advertisers. Emphasizes that community prosperity depends on buying from home shops and backing area merchants who fund town improvements and sustain employment. Encourages collective effort and honest, community-focused success.
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