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Acton Free Press in Acton, Ontario

16 May 1940

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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 16, 1940

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3

Orchid Print and Orchid Heart in Long Island Home

Lynn Tolman loves orchids and spends her father’s money on costly items while David Parrish sees through her bravado. He confronts Lynn and her father about debt and a failing business, urging Lynn to curb excess and to let him rent the house to ease the burden on Mr. Tolman. The story contrasts beauty and selfishness with restraint and responsibility.

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David Lynn Lena Long Island David Parrish Mr. Tolman David Pariah Daddy Mr. Tol Mr. Toluan Davin Lymn Martha James Tolman Nouse Mr.Tolman Yun Stynn
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Fungus Disease of Beans and Domestic Drama

A botched excerpt blends a plant disease discussion with a domestic scene. The text explains diagnosing a bean fungal infection and suggests control, then shifts to a narrative where Lynn reshapes her family life, evicting the big house and becoming the housemaid to cut costs while fostering a wary reunion with David. The pair navigate change and tension in a small town setting.

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Fragmentary note on a daughter’s outing and dates

A fragmented line mentions a daughter going down to something with her on a date or item over her arm. The text is unclear and contains spelling errors and stray phrases.

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Athe Boottt
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Draling in Futures Ends With Choice for Mrs Smith

The fragment suggests Baoth Robinson and Johnson courted Mrs Smith with speculation on who would be chosen. The line indicates Mrs Smith might have accepted Robinson, but the text remains unclear and unresolved.

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Robinson Johnson Mrs Smith
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