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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 24, 1923
Page
9
A 1920 Che Acton Free Press poem by Charlon Iden expresses love as a guiding force amid wreckage and loneliness. It urges kindness to a child, support for the weary, and prayer for the lonely neighbor, ending with a call to share love and remember those in sorrow.
In a village tale a married pair argues over a birthday gift for the wife turning to extreme joking. The husband Jeremy fantasizes grand gestures while the wife seeks a practical present sparking banter about fattening, exercises, and a mock murder plot. The pair laugh at the absurdity revealing their quirks and affection.
A tourist in Oregon and his nephew, caught in a severe electric storm, stopped by the road. Lightning struck and killed ducks raining down with the downpour, leaving the birds scattered around the vehicle though showing no visible injuries.
A rough youth hurries toward a mill area, demanding to carry a grip. The man refuses, sparking a pursuit as the urchin presses to keep up. bystanders notice a brief chase and implied threat in the street encounter.
The piece recalls the Crowson family who lived at Crowson’s Corner on the Erin farm, tracing the lineage from Morgan Crowson and his descendants. It notes family ties to Squire Campbell, marriages to local figures, and the farm’s role as a landmark for travelers between Acton, Rockwood, and Galt era routes. It mentions church life under Rev. Wm Dryers and connections to Acton and surrounding communities.
J A Clark of the Dominion Experimental Farm Charlottetown outlines drainage basics for humid temperate farms. He stresses surface tile systems, underdrainage where natural outlets fail, and careful surveying with maps and permanent landmarks to ensure even slope and adequate outlet capacity for crops and soil stability.
A historic gardening notice discusses late planting of crops and suggests lettuce cabbage carrots and beans as viable options. It explains deeper soil covering, soil heat and dryness issues in summer, and recommends dates and varieties from various trials.
An excerpt praising the good fellow in a community, noting how sociable cheerful neighbors help others enjoy life. It contrasts popularity with professional competence and warns that too much sociability can strain character, affecting family and work.
A Metro stage presentation titled Phay Like Em Rough opens at Wonderland Theatre featuring Hex Tayloga and Larry Peapimont in a farcical interlude about a man pursuing a woman unaware of his actions The show centers on mistaken identities and playful misadventures offered by Pictured Corporation.
The article explains that salmon and trout flesh color may come from their diet. It cites experiments and expert notes suggesting shellfish and shrimp eaten by fish can color their flesh to pink or red, while some fish fed different foods remained white.
A collection of quoted moral maxims and sayings discussing attention to others, parental guidance, obedience, and the virtue of hard work. The text references Chesterfield and various authors, warning against neglect and urging perseverance and proper conduct.
A garbled account mentions a London heir and a debate over authority at a liner party. The text alleges a scandal involving a figure named Willy and a mysterious “Worm Exterminator” promised to clear intestinal worms and restore health, amid references to a great mother figure and public perception.
A garbled reminiscence recounts Aly bterbort Teer Dobu and Lady Trea visiting a London hall for sketches gone awry. Comedians mock a gasping audience while Maud introduces her new friends and Wyndham grins at Garrick Club satire. Carnegie anecdote ends with a sharp rebuke about charity.
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