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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 23, 1924
Page
5
Brief local notes urge turnout at the polls, describe Halloween plans, garden tips, and road, water, and waste initiatives. Mentions Rev AC Stewart sermon, apple pickers, and harvest scenery near Acton with community events, housing news, and upcoming Chautauqua concerns.
Community brief notices cover a Bannockburn Hallowe en Social at Gibling and a Young People indoor Garden Party. Reports include a railway mail service update in Halton, a farming yield note from Hill Spring, a Milton cemetery burial plot coincidence, a horse theft case in Galt, October rose picking, Wellington road funds, and bulb distribution by Guelph Horticultural Society.
Neil McArthur of Ifrin pleaded guilty to speeding and was fined $10.00. James Barvice of Nangagaweyn faced a motor vehicle charge but was released after evidence. Joe Caduro of Milton faced a dispensary script issue and paid $11.20. Joncas and Clare cases reviewed with dismissals. Oscar Crains and James Algto of Terra Cotta pleaded guilty to public intoxication with fines and licence suspension. Crown Attorney details and Magistrate Moore presiding.
A survey of London street names shows they preserve hints of ancient taverns, monasteries, markets, and notable figures. Fleet Street derives from a fleet river, Mitre Court and Ned’s Lion Court recall old taverns, Shoe Lane links to a shoe‑drop tale, and Cloak Lane to a Lady Hatton legend.
A brief note reflects on happiness improving perception and daily life. It highlights how mood affects judgment and well being without detailing individuals or events.
Milan Hollema of the Kingsville Reporter recounts a Canadian Editors' Party air trip from Paris to London aboard two planes. The journey covers takeoff from La Courget, navigation over Beauvais and Boulogne, cloud margins and engine noise, and views of the Seine and Kent coast before a Croydon landing and stay in London. Fare noted as 600 francs, about $120.
A fragmentary verse line cites themes of art and rage with phrases like direct the random of thy will. The text names ldony James but lacks clear context, making a collectible literary card rather than a full article item.
The Piston Gazette recounts a July journey from Leamington to Torquay via Bristol and Exeter. It highlights mid summer rural England with haying in full swing, thatched barns, hedged fields, small farm wagons, and patient traditions preserving old ways amid a changing world. The author contrasts English continuity with newer lands while noting towns and beaches along the coast.
A compact moral reminder warns against befriending those with evil or weak virtue. It notes the risk of associating with lawbreakers and even dignitaries who mix with enemies of society. The piece quotes biblical and literary voices on love and integrity.
Notice from A W Smith Optometrist at 120 Upper Wyndham St Gualph promoting eye services. Claims to offer attentive and skilled service, highlighting 25 years in practice and special care for patients seeking eye care.
William and May Beymuk mortgage property offered by Publia Auction on November 12 1924 at 2 00 pm. Parcel described as part of lot 313 plan Will actdn with a frame cottage and outbuildings on frontage 120 feet deep. Ten percent payment to Vendors Solicitor day of sale with cash balance or mortgage option at six percent. immediate possession to purchaser upon compliance. Auctioneer and Vendor Solicitor contact details provided in Ontario.
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