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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 14, 1920
Page
4
An odd 19th century fragment describes a goat, toys, porcelain, and household odds in a quirky vignette. The narrator sprinkles names and curiosities, mentioning Willantdoats Hwan, Witton Goat id, and a painted kite among eccentric items.
A lengthy drama review extols Victor Hugo's Les Miserables as a monumental humane classic. Jean Valjean is praised as magnanimous and transformative with the Bishop’s grace guiding his redemption, while supporting characters and Waterloo battle scenes receive noted admiration. The piece lauds Hugo as a world class writer, comparing him to Dickens and Shakespeare in scope and moral impact.
The piece surveys local happenings in Acton and nearby towns with reflections on waterworks road work and new clubs. It recalls old families such as the Davidsons and Hathorns, praises community improvements, and links wartime pipes and Highland heritage to local memory and civic life.
A damaged OCR snippet describes a driving incident involving a woman and a man in a ditch. The readable text is garbled but suggests an apology and discussion of the road conditions and vehicle action. No clear names, dates, or locations are present.
An old car maintenance note explains that right rear tires wear faster than left due to road bite and weight transfer. Right rear carries more load on turns and straights, causing quicker wear than left rear, with right front also wearing faster than left front under typical conditions.
Fragmentary text discusses the folly of pretending to be better than others and the social energy people invest in appearances. It suggests people value outward success over truth and hints at consequences of such behavior.
The Returned Soldiers Insurance Act offers life insurance to honorably discharged soldiers and sailors who served in Canada or with allied forces, with low premiums varying by age. Widows of married veterans may also obtain coverage, and premiums may stop if total disability occurs. Applications available at Great War associations and government offices.
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