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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Nov 08, 1923

Page

7

Thanksgiving brings home life to mill girls in a city

In a bustling factory boardinghouse, the women plan a heartwarming Thanksgiving as rival tensions fade. Hilla McCabe joins the group, organises cooking and music, and the boys return from Wakeham’s to share the feast. Rachel, Annis, and Dolly rally the others to create a true home in time for Thanksgiving Day.

Averitt Itachel Rachel Anid Tisohol North Jeriehe Anit Paslater New York Moatan Vier Slater Marcella Rachel Wauw Anwehel North Jericho Bo Hachel Annis Annie Billa McCabe McCabe Sho Rina Dora Columba Thors Wakeham Julietta Higby Annia Anolis Christian Association Dore Windhs Annis Averill Anna Wachal Fas Lebanon Dora Coombs Dora Phewp Juustin Tcky Doral Mile’ McCabe Hilla Juliette Wickys Tila Paliltare MillvOley Irla Ahev Ria

Home and Thanksgiving Call To Return

A heartfelt Thanksgiving essay recalls returning to the family home after years away. The narrator describes the old brown house, the welcome of mother, father, and a beloved cook, and the joy of reunion. A South American friend’s letter underscores the longing to come home and the enduring pull of family roots.

Gmuter Walt Eee Uwrong Boutham New York Toynke Ahn Noma Ronnon Ile Diok Utthyr Brown Mary Lou Mrs. Ford Lou Wight Leslie John Yoon Bain Urna Butler Huta Margaret Gottly Margeret Gabe Phea Father Wood Veth Mary Louw Wlck Father Beamn Ion Uae

How long is a mile across different nations

A fragment explains that mile length varies by country and system. It lists Scottish, Irish, Welsh, German, French, Japanese, and English mile values with feet equivalents and notes regional differences in measurement units.

London Sereth Sien Urpjom

Caddie Faces Mockery After Turfed Mashie Error

A golfer fouls his shot tearing turf in a dramatic moment while his caddie endures jeers. The man asks what to do with the damaged club and his helper suggests taking the turf to the hotel to practice.

Pu Cyna Atory

Joy Finds a Home in a Kind Woman's Love

A Chicago story tells of Joy, a boy with no home, chosen after the citywide appeal. A humble woman, long devoted to children, welcomed him, finding in his smile the reward of love and daily care. The tale highlights simple caregiving as true wealth and right living.

Chicago Wren Paurot Fy Oon Joy Abe Hye

Morgan on Character Over Money in Credit Beliefs

In testimony before Congress, J Pierpont Morgan argues character outweighs cash in finance. He recalls lending to applicants with no assets, saying trust allows borrowing. he asserts character supports true value beyond money or property.

J. Pierpont Morgan Mr. Morgan Moonay Thia Morgan Alice Mrr Umea

One Crop Powers Alberta Farmers With Low Land Prices

In Alberta farmers like William Hrow of Consort push ahead despite high yields and low land costs. A fall 1933 purchase and a wheat seed year have helped cover expenses, while about 9 million of 3,000,000 acres under cultivation shows progress.

Aberta William Hrow Consort Alberty Alberta

Honorary Physician to the King Noted in Letter

An Anglican professor noted as a fellow student of Colond of Babylon announces his appointment as honorary physician to His Majesty the King. He expresses confusion over praise while a later reader adds the phrase God save the King.

Wiles Hanornry Phyatehan Hanor Phe Ward

Fragmentary medical student dialogue and unclear quotes

The readable text shows a scrambled dialogue involving a medical student and a professor about health and an antidote. The garbled phrases reference a qualified Trofonant and urged actions, but the overall meaning is obscured with many missing words and nonsensical lines.

New Lamp Burns 31 Percent Superior to Oil Lamps

A new oil lamp, claimed by inventor F N Johnson of Montreal, burns brighter than gas or electricity with no odor smoke or noise. Backed by the U S government and 36 universities the lamp uses 4% air and 6% kerosene and offers free trials and agency opportunities promising $250 to $600 monthly with no experience or money needed.

U. S F. N. Johnson Craig Bt. W Montreal

Marconi’s Wire Loud Inventions Theme Stirs Guest

A sensational Hib line with nameless hushes notes a guest’s praise of Marconi the inventor of wireless sound. The piece mentions Washington and the composer Mascigal with misread names and unclear quotes, reflecting a muddled historical account.

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