Ballad of a Post Office in a Tribulation Year
Fragmented verse on postal service life with names and figures. Mentions a postal worm and posting duties. The piece reflects taxing reglations and hopes for promotion amid hard work and uncertainty.
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 29, 1923
Page
8
Quotes on wisdom and virtue from famous thinkers span ages
A long collage of quotations from Dryden Carlyle Burke and others on prudence virtue and political philosophy. It includes a schoolhouse anecdote about a mischief making pupil and a chaotic chorus of literary lines.
Glass by Negroes causes tense moment at terminal station
A group of Negroes were at the terminal station Sunday morning, flirted with departing goods by a fraipman who asked a wary question. The exchange drew bemused comments from a four year old observer and sparked uneasy talk among bystanders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruthirvir
John
Niawer
Sam
Wandering thoughts on home and town life in old letters
A long reminiscence from a former resident now in Toronto reflects on returning to the old home, church anniversaries, and the growing town country bond. He praises cross town church unity, rail and telephone links, and the value of reading for the youth. He advises a “Young Fellow” to read classic writers and Canadian biographies to build character and knowledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Toronto
People of Knox Church
Presbyterian Church
Tiny Mary O
Thoreby
Lbrarian
Yfke
Pubila
Men's Sweater Coats and Accessories Sale Ad
Readable items include men's sweaters coats in various colors and weights, flannel work shirts, wool mullers, fleece shirts, khaki combinations, silk neckwear, and bedah wool mullers. Prices range from 48 to 248 with specials like 2 for 100 and per garment 97c. Also includes boys brown leather gauntlets at 47d and 87c.
Handbag and wall items with special prices
Product list describes handbags with two utility pockets and wall items in colored shining materials. Color options include ivory, brown, black. prices shown as 1.98 and higher. Other items include envelopes in square style and Swiss handkerchiefs in white with embroidery. applied prices 122 and 1.59.
Dear old lady’s fraternal ride in taxi alarm Abe
Abe grew alarm as the driver kept sticking his head out the car signaling the trailing auto. The lady warned the driver to watch where he is going and to start watching as it begins to rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe
Winter in the Ontario Highlands booklet offered
The Canadian National Railways announces a new booklet on winter sports in the Ontario Highlands, highlighting Algonayin Pan. Copies may be obtained by applying to any Canadian National Ticket Agent. The notice is brief and promotional, dated 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian National Railways
Ontario
Highlands
Canadian National
The Happiness of Sharing Joy Across Hearts
In a whimsical reflection, a tale about happiness born from making others happy contrasts personal ease with communal joy. The speaker questions self centered comfort and urges living with consideration for neighbors, praising those who align desires with the needs of others for true peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panin
Nolfiah
Thia
Farmer's Boy Cow Return Tale Provokes Clerkly Quip
A clergyman laments poor attendance at sermons. A pragmatic elder retorts by recalling a boyhood neighbor who paid his sons ten cents daily to herd cows home from the fields. The cows reportedly came home on their own at night, except for the money left in the food trough.
Counterfeit Questions and a Driver's Swift Feats
A dialog on counterfeiting appears awkward and garbled, followed by a colored axeman driving a team who splits a hornets nest with a whip and then shoots a chipmunk headfirst. A white companion asks about a hornet’s nest and laughs at the money being organized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ham
Vary
Hizard
Hum
The Rough Thing in Warat and Social Woes
A fragmented opinion piece critiques blunt talk and social insult, contrasting rough and smooth behavior. It cites issues of propriety, affliction, and the hurt caused by harsh speech, noting a cultural shift away from boorish gains. The writer, Holaman, references The Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bualadua
Jack
Holaman
Hho and
Leuther Journal
Travel The National Way The Canadian National Railways
The Continental Limited provides the long distance Canadian route from Montrog to Vancouver with connections from Toronto. It traverses all provinces, offers modern equipment and various sleeping car options, and promises scenic views including Mount Robson. Reservations and full information available through Canadian National Ticket Agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian National Railways
Canada
Continental Limited
Montrog
Vancouver
Toronto
Dominion
Woeatern
Pacific Coast
Uunaxoe
Mule Auction Fturns Door Gate Gaffe Amusing Crowd
In a ring enclosure a mule auction sparked laughter as bidders urged mules through a small gateway. One mule resisted, drawing quips from bystanders while the mule-driver refused help and pondered how Noah managed two mules into the park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noah
