Acton Free Press notes on household tasks and local events
Readable fragments describe morning services at the electric plant, painter contracts, and an annual employee event at W H Storey and Son. Thanksgiving weather was fair, town supported charity drives, coal strike ended, miners back after 150 days. A Toronto dealer predicts coal shipments resuming in two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alo Deviet
Marlin
Wallwoo
W. Hi Htorey & Hon
Knox Church
Giem
Toronto
The Sunday School Lesson on Humor and Temptation
A mixed discussion on humor and offense contrasts different senses of funny, urging readers to take jokes without anger and to show sympathy for those hurt by humor. It then shifts to a Sunday School lesson on Jesus being tempted in the wilderness, detailing the verses and offering study questions and weekly readings.
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Lamb
Camella Cavendish
Bald
Uou
Jordan Valley
Ayain
Wwe
Wiin
Clootnnatl
Howe
Tuseday
Amn
Troy
Wemenday
Thuradtaf
Amon
Yehovah Helen Bth
The Muskrat and a Furred Coat Tale
A damaged paper item parodies fur trade talk with a furrier and customer about a musk rat coat. It mocks health claims for worm remedies and promotes Miller's Worm Powder as a cure claiming to restore health and growth by expelling worms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munkrat
Miller
Mary Pickford and Doug in Canada on Lake Louise trip
Mary Pickford and Doug toured Alberta and British Columbia with Mary admiring mountain views from Lake Louise while Doug posed for cameras at Windsor Station Montreal. The group traveled by CPR to Vancouver and Montreal, sharing anecdotes of receptions and plans to film Canadian scenery for a future picture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Pickford
Chateau
Lake Louise
Mary
Doug
Om Areival
Windsor Station
Montreal
Hole
C. P. R. Parterts
Winga
Howard Maury Pickford
Moubrand
Vancouver
Sar Hua Band
Ptha
Lake Loulaa
Tloviwe
Johnmton Canyon
Canpau
Niwaya
John Aly Panta
Dour
Wan Mwa
Maury
Charlie Chupa
Gyraugh
Mickford
Clinton
Canada
Suburban Electric timetable notes and anomalies
A torn OCR reads scheduling notes for Toronto Suburban Electric, listing service on Sundays and holidays with intermittent times and unclear abbreviations. The fragment mentions daily and holiday patterns, with repeated phrases about “dally except Hunday” and “Hunday only,” reflecting partial timetable data and possible service exceptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto Suburban Electric
Dally
Reading Habits Between New and Old Books
An essay discusses the tension between reading new books and old classics. It argues readers should compare new works with established volumes, noting the danger of chasing novelty and the value of grounding reading in enduring, well-regarded literature.
Distorted Medical Lesson With Concertina Prop
A physician in a distorted tale gathers medical students for demonstrations near a ward. He ridicules a patient noting a prominent feature and claims a wind instrument was used at training. The eerie claim involves Vermifuge and Worm Vilulator as a supposed safe prop for a child debate, with unsettling implications.
Willful ignorance and power in a fractured society
A fragmented critique arguing that many resist knowledge and prefer uncorrected beliefs. It claims power arises from ignored talents, while society fails to recognize potential and remains reluctant to act on truth or reform despite warning signs.
Untitled Reflection on Opportunity and Character
An early modern tone piece urges readers to seize daily chances to reveal character and kindness. It cautions against dwelling on lost chances and instead calls for making the most of present opportunities through self discipline and thoughtful action.
Forestry Branch Goupy Prixo Competition in Canada
Reading from the damaged text, this item notes a nationwide forestry branch event across Canadian schools, with Eliane ting Hi and various names cited. It mentions questions on pruning, planting, and the competition’s aims to involve youth in forestry, along with related anecdotes from a visit and family scenes.
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Hearey
Wehaol Ghildrinaf
Dérmliton
Eliane Ting
Cihudlan Borwatyy
Forvat Arau
Ivan Fr Pach
Ovnaming Snowdrifts in Norway
The article describes how snowdrifts form and vary in depth across Norway, noting that clearing roads is difficult and dynamite is sometimes used to break up large piles. It mentions the harsh cold and the need for swift clearing to restore access, with references to methods and tools for snow removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohlad
Norwey
When an Emergency Becomes an Opportunity
A fragmented discussion on emergency workers and employee initiative. The text argues that true capability shows during crises, revealing whether a worker lacks fear and follows routines or acts boldly. It emphasizes seizing emergencies as chances to demonstrate initiative and value.
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Coote
Ywenty
Free Prasw
Olvetria
Tire & Chemical
Benant
Wesler
Amurloat Worentry
Hettle
Ighuee Temerat Pailen
Galdon
Babenanlt
Aartormet Belie
Temptadt
Florence
J.W.\Kennedy & Son
Acton
Acton Creamery Co
T. J. O’neil
AGEON
Grand Trunk Railway System
Wits
Qolng Enat
Huanday
Hunday
Hurydey
Munday
D.ba
Wpecial Express Treeight
Tutto
Agunt
Uamured de Etudenta
Guelph
Quelph, Ont
Ruth Davie Bravyid
Ian
Jpua
Maude
Dye Paull Sohidal
Mike
Lonton
Norway
Dodge Brothers
Studebaker Motor’ Cars
Georgetown
Milton
J.N. O’neill & Son
Bank OF Hamilton
G.C. MacKay
Mead Office
Hamilton
Blue Bird
Albe
Norman,h
Speight - Georgetown
Millon
Brampton
Fletcher
Free Press
E. K. Cook
E.K. Cook
Speight’s
Hilverward Quanithwath
Tinward
Sporting Goods Nackny
Tennis
Gramophones
M. Edwards ‘& Co
W.st
Cooper
Alwaya
M. Edwards & CO
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