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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 01, 1925
Page
6
Poem fragment presents a dialogue of a baby and a motherly figure with dreamlike imagery. Imagery includes wondrous blue eyes and mirrorlike pools. The piece hints at translation from a mother and child conversation, attributed to Paul Pinkerton.
Local notes report progress on G Clarke’s new residence on Bower Avenue and repainting of St Alban’s Church exterior. Canada Glove Works premises improved by painter Gimson. Mr Murray McDonald added to local constables. John Agnew sells grocery business to William Broley. Acton Cornet Band hosted by Mr and Mrs W J Chapman. Mrs A T Brown performs at Milton and Burlington concerts. James Symon buys property on Bower and Willow streets. Esquesing’s 59th annual exhibition in Acton deemed a great success with large entries and fine weather. Born McNab twins in Acton September 20, 1905.
A county court judge recalls odd witnesses who ramble while a lawyer pushes for rent facts. A man’s rabbit supper tale stalls the case until a stubborn admission reveals unpaid rent for a missed week. Asthma remedy ads interrupt with medical promises and testimonials.
Anecdote of Charles Lamb on a rainy London day shows how a single expression can yield two meanings. A beggar asks charity, Lamb replies with the same phrase as a joke about the miserable weather. A roaming thief duo misdirects a man, shouting about being “about going.”
Uncle Henry Barnes, famed for his gentleness, declares he will confront John Ragland after being cheated out of $900. He recounts meeting Ragland and admits he told him he was not a very reasonable man, revealing a rare surge of anger.
A fragmentary report notes a crash after excessive speed and moonshine. The item mentions two autos damaged and a rough thirty day period referenced, with limited readable details available.
In Athens Paul uses familiar terms to present the unknown God as the creator of the world and sustainer of all, urging repentance because God has fixed a day of judgment proven by the resurrection. Some mock, others request more, while a few believe and follow.
In roistering days a contest awarded the prize to the man who could devour the most food in a set time. In a northern English mining town a six foot tall plant collier won by finishing a leg of mutton, vegetables and plum pudding, with ale, then urged mates to keep silent about his win to avoid quarrelling at home.
An advertisement touts Dr Thomas Ecelectric Oils as a versatile remedy. It claims the medicine relieves coughs and colds, prevents sore throat, reduces swelling from sprains, soothes persistent sores, and speeds healing of cuts and contusions, calling it a medicine chest in itself.
The Nassagaweya School Exhibition displayed numerous prize winners across many exhibits led by S.No. 3 in the school parade. Read along for names such as Sheaff O.A., Oaty David McPhail, John Moore, John Wilson, and many more in categories from barley to winter apples and crafts.
The article traces Prince Khitkoff a Russian railway figure who started as a fireman on the Erie line, rose to assistant engineer in Peru, chief engineer in South America, and superintendent of rolling stock. Returning home he led the Kiel Kursk system then Moscow Ryazan line and built a Trans Caucasus link.
The description notes a device named Holloway's Coin Remover with its own power, described as reactive and capable of removing coins.
An old camp cook nicknamed Bunch Grass shows quick wittedness when a match is needed to start a fire. He begins unloading gear to save time and explains he was reaching into the wagon to grab the last pocket item. The tale blends rugged frontier humor with a note on worm treatments by Miller’s Worm Powders.
A lawyer visits an elderly Irishwoman to sign papers he needs her signature on. She jokes she cannot write due to lost teeth and poor eyesight, prompting a playful exchange over spelling and the act of signing.
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