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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 22, 1931
Page
7
A dollar bill in a purse travels through Bally Brown’s town on bargain day visiting Martin Tate Simon Jones for frocks rings and confections. It buys ten satin frocks twelve rings and slippers and coats and ends with bread butter and treats, turning into smiles and dreams.
Twenty years ago in Acton an ambitious tannery plan on Church Street was announced with renovations to the Fyfe residence underway this summer. A hockey match between bankers and town players drew crowds and milk delivery accidents on Agnes and Elgin streets caused spills. Arnold Finlay wed Anni Wenderson in Toronto. Pasmore McQueen wedding held at Mackenzie home in Acton. Werbert Gamble of Church Street died aged in his youth. An asthma remedy from Dr J D Kellogg is promoted as a proven relief despite uncertain causes.
A law professor asks Mr Smith to assign weight to circumstantial evidence while a student questions whether he is to prosecute or defend. The dialogue showcases legal roles and the assessment of evidence in a classroom setting.
A reflective piece argues wealth alone does not measure richness. It contrasts a bored rich man with gallerygoers who value art and experiences over money. It concludes true wealth lies in personal interests and pleasures one pursues.
A church lesson outlines Jesus facing three temptations in the wilderness, stressing his humanity and perfect obedience. It notes Satan’s tactics, Jesus his use of Scripture, and the dangers of doubting God’s Word or testing God. The text includes reflections on temptation’s purpose and the necessity of bearing suffering for redemption.
Patricia Kennedy comments on names and identity in a quirky diner scene. A friend jokes about how a girl named Patricia should be tall and bold, while suggesting names like Beth or Dat. The exchange reveals playful irritation and curiosity about how names shape perception.
A Cleveland gathering of the Interstate Postgraduate Medical Assembly of North America urged diners to maintain cheerful spirits at meals to avoid indigestion. They warned against letting emotions disturb eating and stressed calm surroundings, noting how mood affects digestion and well being.
A brief exchange shows a visitor asking where the second windmill went. The Native answers that only one windmill could be afforded and the other was dismantled, reflecting a small rural hardship or humor.
The text argues the devil seeks worship and that Christ defeats him using Deuteronomy. It asserts Deuteronomy underpins Jesus sermons and final authority over conduct. It emphasizes knowing and believing Scripture as essential against temptation and error.
Frayed diary entries from Slats recount everyday life near the coast during wartime. Entries cover family disputes a divorce scare schooling pranks and plans for a basketball team amid household chores and modest local events.
An exploration of palindromes and reversibility in language tracing famous examples from Napoleon to modern wordplay. It discusses reversible greetings and names, noting celebrated phrases like Midlam I m Adam and the headline example Ablo wan era Y anw ilba while highlighting family surname distinctions and reversible given names across generations.
In a hazy reminiscence a child recalls Santa Claus visiting a household at night. The aunt and Bobble discuss the dark room and the moment of the knock at the bedpost.
A home remedy promise for bladder weakness and irritation offers quick relief. The ad touts Mr Southworths Uran tabs with a money back guarantee if not satisfactory after first box. It claims improvements within 24 hours and notes easy home use for nighttime discomfort.
A garbled meditation on church authority and obedience cites Innocent the Fourth and Aquinas in distorted phrases. The excerpt hints at conflicts between religious law and personal judgment, with scattered references to law abiding citizens and authority figures.
Local service urges residents and businesses to clear outstanding debts as the new year begins. The campaign promises help reducing worry by transferring slow or bad collections to the firm for handling.
Train schedule fragment notes daily service with exceptions. Some text indicates Sunday restrictions and possible misreads of days. Limited legible items mention Dynotena Ang train and travel timing.
Eastbound daily freight and passenger times listed for Toronto routes. Stops include Toronto Terminal Keele Street and St Clair Avenue with freight delivered by special express and pickups available at any address in Toronto.
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