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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 26, 1922
Page
11
The piece describes autumn colors and seasonal weather with garbled passages on coal shipping, town meetings about youth recreation spaces, and local notices. It mentions Elves and Drewisae like fantasy fragments amid town events and a marriage notice.
The page reviews a Sunday School lesson on Luke 4 19 focusing on the acceptable year of the Lord and the Messiah's mission. It includes verse-by-verse commentary, traditional applications, and questions for discussion, plus a feature on music’s value in daily life and in worship with brief excerpts and related readings.
Vancouver celebrated arrival of Canadian Pacific Engine 374, the first transcontinental steam train into the city, with dignitaries, brasswork splendor, and a crowd at Burrard Inlet. Mayor and railway officials lauded the event marking the completion of the era spanning Montreal to Vancouver and the celebrated voyage across Canada.
An essay on ridicule and laughter harming sacred beliefs and heart experiences. It discusses how mocking religious feelings erodes trust and comfort, with parables about propriety toward holy matters and advice against inviting trouble by distress signals. The piece cites wisdom from Solomon and a footnote in the Shoe and Leather Journal.
The North West Canadian frontier notes the Battle of Kings Crowk near the Saskatchewan River where volunteers buried comrades and marked the dead with a heap of stone. The National Parks branch plans to preserve the site and erect a permanent marker to honor the notable event.
An old advert touts Milloe's Worm Powler as a reliable vermifuge for infants. It claims it expels worms and aids health, promising relief from ailments linked to parasitic infestation.
Fragment from a 19th century safety and self improvement tract urges careful handling of damp conditions to prevent leaks, promotes use of proper tools and nonflammable methods, and extols personal development through steady daily work and mental growth. includes references to plumbing, candle dangers, and moral exhortations.
An article describes widespread intoxication across major European cities, noting drunken crowds in pubs and hotels from London and Paris to the Continent. It recalls a royal wedding reception scene and odd anecdotes of intoxicated behavior within hotel lobbies and public spaces, reflecting social attitudes of the era.
A historic flood report notes extreme rainfall totals reaching unprecedented levels. Local authorities record multi day downpours with several inches in twenty four hours, prompting emergency responses and concern over ongoing weather patterns.
Fragmented text references suburban electric hallways, a rally, and delivery terms with many garbled names and dates. Key readable items include mentions of Monday and Sunday operations, freight delivery by express, pickup at a specified warehouse, and an agent.
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