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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 01, 1921
Page
10
Fragmented text shows a traveler recalling plans and phrases about travel. It mentions a Wanigarod ban and a PpuOY page, with references to elephants, kites, and a neighbor. The readable parts are nonsensical but imply a travel tale and misread handwriting.
Twenty years ago Acton noted farmers north of Mulih attending an anti Min event. McPhnall arrived from New York and the Doble Hotel was to reopen tomorrow. The Tan-American Exposition featured Moura Jn A Modratt sok Wallice and others. The royal shandringham carriage passed through Acton on the 639 train. Expenditure to South Africa reached over 2,000,000 with 74,005,060 spent locally on supplies to date. The Agricultural Society set a price fair in Acton on October 3 and 4 with Acton Carnot Shuad and the 20th Mele yaont Band scheduled to perform.
Young Canadians are urged to learn prudent spending focusing on lasting value. The piece argues against wasteful splurging and promotes investing in knowledge, books, furniture, and essentials that endure. It cites lessons on frugality, delayed gratification, and budgeting for a stable future.
Fragmented sermon notes discuss early church persecution in Rome, conversion of Lydia, prison experiences of Paul and Silas, and the spread of gospel through jailer and household. Includes daily headings for next week and a meditation on hobbies and virtuous living.
A garbled letter from a city boy to a country brother describes outings at a country club golf course a bonal and Priduyad gathering then a town trip with poker later that night a fold and a fold ending with a rag and a bad-weaded aloe Not.
The notice to creditors of William Leonard Mullin of Acton Fulton County requests all claimants to present verified statements and details of their securities by a specified date. Administrator Joan Campbell Mullin is named, with dates and attorney Marold N. Farmar listed for the administration of the estate. The posting indicates the executor will distribute assets per law and disclaims liability for unverified or late claims.
A fragmentary travelogue describes Alert Bay and its Totem Pole culture. It notes the Totem faces, the Potlatch tradition, and the Thunderbird and Chief figures, with questions about who carved and conceived the totems, while praising the lore and the visitor’s view of the carved figures.
The note expresses gratitude to loyal patrons who aided the move and old stand. It pledges renewed care in service, asking continued patronage as the business opens a new era. The writers emphasize appreciation and commitment amid change.
A Montreal writer questions female spending on personal adornment to attract men, noting fashion pressures push independence yet may trap women in tradition. He argues women deserve choice, while cautioning against excessive vanity and urging prudent use of resources.
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