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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jan 11, 1923

Page

2

Missionary Reader Brings Chinese Town to Christ

A British doctor who died after a long journey into central and northern China is remembered as the man who read the New Testament in Chinese to a gathered crowd. The townspeople recall Jesus healing sight and leprosy, and insist they knew him as the local volunteer who lived there.

Central Ching Jesus Portour Ueda Yantas Mitte Christ Bevat

Peculiar Water Behavior Shapes Earth’s Past and Life

The text explains how water expands when it cools and freezes near seven degrees above freezing, causing ice to float and occupy more space than the liquid. It argues this unique property prevented oceans from freezing solid, enabling life to persist and shaping historical planetary conditions.

Ica Jce Rivera Sess

Unchanging Rule Of Right Conduct In Manners

A young woman seeks perfect manners and studies etiquette but learns fashions change. A Wise man tells her true virtue lies not in rigid rules but in kindness, sympathy, and understanding, which remain constant in conduct.

Wy Graciops Mure

Tibet and Telegraphs Timed by a Damaged Text

Fragmentary pulp prose discusses Tibet and progress seriatim with garbled references to telegraphs and a campaign scene. A teacher, a narrator named Willian, and a heckling audience appear amid disjointed phrases and misread lines in a chaotic historical snippet.

Miner Mart Fights for Loot and Captures Miner

In Wyndham area mines a dawn pursuit ends with Mart extracting Steve Cholya from a perilous mine, binding the captive and alerting others. Marshal Blair and Owen Davies assist as Mart hurries to report the rescue and claim the reward while danger lingers in the dim heading.

McCaljoustis Leon Alde Steve Chalya Wyndlyim Lecach Lome Cholya Piscol Cacahie Wynd’ Ham Hiack Goal Company Wyndham Wagotr Maol Mark McCullough Martaaid Mart Rusmli Mins Qullege Matt 9Mcos Coal Company Phil Blair Maid Mart Steve Rockview Mina Kane Dayon Grimes Waly SIAM Blair Milage Plice Mare Lair Mulr Fortuna Joos Bar Huéhart Tost Fie Poxsage Bart Tongue Cholyas Chelya Hoyt Audon Robbey Womgony Owen Davies Wriing Ds Wolahman Gholyu Daview Kups Mair Marta Hin Mvoluhman Murti Murt Mieastire, of Mainty. Wolk

Forest farming prospects on United States farms grow wood for value

M D MagCharles, Auxiliary Superintendent, Experimental stations in Knoxville Quebec, notes forest products on farms can boost income. He explains timber growth rates, key species like maple birch ash and poplar, and how keeping a continuous leaf cover and prudent thinning improves woodlot yield and farm resilience.

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Slabts and Slab Nomenclature in Railway Lore

Fragmentary notes trace the origins of terms used in railways and industry. It cites Norwegian and English roots for words like slab and mentions a fossil of language shifting from craft work to common usage.

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Entrance Examinations and Daring Questions for Freshmen

An examination piece argues for practical entrance screening for college freshmen. It lists blunt questions about self discipline and initiative such as waking on time, attending meals, studying without prompting, carrying money responsibly, and resisting easy aid on tests. The piece uses a social scene of an interview and contrasts harsh anecdotes from various figures, including a model and a bootlegger, to illustrate the need for character and determination.

Henry Louis- Aduing Atudi Om Phother DeNow

Local Free Press promises up-to-date county coverage

An advertisement extols the Free Press for weekly local news, editorials, county correspondence, and advertisements. It claims comprehensive shopping information and current content across Acton and surrounding hamlets, urging readers to subscribe at two dollars per year.

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Time and Money in a Day of Purpose

A fragmentary reflection on daily living, ambition, and self improvement. The text hints at a larger future impact from daily effort and the role of time and money in shaping personal success.

Youthful engagement interrupts wedding day football gathering

A youth who attended a wedding day football event disrupted the scene with excited talks and misheard phrases. A professor calm and instruction emphasize calm behavior as the boy reflects on the miscommunication and learns from the moment.

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