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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 10, 1929
Page
3
A poemistic reminiscence by Edward W Barnard expressing longing for the home newspaper. The speaker laments missing the familiar pages and the daily ritual of reading, noting how even clear skies cannot lift their mood without the paper. A personal meditation on reading, memory, and connection to home.
In Dilmouth, after a devastating blaze at the UtUe farm area, residents gathered amid ruins. Jed Gipson leads a chorus of blame and humor while others argue about the folly shown by some, citing a dry well and a burning barn as examples of impulsive behavior.
A group of visitors to the Benate building discuss why the subway passage bends rather than goes straight. The aunt, sister, and a lawyer explain various theories until the superintendent clarifies it was curved to avoid costly as well as valuable property, following the roadway for easier access.
A compilation of reflective maxims attributed to Grenville and Ameli. It contrasts institutional character with the influence of great men and urges active faith through work, citing Dr HL Purkiuret on loyalty to Christ.
In a torn old book a single blotched maple leaf sparks memories of youth. The piece recalls school days and songs as the writer reflects on age and memory amid a mumps anecdote from local life and a wedding tale.
A scanned page lists veal recipes including veal stew with cream and mushrooms and chow mein noodles, creamed oysters, baked beans, and a nut and raisin filling. It also recounts a railway accident tragedy in California with a dying fireman receiving last rites and a minister’s blessing from his fellow workers.
A tale of a neighbor who repeatedly borrows items from Mr. Smith including a ladder a screwdriver a gimlet and a hammer. After several weeks of no returns the neighbor apologizes and returns some items while Mr. Smith keeps the rest and refuses further borrowing. The neighbor eventually stops borrowing altogether.
A humorous clash unfolds as a pompous Englishman boasts that his family has borne arms for five centuries. The Scot retorts that his ancestors have borne legs for two thousand years, highlighting playful pride in lineage and heritage.
A pamphlet claiming a medicine cures obesity prompts a New York man to seek treatment. He reports a weight drop from 227 to 180 pounds after following exercise and diet advice, while the pamphlet touts the cure and a drugstore proprietor notes the testimonial.
The editor tells the village poet there is no room for the poem but offers a deal. If the poet signs up a year's subscription, the editor will print a personal notice praising the poet's spelling and punctuation in a future issue.
Precocious Offearing responds with a riddle about night and day, noting it is only day that breaks as the mare asks a single question. The exchange focuses on clever wordplay and mutual curiosity between two speakers.
The article urges building a home library slowly to meet changing needs from childhood to maturity. It highlights involving librarians to choose reliable sellers, obtain catalogs, and preview books before buying. It emphasizes biographies, poetry, science, and assorted genres, with science books on tools and experiments for farming.
A reflective aphorism by Afm. De Stacl arguing that true character is shown by personal calculations in conduct and that lacking this, we should still esteem the individual.
A q3uote-filled excerpt reflects on miscommunication and self accountability. It cites thinkers like Hobbes and Fielding, noting how people shift blame, words as counters, and the age-old struggle to act rightly amid folly. It presents a mosaic of passages about understanding others.
The ad claims Dr. Southworth's QRATAIMS cure various ailments including headaches and nervous troubles. It promises a 10 day supply in sealed packages with a 40 hour relief window and a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
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