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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 07, 1922
Page
9
A moral verse urging young readers to honor nobility and the sacrifices of the founders. It emphasizes keeping the homeland free, living up to the school’s traditions, and upholding the memory of those who died for liberty. The speaker, Harold Dorning, calls on youth to prove their worth.
A tale of a poor man who inherits a magician’s purse that pays only when the user spends for others. He greedily delays generosity, hoards coins while noting pleasures, and slowly wastes away. He dies counting his last coins, never savoring wealth or doing good.
The Old Man column lauds the poem The House by the Side of the Road by Walter Foss and urges readers to emulate its neighborly spirit. The writer recalls Adams family history in Acton Michigan, mentions Joseph and Agnes Adams, and notes local memories, past teachers, and photo sessions at the old glove factory and town homes.
Frederick K Burke argues that young people who pity themselves for limited means overlook how many seek purpose in work. Charles suppresses art for a steady office job while neighbors envy different paths. comparisons fuel dissatisfaction among Russian families and rich peers. The piece cautions that most lives seem enviable to others, yet dissatisfaction persists.
John L. Kolth argues curiosity drives progress and learning, not meddling prying. He notes questions from children and pioneers like George Stephenson reveal nature's workings and lead to human benefit. Curiosity fuels growth, happiness, and the discovery of solutions.
Fragmentary note describes a Sunday church scene involving a thimble, a gardener or mower, a pastor, and a vague reference to a bouquet and a missing Thimbla. Local details are garbled and names unclear.
A fragmentary historical note shows a Franch lady guiding a visitor through portraits. An elder recounts his ancestor, claiming courage and misfortune, detailing battles and the loss of limbs, with cryptic references to past conflicts and "Harty" in twenty four ventures.
A historical note recalls Jacob Hamlin, trusted trader in southern Utah. He earned Indian chiefs’ trust by fair dealings, trading a horse for Navajo blankets at Big Feather’s camp. His son carried out the exchange, delivering half the blankets back to the chief as instructed by Hamlin, who proclaimed himself an honest trader.
A ghost shocked victim travels to the Highlands of Béotland for health reasons and dines on odd meals. He complains about boiled eggs and sausages and demands breakfast at dawn. He returns, argues with the old Lady, and mouths incomprehensible phrases as breakfast hope fades.
Mild weather and social notes fill the Town and Country section. Local guests attend events in Mir, W. J. McClenahan and family plan travel while engagements advance for Mary Margaret Wilbanks and Tagor Tall Wolomy. A Methodist Church service features solos by Mrs Baker and Mrs. Fak er. A new delivery truck with a chemical attachment is slated for exhibition at the Canadian National Baseball Club.
Burlington report covers a second Sunday service on September 16, a hospital radio by the choir with Minx Marlon Venderwon home after a week with Mrs. Neville of Cantile New York, Mr Cleaves and Masel’s family return from a river trip down the Hudson to Houten over 1600 miles. Ladin’ Ald of Bt Veuve Church plans a concert September 15 with lunch for each waist measure, Dr Kell visiting from Manitoulin renews acquaintances with J M Peawotk, firemen’s band concert in Gore Wark, Methodists hold a cornbread and melon farm gathering at Seale Kerns, V Yappin named to all star city football game in Hamilton on September 0, and Howes and Wilvert slated for country team.
A note from Major Oirant and local residents describes improving waterworks and street blocks in Georgetown. Repairs to W. A. Bailey's damaged block near Malin Street move toward completion while plans emerge for a two story brick block with garage and shops replacing a recent fire destroyed building. Local visits include Calgary guests and Toronto friends.
The Ontario Department of Agriculture announces a schedule of fall fairs including Brampton OAKWING and Toronto events with dates in September and October. The list cites fairs such as Grand Valley and Huron area shows, outlining locations and timing for the coming season.
A Dominion bulletin outlines estimates of pest populations in Canadian greenhouses, noting aphids and root-destroying insects threaten spaces under glass. It details natural enemies, preventive measures, and simple remedies such as systemic treatments, plus methods for monitoring and controlling outbreaks.
The passage sketches a distorted scene with scattering phrases about stone, water, and clay. It references a worn out mythic landscape and strange dialogue as if trapped mid thought, yielding glimpses of a larger but unreadable context.
A historic article argues milk is essential to a balanced diet and national strength. It cites evidence of undernourished children and shows how adding milk to meals improves weight and development after addressing medical issues and ensuring adequate intake.
Fragmentary passage discusses a mysterious person from Apprwlon era, noting a move from malanchaly and indica dyud to a chemical affecting the body. The text mentions blue dyort, Taunow, and moodiness with chaotic imagery and unclear actions.
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