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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 23, 1919
Page
6
Acton Triumphs in Lacrousa Championship
Twenty years ago a crowd at Fergus watched Acton clinch the provincial lacrousa pennant as 151 Ackens sold to citizens toured for the championship. Intermediate champions include Ed Ryder Fred Hyder Frank McIntoah and others. Also notes on Captain Willams’s injury and local wartime events with Canadian troops en route to London and a marriage Medley Smith wed Mabel Smith in Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ackens
Fergus
Lacrousa
Acton
Chaminions
Ed. Ryder
Fred Hyder
Frank McIntoah
Wiliam Shieldy
C. Wit- Mame
N. Heatt
Ho Erwin
C. Erwin
M. Henderson
J. Watson
F. Watson
O W. Cornett
Wy Gurney
A. Gurney
C. Wenderman
J. Marry
J. Bayi
Carlo Willams
Crescent
John Moore
Toronto
Boat Africa Volunteers
Glencoe Ladysmith
Boars
Quebec
London
Pairing votes and a blacksmith’s sly ploy in a rural election
In a western community a farmer and blacksmith named Bill Cooney staged a vote pairing plan during an election. The tactic united Liberal and Conservative supporters to abstain, with Cooney allegedly pairing off with each Conservative counter when customers visited his shop. The tale illustrates political maneuvering amid rural life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
BNL
Nelson Day Campaign Aims To Fund Navy Brigades
The Navy League of Canada launches the Nelson Day Campaign to raise over half a million dollars for naval brigades in major cities. The funds support free seafaring training for boys and broader naval workforce aims, with three day drives starting October 21 to back homes and institutes in Canadian ports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Bay
Navy League of Canada
Navy League Bas de Mannes
It Is I The Praying, Protecting Saviour On The Waves
A devotional passage describes Jesus walking on the sea to reach the disciples in fear. Peter steps out, sinks when he doubts, and Jesus saves him, underscoring themes of faith, guidance, and divine presence during trouble. Readings for next week follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyler Tor
Jesus
Peter
Benler Tople
Tople
Tempentaous
Christ
Puzzling wood wordplay tongue twister passage
A playful, dialect filled word puzzle about who wood can saw wood and how much wood would be sawed and read aloud reveals a tricky language game with repeated names like Esau Wood and Wood variations. The piece presents nonsensical lines to test reading aloud and comprehension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cappers
Esau
Tongue Twisters in a Whirl of Sounds
A collection of sentence fragments presenting rapid phonetic challenges. The pieces mix color imagery and odd proper nouns, forming a playful catalog of tricky word sequences and invented names.
Combustion Claims in Coal Supplements Drawn into Question
A pamphlet reporting on coal fuel chemistry questions the effectiveness of coal additives marketed to boost heat output. It notes that additives sprinkled on coal or ashes claim to increase heat, but critics warn they do not create extra energy and may mislead buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mer Chun
Insapuchias IC
Requilaithan
Car Theata
Clalaborn
Department of Mine
Iae
John Uilzerd
KOE
Tipno Articlen
Agunta
Prince of Wales
de Ou
Pure Bred Uteck Aluto Registration Dispute At Office
A chaotic scene unfolds when a buyer for a Shorthorn cow and calf bursts into the office demanding finalized papers. Staff insist the registration papers are not yet prepared, promising delivery in a day or two. The dialogue hints at shared ownership and confusion over transfer details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uteck Aluto
Quite a Difference in a Parable About Love and Boundaries
The text presents a fragmentary dialogue between a stern figure and a wayward person. It hints at conflicting guidance on loving others without harming them, ending with a cautious warning about swallowing dangerous notions.
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Free Preas
Medley-Smith
J. A. McLachlan
M. A. Charlin H. Medley
Mins Mabel Smith
George Smith
Erin
Navy League
Nelson
HY Jehsn
Hurlist
A Lekson
Ctiuist
Hurden
Ebau Wood
Tedbury
Orinios Jim
Stephen Stringer
Mia
Bimith
Scott's
Wheatt & Rows
Onl
Farries&Mullin
Wholesale Commission Merchants
Rockwood
Farries & Mullin
Parker
Parker's
Parker’s Dye Works Ltd
Yonge Street
Fletcher
Hla Feck
James, Loudon & Hertsbere
Edward
Canada
Victory Loan Organization
Victory Loan
Dominion of Canada
Ani
Weservoir
Provincial Board of Health
Arromr
Municipal Corporation
Corporation
Mable
Reeve
JLEA
Tawi Wath
W. J. Gould
Eoelaht
Muli
Alan Hmilth
Westlay
Inn
Hin
Hixpon
Usn, Walme
Yeur
Grand Trunk Railway System
Qaing Ulaat
Hunday
Wana
Pam
Toronto Suburban Electric Railway
Fintan Tea of
Dally
Arunday
BBG Dot
Gny
Thesaniew
Kelly’s Meat Market
Evan Streets
W. Kelly Acton Ont
C. C. Speights
Pandora
C. C. Speight
Kenney Bros
Main
Ont
Acton Bakery
M. Edwards & CO
Canada Wood Board
Mill Street
Aqton
Boston Bread
Agton, Ontario
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