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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 14, 1925
Page
1
Jimmy's haircut draws a crowd of boys from the candy shop and barber shop on May 14 1926. His mother saves a curl while local boys pay to smell his head. Burgess Jabnaon reports a proud boy and a curious scene at the shop.
Penelope Brewster, known for her prim manners, is dared by classmates to use slang for a day. She begins with Martha Anderson, struggles to fit in, and faces Professor Armstrong’s grave reaction. After a reflective moment, she admits she was disloyal to her home and resolves to honor her upbringing.
A young artist in the Second Empire era meets a wealthy count who, feigning deafness, doubles the price for a painting. The artist names two thousand francs, but the count insists on ten thousand. The higher price is paid, and the sale is completed.
A Wales man buys three bulldogs for his daughter during a London visit. The dogs are shipped to Brighton and he later learns the seller kept them in one loose box, prompting a cheeky note about needing more dogs. The tale plays on comic miscommunication and stableman wit.
A new motor driven toothbrush claims to improve cleaning by moving forward and back rather than up and down. Inventor argues hand scrubbing is ineffective and outlines a rotary device with brushes designed to reach interdental areas and provide thorough cleaning.
Lucile Weston defies danger when a timber theft threatens Nachita Peak. She locates her missing brother Lynn, calls in the supervisor, and coordinates firefighters to battle a spreading forest blaze as raiders aim to steal logs. The rescue ends with patrols securing the area and praise for Lucile’s decisive action.
The text portrays Martin Bogza as never admitting errors in his career missteps. It cites potato plants, wild investments, and a misstep at a neighbor’s cellar as examples he would not call mistakes. An old friend teases him, but Boggs deflects, insisting a minor miscalculation is not a regular mistake.
A tense exchange at a passport office involves officials challenging a applicant claiming British birth. The dialogue touches on a complex ethnic and national background including birth at sea, ancestry in Brazil, adoption by a Chinese person, and a stated League of Nations connection, prompting sharp remarks from officials.
A Supreme Court chief justice was described as reluctant to admit his identity and spoke in roundabout terms. A State Librarian asked after his health and the judge replied he was not well but better than when he was worse, reflecting his cautious manner.
An account of a sudden death in a Colorado community and the ensuing funeral and grieving process. Neighbors gather to comfort a widow who repeats the refrain He has gone away and left me. A comforting talk turns to prayer for strength to hold on and faith to sustain them through loss.
A collection of aphorisms and quotes on virtue politeness love and self reflection. Notable voices include Edward A Steiner Henry Drummond W Robertson Benjamin Disraeli and a remark on German Proverbs. The text weaves moral themes with church wall slogans and observations on vanity and speech.
In a British weekly report a rural classroom debates Native American terms. The teacher asks for the tribes leaders and the class answers chief. A pupil correctly answers chiefs. When pressed for the women’s title a boy blurts Mischiet s, amid laughter and surprise.
Two friends dine in the Cedars of Lebanon cafe in the Syrian quarter of New York. They hear rumors about the first corkscrew brought to Beirut. A Yankee patent sparks ridicule as the Syrians misname the tool Patang Aug 76. No surgery needed for corns with Holloway's Corn Remover.
Summer heat highlights a Florence Automatic Oil Stove advertised as cheaper to burn than electricity while offering safety and efficiency. The window display teases prices and urges readers to consider comfort and economical cooking in hot weather.
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