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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 10, 1921
Page
3
The passage extols pep courage and vigor as the key to acting boldly in adversity. It urges recognizing inner drive that never forgets and to seek the best in every man, promising triumph through faith and persistence.
A father's lesson on courtesy shapes Mark as he recalls a story of a famed Washington door keeper aiding a Californian senator hopeful. The tale unfolds to reveal how small acts of politeness can steer fortunes, culminating in Francis Marion Cockrell's surprising 1874 gubernatorial setback and graceful post loss gesture that helped his political rise.
A historical guide outlines four and five year rotations involving mirein, clover hay, and timothy hay, with three year plans. It discusses suitability by soil fertility and land type, recommends avoiding overlarge grain areas, and notes that poor land benefits from short rotations with manure and careful field planning.
A reminiscence recounts Jack Miller and his family from Grillin Orillia, detailing their work at the tannery, the Canadian lacrosse tour, and his later roles including alderman and church figure. It notes changes brought by G T railway, freight yards, and modernized plant facilities near Acton, with memories of childhood streets, houses, and familiar neighbors fading with time.
Bertha frets about record cards at a big firm and Aunt Nan explains how these cards rate Physical, Intellectual, Personality, and Courtesy. The talk covers how appearance and behavior influence opportunities, with examples of a Red Cross worker, a generous yet tactless relative, and a polite restaurant host.
The passage argues that heaven is reached by a narrow, disciplined life focused on small duties rather than grand ambitions. It warns that personal will and wealth are distractions, urging humility and patience as true work progresses through modest, daily acts.
The readable fragments discuss alpha particles and their motion in air, noting high energy and short travel distances. Some passages imply interactions with molecules and charged outcomes, but most details are garbled. The text resembles a chaotic, early science monograph or transcript with numerous decoding errors.
The 1920 inspector report highlights push for manual training in rural and urban schools, advocating broader vocational paths. It notes increased rural salaries, teacher certification levels, and new school buildings while urging consolidation to expand facilities and duties.
A grocer notes he makes less profit on Red Rose Tea than on other teas. His sole aim is to ensure customers receive the best quality possible.
A bead of text explains a hide measuring machine developed to speed leather processing. Hides pass over a stack of sixty four collars linked to a roller system, recording the area as the hide moves through, registering total square feet at the top. The device aims to automate area measurement in overstocked operations.
A public auction announced by Herman Towell lists farm stock and implements to be sold at Erin, Ontario, starting March 17, 1921 at 1 o'clock. The collection includes Peraheran welding gear, numerous cows with calving and breeding dates, young cattle, hogs, hay equipment, several plows, binders, mowers, and miscellaneous farm gear, all described in detail with animal ages, breeding, and due dates, plus household items and a cream separator. Terms: cash under $10, 000, 12 months credit on approved notes, 6 percent or as stated, auctioneer How Hindley, clerk Martin. Sale commences at 1 o'clock.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a boastful seed sales pitch urging readers to choose Ferry's Pure-Bred Seeds. The text hints at future plans, family guidance, and wealth schemes tied to wheat and farm profits, but is garbled and lacks clear events or names.
A large mixed-auction sale near Mimosa Presbyterian Church in Kerth and Meaniow town, including horses, cattle, dairy stock, farm implements, hay and grain, and part wood pasture land. Notable items: Clyde stallion Montrave Envoy, dual‑purpose cows, York hogs, machinery, fuel, and farm gear. Terms: cash, with staged payments and mortgages arranged by auctioneer J. Kerr of Acton.
Auction notice lists a stock and farm equipment sale at Anton on March 18 1921 at 1 pm. Items include cattle dairy calves horses fowl implements hay tools and kitchen goods with prices or terms note cash or monthly notes. Proceeds go to proprietors lease expiry R J Kerr auctioneer Acton.
A public auction advertises a credit sale of high grade jerseys dairy stock and farming implements from Harold Dunnill in Acton. The notice lists cattle names ages and descriptions, milking cows and heifers, farm equipment, harnesses, plows and engines with a no reserve note and joint notes payment terms. Auctioneer RR Kerr of Acton to handle the sale.
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