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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 25, 1928

Page

7

Flood Strikes Inland as Dave Saves Schwartzes

Dave, Bart, and Vic launch a risky boat rescue in a flood devouring the inland island. They reach the Schwartzes on a nearly submerged house, rescue the old German couple and their cooped fowl, then drift through peril to safety as the waters recede and a hopeful crowd greets them.

Clayton Weden Dave Hark Chetaland Man Schwartz Dart Schwartzes Bledco Island Canselous Hhl Broad Iing Poe Ali Edwarts Bart Wart Vic Anna Dippad Unem Achwarte Art Bacck Uhey Topa Hledso Hart

Prodigal Parrot Prompts Postponed New England Courtship

In an old New England seaport house Abby Adeline Marks, a spinster, and Cap’n Hiram Mibberta renew a long courtship after a parrot’s outrageous talk sparked by a voyage. The bird’s profanity exposes the pair’s tensions until its death clears the air and Abby finally accepts him.

New England Abby Adeline Marks Hiram Mibberta Abby Adeline Cael Paoread Ife Abby Adaline

Elephant Outwits Hunter In Hill Dash

An African elephant proves agile and dangerous after a wounded English hunter loses footing during a night chase. The beast scales a steep hill and slides down, pursuing the hunter as trees crash and the ground trembles in a dramatic pursuit.

Willie Walla Boen Jean

What is a Toy

A speaker warns a successor will carry on the work and judge nations and institutions. The speaker claims the successor will control cities provinces and nations and shape humanity's fate based on their actions. The tone is admonitory about handing power to a future leader.

Hua Nandy

Salesman Promises Best Product In World

A reader recalls a sales pitch claiming superior quality and the moment they found a defect, the seller conceded and apologized. The encounter sparked a sense of righteousness and amusement as they reflected on the exchange.

Asaleaman Jaqua

Pond Purcitt-8e you deatre to beau my son-in-law

Young Man bluntly refuses to marry the speaker's daughter and questions how he can get out of the situation.

Alcohol and the law amends urged in Ontario inquiry

A letter from A J Irwin of the Ontario Prohibition Union argues for tighter alcohol enforcement and a code change to define intoxication relation to driving. He cites a Chatham Daily News inquest and medical council findings on alcohol’s effects, urging federal support and better training for magistrates and coroners.

Onna Justica Chatham Daily News Cecil Webb Prederick Perry Arthur Newell Merlo, Merlon& Roy Walford Belle River Glencos Cecil ‘Webb Dollo River Glencoo Chatham Webb Glencoe Perry Newell A M. Shaw Tockford, Jr Shaw William Bernier Tibury McPherson Tilbury Hls Buick Ecex Arthur Newbl Lon Essex Hyeftitehte Tovin Medical Research Council of Sungland Walco Ins Ito Diliverances Majornty W. i. Miles Aoship Miles Dodge & Benedic Angera Avi Liebernarte Orm Mr. Wabb Abicara Ian Avery & Sankl Hatori Harely & Coroner Algan Medical Iescorch Council A. J. Irwin Ontario’ Prohibition Union Toronto

Domestic dialogue hints at risky driving and church incident

Walrus city telephones reveal a busy workday and a wife asking about danger of one handed driving. A jokey exchange notes that multiple men have crashed into a church while driving with one hand. The Domiert widow is referenced in a fragmentary caption.

Domiert

Glow-worm Glow Described as Breath-Borne Light Mystery Deepens

The article clarifies that glow-worm light is produced during respiration, not mere phosphorescence, and notes there are over 500 glow-bearing insects. It explains the light can resemble X-rays in penetrating substances, while the purpose remains debated between defense and signaling.

Dangers of Snap Judgment and First Impressions

A Pennsylvanian traveler spreads gossip about a boundary official in Canada, mistaking a U S worker for a Canadien. The piece warns against judging nations or communities from a single encounter and emphasizes fair effort to avoid harming others. A note from Richard S. Boud.

Canada United States Richard Boud

Boss Declares Garden Plot Unauthorized

In a terse clash, a professor confronts a gardener about a shrub planting in the professor’s front yard. The gardener cites the professor’s wife as author of the idea, prompting a sharp exchange and a lighthearted jab about appearances.

Fragmented Narrative of Parables and Water Theories

A badly garbled passage discusses parables and the Nile and Jordan rivers, with lines about waters, drops, and distribution of gifts. It mentions children, bees, and a downtrodden world, reflecting on sharing and hoarding, and names like Galilee and Bethlehem in a fractured, poetic style.

Bravellern Anan Ag Dewit Jordan Beth Galilee Uulllee Bruce Darton

Acton Ontario approves municipal bylaw for debt to fund rink

The Village of Acton passes By Law 616 on June 11 by its council and electors. Debentures totaling 214 000 are issued to fund building skating and curling rinks in Acton. The debenture amount and rateable property value are set under the Municipal Act as revised. Municipal Clerk M N Farmer certifies the vote and bylaw validity.

Matlee Munecipal Corporation Acton Ontaria Pee Sennion Caynes Bne Cald Camplianer

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