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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 08, 1921
Page
13
An assortment of local items covers holidays Labor Day observations cooler November-like weather and upcoming events. Mentions include the Acton Fall celebration near Toronto Vale, Attendees at a farmer’s hunt in Halimund County, school activities, road conditions, new shop openings and a charity bake context run by the Women’s Institute.
The article surveys postwar fiction and Canadian interest in Alfred Knopf and Knut Hamsun works. It notes the Canadian publication of Knopf titles and a focus on hospital scenes and war experiences, linking authors to wartime service and literary reception in Europe and North America.
The article recalls a weekly feature by an elderly contributor and his companion Mary visiting for Vorontote exhbition style talk. They wander the city and discuss lake shore improvements and how Toronto residents might affect lake water quality. The piece reflects on the old man’s long service and reliable contributions over time.
A memorial service at Guelph Union Cemetery and the Catholic burying ground honored local soldiers who died in the war and those who returned. Rev. Captain G A Little led a special service while Dominion Minister Hugh Guthrie was to speak but was absent due to illness. C Le Dunbar delivered an address as wreaths were laid by the G W O V and the Horticultural Society oversaw grave decorations.
Readable fragments describe a three day carnival in Outaelo with a fancy dress carnival for children on Friday, a Thursday and Friday program of competitions, dances, and a Jamboree. Highlights include a Highland band, a jitterbug style show, and games plus a continuing parade of costumes and prizes.
The children who doubted report the wild man of Ylorneo was recently buried in Missouri near the old farm where he was born. Odeusa Damoorat notes the long life connected to the errant business of many years.
R. J. Kerr Auctioneer offers real assets at public sale near Anton on the Tong road. Describes horses cattle farm equipment household goods and large lot of hay grain and implements with cash discounts and installments. Sale begins 12 40 PM with no reserve on farm stock and household items.
A feature at the fair showcases the Canadian National Railways system with a large circular gallery detailing the Dominion’s rail trunk routes from Portland to Prince Rupert. Diagrams highlight the network across Canada, the Great Lakes region, and Atlantic coast, plus provincial scenery including Niagara Falls and Quebec City.
The widow Mrs Jerol N. Farmer, administrator, issues notice to Crediton of Witla Yeonard Mull Jato in Anton village and Halton County. Creditors must forward verified claims by September 26 to join the estate affairs at Acton. After that date the administrator will distribute assets to rightful claimants per law.
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