Hemphill Auto Traster School Promises Quick Pay
We want 300 men right now for mechanical jobs. If you are mechanically inclined and like working around automobiles and tractors, don’t delay. A few weeks’ time invested now will give you a trade that will mean independence for life. Learn auto and tractor operating and repairing, tire vulcanizing, battery building and oxy acetylene welding by the Hemphill practical system. Free employment service in at your disposal. Free catalogue. Get a big pay and steady work. Do it now. Hemphill Auto Traster School, at King St West, Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bly
McHanical
Lear
Hemphill
Thrifty Home Goods: Blankets Linens Sale List
A May read of thrift shop offerings features Weel Plaid Blankets in 64x84 at special price, Pure Canadian wool blankets with pink borders, large flannelette blankets in white and grey, woven pyjama cloth, comforter chintz in moral motif, Irish linen damask tablecloths with imperfections sold by the yard, hemstitched pillow slips, and best Canadian print fabrics in navy and cadet blue. Prices range from per yard to per pair with noted quality descriptors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irlah
Hosiery and Gloves Special Prices on Wool and Silk
Women’s cashmere hose in tinted colors and regular sizes feature wide ribbed tops and all wool. Prices shown per pair in the dollar range with special offers and color options including gray fawn and brown. Silk faced lisle hose with double heel and reinforced toe offered in multiple colors for winter wear. All wool gauntlets listed in several colors and sizes with special pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicu Lung Cult
Underwear and Corset Sale Listing
A vintage sale listing details women’s undergarments and corsets with items like ribbed cotton underwear, bloomers, white flannelette gowns, elastic top corsets, and back laced corsets. Prices shown include special discounts per item and size ranges from small to plus. The text emphasizes cotton fabric, sleeve lengths, and period style features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S .Bloomere
Women's, Misses' and Girls' Coats catalog description
A catalog entry outlines coats for women, misses, and girls in fabrics like Velour and Velour blends with options such as plaid backs and tailored styles. It lists materials, trims, colors, and price ranges from about 7 dollars to around 1650 dollars, noting sizes and special wool options.
It Hab Advantage of Canadian Nagornal Rallyway
The notice describes a proposed Canadian National rail route linking Canadian points with Detroit and Chicago. It highlights the line as the international double track with connections to Western states and California, comparing it to The International Limited and promising modern equipment and simplified reservations through Canadian National agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Chicago
Califorsia
International Limited
Superior
Warvig W
Itu Vidin
Canadian National
Agant
Not of France Mia Dalrymple Learns Native French
A fragmented OCR passage shows Mia Dalrymple traveling and debating language with a Frenchwoman. The exchange mentions being a native of a locale and learning French, revealing cultural identity and language pride amid partial dialogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mia. Dalrymple
Watt
Meu Dalrymple
National Train Service Between Toronto and Ottawa
Announcement of convenient hours for unex polled dining war service trains on night and day routes between Toronto and Ottawa. Night trains include club compartments sleeping cars and parlour cars. Ottawa bound trains depart Toronto at 12 10 p.m. daily except Sunday, arrive 7 16 p.m. Ottawa Express leaves at wide p.m. for 746 a.m. arrival. Tickets via Canadian National Ticket Agent Briar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
My Yn A
Minot
Publig Batrenage
Toronto
Ottawa
Eaves Tarantuy
Mdn
Expresa
Tur
Canindian
BRIAR
For Long Winter Evenings Lanterns and Oils
A vintage ad notes two lantern models priced at 1.35 and 1.25, touting quick lighting and long life. It promotes TALLOTS canisters and other items advertised to improve home routines, claiming easier use with minimal effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oyu
Hero Umea
Our Stock of Christmas Goods Is Now Complete
Our stock of Christmas gifts now complete with items to please all ages. Limited selections include toys, decorations, and keepsakes suitable for children and adults alike as holiday shoppers plan early purchases.
Dress Goods and Silks Features Prices by Yard
Wool and silk fabrics listed with feature prices per yard. Items include pure wool broadcloths in navy brown and gray. messaline silk. duchess satin. canton crepe. voile and wool coat fabrics. Color options include navy, black, ivory, gray, brown, and pink tones. Prices range from 0.90 to 2.06 per yard, with several premium wool and silk textiles highlighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burk Navy
Mid Navy
Rose Wl Mack
Uni Ulack
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