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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 06, 1921

Page

2

Bold Helpers Save Baby as Muddy Truck Brings Doctor

In a rural crisis, Heatty the steady truck driver ferries to town through flooded and muddy roads to summon a doctor for a sick baby at Lockhart farm. The rescue ends with thanks to Heatty and a promise of future help while the superintendent quips about duties.

Joli Yackhart Mannie Whawell Wilemili Lockhart Boalde Paine Lockhart Vary Furmbhouss Ahlnius Turry Heatty Jock John Lockhart Mr Lockhart Manwar Mr. Ordon Bealdaw Uno

Truck Crash Ends Telegraph Work Patrol

A damaged truck carrying poles and tools for the Lookhart public works project plowed off a valley road after heavy rain. The crew attempted to restart work despite warnings, and the vehicle tumbled into an embankment, throwing two men and causing a lengthy delay as repairs and safety concerns surfaced. Heatty, the driver, was later demoted to a laborer while remaining with the crew for the project’s progress.

Gatop Fiat Attica Noluy Hla Bannock Heatty Mansur Lockhart Lockhart Yarm Mandar Vaual Niutht Polo Monwur Aldo Romdt

Someday Plans in a Neighborly Yard

A young Joan wrestles with the idea of definite plans and a future goal as Aunt Ella and Aunt Vila guide her. The scene moves from a kitchen talk to porch conversations about visits, a beloved elm tree, and a plan to spend time together tomorrow to begin a long process toward a resolved future.

Elene Bud Joan Lita Roxy Aldnor Ella Waneyou Jouna Ella'e Adler Wila Aunt Talla Ella'a

Planting Guidelines For Fall Garden Work

Fall planting advice from W. T. Macoyn, Dominion Horticulturist, covers bulbs roses raspberries strawberr ies and herbaceous perennials. It emphasizes transplant timing and moisture, noting fall is good for rhubarb iris hyacinth crocus and hardy bulbs while noting heaving risks in some soils. It also advises buying bulbs early and planting promptly to maximize spring growth.

Ottuwai Moon Volla Haiyimbor Walla W. T. Macoyn Dominion

Elephants at Cape Colony Zoo Observe Social Habits

In a South African exhibit at the Cape Colony zoo, elephants are observed for social behavior. A matriarch leads a herd around a pool while younger elephants occasionally hesitate before being coaxed to the surface. The scene focuses on daily routines and family dynamics among the elephants.

Cape Colony South Africa

Unclear Passage Describes Hypopotamus Tale and Dinner Scene

An erratic OCR passage recalls a doctor near Victoria Nyansa and a study of a hyppopotamus figure in a home along the water. The text shifts to a child hungry at a meal, with a line about heaven for starving boys and a garbled sale or price reference.

Carpantor 1Victoria Nyansa Br. Car- Hanter Carpenter

Why They Quarreled In The Mote Rooms A Curious Victorian Dialogue

A fragmentary dialogue from a bygone era depicts a quarrel in a house. The withered housekeeper and a lodger debate leaving a lingering domestic tension amid weather and routine, reflecting social norms of the time.

Thora and John in a Seemingly Quiet Store Scene

In a cluttered shop, John hides from clerks as Thora and Donald John scheme to pull off a risky plan. The store owner Mr Wilk notices unusual activity, challenges John with a test about honesty, and a tense exchange reveals a hidden trust and moral clash.

Donald John John Mr. Wilk Mrr Wilem Joln Jong Ho Touwon Willa Don

Only One Bit at a Time We Can Do

A historic sermon emphasizes the value of small deeds by ordinary people. It recalls old tales of a poor woman who knitted one hundred ninety pairs of mittens for soldiers, proving that individual effort matters even amid grand struggles.

Ain Hamartik Rogird Ana Hayu Paul Creighton

Bringing Out the Best in Others Amid Turbulent Times

The passage urges people to elevate others by kindness and forgiveness, contrasting negative traits with noble acts. It emphasizes caring in company, resisting envy, and striving to reveal honorable qualities in peers rather than dwelling on faults. It calls for goodwill, patience, and moral uplift within families and communities.

Walla

Fragmented feed notes a cryptic scene and names

A garbled OCR fragment describes a tense moment with characters and a window scene. Proper nouns are unclear, but the text suggests a confrontation or ritual context with words like Novant and Miya appearing amid distorted dialogue.

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