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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 10, 1923
Page
7
A tender poem in praise of mothers by Ann Taylor. It reflects a child’s gratitude for a mother’s care from infancy to old age, asking who nurtured, watched, and comforted, and promising devotion and aid in return. The piece centers on the mother’s steady love and guidance.
A weary school day ends as Emily Harrow's mother visits Miss Dalley, apologizing for past struggles and praising the patient teacher. Mrs Harrow invites the teacher to dinner, praising Emily's strengths and affirming a hopeful bright day ahead.
In youth we devalue family ties as friendship grows, only to learn that blood binds most. Absence deepens loss as friends change and betray. The piece laments not valuing home while alive, warning that tragedy arrives when we realize love’s worth too late.
A London paper notes Lloyds of London is 235 years old and thrives on insurance risks. It has never defaulted, maintains reserves of 535 million pounds, and annual income near 190 million dollars. Merchants met in Edward Lloyd’s coffee house in the 17th century, recognizing that only real dangers run profitable insurances.
A long reminiscence recalls life along Acton Church Street and nearby homes. It notes families and buildings from Bannockburn to the shoe factory era, detailing residents like William Gordon and the Kellys, and describing changes to cottages, farms, and local landmarks across decades.
A fragment depicts Elizabeth I as jealous and calculating, fearing love and controlling court figures. The Windsor carter recounts a recurring scene where the queen alters her departure date, provoking comic outrage from the loyal servant who suddenly declares the queen is a woman as well as his wife.
The influence of books on a man is remarkable and shapes his views and choices. Reading molds a person, coloring their feelings, opinions, and character through the types of works they select.
A Ukrainian wedding custom centers on the bride sewing the groom a homespun shirt as a grand affair. The bride prepares, buys a dress, and may gather household pieces. guests bring money and gifts, and the groom’s shirt symbolizes the bride’s future property.
In a dialogue the new housemaid asks about taking an afternoon off for a theater or picture viewing. She suggests visiting the National Gallery to study paintings by Velasquez and asks which painting to view first.
The fragment speaks of a mother described as queen of May who walks in all weather and keeps a bright presence. It references a bloodied day and a miles walk with affectionate imagery toward a queenly maternal figure.
Cleveland resident Lloyd Sindok visits Hin pureata and Jan Hunter family for several days. UtMabuarg event on May 16 features Kanebay and Wendy Hingham. Erie pneumonia case noted. G A Cameron sells standard bred at siiona with handsome price. Arrangements underway for extensive sports program including races at Atanioy Work Kyle on May 24.
The Bulgation Army plans a takr day on Saturday May 26. Gregory secures a picture theatre permit worth 16090 at Dundas and Colborne Streets. JH Lumera of Brantford becomes Town Clerk and Treasurer at 1800 annual pay. Mrs Margaret Whitaker joins the School Board vacancy left by R. Cung. The Lorento Methodist Sunday School holds an annual meeting with Flutterfelt superintendent and Clemence treasurer. Oakville radio broadcast tested as a prank heard across several towns. The Crunadora Clan at the Methodist Church honors teacher FFW Horn with a gold fountain pen. the Hornaby couple depart for Virginia.
Early Wednesday mourning notes county life with obituaries and community moves. Weekly half holidays begin in summer stores. land transfers and new businesses announced including a stationery and confectionery store. Electrical engineering exams in Toronto noted. residents returning from Long Beach. Local election buzz as by laws on Burlington Lumber Co. and school expansion vote. An accident at Nicholson Lumber Co. yards injures Chris Marshall.
Georgetown items report a tender for goods at 1140 by J W Kennedy and Han, with local residents returning from Toronto hospital stays. The community notes ongoing work, employment changes, and a resident’s death in April, with residents Mr Harry Ratley Mr Harold Moll and Mr Rogeraan mentioned in brief updates.
The peacock wan olpoted no member of the Town Council by acclamation last week to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of C. D. McGregor. Townspeople regret losing the estimable McGregor family from their midst.
The story recounts two royal dukes meeting the dramatist Bhori dum on St James Street. Sheridan jokes that he is both foe and rogue, smiling as he claims to be between both in wit.
An American tourist cites a Berlin physician where a 470 bill at 20 per visit translates to twenty million marks. Bremen doctors publish a charge schedule showing foreigners pay more than Germans with varied rates by nationality. It warns against moral doubt and urges caution.
A fragmentary compilation presents misquoted lines and scattered attributions from Shakespeare Milton and others. The text mocks virtue and folly, cites hypocritical drudgery, and laments misused thought and fear while weaving Latin and biblical echoes through a jumble of noted names.
A Paris publication recounts a meeting of acloutine mon where two participants staged a quarrel to test eyewitness reports. Jurists and scientists observed, finding only one observer produced less than twenty percent error while many reports contained significant false details, illustrating limits of memory and the value of circumstantial evidence.
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