The Actun Hree Press Behind and Bright Paths Ahead
Fragmentary verse page notes a glow above sorrow and joy, with lines about God guiding paths and deeds. Mentions Dempster Bheraan and a hopeful outlook as trust in divine help strengthens resolve.
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 01, 1928
Page
3
Fragmentary verse page notes a glow above sorrow and joy, with lines about God guiding paths and deeds. Mentions Dempster Bheraan and a hopeful outlook as trust in divine help strengthens resolve.
A father and son discuss fashion and hygiene among older and younger generations. They reference Abner Do Nitle, Colonel Moore, and the transformation of a slovenly bookkeeper who improves after a life change. The piece ends noting asthma remedies for women and Dr Kellogg’s remedy merits.
Lucretia narrates a humorous tale about Horatio Mixer and Cicely planning marriage. Horatio’s near elopement, a mistaken errand with two mowing-steers, and a comic halt at the parsonage unfold as neighbors listen. The story ends with Cicely’s decision and Lucretia’s moral about generosity and memory.
The note surveys Bristol landmarks from St. Mark’s and Temple Church to St. Stephens and Bristol Castle, praising medieval ruins and religious houses. It contrasts England’s civility with North American street etiquette and sketches a Bristol by election where Labour gains and Liberal weakness hint at shifting national politics.
In Trem the Dratongwetit story Percival Pond unites young people through dance near a near-death moment. He whispers a plea for a single world while a girl blushes, clarifying danger if her husband learns of their closeness.
A fragmented report describes the cruelty of forcing a pleasant expression in early photography. The text includes a striking quote about whipping a boy to force a smile and notes the child’s angry, tearful face as a result.
A nostalgic piece laments the old town’s charm and the pull of home. Former residents recall joyful reunions and the sense of belonging, urging others to return for shared memories and to preserve the town’s tranquil, familiar atmosphere. The author thanks friends Mary and Tea for their hospitality and reflects on gratitude for home.
The fragmentary OCR reads like a disjointed dialogue at a restaurant, mentioning a counter moment and a bemused or surreal exchange. Names and places are garbled, leaving only a sense of casual chatter and a running joke about sandwiches and a cow.
The excerpt records carnival festivities and social mentions including a sewing and craft event, a skating parade, and a winter lodge scene. It references Mr George Cook, Rev Matthew Wilbon, and local residents, with travel ads for the National Railways and Atlantic City excursions.
Fragmented text fragment mentions keeping distance and offering help but details and context are unreadable. It appears as a garbled note or message lacking clear persons places or actions. No verifiable event or entities stand out for a fuller summary.
A garbled passage touts magnesia as relief for indigestion and stomach issues. It mentions various unclear terms and jumbled phrases while urging readers to trust the remedy for digestive discomfort and frequent heartburn.
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