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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 07, 1923
Page
3
Fragment from The Acton Free Press presents a poem about longing for home and bygone days. The verse evokes nature, memory, and the pull of familiar places as the speaker yearns for the past and the simple country life.
A reflective piece on bird song and nature’s beauty contrasts past fashions with modern interest in ornithology and voting. It praises observing birds to sharpen perception, linking musical birdsong to life’s vivid textures, emotional memory, and the magic of the natural world.
A reflective piece urges those who cut short schooling to pursue higher education through correspondence study or home reading. It cites an 87 year old Hedolotts College entrant and a Harvard graduate as proof that age should not block learning. It advises checking public libraries and local colleges for extension courses or night classes.
The narrator recalls how winds and fate shape a life journey while noting changes in Acton. A Saturday walk toward Sunderland House uncovers removed spruce trees planted forty seven years ago by W. Storey, transforming the street view as maples surge. The piece weaves local nostalgia with brief sketched portraits of residents and bygone anchors like the Storey family and Oliver Lasby, tying personal memory to neighborhood evolution.
A reminiscence piece recalling the Blue Spring near Acton and the Corners area. It details old residents like J. J. HI, D. D. Mann, the Murray family, and local stories of youth, roads, a picnic spot, and personal tragedies. It mentions Wm Murray, Nellie, the Williams family, church life, and tales of Moore and Bryders in Moy Ireland with many local names and places.
In a Gravel Ridge mining town a boarding house run by Mrs. Groody prompts curiosity as Jake Hilton, a neighbor with a garden patch, teases her with a prank. When Groody insists on full pods, Hilton allegedly supplies dried pods instead, leaving Groody satisfied only after repeated visits and a confounding exchange over the garden produce.
A molorint driving on a country road collides with fowl, killing two birds outright and injuring two others. A large man in overalls confronts the driver and argues over responsibility, accusing the others of theft and conspiracy, as a crowd disputes the scene.
A garbled riddle list names odd characters such as a gambler who can beat his own game and a man who mocks a brake curve. Other figures mock Moderstanda, read subtitles aloud, inhale his own, and critique a wife choosing her own neckwear.
A disjointed tale follows Martie facing a grim workplace humdrum. She battles self doubt while colleagues press her toward change and ambition. A string of odd scenes shows her resolve forming as gifts on her desk spark a shift in mindset.
An old text fragment discusses manners and courtesy, noting evolving speech and gender roles. It jumbles phrases about husbands, women, and words like "vajet" with commentary on pronunciation and social expectations.
The piece argues to seize the present rather than dwell on yesterday or postpone to tomorrow. It urges immediate effort and deliberate action, warning that today holds real potential and should not be met with indifference or halfhearted effort.
A testimonial from Mr Johnson from Hamilton Ontario about his wife’s improved health after using Dreco. The letter describes long standing digestive and bowel troubles, including indigestion, abdominal pain, belching, bloating, and dizziness. After two bottles, the wife reportedly recovered appetite, bowels improved, and strength returned. The statement endorses Dreco and attributes benefits to the remedy’s herbal ingredients and safety.
The readable portion discusses a probe and a process in Bohamlu involving a kind of whine shedted red hot with plunged water. The text is highly garbled and lacks coherent events, names, dates, or clear outcomes.
A fragmented note urges simple acts of kindness and cheerful effort to brighten a home. It mentions making small items precious through love and joyful effort, though the text is garbled and incomplete.
A garbled town section reports a Wallingford county event about a council meeting and a vote. It mentions a speaker Drury and an expected assembly next week. The text references local patrons and a notable figure, with unclear details on dates or outcomes.
Work starts on a detour over the Sixteen Mile Creek about 20 yards north of an opreant road. The new Went Hide Helool officially opens with a Friday ceremony. A old Bradbury block corner at Cuthorna and George Bironta was moved to Willam Hrereot between Thomay and George Bironta. Mr. Toy McGregor bought land on the south side of the Wlads way in Jaiako Park for a residence and a new bank building planned at Doorge and Colborne Htrouts with estimated cost about 262,000.
The town council appointed Mayor Harriy to travel to Ottawa as its representative regarding the Urant Hospital Five proposal owned by W. I Cud morn. W. I. Jordan and Princy Edward Inland were also noted in the discussion. The Burling ton Methodist Sunday School marked its 16th anniversary with ideal weather and large congregations, featuring readings by intermediate and peluary classes and a keynote talk by Mrs Iver Brock of Turdonto on the Field of Opportunity.
Proposals for a big garden party at the Milton grounds on June 37 under Grace Vonuren, E D. A village visitor returned from Winnipeg. Mint Holo Pantun arrived after a monthlong vinlt to Winnipes. Anniversary services held at Hornby Church with Rav Kit Cameron. Elocution contest to be held at Methodist School tonight with district medal up for grabs. Lawn fete and baking sale planned at Mrs W T Dick's home on Saturday June 16 with tea, lay pole and dances by school children. Milton Rides camp details listed with HK Hawthorne in command. 2000 yearling trout delivered from Caledon Club hatchery to Milton Fish and Game Club pond. similar number stocked.
Georgetown area residents mingle with visitors from Toronto and Grand Valley. Notable items include Dr James McCullough’s weekend visit, Rev Bir Davidson hosting guests, and councilor WW Arnold returning from Gueldy hospital. A Recreation Committee fundraiser proceeds for playgrounds as local clubs report on recent sports and church activities.
A garbled OCR passage mentions Hyundai and family duties, with unclear names and events. The text references home life, chores, and a surname notion, but specifics are not recoverable.
The Palmolive Company of Canada touts a new shaving cream tested over 18 months and 130 experiments. It claims to soften any beard in one minute without rubbing, reducing shaving irritation and aging look. Advertised by Unstead Blonizeal, Quebec with Toronto Winnipeg references.
A fragmented excerpt from The Royal Magazine evokes a playful gallery scene with Arry and Arriet speaking in old style dialogue about falodnord and Hawking, hinting at nostalgia for ancient times and a parrot's chatter. The text is garbled but preserves character names and a mock historical setting.
A fragmented Brooklin note discusses triplets arriving with samples for families and a lack of funds to pay express charges. The hoston transcript quotes the line about trips and divine scheduling, illustrating a small community tale.
Advertising attracts attention and raises receipts without proportional increases in expenses. As volume grows, overhead per article falls, yielding lower prices for the public. An advertised store promotes bargains and superior value, while non advertised shops miss these opportunities and lose customers. Collingwood Bulletin.
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