The Acton Bree May Day Poetic Fragment and Local Notes
A fragmented historical page notes May Day imagery and local happenings. It mentions weather on Victoria Day, construction and property changes in Acton, church events, a new pastor, a ranch start in Georgetown, and obituaries notices including Elizabeth Stalrd. The tone mirrors a small town weekly with period voice and dated references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria Day
Ing Canper
Erin
Haa
Mra Moné Hmibhani la Creating & Cement Wack
Gregory
Conor of Church
Klyla
G. Murrell
Wal Haut
Laptlat
Lown
Charles Ehbaucho
Matochiatul
Businieas
Aston
Georgetown
Dan Gnyder
Waller Mourson
Wellinghton
Mrr
Waaraon
Guelph
Mir
Gnyder
Annd
Min Gnyder
Epworth
Antilft
Walatukwaya
Memorial Sargloas
Ein Dab
Queen duel in Went Won and Potatoes Beat Time
An odd tale recounts Howman a muscular preacher hosting religious meetings in a town. A challenged duelist named Wit used a half-bushel of Irish potatoes as weapons, tossing each at his opponent to gain the center of the street. The crowd watched as the potato projectiles flew and Howman’s balance faltered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doling
Howman
Areatad
Bowman
Fin
Vowsney
Leon Pacog
Ddaporada
Towman
Mie
Howmah
Alnre Hin
Ute
Iim
Parable of the wise and foolish virgins sermon notes
Readings from Mark 13 and Matthew 25 stress watchfulness for Christ’s return. The five wise virgins keep oil ready, while the foolish run out as the bridegroom comes midnight. Emphasizes constant Holy Spirit power, prepared lamps, and spiritual readiness for the Lord’s arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acd. 30, Place— ‘Mount of Olives
Cwhille Tha
Mrhfeproon
Christ
Lindy
Couran
Hecate
Lia
Jno
Luke Ipta
Aldo
Jer
Polo
Roel
Hhinaalf
Muskies and Camps Shine on French River Wyld Glade
The article describes Wiley Muskie camp life on French River Ontario near North Channel. It highlights riverside bungalows, a cliffside camp, and family cabins offering comfort and sport. It notes record catches like a 66 pound monster muskie and large pike and pickerel, plus a golf course and a single-hole course at the camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyns
Wolkeleyiver
Ano
Tongita
Ohio
Pouita Welubt
Mada
Burgalow
Fpelgiver
Hongelow
Juck Trathder
Lawonlal Hinanager
Lexperiegeed Ouldooramnan
Heart of Tury Theta
Preachiver
Waiing
Man Lost Glasses On Windy Park Treelined Street
A man and wife dine on Ninety third Street when his glasses blow away from his lapel cord. After a windy chase under a tree the glasses are found hanging by the cord. The man and wife retrace steps to a bus under the tree and recover the glasses. The incident ends with the man vowing to secure the cord and fastening the card to his lapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wien
Paul
A. Moyrowic
Tilawite
John
Dianor
Vigilant Watch Sermon Amidst Distracting Times
A fragmentary isinglass text describes a preacher praising vigilance and spiritual readiness. It references the parable of the ten virgins, warnings to heed warnings and stay awake for the end times, and urges moral attentiveness among followers.
Wood T or Newsprint Question Sparks Industry Inquiry
A brief note asks how much wound treatment is required for a ton of newsprint. The fragment suggests a curiosity about processing or handling costs, mentioning wood pulp and printing quality. Further context is unavailable.
Balmy Balmo A Friend of Humanity Ad Adverts
Balmy Balmo promotes various salves and ointments with claims of relief for sores burns and skin conditions. The ad pitches Lustre Gold polish powder Nu-luah Paint Heuah cleaner and Dental Youth Powder with limited time specials and mail order pricing. It includes exaggerated guarantees and postage details to attract buyers.
Remedy for Bladder Weakness Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement touts a urinary treatment claiming swift relief from bladder weakness and nocturnal urination. It markets a patent medicine offered by a mysterious Dr Boweworthes with assurances of guaranteed results and home delivery, urging readers to act quickly through local druggists.
London Contum-house Patents Scandals At Treasury Row
A century ago in the Long Room of the London Contum-house twelve officers, dubbed patent writers, issued false certificates claiming duties entered. They faced calls to expose emoluments as the Treasury sought to abolish patant offices. Ten writers underwrote returns, some paid, others dismissed. a scene of anger and mockery followed as the Treasury warned salaries would be reduced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Cuntam-house
Cockat
Bejonas
Goody
Becnuan
Mle
Tolforn-putont
Tampano
Len Alorks
Clorky
My Malay Jungle Camp Diary Night at the River
A firsthand account by Curveth Welly Ashi describes a chaotic jungle night and morning in Malaya. The narrator recalls loud jungle sounds, a boat crossing, Malay phrases, and a mix of humor and struggle as they learn basic Malay terms during a challenging camp experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walt
Ike
Curveth Welly
Fi Ashi
Malaya Jungle
Gore
Chicago
Quhor
Aalay
Sahara
Maloy
Unclear OCR fragment with scattered numbers and names
A fragmentary OCR text lists varied numbers and terms such as pan and terminal Meelo Hireet. Names like Coronas appear amid incomplete phrases about delivery and pickups, offering no clear story or identifiable entities.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Acton Bree
Thurutay
Elizahnath Stalrd
Neothiur
Willie
Graves
Tora
French River
Homa
Ysann Walton
North America
Wrench River
Ontario
Tormid
Ding
Joun'h Kyeglabkren
Prasoint
Lake Ye
Ant
Wood Tor
Denkers Welte
Pratt
Vrow Pratt Food CO. of Canadas Ltd
Carlaw
Sauls
TALI
Acton
Ontalio
Wellington Metat, &. Waste CO
Wellington Hirect, Guelnhee Yriione
Fis
Thomalidy
Hlalen Weiler
Hackanhoa
Bowewworthes
Atatayy Bank
Fiat Tak
Aby Vale
Kaward Ieveroth
Carlyle
Moruaret Willer
Why Nutter
Rott Borne
Wirth
Feniaves Wraud -Husl
Johe
Joey
Renodellian
Canada
Ivory
Vorthule Wy
J. J. Mackenzie
The
Georgetown Lumber Co., Ltd
Acton, Ont
Nat
Wile
Oe Avery
Nedaw
BIN
LHD
Preston
Ile
Walle
Merry Aacr
Proator
Storea
Guelph Streat
Prowton
Vactarles and
Oficia Af
Mastery Steel Products
Fly Stresty Pesaton Ostarlog
Aira
SOLAY
Acton Grocers
Red & White
W. Jones Superior
Hill Nelson & Co
Oakley
W. Nesbitt
Dominion Bakeries Limited
Savage & Co
China
Wyndham al Guelph, Ontario
Bunmy
Munday
Huvtay Qaly Act
Tiniday Hatly
Dually
Minday
Willy
Onnday
Dobos Mall
Kelin
TA Pan
EA Hat
Vdi Wan
Th Pa
Ata van
Leothio
Westhousd
L Hinatay A
Kaathout Agweopt
Yoronle
Meelo Hireet
AL Cllr
Special Apres Flight
Travel
Dun
Acton Daly
Dally
Jack Stewart
W. M. Cooper
Tovedonna
Enryad
Acton Monument Works
Nicol Wiz
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