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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 26, 1921
Page
3
A fragmented poem fragment speaks of sorrow and resilience. It urges that the blue mood persists but hints the light can emerge through personal strength and inner resolve, naming Molly and Leabrli as present voices in the lines.
A ponderous note outlines various chemicals for weed control, detailing substances such as copper sulfate iron sulfate and caustic soda. It discusses application methods weather conditions spray volumes per acre and cautions about effects on crops soil and health. The text references metric measures and historic agricultural practice in Ottawa Ontario.
A nostalgic piece recalls old time school events with declamations and recitations. It notes favorites like Casablanca tied to the Nile battle and The Boy Stood on the Burning Deck, alongside popular poems taught to children aged ten to sixteen. It mentions authors Julia Camey and David Verstt and reflects on public speaking nerves and daylight saving quips.
A reminiscence piece recalls Rev. Dr. Cook’s career from Toronto to London, his ministries in Kingston and Fire Baptist Church Butte and Missoula area lore. It narrates local Acton histories, homes, and residents like Hamiltons Adams and Adams families, the town’s growth, and a plan to publish next week on Halfview Cemetery memories.
An article outlines spring gardening practices in Canada, advising early rose covering, wetting soil lightly, and lifting covers to prevent frost damage. It lists hardy plants suitable for early sowing, mentions seed depth, warns against spring plantings from indoor stock, and cautions on frost risk into May. It also shares a tale of a lumber yard owner deferring payments after threats from creditors, highlighting cautious business behavior.
A jumble of garbled text weaves quotes, anecdotes, and social commentary about manners, apologies, and everyday life. It puzzles with misread names, stray reflections on expenses, and moral snippets, offering a chaotic glimpse into a past newspaper page and its editorial voice.
Public auction of household effects from the late Hannah Newton to be held on May 28, 1921. Items include kitchen range, oil stoves, parlor suite, beds, furniture, carpets, tables, cupboards, and tools. Sale to begin promptly with 10 percent down, balance on delivery. auctioneer is W. Kerr,Acton.
John Boyd acts as auctioneer for a May 31 1921 sale in Acton listing horses cows calves and rams plus harnesses farming gear and implements. Items include Percheron black mares and a red steer with multiple cattle breeds, tools such as Deering binder and Delaval cream separator, wagon and sleigh gear, and Timothy hay.
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