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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 21, 1927
Page
5
Fragmentary OCR notes present a poetic pledge about a future model for the age. The text invokes love faith and a plan developed through the ages and hints at a world bowing to the envisioned ideal. Names and coherent events are unclear in the damaged transcript.
The Free Press reports new cottages on Hrock Street and Hope Street near completion with tenants moving in. A house and lot on Agnea Street sold to James Dabbie. Frager family moving to St Catharines. Porch and balcony added to residence on Main Street. New cement walks laid. Epworth League to host a lawn social at Joseph Coleman’s Main Street residence with refreshments. admittance ten cents. Council sets tax at 26 mills per dollar in Monday meeting.
A rugged hunter recounts a morning in the woods when a rattlesnake and a bear appeared. He shot the bear through the heart, saved his deer, and dragged meat back to camp for two days. The tale blends frontier hardship with survival ironies.
The article discusses a Sunday School lesson focusing on David and Goliath, comparing ancient Philistines to modern foes and exploring faith versus material power. It links biblical passages to moral lessons, poses study questions, and lists daily readings for July. It also briefly mentions an asthma remedy by Dr. J. D. Kol and Weax.
The 1926 Canadian forest fires burned through vast timberlands, with losses estimated at 7 408 83 dollars annual forest usage harmed by tourists and campers. The piece notes that planes and air patrols aid fire detection, and outlines measures by the Canadian Pacific Railway to prevent fires along routes with tank cars and pumping equipment.
A widow recalls her husband's discipline and habit of placing his weekly pay envelope before her each Saturday night. Neighbors discuss his character as a man of principle amid community chatter following his unexpected death. A medicine advertisement for Dr Thomas' Electric Oil touts relief and health benefits without graphic detail.
The Canadian Pacific Railway engages Charen Marchand and the Nytown Troubadours for spring performances. Ottawa born leader Wan a Dermer trains the group in authentic French songs, with Portanat Champagne Bide Houcher Magille Helle and others aiding in a faithful Quebec adaptation. Pierre Gautier arranged pieces for private concerts while Owen O Urien and Pierre Larose contribute vocals. The troupe, formed 1926, emphasizes Ca nadian heritage and musical fidelity.
Mra Cartwright asks Napolean Lamere to repaint her kitchen walls. He questions the request with humorous deflection and promises to do his best. The encounter ends with a tease about future wealth and appearance.
A damaged-sounding text from a 19th or early 20th century court context advocates controlling domestic life. It urges a husband to keep peace, avoid prolonged arguments, and suggests giving the wife a diversion such as attending a play. It warns against criticising, endorses liberal spending in campaigns, and frames obedience and domestic management as key duties.
Simple no cook method uses crushed berries and small heat to preserve fresh color and aroma. Combine 4 cups crushed berries with 3/4 cup sugar, heat to boil, stir constantly, then add Certo and boil briefly. Pour into hot jars and seal with melted paraffin for long lasting jam.
Local notice from Douglas Packing Co limited Kong Ontario regarding a cor rect booklet on jams and Jollica a basna ctewe acnye.
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