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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 13, 1927
Page
3
A fragmented diary like poem recalls a child’s dream journey with wild geese. The narrator describes joining a flock flying over rivers and towns, seeing green fields and distant bays, and returning home as the geese honk toward winter. The piece centers on memory, family calls, and a soothing, distant landscape.
Local notes report visits from Dorothy Millar and Dowding family returning from Bobcaygeon and Vielraum Mercentdence. George Mayon and Mrs. Alanon appeared in town, while Howard Egard and Rone toured the U S A and Kentucky caves. Road repairs near Cak Illo and town tax instalments due in three weeks anchor the week’s items.
Ida Heawick of Acton spent Sunday with Mint Macy Voannatter. Mr and Mrs J G Kennedy of Cleveland hosted the Kennedys during the past week. A L Squires of the Canadian National plans holidays. Hal and Mrs Squires depart Friday for Kingsville and western towns visiting friends. Mr and Mrs Ebner C Thompson leave for Calgary to attend the Canadian Pacific Railway Ticket Agents Association Convention. J G Cook presented last week with no receipt. Hermt dated December 01 1877 when Tack and Dike were proprietors of this paper. A donor is gratefully acknowledged. A C Robthaon had an accident at Wa hame breaking a bone, confined to his room. Mr and Mrs J T Kalacr returned from a wedding trip to New York and Philadelphia and settle in town as happy newlyweds.
Ayr residents Mr and Mrs Lyon Findlater visit Mr and Mrs M McKennie while Mr and Mrs John Blair return from a wedding trip. Rev G W Tebla presides at the Pull Fair in Recary and Leanington. Qerton Hate travels to Sudbury as a reporter. A dog is killed by a car on Grant Street and a paving project advances on James Street and soon Hauer Avenue. A fire alarm minor incident on Kilgabeoth Street causes no damage. Corn care advice promotes Hallows Corn Remover.
In a small city Madge Lieb and Harry Jennings confront class tension after college. He plans to work for her father to prove worth and win her, while she fights pride and vows to support him. A wise relative urges them to unite through labor and a shared future.
The piece recounts several fishing tall tales from St Mary’s River in Nova Scotia and lakes near Lake St. Jean in Quebec. A Halifax inspector lands a twenty pound salmon after a tricky landing, while W. B. Gray and Montrealers chase trout in Quebec with dramatic multiple catches. Other Quebec and Ontario trips report pike, bass, and muskie feats tied to guides and memorable close calls.
Fragmented prose recalls a pastor’s reminiscences and the Knox Church October Communion, praising Sandy Waldie’s faithful attendance and long service. It notes ministers from Cameron to Stewart, and honors elder advocates, with a portrait of the aging congregation and its descendants.
A 1926 experimental report from Ottawa notes kept apples retain firmness and taste best for months only under proper cool storage. Temperature around 40 to 60 degrees F and controlled humidity slow ripening, reduce spoilage, and preserve market value, while warmer conditions hasten deterioration.
A long, imperfect letter from Ireland expresses a man’s longing for a favorable portrait. He asks Nora to send a photograph for publication and describes a personal hope to be shown in a future feature. The text reflects social norms, family context, and concerns about image and recognition in a historical setting.
Readable fragments describe a couple and a man returning home with a board and ghee. Several garbled phrases reference walking, feet, and a needle, with unclear actions or outcomes. No clear event, date, or identifiable places emerge from the text.
Advertisement for a remedy labeled for gas acid stomach indigestion and related symptoms. Claims quick relief with a powder or pills available at a local store. The wording is unclear and appears garbled but suggests a digestive aid product.
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