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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 11, 1924
Page
11
A fragment from the Acton Free Press dated Thursday September 11 1934 recalls family car driving dangers with the voice of a father warning his children. The piece blends domestic reminiscence with community notices and local names.
The text explains Jesus reading in Nazareth from Isaiah and declaring the scripture fulfilled. It discusses his Galilean preaching, audience reaction, and the lesson on public worship, character, and the acceptable year of the Lord. It notes Jesus’ habit of attending synagogue services and the contrast between his powerful message and the people’s initial acclaim turning to doubt.
The nine school fairs in Halton county are scheduled on specific dates. Nelson September 15, September 17. Milton September 18. Burlington September 10 to 20. Esqualing September 22 and 23. Napagawe September 25. Championship September 26 to 37. Bronze and associated notes are unclear.
King Albert as heir apparent journeys through a native land and faces gifts of women. A chief teases him about polygamy, debating whether a European prince should have many wives. The prince responds, seeking peace in his future rule.
An inexperienced married couple, Mr and Mrs Bates, move into a larger home and face steep bills. Mr Bates trims heat and gas use to save money while Mrs Bates vows thrift. A burst furnace and surprising gas costs reveal their budget strain and eventual humor as the master corrects the figures.
Fragmentary ad claims Dr J D Kellogg's Ax thous Remedy provides vast relief for asthma. It urges immediate purchase via the local druggist, citing breathless suffering and past cures as proof.
A fragmentary 1905 account recalls the Uganda Railway through game preserves where trains are halted by wildlife. A Londoner narrator describes a perilous journey with bold sportsmen, wounded animals, and telegrams urging caution. Also mentions Miller’s Worm Powaedr remedies.
A spring pageero shows Mira and friends on a front porch as transplanted tulips and daffodils brighten the town. John questions planting in view of kitchen windows while a subplot recalls legal wit with Gilman Marston arguments and a judge’s limited attention.
A collection of aphorisms on poverty and character quotes from various authors appears mixed with an advertisement for Dr Thomas Eclectic Oil for back pain. The ad promises quick relief as the oil is absorbed and pain fades, urging readers to try the ointment.
A list of Walk Fair dates from the Agricultural Society Branch of the Ontario Department of Agriculture. The items cover multiple towns such as Acton Brampton Guelph and nearby areas with scheduled fairs in September and October. Dates vary by town and include late September and early October events.
A large eastern city tenement fire trapped a woman on the third floor yet firemen saved her by ladder. Chief’s orders and cheers surged as Billy climbed to the window, lifting the woman and himself to safety below. The crowd’s roar honored brave action and uplifted spirits.
In Engilah Weekly Murthy takes a day off and wanders as Kelly carries a hod of mortar up and down a ladder. Murphy jokes he is fooling Tee bowl as Kelly teases about constant hard labor. Mother Graves Worm Exterminator is promoted for worm control.
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