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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 17, 1924
Page
2
Tragedy on Atlantic Crossing Sparks Rescue Drama
A South Sea Islander named Ti Tim, arriving from an Atlantic voyage, is teased by Black crew on a Fall River bound ship. After being driven to despair he goes overboard but survives on an ice floe. Rescue by Long Island Sound lighthouse keepers follows a dangerous two hour ice struggle before he is saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Til Tim
New York
Newport
Fall River
Ling Wid
Prachics
Bam
New
Yor
United States
Tim
Fort Meeeen
Gull Island
Little
William Murray
Chuires
Little Gall
Sam
Permantty
Dia
Amid London Gossip a West Africa Boy in a King’s Ring
A fragment describes a scene in London with a Black boy in West Africa who wears a broad ring on his wrist. A medical friend in Woburn Square notes the boy’s quiet smile as he brushes a boot. The dialogue hints the ring as a symbol of royal authority and curiosity about England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westing Ga
London
Lon‘dent
Broomebury
Woburn
West Africa
England
King‘s
Wheat Contests Restore Hope On Prairie Farm
Stephen Webster and family rally after financial strain as Prairie Queen binders arrive to harvest the five hundred acre wheat crop. Frank Crowbeach helps secure the machinery and funding, enabling the contest and the dream of college for Stephen and Alice. The town gathers for a triumphant finish as the harvest and community resolve prevail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Webster
Bia
Stephen
Manitoba
Laneford
Weill
Matilda
Alice
Wold‘s
Mr. Webster
Auell
Woeld
Brever
Rye
Slater
Prairie Queen
Sanford
Banford
Beaides
Alved
Frank
Caer
Frank Crowbbach
Crowbouch
Allen
Taney
Dubuc
Queen People
Jake
Hanford
Abu
Frank Crowbeach
Brank
Critmos
Prairia
Moon
Alles
Allce
Steve
Stephan
Brephen
Crie
Stave
Moe
Alesaw
Allor
Tall
Frank Jagulug
Thors
Ruthosi
Tony Drakan
Quistiil
Shance
Gare
Uume
Pune
Alice Wah
Wospalr
Paswed
Uyst
Mintoke
Ilankm
Atephen
Althor
Atule
Ivo
Stephen Alghed
Tin Father
Bisphen
Crowbeach
Webster
Stephanian
Erie
Ghorninge
Iadt
Ganford Road
Bra
Aald
Weld
Sasad
Woman Defends Expenditure While Husband Quibbles Over Hat
A husband criticizes his wife for buying a new hat calling it extravagance. She counters by noting men’s pay and political duties, arguing women bear costs while men waste funds. The exchange ends with the husband leaving in frustration, a commentary on gender roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nere
Sun
Unitedates
McKinley
Bootherer
Gourne
Walt Fort
Humiliated boy escapes dentist tale
A Cincinnati Presbyterian minister's son brags about a fearsome tooth extraction. On appointment day the dentist removes the tooth with a tack lifter, and the boy leaves in tears, insisting the tool pulled it out by accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
John
Five Contas' Prayer Riddle in Epworth Era Narrative
A fragment recounts a Texas farmer and Methodist preachers led by Doctor Thrall who recite prayers after supper. The farmer objects to paying full fare, proposing only twenty cents as a token since prayers were provided. The exchange ends with the group sharing a lighthearted moment about the charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Thrak
Iuner
Thrall
Methodiat
Paleo
Thankful Reflections on Progress and Gratitude in Difficult Times
An elderly speaker praises the world’s progress and blessings while acknowledging fear and danger. She cites vaccination, nearby helpers, and community rescue as key reasons for gratitude, asserting hope despite threats and hardships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthewa
Ghoodley
Andy
Amile
Watchmaker Survives Chaotic Street Confrontation
A garbled excerpt describes a watchmaker named Wing Lun or Wing Lang involved in a tense moment with neighbors. The scene centers on questioning a watch and a confrontation near a shop, with fragmented dialogue about property and accusations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lung
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