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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 10, 1921
Page
5
Amid city din a weary man gazes outward dreaming of quiet paths and a distant familiar door. The poem recalls a traveler who roams the world yet longs for home, happiness found in simple acts and remembered kindness.
A retrospective列 of Acton and district events notes Mr. Merry, Rev J A Hockey, and local ministers announcing sermons. wages and retirements for longtime workers. mill power and coal costs. soldiers leaving for South Africa and exams for police posts. Public notices include deaths and local anecdotes, with scattered commentary and advertisements.
The article presents a Sunday school lesson commentary on Matthew 26 verses 30 and following, discussing the Last Supper symbolism of bread and wine, Judas betrayal, and Jesus instituting the Lord's Supper. It includes explanations of the Passover elements, doctrinal interpretations, and discussion prompts. It cites related verses, historical notes, and daily readings for the following week.
A fragmentary 19th century lament describes a man with a wife niece and auntie facing poverty and debt. He recalls mortgaging his home to keep a roof, while creditors and tradespeople drain his resources. The tale echoes Walt Mason’s tone about persistence amid hardship.
Fragments of dialogue mention a pupplen and a dime, a boy and a girl, and a man named Mr. Tooth. Several garbled lines reference Canada, an examiner, and military or political topics. The readable text lacks coherent events or a clear narrative to summarize into a specific story or action.
A verbose tale on conformity and individuality in social settings urging caution against odd conduct. It argues people dress and act to fit norms or risk losing buyers, inviting readers to balance conventional behavior with personal charm. The piece cites interaction with authorities and influences on reputation and sales.
A gypsy woman in a tale demands payment to reveal future husbands. Two young bullew are told that for a quarter each she will show them their future spouses’ faces. When a pall of water is brought they glimpse only their own faces, and the elf woman declares these faces will be their husbands when they marry.
Partial timetable details from the Grand Trunk Railway listing daily and Sunday services. Mentions routes between Toronto and Acton, with specific departure and reception times and notes on exceptions and freight handling by AGNEW, Agent.
Advertises silverware and tableware including a fine variety and fine cutlery. Features hardware tinware granite ware large assortment. Includes Pandora stoves and ranges noted as famous heaters and small oil stoves.
A South company conducted an explosive test on a granite slope to study rock expansion. A bare explosion caused a rapid plunge and high air blast, lifting debris and triggering multiple fractures. The blast pushed fragments outward along the slope, with shattered rock projecting hundreds of feet and danger to nearby areas.
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