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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 26, 1923
Page
3
Poetic exhortation urging faithful living and steadfast hope. The piece emphasizes a Christian spirit that can brighten dark regions, with callings to act where you are and trust divine guidance. It references resilience, moral duty, and the belief that inner light persists despite hardship.
A Kingston Whig editorial laments youth noise from late-night cars and calls for police action and public enforcement. It argues youth free expression justifies honking, street dancing, and late returns, urging consequences for disruptors and defending modern communication as a right. The piece voices alarm over affected neighbors and the need to curb disturbances while defending youth freedom.
The Motoriata League for Countryside Preservation is a new automobile organization aimed at maintaining land beauty and preventing fire spread. Members pledge to keep roadside areas clean after open-air meals and campouts, and to avoid leaving campfires burning. President Harding is a charter member, with others joining due to the appeal and impact on remote districts and industry.
The article argues every business should advertise to support the town and local press. It notes merchants rely on ads and price tickets, while a well crafted newspaper ad reaches every home, drawing customers to the store. It warns non advertisers miss out on collective benefits and the town’s prosperity.
The text describes talo a mineral hydro silicate of magnesia, noting its perfumed powder form from a mine and its rough, slippery qualities. It explains talo composition, mining by blasting, grinding to fineness, and uses in newsprint paper roofing and other products.
A Thrifty, a cor, and a suitor telegraphed a proposal of marriage to the woman of his choice. After spending the day at the telegraph office he was finally answered with a firm rejection, the operator delivering the night-rate insult.
The excerpt recalls childhood scenes and familiar songs from a bygone hometown, weaving nostalgia with references to trees, streams, and local places. A letter from William Jryers notes historical inaccuracies about local figures and gathering spots, while musings on bridges between past and present unfold through community landmarks and religious gatherings.
In a Corners on the Erin side neighborhood, Hugh Laughlin, married to a Crewnon family member, drew the growing clan toward that direction. The road was convenient, aiding settlement. Althopsh and Mira Malaughlin were Methodists of the Yarvik congregation, the second in the area, and remained loyal to the local church.
The readable fragments present a fragmented local notice with unclear names and dates. It mentions an old post or office reference and a subsequent change but lacks coherent details or identifiable entities to summarize a clear event.
The passage recalls a family at the Corners, listing members named Crownon, William John, Robert, Huntaville, Hugh, Myron, Edward, Nelson, and others. It notes a long-lived home on clear, well-kept land, Mr. McLaughlin’s role and death, remarriage and migration, daughters entering professions, and a historic movement of a lodge and settlers about forty five years ago.
Fragmentary notes describe a proposed water diversion affecting reach to both oceans. Historical references to Campbellville storage of logs and a Crown estate landholdings outline estate transfers. John Brown and Fanny Moore plan a life on the long-held Mount farm, with family history and property lines tying into local settlement and railways.
The notice lists Fall Fair dates across Ontario towns including Acton Aberfoyle London Western Yale Newmarket Ottawa Central Canada and Stratford. Dates span September to October with multiple fairs overlapping across communities and years.
Emily Kwong and Anna Dijon, graduate students at the University of Town, transform an old laundry into a thriving China Inn gift shop and olive restaurant. They prepare all food themselves in true Chinese style, allowing patrons to dine in private. The venture supports their expenses and proves popular with students and townspeople.
In a tense family scene the parents argued about moving to a new house parlor. Children urged caution as they named risks and temptations including a sweet shop and cream parlor, signaling concern over the unfamiliar setting.
A garbled exchange depicts confusion over an address change and a blunder. The speaker mentions a wager at a post and a city stamp on the development, reflecting a misaddressed situation and corrected details.
Town council advances plans for a new chemical engine and a truck at a cost of 2000 dollars. Betty Ehistos visits Lady Eaton's Muskoka home. Bank of Toronto project near Colborne and Thomas streets nears completion. W J Whitaker's Colborne Street garage progresses, obstacles cleared. Mr. Oleor to relocate with Electric Railways. Bronte harbour repairs anticipated. pier work seen. A Studebaker sedan owned by Robert Burling caught fire at Oakville Motor Products after fuel mishap, leaving the car destroyed.
Mr Hom Lalteh has recovered enough to leave hospital and will return home soon. Miss P Martinoni of St. Louis is visiting with Mrs J Barbour and Rev and Mrs Fitor. Mra Hal lam of Palermo visited Mr and Mrs J D Lalteh. POTATO CROP OUTLOOK for the diverter is expected to be smaller than last two years. Annie Beery and May Thaln of Bun Collegiate are at Columbia University. The Misses Reid remodeled their home with a new verandah and electrical wiring. Dale Estate of Brampton holds annual plank at Stanley Park on July 21 with 500 employees and families at Brenley Park. Howard McArthur has recovered from injuries from a barn collapse near Cheltenham. Ladling Aid of Bueno Presbyterian Church pleased after a fundraising day netting about 116. A street disturbance occurred when J Thompson’s car collided with W Pinkney’s car in front of Q T Beott’s store. Pinkney’s car damaged and moved to a garage.
Theodore Titon recalls a famous tobacco tale from Sojourner Truth. He notes Truth, then about ninety, smoking by the chimney corner when George W Bungay visits. Bungay warns of heaven’s gate if breath remains defiled by tobacco. Truth retorts she will leave her breath to pass into heaven.
Local Milton and Saukville regions feature school staffing moves, library August closure, and multiple community notices. Highlights include A Collins joining Saukville High School staff, a Milton district program update, and a fall series of cultural events planned by local clubs. A boy suffered a toaster accident but remained out of danger as of reporting.
The town seeks to reclaim property amid a Supreme Court dispute about street alignment near the high school. The notice mentions land acquisition, officials, and a January court matter, with local names and placeholders reflecting a historic town record.
A diaphragm of social critique catalogs people who claim virtue yet pollute others with lies and vanity. The piece contrasts sanctimony with selfish acts from avoiding boot polishing to overcharging customers and ridicules the belief that outward piety guarantees morality.
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