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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 29, 1923
Page
2
A fragment from a 1923 Arton Free Press poem about a postal trainee facing tribulations and regulation. It depicts slow progress, confusion over dues, and longing for promotion as the narrator learns the mail system and endures the daily grind of delivering and processing letters.
A collage of quotes on virtue and folly spans Dryden to Washington and Beecher, paired with a rambling schoolroom anecdote. The mischief centers on a student kiss and the master’s reaction, ending with a quirky, imperfect confession from Lynde luthier. The piece blends moral reflections with a rustic classroom vignette.
A crowd of African Americans gathered at a terminal station Sunday morning to observe departing freight cars. A frail security guard noticed a baldheaded man among them and asked if he planned to go north. The man replied he was waiting to see when they would return. A child, four years old, pointed out a bald man downtown, exclaiming in awe that he had no hair. Her mother dismissed the claim with a sharp rebuke.
A reflective note on returning to the old home, memories of family and church life, and how technology like the automobile and telephone foster harmony between town and country. The writer recalls the seventy eighth anniversary of a Methodist church and the warm cross-church attendance, then offers counsel about saving money and encouraging reading for a young man, stressing library use and Canadian literary history.
Regional retailer offers a wide range of men’s knitwear and shirts with discounted prices. Coats, sweaters, flannel shirts, and wool mittens are advertised with bold sale figures, multi color options, and sizes. Also listed are kids’ leather gauntlets and neckwear assortments with bundled price deals.
Catalog note lists handbags with two outer pockets and mirror, priced at 1.98, in brown and other colors. Also features two envelope style items from Mainwood Quality with prices 1.22 and 1.59, plus embroidered handkerchiefs in white with colored accents and special pricing.
A garbled passage depicts a frightened old lady and a taxi driver whose head kept sticking out of the car. The driver ignores warnings as traffic follows, and a young man admonishes him to watch the road as rain begins to fall.
The Canadian National Railways announces a newly released booklet titled Winter Sporty in Ontario Highlands focusing on Algonauin Park. Copies available on request from any CN ticket agent.
A poetic tale reflects on happiness by sharing others joy rather than seeking personal gain. A patient in a hospital recalls a bagpipe performance and laments self centered wishes. It urges thoughtfulness toward others to create a kinder, happier world.
A clergyman laments that people will not camp out to hear him. A practical frontier philosopher retorts that as a boy neighbors paid children ten cents to bring home cows from the range, but the cows came home on their own and only the coins were in the trough.
A fragmentary dialogue on counterfeiting contrasts with a vivid road scene. Ham, a colored ax driver, snaps a hazard’s head from a tree and then a hornets nest, boasting skilled marksman feats with a lance. A white companion asks to try, but responds with a restrained, racially charged remark about factors.
A historical essay contrasts harsh speech with blunt words that harm others. It argues the rough way wounds feelings more than smooth talk and notes change from open opportunity to a world of blunt, relentless critique and social damage.
An advertisement touts The National Way across Canada via The Continental Limited from Montrog to Vancouver with Toronto connections. It highlights scenic views of the Rocky Mountains and Mount Robson, modern equipment, tourist sleeping cars, and dining service, urging travelers to reserve through Canadian National Ticket Agents.
A mule auction in a ring enclosure drew laughs from spectators as handlers struggled to coax a stubborn mule through a small gateway. One bystander shouted for help while the mule driver quipped about Noah and two brighter animals, adding humor to the scene.
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Thrifty home items include wool blankets in pink borders at special price per pair 228. Large white blankets 144 inches wide sold per pair 2.76. Pyjama cloth 3 yards wide priced 0.90 per yard. Irish linen damask tablecloths modestly priced 3.68 to 7.28. Hemstitched pillow cases 4 for 0.04 each. Best Canadian print fabric 200 per yard in navy and cadet blue.
Advertisement lists women’s hosiery and gloves including cashmere hose in multiple shades, all wool options, and silk faced hose. Special prices quoted per pair and for gauntlets, highlighting ribbed tops, wide tops, double heels, and varied colors.
Read This Underwear List presents a sale of women undergarments including ribbed cotton v neck wear with sleeves, bloomers, white flannelette garments, and elastic top corsets. Prices shown are special, with items described as mill-made and with varying weights and colors.
Catalog page highlights womens and girls coats in Marveltu and Velour fabrics with options in Normandy Husdhie Chinclity and plaid back designs. Lists numerous names and shades including Navy Black Heather and Red, with prices from 5 to 1650 and special all wool Velour coatings.
A plan proposes a double track railroad connecting Canadian points with Detroit and Chicago. The International Limited would run the route named The National Way and offer modern equipment including compartment drawing and observation library cars. Travel information and reservations would be available from Canadian National Hallway Agent.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a traveling Mia Dalrymple quote about being pleased and a Frenchwoman asking about a native of a place. The excerpt includes garbled phrases and incomplete names, making the exact events unclear.
Trains on a nightly schedule between Toronto and Ottawa invite public patrons aboard The National Way service. The Ottawa Express departs Toronto at 11:40 p.m. daily, arriving in Ottawa at 7:46 a.m. The Capital City train leaves Tarangy at 12.10 p.m. daily, arriving Ottawa at 7:16 p.m. For tickets contact any Canadian National Ticket Agent.
A well made lantern for winter nights, priced at 1.35 dollars and 1.25 dollars, showing two oil plots and handy life for light. Advertises many items around the house that run smoother with less bother, and a handy all can waiting at TALLOTS.
Our stock of Christmas goods is now complete with gifts to please all ages. The store offers a wide range of toys clothing and decorations to suit every budget and taste for the holiday season.
A dense listing of dress fabrics with wool and silk materials in multiple colors and widths. Items include Santoy wool, georgette, pure wool, coat lining, moussline, satin, duchess satin, Canton crepe, voile, and ponte fabrics, each with color options and per yard prices ranging from 0.90 to 2.06 dollars. Prominent colors include Navy, Beal Brown, Cocoa, Gray, Ivory, and White.
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