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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 13, 1924
Page
3
A fragmented 1928 column sketches a surreal journey through a winding road to a mythical land. The narrator, following cues from coach and guide figures, travels with apparent peril and whimsy as a young child and a coded trail lead toward a peculiar encounter, ending with Annie Winnie McCullough.
Increased interest in the registration of poultry arises as breeders enter Canadian laying contests conducted by the Dominion Experimental Farms. Data from 1921 through 1923 show rising participation and numbers of birds qualifying for registration, with 69 breeders having 217 qualified birds in 1921 and 126 breeders with 677 birds in 1923. The article explains the complex pedigree requirements for registering cockerels and the process for qualifying males, including dam and grand dam registration and sire and grand sire approval, plus a stamina and type examination.
Circular No. 11 of the Dominion Department of Agriculture outlines provisions of the Yeading Bulls Act to require ingredient statements on feeding stuffs. Inspectors nationwide supervise seed sales and sample products for adulteration with hulls and other fillers to protect buyers in Canada.
A nervous youth named Little Johnnie, seated at a church service, shows unusual fascination with the sermon about Eve. After returning from prayers he fears he will have no wife and eyeing a veiled woman with a baby, asks if the infant is contagious. The assembly reacts with scorn and pity as he mutters about the baby’s teeth.
In Acton Ontario Canada the Acton Plow Company formed around William Stephenson to move his blacksmithing and build the Stephenson plow. The firm built a large plow factory on River Street and earned praise at the 1876 Centennial Exhibition, winning a top medal. The narrative notes losses, a vanished $10,000, and Stephenson’s later return with a fuel saving steam or power plow, while the original plant later faded as firms and plans dissolved.
A chaotic scene on a winter day recalls stage life with Dorothy Grant, Elva, and Alwade Adams as fans thrust toward autographs and hotel visits. The account notes gritty theatre class dynamics, fan excitement, and the public gaze on performers amid crowded entrances and the gossip of showbiz.
A rainy day drives Mra Mee Lean to search a trunk of old dresses and papers where a letter from a church in the Adale West rekindles memories of faith. Her daughter Matty's discovery stirs a mother’s guilt and a vow to return to the church, while the parents confront past failures and the chill of their former Western town.
A fragmentary collection of quoted lines discusses nature, law, virtue, courage, and human behavior. Attributed names appear garbled, with references to betrayal and moral strength, ending with a call to wisdom over mere learning.
A confused scene unfolds as an elderly woman orders a taxi and mocks the driver. The driver struggles to start the car, the engine falters, then stalls. She leans from the window with a sly comment about not winding it enough, leaving bystanders amused.
Local notices cover a charity musical at the school gym, a birthday at Inkemhore road, community members organizing events, church charges, and women’s groups meeting in Helfountain. Notables include Robart Jonaton, Mr. Blundell, and the Caledon Minstrel Club performance at town hall with active local clubs and a funeral in Toronto.
The item lists residents and obliquely recent happenings in Meaford township including Lillie Gertrude, George Hatley, and Joly Haley. It mentions Mrs. W. Gardiner, Mr. James Fiteulnvoene in hospital, and Mr. George Milne appointed agent of the Canadian National Railway. It reports a Junior Farmers meeting with officers elected, a weighty focus on agricultural society activities, and notes about trials for wood prices and humidity warnings, concluding with a proverb about daily burdens.
Mr Kirk attended events in Ottawa and Florida with friends. Local council elections and society committees announce officers and roles, a water-rate collector appointed, and a library project scheduled for April 16.
Oakville reports Mrs. White a housekeeper who slipped and fell, breaking her leg near the right ankle, plus updates on a high school operation recovery, a dog show won by Mrs. Meadows, and progress on the Masonic Temple construction. Local storm impacts and river channel work are noted with the launch of a forthcoming craft to survey the lake.
Mrs Sage reports strong stomach relief after using Dreco and urges others with stomach trouble to try it. She notes dramatic improvement after weeks of treatment and credits Dreco with ending chronic pain and abdominal distress. Introduced in Acton by A T Brown and sold by druggists widely.
A garbled OCR passage mentions healing properties and a supposed product claim. It references terms Balmo Wor Sores and One Touch of Halmo, but the text is unreliable. No verifiable facts, dates, or names beyond unclear terms can be established.
A fragmented local notice outlines the death of William Doble president of the EW. Citett Co Toronto a town council panel on water privileges for outsiders and several brief mentions. It notes deaths marriages health events and local life including a hospital operation recovery and a funeral in Milton for Mrs Muhot Hume with sorrowful details.
In a Paterville church service Mr. Budd drops a receipt instead of a donation in the benevolence box. Deacon Lane jokes about a blessing while the grocer catchs the mistaken kerosene receipt, revealing the church’s delayed payment and the misdirected funds.
A quirky forecast sketch shows Mr. Flaherty declaring rain despite no expectation of rain. The dialogue features garbled speech and playful misreading of a weather prediction, capturing a humorous, imperfect local column tone.
A humorous exchange shows a pianist critiquing an American pupil for presumed rigidity as the student retorts that hot pokers would not be touched. The remark highlights ideas of sensitivity and restraint in handling dangerous objects.
A fragmented report describes an imaginative farming concept at Amie Mecia College featuring an automatic plow and a novel conveyor or mechanism. The text references an engineer or department figure, mentions a pace of development, and notes a vision of a unique furrow with a front and back plow arrangement, implying an experimental field device.
A damaged fragment describes a long quarrel over a grand project at a residence dubbed the White House. Architect Godwin and designer DulE clash as Windetter cuts acetone and decorations fall apart. The feud ends with Gadwie’s death and a wandering widow.
A cryptic score line notes 40 Gur 1936 f and a 16 run obscured by OCR. The readable element points to a mid 20th century field or game notation with minimal context. Further context would identify the event, participants, and results.
A fragmented report describes an incubator project tied to poultry farming over a long period. It notes a focus on financial aspects and personal experience in building a small business, with references to past work and investment spanning two decades.
The undersigned executor of the late Stewart McCutcheon offers a public auction at Winterall Buildings Gueltie on March 15, 1924 at 11:30 a.m. The homestead on Erin third line about 4 miles from Acton and 24 miles from Springs, 160 acres more or less, with a two story house, barn, woodshed and yard. Terms: 16 percent down sale day, 30 percent on confirmation, balance as mortgage for six years at 6 percent. For details contact David A. McCutcheon Capringes I. Q.O Ont. ROV Hindley Auctioneer Erin. Phong
Auction notices list dairy cows including Holsteins and Jerseys with due dates in May to July 1924, pigs Yorkshires and sows, poultry stock Plymouth Rocks, hay and drainage, various implements, furniture and household items. Terms include cash over ten dollars and six months on furniture with 65 percent cash. Auctioneer R Kerr of Acton, clerk INUANK.
An auction will be held by Crow E. Mack at EraMoha Township on Friday March 14, 1824 at one o’clock sharp. Items include horses Hay mare, Clyde geldings, Percheron colt, Pure bred Polled Angus cattle with calves, Grace cattle and heifer calves, pigs including York sow and boar, 16 extra Oxford ewes in lamb, hens, and numerous farm implements and equipment. Terms: 10% cash, balance by notes, 6% clerks, 310.00 and under cash or six months on approved notes, auctioneer Roy Hindley.
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