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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 14, 1920
Page
5
A long reader-voiced column reflects on Victor Hugo's Les Miserables with praise for its humanity and social reach. The writer comments on Town events from waterworks to a new Amusement Club, plus local reminiscences and community notes.
A worn horsewoman forces a man to turn his cay into a ditch after a near collision. The mare driver stops others and angrily demands space to pass, while the victim explains she admired the car and did not mind. The man fainted.
A long, fragmentary reminiscence describes the Say-Mora family and neighbors in Acton, detailing members such as Mrs Connell and Mr Denny, the Congregational minister, plus the rebuilding and expansion of a new church. It notes the 25 year anniversary of the church and mentions John Nicolson and Lachlan Cameron, with references to farm life, gardens, and community ties.
An article explains front and rear tire wear differs with road slope and steering. It notes the right rear tire tends to wear faster on sloped roads, while left tires wear in certain conditions, and stresses regular tire rotation every few months to balance wear.
A fragmented reflection on how people craft impressions of prosperity to influence others. The text hints at conscious self-presentation and the energy spent at portraying success, warning against overdoing it and noting potential risks of inauthentic display.
The Return ed Soldiers Insurance Act provides insured benefits for veterans and their dependents with premiums set by age and plan. Eligible Canadians and former forces members can secure coverage from 3500 to 6000 dollars with options for widows and unmarried veterans, contingent on medical exams and named beneficiaries.
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