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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 18, 1929
Page
2
A fragmentary verse by Anno Hamilton Wood contemplates world unrest and conflict between religion and atheism. It references mockery, infidels, and a call to mercy as humanity faces heavy blows and demands for a storming of civilization.
A diary style entry from Ginger Farm recounts a hot spell, thunderstorm, and renewed sunshine. It details hay, potatoes, raspberries, a rescued chicken, a wounded thrush, garden work, neighbors remarks, family dinner tensions, and a tongue in cheek aside about medical ads.
Albert Murray, trapped in a bank vault by a faulty door during a prank, escapes death as Howard Lamb leads a frantic rescue with plumbers and doctors. Albert survives concussion and is later supported by his guardian uncle and the community as he plans college at Glenwood with family funds secured.
Local column reports Milas Tardy of Tamittap and Mrs BOW Harber a Tamittap, and mentions Kate Romain of oranth visiting Oakville sends. notes several community items including school examinations, traffic counts, church activities, and local deaths and visits.
A garbled fragment lists visits of Dr and Mrs Vel Watsan and others to residents in Blewartown and nearby towns. Mentions church events, pulpit arrangements, a Manitoba Conference, and a tender notice for water piping work dated July 24, 1930.
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