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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jan 20, 1921

Page

5

Queen Victoria's Death Draws Global Mourning

The report recalls Queen Victoria's death and King Edward VII's rise, noting universal grief, her exemplary life, monarchic dignity, and devoted service. It mentions the Prince of Wales now reigns as King Edward VII and reflects on her impact on Britain and international relations.

Hudny School Grove Methodiat Church Rockwood Gundy Spirita Queen Viatoria Prince of Wales Edwend Albert Folwant Nayer Rover Alka Atata

Sunday School Lesson Notes on Holiness and Service

A lengthy excerpt summarizes a Sunday school study on Jesus teaching humility, service, and the danger of seeking status. It ties biblical verses to daily life and includes discussion prompts about prophecy, discipleship, and moral conduct. An illustrative anecdote contrasts worldly wealth with spiritual rewards and ends with questions for group reflection.

Generosity and Judgment Touch a College Honor

A fragmentary Philadelphia Chronicle piece reflects on generosity versus stinginess in judging character. It contrasts a student named Ralph with rivals, noting the value of thoughtful deeds over money. The text hints at honor, class rank, and parental expectations shaping the debate.

Rookies In Trouble Over Chickens And Boots Of Leave

A rusting tale from a wartime excerpt shows two soldiers on leave chasing cheap meals and a rumoured chicken finnar. Newsboy claims truth and points to a nearby restaurant while authorities consider a visit. The story moves to medical claims about Myer causey and skin health products touting vitamin rich tonics and purifying effects.

Thales Alty Urs

Unclear Neighbor Aid Prompted Distress Call

Fragments describe a neighbor closely devoted to family and an event involving a disrupted telephone line. A caller mentions someone named Mr. Hunter and a request to fix a receiver on a hook amid tension and confusion in the area.

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Opportunity and Aspirations Across a City Scene

A fragmented passage contrasts the pursuit of opportunity with the grind of work, warning that waiting for luck leads to wasted time. It then shifts to an advertisement for Dr J D Kellogg's Asthma Remedy, touting dramatic relief praised by thousands as a cure for chronic asthma and an escape from daily suffering.

J.D. Kellogg D. Kelloga

Tweed Ontario Attractions Highlight Natural Resources

A fragmented 19th or early 20th century note extols Tweed Ontario and nearby districts for natural beauty and mineral wealth. It references lakes and rivers, Mohawk and Manansage heritage, gold in Golden Vinoce and Ore Chhaney sites, and local dairying and cheese production. The piece links geography to potential development and notes proximity to Frontenac and Addington counties.

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The Thoughtful Bell Boy

A fragment from a humorous scene at a hotel portrays a bell boy and the manager in a witty exchange about a ball. The manager suspects a misdirection, and the bell boy hints at deeper human trickery beneath lighthearted talk.

Feeder Goose fattening and feather revenue discussed

The piece explains goose fattening by close confinement and heavy feeding to reach heavy weights, sometimes up to 36 pounds, with market demand for meat and high feather prices. It notes feathers yield revenue and that one pound of fattened meat can fetch about a dollar in strong markets.

Duncan Goosa

Family scandal and marriage clashes in old narrative

A verbose dialogue scene shows Mr Page and local figures discussing a troubled marriage within a pirate-themed family. The text depicts social pressure, insistence on loyalty to a mother-in-law, and a deacon’s warnings as a poor girl faces stigma and authority figures urge restraint.

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Bargain Ends With Sale Of Old Horses And Dogs

A curious tale recounts a thief named Joel Turner who fed a mare to wolves and suffered long, petty losses. A Vietnam veteran, Monty, and others orchestrated a sale to avoid further trouble. After a wary negotiation, they sold the horse to a buyer who paid ten dollars, a price deemed a fair deal by all.

Joel'Turner Vietnam Monty Cao Jouse Wintfold

Newfoundland May Come In On Union Prospects

Sir John Aird, general manager of the Bank of Commerce, Newfoundland, says maritime provinces favor union with Canada over Upper Canada. He notes maritime provinces seek to develop latent resources and are favorable to union, seeing prosperous prospects and solid bond market standing.

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Railways Time Tables at Acton Grand Trunk Hallway System

Railway time tables list various train numbers and schedules for the Acton area on the Grand Trunk system. It shows outbound and return times, daily and Sunday patterns, and notes for suburban electric lines with exceptions on Sundays and holidays. Freight and express freight movements are also described with pickup and delivery options, and references to Taranto, AGNIW as agent.

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