The Little Gold Clock of the Mantel
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 03, 1923
Page
10
Bark shipments boost G T R yards sales in May
The issue notes record a historic volume of bark shipments to the G T R yards on Tuesday morning marking a high point for May. It also mentions railway shop work at Stratford and a new linen mill at Guelph, with seven dozen cars moved and a bustling industrial week ahead.
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Nignont
Abun
Qanen
Trile
Anvnerion
Strétfont
Jlpe Millx
Guelph
Thors
Waa Tend
D. Henderson
M. P
Nixon
Glenwillame
J. YF. Downey
Quetph
Acton
W. J. Chairpman
Wingham
Chapman
Aew
Samuel as Leader and Prophet in Israel’s Transition
A study of Samuel’s life portrays him as judge and prophet guiding Israel from tribal confederacy to centralized monarchy. The article praises his humility, integrity, and long public service, framing his career as a model public man who bridged old and new orders under Jehovah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamun
Kaul
Ongal Agpardted
Fom
Samuel Ohat
Vera
Jehovah
Oonaidar
Hamuel
Shiloh
Cambridge Bibles
Samuel
Joshua
Sargol
Saul
Ufe
Daya
God
Goa
Servanta
Quayle
Bamuel
Ramuel
Yéaraella
Moses
Tmne
Mediterranean
Macred
Mamuel
Discuessen
Absentminded Virginia Lawyer Plays Practical Joke
A prominent Virginia lawyer amused friends with a harebrained episode of misplacing sunglasses and then finding them in another pocket. He dictated a note asking his wife to send the sunglasses by bearer, only to discover the glasses moments later and amend the message before sending the courier to fetch a package for Mr. Anderson at the courthouse door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Engineers end whistle nuisance near Delmar California
A local rail line disturbance story notes Santa Fe engineers once used shrill whistles near Delmar California. After a community act of kindness to soothe twins, engineers reportedly stopped the whistle, delivering thanks from a nearby home on the hill.
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United Presbyterian
Santa Fe
Delmar
Cal
Grork
Proposed New Basilica of Sainte Anne de Beaupre
A fragmentary historical note describes a plan to replace the old Basilica with a grand new shrine near Sainte Anne de Beaupré. It outlines demolition of the former church, the ambitious Gothic structure, its vast dimensions, and the role of the crypt, chapels, and chapels in drawing pilgrims annually to the renowned shrine.
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Ste
Anne DE Beaupre
Lenath Gyer
Iitertoy Witl
Daily Readings for Next Week at Local Church
Readings outline a week of biblical passages from First Samuel and Psalms with dates in May. The schedule lists David narratives and related verses, including David before Boul Sum, David and Goliath, and David the Poet, with occasional typos and garbled place names.
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David
Weilhealdy
Onachan
Paulmne
Hazardaus
Tha Kio
Bunday
Tho
Lito
Pasim
Rural Post Routes Highlight Important Civil Servants
A discussion at the Hotinn of Comméng praises rural route mail carriers as vital links in national life. They perform year round deliveries, facing all weather, ensuring connection with the outside world while delivering essential services. Miller's Worm Powders are advertised as safe for children and infants in the state.
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Mn General Post Office
Sby
Hall
Enino
Fragmented Topical Snippet Reflects Erratic Narrative
The text presents a garbled family scene about a father and child with distractions before a train, then shifts to a discussion of Canada and Dr Thomas's electric oil, claiming wide distribution to the Americas and Australia, ending with praise of its quality and global demand.
Promising Career and the Burdens of Talent
Fragmented reminiscences on fame and its trials recount a French composer whose humor fades under scrutiny. A New York Tribune note describes a scene with a singer daughter and awkward praise. Admiral Dewey jokes about excess eating and the need for restraint.
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Pliuna
Peculiar Horner Tale Of A Baby And A Plow In Denver
A strange ledger recounts a Denver incident where a horse halted a plow in a furrow, letting a baby boy crawl nearby as the farmer looked on in astonishment. A two year old sister also figures in a remarkable, odd sequence of events.
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Denver
Runaway Bees Triggered by Bee Thief Cal tal tale
Caleb recalls a curious bee heist involving a widow, a wagon, and a swarm that followed a hive thief. The tale centers on Benslow's doomed plan to steal honeybees, the hampered escape, and the eventual bee-driven pursuit ending with restitution for the losses.
Humorous Tale From Hidlao Ling Kuang Chi
A fragment from the Laughs Ing Hook collection recounts a thief captured after bystanders notice his limp and rope claim. A passerby questions the man who says he found an old rope on the road and picked it up. The exchange suggests a wry joke about entrapment and misinterpretation.
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Iacen
Caleb
Benslow
Oroburg
Widder
Nuvin Faces Corn Removal Challenge With Wodlaway Product
In a local scene, Nuvin seeks relief from stubborn corn using Wodlaway's Corn Remover. The improvised remedy aims to ease discomfort and restore daily activity. Researchers note caution on product use and possible skin irritation.
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Wodlaway
Fragmentary OCR item pulls few readable facts
Fragmented text shows scattered tokens like No and ice caremenes with no clear event, names, dates, or places readable enough to identify a headline or summary. The fragmentary nature prevents extracting a coherent local-news item or concrete entities.
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