22 Nov 1923
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 22, 1923
Page
1
A poetic tale follows a wounded bird learning to cope with loss and heartache. A narrator named Hozekiah Hultoraworth reflects on pain, healing, and resilience as the bird seeks a path to recover its strength and dignity after misfortune.
A compact portrait of Saint Cecilia the patroness of music. It recounts her Christian faith, marriage to Valerian, and Tiburtus, their martyrdoms, Cecilia’s torture yet steadfast faith, and her burial beside her husband. The piece notes her music gifts and iconic symbols, urging readers to seek Cimabue’s altar piece and Burne Jones stained glass in Christ Church Cathedral Oxford.
A veteran recalling a mother's smile and guidance reflects on her sacred influence and the enduring memory of hometown mothers. He enumerates neighbors and mentors, notes Oliver G. Anderson’s Calgary death, and laments peers passing while urging youths to honor mothers and follow their example in daily conduct.
A colloquial dialogue imagines a young man debating good books and the library. He questions what qualifies as good reading, recalls uncut leaves and sought titles, and notes the old man’s cautious recommendations about literature and medicine.
The article reports that Big Ben kept near perfect time last year, receiving noon signals from Greenwich with only a second of error after 203 days. Astronomer Hoydl asserts the clock is highly accurate, despite not being electrically synchronized daily, and notes a recent maintenance over haul and vacation.
The Canadian National is portrayed as the continent’s largest railway system, crossing every province and serving major cities, ports, and manufacturing centers. It emphasizes wide reach, route diversity, and economic impact, including routes through the Rockies at low altitude and views of major peaks like Mount Robson and Mount Mount Cavall.
In winter, Canadians flock to California to enjoy orange groves and a perpetual summer climate. The article promotes outdoor activities, mountain scenery, and varied routes via Canada or the United States. For details, readers are urged to contact their travel agents.
In Mexico near the Guild of California lies vast, snowlike carbonate lakes with a unique soda deposit. The sole site globally with commercial quantities requires evaporation by the HUY method, delivering product to Mexican ports for about 90 a year with a ground solvable reserve usable for seventy five years.
A narrative by Prof A Coleman and Nthom Paniona recounts a perilous river voyage down the Columbia with warden Prank Braver aboard. The expedition builds a raft from driftwood to run rapids toward Lake Kinbusket, enduring a near capsize, gear loss, and a race to shore while salvaging waterproof packs and a single bootstrapped escape.
Canadian National Line promotes a cross country travel dream from Montreal to Vancouver aboard The Continental Limited. View the Rocky Mountains at low gradient with high peaks like Mount Robson in sight. The journey spans nearly three thousand miles, uses modern equipment, and offers tourist sleeping cars, dining service, and various luxurious options with ticket agents for reservations.
A compact reminder to young people not to rely on others judgments for self worth. It urges trusting one own confidence over external praise and warns that seeking others approval can erode self respect and deter action.
The Family Herald reports a famed figure known as The Wonderful I Mebolie whose life story draws speculation. A stunning portrait of The Wonderful Veroine will be offered to subscribers of The Family Herald and Weekly Hour in Montreal, as announced in the periodical.
Reports on a desert wax industry grown from candellia wood in the Southwest region. Oecur Pactun of Monterey, Mexico, is cited as the founder, with plants reaching three to five feet and capable of rapid regrowth after cutting. Wax content ranges from three and a half to four and one half percent, primarily sold in Europe at favorable prices.
A fragmented page notes debts near thirty thousand and bank overdraft fears. It lists local residents and events including funerals, relocations, a church resignation, and Christmas plans at the Presbyterian Sunday School. Names include Mrs John A Tracy and Provost Acklins with other townsfolk mentioned.
Rev J H Munro Oakville Interim moderator reports a vacancy list is formed and no further candidates will be heard in the meantime. A school accident injured Helen with a broken collar bone. Stewart Peacock suffers a broken wrist from a rubber factory incident. Robert McDermont recovering from pneumonia hoping to resume duties. George Smith of Freeman jailed for bigamy. sent to prison for three years and six months. Fifty years ago W E Wheeler and Milas Charlotta Redken wed in Oakville. golden anniversary celebrated with family. A shooting accident injures Jack Horton on Thanksgiving Day. a rifle misfire caused a left breast wound. Mrs Richard Fines returns from visit with relatives. Various social notes, weddings and local events.
A young suburban couple visits a town tea room. An observant attendant notes the couple’s request for a proper tea mixture, only to be told they may have the room to themselves. The exchange hints at missing utensils and the attendant’s odd reply.
Frank Hitt returns from hospital after poisoning scare. Mrs Pepper and cousin Campbell travel to Buffalo. J T Trangmar transferred to Western Hospital in London. Mr and Mrs O Muck announce daughter Inu's marriage to Gordon Meidgman set for November 24. Joseph Hamilth reports deer hunting in northern wilderness. Thoring Green wins multiple awards at Hamilton poultry show. Burlington High School commencements held with certificates. Philip Dunbar Beatt dies suddenly at home aged 87. Scott noted as Port Nelson gardener for two years.
An advertisement promotes travel from Toronto to Ottawa on Canadian National trains offering dining car service elevated comfort and night and day trains with sleeping and parlor cars. The Capital City departs Toronto daily at 1 10 p m arriving Ottawa 1 28 p m and the Ottawa Express leaves 11 10 p m reaching Ottawa at 7 46 a m For tickets contact Canadian National agents. A farmer replies bluntly when a suitor asks about the milkmaid stating the milk comes from the cow.
A fragmented notice touts the Canadian National Railways cross continent route to Iberale and Chile. It highlights a double track connection from Canadian pointe through Detroit to Chicago with links to Western stations. It extols modern equipment including drawing room, observation library, and sleeping cars. Readers are urged to contact a CN Railway Agent for travel information.
A vintage ad promotes Hemphill Auto Tractor School offering quick training for mechanical work in automobilon practice. It promises free employment services, a free catalogue, and high pay for trained men in tractor operating welding battery and oxy acetylene skills. Location listed as 16x King St West, Toronto.
A new lamp touted by the U S Government and a leading university shows brighter white light with no odor or smoke. Inventor F N Johnson offers a 10 day free trial and a share of earnings to local promoters. potential income $260 to $600 monthly.
Notice notes a proposed by law granting ten year municipal tax exemption for a new factory by Wald Seton Machine Company in Acton, with voting set for December 3, 1923, at two polling places. Officials will tally votes and inspect the final counts with appointed observers on November 27, 1928.
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