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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 01, 1923
Page
2
A whimsical poem in verse extols cheerful living and resilience. It urges smiling through trials, cherishing loved ones, and finding sunlight tomorrow despite present hardship. The poem frames happiness as a path and encourages gentle persistence.
The narrative recalls Horace Greeley at a boarding house table where absent mindedness and odd appetites lead to comic scenes. A guest’s insistence on graham crackers and rolls ends with him eating the whole basket and cheese, while unaware of his actions and the merriment of the company.
The artist Detaille, famed for Franco Prussian War scenes, reflects courage as he sketches a dying young soldier who asks for a portrait to send to his beloved. The improvised drawing captures a final smile amid the battle, the soldier dying with quiet grace.
A clipped tale from Linpgincott''s Magsanne describes a dangerous zeal for following commands. Jack explains that Wil was blown to death by a whistle blown to signal entry into a heavy iron plane, a chilling warning about blind obedience.
A reminiscence traces Acton Fall Fair from early days on Bower Avenue to the present at the town park. It highlights the evolution from horse and cattle shows in fields to the modern prize lists, Royal Grenadiers performance, and sustained municipal support.
A summer boarder clambers into the railway car with Mr Otway as they race to catch an eight forty five train. Otway recalls past frantic trips when the mare carried them in fourteen to fifteen minutes, amid stories of missed trains and urgent family illnesses.
The article recalls Lord Birrell in Ireland as Chief Secretary staying at a Killarney hotel. He meets a government official named Fitzpatrick, then later greets a man named Bantley, misidentifying him as Fitzpatrick. Birrell jokes about the error and is surprised by the mixup, while Mrs Bantley comments on Birrell’s temperament and a striking trait.
A Saturday night scene shows a young woman calling at a house where Aira Murphy prepares supper. The caller claims to be a collection agent for the Drunkard's Frame and asks for help, inviting Murphy to visit that night.
Patchy OCR text shows a fragment from a children's narration about Nejfe’s sister and a camel journey. The mother and child discuss fear and imagination while a dreamlike flight unfolds, ending with surprise at the airborne scene. The passage mixes whimsy with cautionary wonder.
Vancouver advances a massive new pier to handle growing trans Pacific trade. The structure named Pier H-C will berth large vessels and extend 1,160 feet from the shore between Pier A Harvard Street and Per Dy Oranglio Street on Burrard Inlet. The project involves a substantial expenditure for the pier and related facilities.
Town and Country reports anniversary sermons at St Jilda Church in Toronto, noting Rev H Hole of Milton. Fruit farmer Mr J Hartley sold apples for a thousand dollars with buyers choosing their own picking. Engagement announced between Miss Florence Ellis and George Howard. Local business shift as T D Hume & Bon sell shop to A L MacNabb. Lodge gathering at St Clair No 136 with visitors from Campbell Lodge No 603. J Mackenzie reelected D D G M of Hamilton District at Grand Lodge in Toronto.
Town Council offered Knox Church 50 per foot for land around the fire hall. Elsie Siruton arrived from Dudley England to stay with Mrs. Cadman. Knox Church Ladles Aid held an apron shower for their box social. Women’s Institute packed preserves for Toronto hospital. Frank Hills, after hospital hand amputation, shows cautious recovery. Fire insurance survey underway for rate adjustments. Mr and Mrs Johnson of Ohio and Mr and Mrs Caran of Ottawa visiting locals. Methodist Women's Missionary Society musical a success with 100 attendees. Milton District Young People’s Debating League formation planned with sixteen leagues expected.
Local residents visited friends in town and travel to Ottawa and Port Huron for weddings, family gatherings, and relatives. Georgetown ties include Wil K Hume’s appointment and a union services start in the Methodist Church with Rev Crosluy officiating in Toronto.
Oakville by law authorizes 352 000 for four loan secured to fund the new addition to the high school and equipment. Rapid progress reported on construction of the Toronto Hamilton highway bridge across the Sixteen Mile Creek. Ladies Aid of Knox Church hosted a social in the church hall. Mr Kurnell of Toronto buys Palmar Avenue lot and starts building a new home for his family. Frat social of the Y M C A at St Judes Church draws large attendance and lively discussions. Clarence Ford and bride Mrs C Farlow of Milton honored at a Drumquin reception. Malvine Club entertained by Mr and Mrs Gilbert with supper and club meeting. Percy Walters of Toronto fined 50 and costs 30 after assaulting Highway Constable Hunter. magistrate notes highway safety enforcement priorities.
Mann W. Langseth of Harney North Dakota claims the world’s longest whiskers at seventeen feet after seventy eight years of growth. He often hides them in his waistcoat yet allows guests to view them upon request. He was born in Norway and now treats the beard as a humorous cultural artifact.
Fragmentary text notes orders for tettechia on stores with prompt handling and expert workmanship. mentions prices and a code VO 167. Information is incomplete and not clearly tied to a specific event, date, or location.
Notice to creditors of Andrew N Cree late of Erin Township who died around October 4 1923. Creditors must file their claims with the administrator by November 11 1923 and may be notified at distribution on November 19 1923. Gavin Cree administrator acts by H N Barner Acton Ontario solicitor designate.
The Village of Acton council passed by laws on October eighth 1933 to issue 453 dollars in debentures for a cement sidewalk in Brock Street area and on October eighth 1923 to issue 2505 dollars for extending the water works system with multiple street constructions. Registration occurred October 10 1923 and notice warns motions to quash must be made within three months of first publication.
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