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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 28, 1927
Page
4
In loving memory of our dear brother John who departed this life on July 28 1922. We cherish that day and walk together at his grave. Fond memories never fade though time moves on. Brother and sister remember you with love.
The Flag day issue notes a civic holiday on Monday. Weather concerns and harvest rush dominate town life. Acton Fair set for September 20 with eight weeks left. Widespread harvests, hay, gardens, and berry picking feature locals activities and Canada National Exhibition plans.
Local notices honor Mem Wor Musband who died at home aged 601 year in Hed er Missa. Funeral held at Ebenexer Cemetery. Foxtub Kean of Guelph buried at Sboyoxer Cemetery aged 83. Community mourns and extends sympathy. Wink Norioxe of Milton visiting Knatelbull this week. Ian Nica and Whiter family in Kuutenbut visiting Toronto relatives. Women’s Missionary effort at Presbyterian Church draws crowd with Actun Cute Hand appearing in program. Guelph Centennial events and wages discussion noted.
A farewell party for Mina M V Clarridge hosted by Mr and Mrs A L Clarridge at their home. Members of Bannockburn Institute praised her service and friendship, while gifts included a clock. The event featured speeches, games, dancing, and a luncheon, with Miss Lindsay reading the address.
Herbert Omelasi faced trial after a July 12 indecent assault charge on Mrs. Johnson. He chose judge and jury, with Mrs. Johns detailing the incident and corroborating testimony from a Toronto visitor. Smelser was committed to jail to await trial before the Crown.
Practical cleaning and repair tips include boiling lemon to whiten articles, using a two inch wide bandage for mending, dampening fabrics with alum water to prevent fraying, brightening glass with warm water and no starch, and wiping silver weekly with whitening agents. Also advised are dark wood brightening with tea, frying guidance, hand washing before pantry tasks, ginger in rhubarb to reduce earthy taste, and corks waterproofed by oil.
A report from a factory floor recounts worker grievances at the Utopia Glove Emportuin. The janitor and forewoman clash with management over pay and respectful treatment as tensions rise during a hard day’s work.
Neighborhood notes report Mr. and Mrs. A. Crotman hosting guests from Ghelph and nearby families over the weekend. The Speyaldo team visited Dublin for a Thursday game, and the Dublin team won 7 to 6, claiming a narrow home victory.
The notice states Gertruda A. Johnson widowed by her husband’s death in June inherits all stock and implements and the annual crop. Mrs. Johnson named Hedley as executor on September 1 and plans to return with her family to Alymor to live with her parents.
The notice records multiple deaths and funeral details in Guelph and surrounding townships. Cilolgh LePONTAIN and A. Arthurly of Oakville are named. communities mourn Labontaine, Ashbury, Gamble, Cairns, Masalys, Manatos, and Weir family losses. Services held in Hamilton Campbellville Acton and Toronto area churches with confessional tributes and interments at local cemeteries.
A garbled row of riddle questions about why a duel leaves water under the water line and other curious puzzles. It asks about mile separation, twelve letters, and odd contrasts such as a baby and a man in a cradle, a whip and a hook, or a mind set on steel and rock.
The text presents a fractured lament-like meditation on the potency of leadership and the peril of tyranny. It mentions Ledward and an implied struggle for uplift, with references to Odin and fate and a sense of steadfast resolve amid conflict.
A text ad offers part time ware handling and various trades including garage work electricity welding battery work and house wiring barbering and beauty culture. It invites readers to write for a free advertised catalogue and mentions branches and employment service at 7 Hemprit Chartered Edhaole 163 King Street West Toronto.
Frost Wood Cockshutt goods praised for efficiency. Louden's Barn Equipment supreme for fences and gates. Get old mower repaired early in season. Protect potatoes from vermin with one application. W Darderee Acton Ontario invites calls, phone 1603.
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