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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 22, 1928
Page
7
A fragmentary poem by Edwin Markham offers exhortations to endure life’s paths with steadfast faith. It uses imagery of heaven above and a faithful heart, promising strength to smile at fate and endure until the end.
An affidavit from Ryland New of Oakville alleges Trafalgar Township passed By-laws 437 and 434 in an irregular special meeting on October 1 to transfer township power facilities to the Hydro Electric Power Commission of Ontario and later to the Dominion Power and Transmission Company. He claims improper chairing, non-authorized officials signing documents, and unaudited rate implications for about 250 southern township customers served from the Oakville sub-station, with service dating to 1908.
The narrative follows Lucinda Sparhawk in Cedarville as poverty and illness shape a large Alabama family. Despite a harsh period with mortgage, disease, and lost spouses, Lucinda survives and perseveres with support from Alzter Jane in Alarboro as a new hope emerges with a medical diagnosis about a lung condition.
In Twelve Months in Klondike Mir W. Kirk recalls the pie belt extending to Alaska. He notes how white settlers enjoyed dried apple pie in Dawson while Indian youths traded promises for gold currency. A boy and older youth from a mixed group weigh gold for pie, sharing with the younger boy as the elder savors imagined wealth.
Passenger asks conductor for help getting off a moving train but is politely guided back. The stout traveler explains she is five stations past her stop and needs to alight now, prompting an assisted shove from porters toward Gatun.
A 19th century Acton group led by Robert Warren and John Burns sought fortune in Cariboo BC as part of Canada’s gold rush era. Several members died or disappeared, Erastus Hall was fatally injured near Edmonton, and the group’s voyage left lasting memories including a Bible passed to Mrs. Brown.
The text reflects on how opportunity favors those who seize it. It compares different paths from education to work, noting that readiness and sacrifice matter as much as luck. It uses the metaphor of opportunities as ladders provided by heaven, available to many but used by few.
Jotham Libby and Caleb Peaster debate stove wood duties as Mrs Libby slams the kitchen with a NO WOOD NO PINE NO DINNER placard. The men recall help from Jake Piper and Wendell Cooper while Libby laments his wife's absence and the strain of household chores.
Tibbie the Bootchwoman in Jameson kitchen mocks courtship as she tests Archibald Mac Lachlan with moral questions about wife and home. He answers with easygoing bravado. their bond and a parting note end their dalliance.
A young woman recalls a grim day when her umbrella turned inside out in a storm and the next day she agreed to return three umbrellas. In a city shop she misidentified one umbrella and faced stern scrutiny from a bystander who believes several umbrellas were stolen, creating tension in the streetcar and among friends.
In a comic village scene Jane explains that the advertised river view at Mrs Tooker’s house does not exist. A man is urged to inspect Tooker’s attic room on the third floor but finds only calico curtains and a box window, dispelling the river view claim.
A rural tale follows Steve, a blue eyed boy overlooked in Michigan, as he journeys west from a farm to seek work. He tells his father Mr B that he is “the general freight agent,” earning more than expected, while learning the heavy responsibilities and pride of a railroad life.
An old advice piece warns that excess stomach acid causes pain and gas after meals and can affect the heart. It promotes Magnoala powder or tablets as a safe, inexpensive remedy to neutralize acid within minutes.
Mary Phillips faces a prank involving a lost beauty loan and a donated letter. She endures suspicion and isolation, joins the basketball team, and wins respect as the dean praises her steady resolve turning hardship into a moral example for others. Peggy Carleton supports her, while the mystery of the missing money remains unresolved.
A partial readable line mentions waters, a place called Hardcore, and a person named A -ihlare in a vague local context. The fragment lacks clear events, dates, or identifiable organizations. It preserves only scattered names and places without a coherent incident.
Red Rose Orange Pekos tea is praised for near perfection in quality flavor and value. The copy notes expert blending in Ross blending rooms and aluminum packages for a bright clean presentation.
An injured front line soldier, Joe, is described as a skilled craftsman who turns to model ship building while facing serious wounds and consumption. Doctors treat his weakened condition at a Toronto hospital, and a fundraising appeal seeks subscriptions to support his care and recovery efforts. The piece emphasizes perseverance and the appeal for help to sustain his fight.
A fashion note highlights a long-waisted frock for a young miss near her teens. It features a leather belt and a pleated skirt with wide pleats. The collar attaches to a left centered front yoke and wristband sleeves are perforated for short sleeves.
The write up describes transparent velvets used for loafing attire and a nearly formal dress made from velvets. It highlights a draped motel look with diagonal hipline shaping and skirt draping to create a slender silhouette. A three piece tower section features wrap around fronts and back darts while the neck is reshaped collarless.
Fragmentary dialogue recounts a patient with a toothache asking for advice from a Johnson figure and a dentist reacting with disbelief as the patient reveals a late night visit to a chemist. The garbled text suggests a humorous miscommunication in a dental scene with unusual spelling.
Pharmacists promote Joint-Ease for inflamed rheumatic joints claiming quick relief. The ad touts clean formula and rapid results, with price stated as sixty cents at E J Mancords and druggists nationwide.
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