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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Nov 19, 1931

Page

10

A Reluctant Farmer and Chester Mulford’s Return

In a Cedarcrest county tale Abner Harker, ill and shrinking, lies confined as Ellen Parsons and Dr Mason debate care. Chester Mulford, tall and bright, returns from college after football exploits to help on the farm. The community watches for motive and future plans as Abner’s stubborn pride meets kinship and need.

Chester Mulford Biz Chester — Mulford Cedarcrest Parm Promis Chester Aggie Tech Mitty Vic Iive Abner Harker Ellen Parsond Abner Molly Abner Sharker Nis Beant Enen Parsons Doctor Mason Somerville Elen Ellen Doc Hilen Jane Mason Barker Slater Mulford Maso Fie Jens Ellen Parsons Alway Enele Abner Marker Sul Chesters Hagurardnens Abner Narker WaAgener

Abner Barker Keeps Promise Amid Farm Fire

In a rural drama, Abner Barker sows labor and deceit to secure his farm. Chester Mulford pleads for fairness, but Abner’s will and a catastrophic blaze expose who truly kept faith as the blackened box reveals a final, devastating truth.

Abner Jens Walt Tony Vien Abner Barker Chester Molly Abner Tarker

Athlete's Lubricant Claim Highlights Thoma Treatment

In a report on athletic care, Dr Thoma is described applying a rubdown technique to ease muscle stiffness and improve pliability. The method is touted as a superior lubricant helping athletes recover from strains and sustain performance.

Dr. Thoma

POUNCTE TOATD SWINDIE

A cautionary note about punch boards as swindles shows how operators promise big profits. A shop installs a board with three thousand numbers at ten cents each, claiming $200 profit, while other prizes total $100. A stranger then wins big, leaving the proprietor with only prize punches and empty odds. Be vigilant for such tactics.

Aueker

Fractured OCR Romance of a Broken Vehicle Encounter

A damaged snippet shows a rural car mishap on a country road. The driver speaks with an elderly bystander about lubrication and castor oil, revealing garbled dialogue and missing clarity.

Slats Diary of Robb Farquhar Fragmented Tales

Walter style diary fragment recounts daily mishaps and observations by Slats about family and shop encounters. Entries cover dining etiquette, a shopping trip with women clerks, a sorrowful mood, Shakespeare revival plans, a fishy joke and a mislaid pair of shoes. The pieces reveal a playful, chaotic household diary voice.

Worm Exterminator’s Low Price Widens Access

The Mother Graves Worm Exterminator is described as affordable for all, with stock available at any drug store east of town. The ad emphasizes its low cost and broad accessibility.

Maple sugar and syrup production in Canada 1991

The Economic Annalist reports Canada produced 4,404,100 pounds of maple sugar and 1,314,700 gallons of maple syrup in spring 1991 with an estimated value of 3,537,700 dollars. Quebec led sugar output at 4,726,000 pounds and syrup at 797,000 gallons. Ontario followed with 616,000 pounds of sugar and 572,400 gallons of syrup.

Canada Quebec Ontario Nova Scotia New Brunswick

Uhatibs and Uratabs Claim Quick Relief for Bladder Woes

An old advertisement-style notice promises rapid relief for urinary and bladder discomfort. It touts Southworth’s formula, claims a money back guarantee, and urges readers to try the tonic with a ten day trial under physician approval.

Anil Ming Igwer Southworth

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