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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 18, 1930
Page
8
A reflective verse on life’s stumbles and the stubborn endurance of wearied souls. It frames a roadside figure who limps but moves on, reminding readers that even when pain weighs heavy the world stays bright for others. It urges quiet empathy and timely comfort for those who stumble and struggle.
A fragmented arc of local notes recounts wheat and barley prices, property sales on Malin Street, a groom from Coleman, and a library addition at the Methodist Sunday School. Reports on a brick residence sale, a hand injury at a tannery, and upcoming Epworth League talks outline town life around September 1910.
A reader cites cross border punishment contrasts, noting eight years hard labor and thirty strokes as Canadian penalties for Detroit gunmen. The letter praises Canadian bobby restraint while mocking American jails, and comments on watch maintenance as a separate discussed topic.
A rally at Kitehonar's King and Gedar Streets saw White Cable Splicar W A Stubbs and helper Roms W Sturm hit by a car at a manhole. They provided rapid first aid until a doctor arrived, praised for intelligent emergency action.
The lesson emphasizes that Jonah must preach God’s message without alteration and that Nineveh’s repentance led to God’s mercy. It discusses Jonah’s reluctance, his concern for reputation, and how God’s warning is meant for mercy, not destruction, highlighting the universal scope of divine compassion.
A fragment from memoirs recounts Edward VII’s era and royal ceremonial quirks. Lord Pembroke, then Lord Steward, visited Buckingham Palace to discuss when a ceremony could take place. The exchange about the Lord Steward’s wand reveals humorous, improvised traditions.
A fragmented Chicago Tribune excerpt features dialogue about a bite on the ankle and a neck bite, with a humorous railing on a road night scene. The garbled OCR preserves a slang exchange between Roy and a boy, reflecting casual street banter.
A fragment notes a customer seeking a larger replacement after returning a Louis HIV bed. The tale shows a mismatch between the item and the buyer’s needs, ending with a request for a Louis XVI style bed. The brief reflects a humorous or curious commerce exchange from the transcript.
Thousands of women report relief from indigestion with Tisurated Magnesia sold in powder or tablet form. A simple mix with water neutralizes gas and pressure, easing stomach discomfort after meals and aiding breathing. The remedy is inexpensive and widely used.
Special Prizes list details several categories including Weat Pen of Dacon Hops, Pine Wool Sheep, Long Wool Sheep, and Fancy Work. Awards mention by names such as C. J. Buck and BEVY Marraclourh with monetary amounts varying from 1.00 to 6.00.
Time table lists Standard Time for Gong East Dally with exceptions on Sundays and holidays. Entries show multiple daily times such as 7.03 am and 4.18 pm with Sunday and holiday notes. The text uses odd spellings and abbreviations for days and services and includes unclear figures like 1.82 p.m. and 1.12 pm.
Table shows daylight saving times and daily schedules with frequent entries for daily times and Sunday adjustments. It notes Toronto Terminal Kecla Street and St. Clary Avenue and mentions freight delivered by special express and freight pickup at any address in Toronto.
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