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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 05, 1922

Page

11

Incomplete Acton Notices and Memoriam Fragment

Fragmentary wartime era notices from Acton Ontario list births marriages deaths and an in memoriam. Names include Ryder Walk er Anderson and Mager with locations Acton Knowlton Quebec Port Colborne and France referenced through the memorial text. The garbled OCR preserves scattered dates such as 1922 1923 and 1717 without coherent structure.

Mary Main Michand Jaffray Waqan Mathodlat Varacouge Knowlton Que Tbe Tursday Joseph Magar AL Umed Youre Hama Bar Espera Hisene Actan Hundsy Francie Mayan Inabel Margaret Yorhes Andeison Via A. K. Anderson Agdlon Terk Bon Mr. and Mire Anderson Acton Ont

Bursting Autumn Notes From Burlington and District

Local items highlight October weather, town projects, and upcoming events in Burlington. Mentions hospital movement, skating rink grant, hydro bylaw, brick work on the Atkinson block, and National Wire Protection Day.

Hurlington Council Burlington Acton Gakt Council

Plan and purpose lift a life toward noble goals

The article reflects on the power of plan and purpose to direct life toward God appointed wealth and achievement. It quotes George W. Tuttle and others, notes local events such as Women's Institute meeting, and mentions community happenings including a new Galt Times project and local trades. It highlights peach harvests, a plumber starting own business, and public utility concerns with a leaking tank.

Uke Ain George W. Tuttle

Auction Ad Prompts Big Sale For Your Wares

A rustic ad invites farmers to stage large sales to attract hundreds of buyers. It promises help with advertising and printing and urges sellers to maximize crowd size for higher bids. The piece uses period phrasing and blends practical auction advice with grand, poetic imagery.

Walt Tos Eure Ulag Walton Wellington

A Grime Against Children

A letter writer laments limited education for a girl denied schooling by her father who kept her at work. The piece argues every child deserves proper schooling to compete fairly and avoid lifelong handicaps in health and opportunity, calling it a double crime against God and the child.

Yuo Aha Mardon

Townspeople Attend County Fair News From Milton Assembly

A large turnout filled the Milton event with farmers, townsfolk, and speakers including Drury at Brookville. Acton Kull and residents from several townships were noted visiting and gathering for services and meetings. Local notables and families were mentioned at various gatherings and a new bank building was reportedly going up on Colborne while a Prohibition talk drew a crowd.

Milton Thors Hoye Drury Wreamer Turto Brookville Oor Ching Preowoh Khonnace Panlambar Acton Crewsons Corners

Local Gossip and Moves Across Mountain Town

A stream of notices reports residents relocating businesses and homes in Afr and Mountain. J Murehment and family move to Main Street while Norval plans gravel improvements and a new blacksmith Mr J Alle arrives from Guelph. Also listed are teachers hired at local schools and several families moving to nearby Maple Avenue and Church Street.

Ontario Ald Knox Church Guelph Milton Gamez Dreminos Khan Behopi Mera. Wilkon Mra W. MokKervie Mokerule Hana Ourtuht Osten Demill Mery Loulue Whitney Toronto har _ trent Prexant Jo. Cradno Triod Vint Biloh Wilma Hunter Chas Archeown Acton Bth Ung Mew Breloal Church Streat Gawell Haw Ceaseas Virink

Clearing Auction Sale in Brin Towne Farm Stock and Implements

Public auction on Tuesday October 17 1822 at 1 pm in Brin Towne cor 4 yard listing cattle cows horses poultry and implements. Items include multiple Durham and Jersey cows, young cattle, pair of York sow, various Massey Harris implements, farm wagon gear, cream separator, plows, harrows, harness and gear. Terms cash or credit on approved notes. Roy Hindley and A J Kerr listed as auctioneers.

M. A. Gimpbon Durham Jonny Jersey Juno Horefond York Binasey-Harris Massey-Harvin Massay John Dewre Varley Acuitter Fergus Fanning Chatham Cruickwhank Beatty Harnesa Roy Hindley A. J. Kerr Auai

Fair Week Specials Highlight Girls Coats and Fabrics

Readable ad item listing fall and winter girl’s conts coats in brown navy velour and silver tone with sizes 12 14 16 years and prices 4.95 10 12 14 plus fabrics Puro Wool Red Flannel 12 inches wide 95 cents Pure Wool Jersey Cloth 56 inches wide coral shade 1.75 navy gabardine 54 inches wide 1.50 per yard.

Fragmentary overheard exchange at a school inspector visit

An inspector questions a primary school about honesty. A confused dialogue yields a skewed answer about a thief and a man who goes west, eliciting doubt from the inspector and a chorus of skeptical remarks from the maids.

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