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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jul 27, 1922

Page

4

Old Friends and a Limestone Town Reunions and Reminiscences

A reflective piece recalls late 19th century life around Limehouse. It traces the Moore family story from Robert Moore of Moore Brothers to modern descendants in Athens and Toronto, noting a tragic accident that ended Charlie Moore’s railway stunting and led him to photography in Columbus and Athens.

Monsrs Robert Hoott Malcolm MaLean John Moore Maenager Toronto Lime Company Thomas Edward James Moore Brothers D. A Gowdy Quelph Mr. Moore Solth’s Mill Thomas Gowdy Sidney Smith Keaward Emitha Moore Mra Chasloa Ls Ut Athens Ohley George Bn Yrankfort Ds Albert U Ia Toronto Frank Ia Vancouver 1. C Thair Charile G.T Farmily Limahouns Acton Charlie Lowry Charilo Holmes Cand T Ia Xeltom Chartle Columbus Charla Tie Columbua

Schoolhouse Struggle and a Determined Student

This reminiscence follows Silas Butterworth, a boy from Randville whose family moved to Lakeport to allow schooling. He faced prejudice over his residence, yet persisted, studying in a snowbound forest shack and later becoming a lawyer after completing college.

Hit Joshua Marvin Butterworth Randville Silas Mr. Marvin Sandville Hlas Lakeport

Fragmented reminiscences weave through old county life notes

The passage strings memories of Abel Rockwood and a wide cast of locals. It recalls farm life, house styles, and neighbors past, with reflections on property transfers, young and old residents, and a portrait of a community tied to rivers, farms, and long parental lines.

Curious Passage on Life Faith and Longevity

A fragmented antique text discusses cautious living, constructive view of life, and hope. It cites population data noting 4 676 460 heads in 103 and ratios of lambs to cheap wheat, then mentions a Chilean district with over twenty centenarians in a population around forty thousand.

Lamba Thoas IC Tw Mar Paula Chile Bersons

Colored Monarchs From African Wilds Visit Paris

Two chosen African kings toured Paris with their entourages, thrilling Parisians with exotic display. Governing officials and deputies greeted them at Lyon, while one potentate appeared oblivious to the spectacle, and jungle chiefs showcased wives amid Parisian curiosity and praise for French education.

Paris Henegal Mauretania Oure de Lyon

Canada’s buffalo herd grows at Wainwright Alberta Park

The Canadian buffalo herd at Buffalo Park Wainwright Alberta rose to 6148 head as winter quarters were moved to the park’s 150 square miles. The annual natural increase reached 1078 with losses from aging and slaughter totaling 9, yielding a net gain. The herd expanded from about 700 when purchased thirteen years ago from Michael Pablo Montana to over eight thousand. Canada’s three quarter nose of the world’s buffalo is valued near two million. The male buffaloes’ sale excess of about 1000 head attracts departmental attention.

Buffalo Park Wainwright Alberta A. G. Smith Canadian National Parka Michael Pablo Montana Canada

Fragmentary Historical Exchange Reads Like a Riddle

The readable bits show a garbled dialogue with phrases about friendship and loyalty. It hints at a character addressing a dog and a speaker’s uncertainty, but the context and complete meaning are unclear from the fragment.

Fragmentary historic text with unclear names

A distorted OCR fragment mentions terms like Honator Shorta worthy and public discourse. The readable portions are insufficient to establish a clear event, person, or place for a factual summary. The text appears garbled and does not yield a coherent news item.

You Should Not Miss These Specials From the Store

Women’s pink and blue chambray house dresses with elbow sleeves priced at 1.25. Volle kimonas in clastic waist sizes 30 to 44 priced at 1.75. Gingham gifts and Volle dresses for children up to 14 years priced 1.25 to 1.50. Dark and light prints 30 inches wide at 0.28 per yard. White gabardine sport skirts at 2.25. Black pure thread silk hose and grey seamless options in small sizes on sale. Stocking better goods at a lower price.

Scania

Farm and rural property bargains with varied offerings

Farm specials list parcels from 00 acres at 9000 dollars to 10000 with crops. Describes fertile soil, strong fences, barns, basement, and reliable water. Notes proximity to village and gravel road. Also advertises suburban homes in Georgetown and Brampton, and advises consult before buying.

Nice Analaim Georgetown Brampton

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