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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 13, 1928

Page

16

Acton Fair Promises Family Fun and Craft Displays

Town readers are invited to Acton Fair with all ages welcome. Prizes, races, and scenes of handiwork will be on view at Jowely and the Bate. Attendees can enjoy a social gathering, food, and cheerful camaraderie at the Acton Yatr and Acton Pub.

Fisky Hinds Talse Acton Fair Acton Jowely Bate Acton Yatr Giel Harley Harrison M. J. Macdonald Victor Radio A. T Brown How Harrison Hll Harrison Acton Puck Pirss Abe Department Inca Halton Wellington Uanmiy

Pastures Brown as Dry Weather Continues

The Ashue Free Press notes continued dry conditions causing pastures and lawns to brown. Charlie Lucy, a Hong Kong native and Knox Church member, left Acton for Hamilton after seven years. A Methodists reception for Rev Barker at the Willow Street Parsonage drew large crowds. Toronto Hydro plans discussed by the Hydro Electric Power Commission with Hon. Mr. Beck. Acton and Georgetown now considered for inclusion.

Barry A& Co Belnir Charlie Lucy Acton Hong Kong China Yeanrg Day Hamilton Charlie Knox Church Barker Methodiat Parsonage Willow Street Toronto Hydro, Electric Power Commission Beck Georgetown

Aldine Insurance Agent Trades Words With Wealthy Merchant

A clever agent pressures a rich merchant to sign a 100000 policy after a tense confrontation. The merchant challenges the agent over fees and facts, finally relenting as the agent secures the signature that ends a long negotiation.

Moon Talk and Mutual Duties In A Rural Encounter

An elderly farm scene unfolds as a stranger questions social boundaries and the part of the moon and sun in daily life. Uncle Hiram asserts practical limits while humor and dialect color the dialogue about meals and staying the night.

Corinthian Unity Lesson From First Corinthians

The article reviews Paul’s call for Christian unity in Corinth detailing faction names Apollos Cephas and others, stressing that the church belongs to Christ and that the Spirit guides believers toward a shared foundation in Jesus. It outlines church life, moral transformation, and the role of spiritual gifts, with questions for study and daily readings.

Paul Ourg Chioe Chise Apollos John Haytist Ephienus Priscilla Aquila Corinth Corinthians Inet Pan Cephas Peter Christ Paul God Jesus Christ Corinthian Church Grosa Lone Christian Cooperation Church Brotherhood Philemon

Laconte Tale of Temperance Seminar and Trade Secrets

In a New England city about fifteen years ago four traveling salesmen met at a hotel. They joked about introducing their wares from Pat & Co selling wass bottles to David & Co selling wines and liquors, then Justin Co dealing undertaker's ponds, and Hecker & Cox taking gravestones. The tale ends with a note on futility and caution.

Obe Afteen New England Sable House of Pati & Co David & Co Jane Davie Osell Tamm Jones Justin Co Dealera Number Four Lani Beam Hecker & Cox Gravestonras

Mr Hazelton Reflects On Change From Boyhood Meals

Mr Hazelton recalls Elm dale life before and after a move to the village. He laments the loss of Aunt Annes suppers fried pies and old customs while contrasting servants and simple dining with modern routines and a lone evening engagement.

Louisa Anne Conk Elmdale Mrs. Hazelton Myr. Mazelton Mex. Hazxellan Mr. Hagelton Mr. Hazelton

A Mother's Letter to Weason on His 715t Birthday

A mother writes to her son George on turning manhood, praising his clean record and noble future. She expresses endless love, pride, and a wish for purity, blessing him as he steps from boyhood to manhood with a hopeful, intimate tone.

Weason George

Orphan on the Paled Dray Confusion

A chaotic street scene centers on a driver asking a bystander to hold his boss' head while he exits a Pal-horted dray. Confusion erupts as the bystander and a bystander reveal they cannot identify the correct “aff ’un” among several similarly phrased figures.

Inky Toy Game With Plums On Cardboard

A child’s diagram shows drawing copper elydes on cardboard and coloring one with red. A saucer is placed on the Moor, players aim to drop plum tokens near it, counting points to win. Variations include using colored tokens and aiming to place prims around the saucer first.

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