29 Jul 1920
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 29, 1920
Page
1
A fragmented piece raises a question about self-control and restraint. It contrasts a proposed freedom from restraint with temptations and the consequences of losing temper, asking who maintains inner discipline and who bears the fallout of rash actions.
In a courtroom scene described with period voice, Daniel O Connell confronts a witness about the dead man's words and the truth of the testament. The witness admits placing a fly in the mouth to falsify where the will was believed to reside, illustrating doubt, ritual, and the power of testimony.
A historical instruction describes inserting a piped hose into a tree trunk to feed water directly to its roots. The process involves a juice-like injection point, securing connections, and supplying water from a pail to simulate root-level hydration. The technique claims it can revive dying trees and promote vigorous growth in healthy ones.
A long, ragged OCR piece recounts climate contrasts from Calcutta to Port Arthur, plus a rough Acton community life history. It mentions record rainfall, droughts, and local engineering trials, then shifts to memories of early Acton families Matthews Lasby Nicklin and others, detailing farms, neighbors, and a vivid mosaic of town life and personal anecdotes.
A mangled reminiscence from a 19th century workplace scene shows a worker recounting years of unequal treatment. He explains the boss exploited wages while praising loyalty and routine, urging the hoy to think for himself and act with initiative in the new year.
A damaged OCR fragment presents a poetic meditation on mountains, eternity, and endurance. It attributes a visionary speaker, mentions Mountaintop majesty, and alludes to a timeless journey beyond earthly constraints, framed as a religious or philosophical reflection from a 1920s journal.
The article extols the Canadian Rockies as a premier travel region with appealing scenery and grand vistas. It describes passes, lakes, and hotels, praising Lake Louise, the Fairmont Hotel, and Wanita areas while noting railway routes and mountain climbing opportunities. Historic attractions include Bracketed notes on peaks, glacial scenery, and the region’s natural parks designed for visitors.
Rose and Florence quarrelled, silenced by anger, while their mother urged reconciliation. The piece argues apologies test patience and humility, noting some shrug off fault or demand repayment, and others misjudge forgiveness, risking renewed trouble and broken trust.
The Kroxinesray News reports Pennsylvania Railroad moved the largest railway carload by weight and size. A 800-ton generator of a no steam turbine power unit, stood 15 feet 74 inches high on a flat car. It traveled from Creonville to Joplin via new Mut cars, avoiding low bridges with careful handling.
A fragmentary notice from Acton advertises NICOL NORD Granite Works offering monuments and inscriptions. It references a Monument Works location and mentions a person or shop named PORRY MAN’ BLOOK on Street in Acton Ontario, with garbled text about products and services.
Dates for Ontario fall fairs published with schedules and exhibitor lines. Acton and nearby towns list events starting late September through October with Thanksgiving Day observances and related activities.
Notice to creditors and heirs of William E Cutting of Toronto Ontario. Claims must be filed by August 10, 1980, with the administrator at the listed address. The administrator will distribute estate assets among verified claimants and is not liable for claims lacking timely notice or documentation.
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