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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 19, 1928
Page
5
A garbled text presents a religious plea invoking cleansing and divine guidance. It references prayer lines such as cleanse me and save one from evil within, Thy power is almighty, and lead me along the way of Thy truth. It centers on seeking mercy and adherence to divine statutes.
The issue highlights Acton community activities from the July period with reports on new brickwork at Lake Avenue, an open air concert on Bower Avenue, and Civic Holiday plans. It notes school exams, church receptions, local sport results, and a Liberal convention in Milton. It also mentions asthma remedies and moving pictures in the Methodist Church.
A motor bus conductor refuses to bring up the Bare Manent houses from the street level, telling a passenger to come down for them. A parallel note touts Watt Powder from Uss Miller's as a remedy for morbid stomach conditions and intestinal parasites, claiming quick relief and improved child health.
The readable lines show young wives discussing marriage and a chief difference in a conversation about a husband’s late nights. The text hints at domestic routines and curiosity about a husband's comings and goings though many words are garbled.
The article outlines Saul’s conversion experiences and early Christian work. It notes his rapid shift from Pharisaic opposition to devoted evangelism, his Damascus and Arabia periods, Barnabas’ support, and Antioch as a key hub. It frames his life as a model of spiritual readjustment and relentless gospel effort.
The Duchess of Bedford arrives Montreal on June 6 completing a 24 hour maiden voyage from Liverpool. Canadian Pacific plans four new Duchess class liners to boost St Lawrence service with larger cabins and advanced wireless tech and loudspeaker entertainment.
A commemorative tablet at the Chateau Frontenac in Quebec honors the Royal Fusiliers for defending the city during the 1775 76 siege led by Montgomery and Arnold. The podium recounts the two American expeditions and the British relief arriving in May 1776, with ceremony details on Dominion Day July 1.
A fragmented discussion on a fraternal meal plan suggests a balanced breakfast for workers. It contrasts heavy morning meals for shop or office workers with moderate eating patterns, noting breakfast items like buns potatoes chops cereal bacon and coffee.
A garbled reminiscence from a 19th century scene describes James Abbott McNeill Whistler encountering a ragged boy during a walk. The artist’s disdainful remark about the boy’s appearance is noted, followed by the cousinly quip about age and art.
Poor Mrs Seymour nearly caused trouble last night as she began a usual examination under her bed. The bed turned out to be the upper berth in a sleeping car, a misadventure noted by Pathander.
An OCR fragment shows a student’s answer to “What is anatomy” claiming the human body has 300 parts: the bad, the cheat, and the stummick with the chest holding the liver and the wea and the stomach hobble.
A humorous exchange shows a doctor teasing a husband about membership in a society, with the wife clarifying the husband is not part of any group except the Odder Fellows. The scene reveals playful social dynamics and witty banter within a Boston transcript.
A garbled report notes a works foreman outlining a faulty jacket set and a store price of threepence for information. The passage hints at a Sunday visit and a worker's confession about shoulder fitting and a stubborn oak plank.
A garbled dialogue from Kupany City Sar discusses prohibition with unclear names. The speakers trade hostile remarks and references to enforcement by revenuers and gunfire, but the text is largely incomprehensible.
An advertisement touts SYROL Tablets as a cure for bladder discomfort, nervousness, and frequent urination. It claims swift relief within two weeks under a money back guarantee, urging readers to ask their druggist today.
At Toronto Terminal Meele Street and St Clair Avenue freight delivered by special express freight. Freight picked up at any address in Toronto. Times listed include 6.00 am 0.60 am 0.37 am 11.97 am 2.37 pm and 7.37 pm with references to p m and pa.
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