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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 19, 1921

Page

2

Stormy Night Tests Skill On Old Timber Boat

An old canvas boat story unfolds during a violent storm as Joe Wow and Thompson battle rain and thunder to secure tools, complete roof work, and face timely obstacles. The piece follows workmen, bosses, and a dramatic downpour that shifts orders and fortunes in a small shop.

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German bribe offer taints wartime contracts in Kitchener

A garbled report claims Germany offered 9 100 000 000 for contracts with Yard Witchener and the wartime chair of a medical or business body. Dor Kingaley and Mr Schwab are cited as presenters of a plaque while Morton and Kiniga offer counter bids. The account references Allied and German figures and a dramatic luncheon amid talk of large sums.

Germany Chairlex MM Rohwich Emergency Weot “Corporation Dor. Kingaley Tha Chaompar Af Commerte New York My. Schwab War Services Morttein Kinigaoy Behwab Britany Rether Srokeny Prometer F. Hohwab Jugob

Prohibition Debate Echoes in 1910 County Campaign

A partisan tract criticizes alcohol control and calls for liberty against temperance laws. It cites McKenzie and Macdonald era figures, urges calm reform, and laments licensed bars, taxes, and local votes shaping unity, with reference to Oxford and Huron counties and a 1910 petition drive.

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Poem excerpts praise and forecasts from a 19th century academy

Fragmentary survey lists authors and works with age milestones from youth to maturity. It references Napoléon, Pitt, Browning, Wagner, and others, noting productions, travels, and philosophical points as it muses on future fame and virtue. The prose gestures toward a moral exhortation for persistent courage.

Nttoon Viator Wuxo Academy Wind Voasuet Daxsled Ulxtoont Pascal Macon Sweventoon Moxart Germany Washington Irving Morning Chronicle Mandolwahi Hla Pitt Ruskin Horidan Don John Auntiig Howe Benjamin Wrankiin Wiehard Ataro Antony Hannibal Truphet Thomas Moore Pollock Halplo Zagi Watt Qharlemutge Agi St Paul's London Maurice Saxony Durad reHwloud Wruuau Clive India Napulsone Krunce Wolfe Eleves Melzhis Abrahui Quebec Btophanson Hedison Gray Hiv Yue

The Last Job at the Rust Mansion Worksite

Joe and Wager, journeyman and partner, toil on repairs at a decaying mansion as their firm nears wind up. Wager battles illness and weather while Joe keeps the shop alive, facing an imminent end to their once thriving building and jobbing company.

Rust Sory Nute Jon Joe Dreaugr Wager Ismaelt Ologé

Canadian banking system praised over American method

An Ottawa Journal commentary argues that Canada’s banking system shows superior stability and fewer disruptions compared with the United States. It notes Canada has eighteen banks with thousands of branches, while the U S hosts about thirty thousand independents. stresses centralized control minimized failures and aided industry, agriculture, and business during recent strains.

Canada Sarvien Cn Sondltlona Ware Ottawa Tnet Ing Wyetem United States Uupwarda Republic Yi North Dakota Yallurn ii Ula Cangddiai Dusinesdt United Bialéa Banka Idmatriklog Ngs

Notable mayoral musings on public projects and prudence

The piece reflects on fiscal caution in urban planning and debt, with a wise mayoral voice cautioning against overextension. It cites examples of dry spells affecting clothing and housing, and notes the risks of building on credit. It ends with aphorisms on restraint and consequence.

Ten Reminders on Virtue and Work Ethic

A fragmentary list extols values: value of time effort character duty economy and family joy in achievement. It frames personal growth as a sequence of lessons about perseverance and happiness through steady work.

Tim Axperian

Veont Doore and Bel Haar Doorn Race Results

Fragmentary text lists Veont Doore with 3.80 14.00 14.76 and Bel Haar Doorn with 260 51.00, followed by unclear phrase How ur Cakemont Hercon. Names and numbers appear without full context or event details.

Bel. Haar Doorn

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