This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 20, 1923
Page
2
An inspirational verse by Anno M. Walker urges perseverance through mud and doubt. When work sits heavy and hope wanes, breathe deeper and whistle a little. If you keep climbing you will reach the dawn and lighten your load.
Alberta coal shipments arrive at Milton with $14 per ton delivered pricing. Customers report high satisfaction with the new coal and additional shipments are on order. Halton candidates expenses are listed for W. Ford of Milton and three opponents in the June 26 provincial election.
A 1456 movable type Bible linked to Cardinal Mewatin and a sequence of owners from a foreign monastery to Mr Perry, the Duke of Sussex, the Bishop of Canterbury, the Earl of Crawford and the Earl of Carysfort. A New Yorker purchased it amid rare book interest.
An elderly narrator recalls his boyhood along a new Provincial Highway, lamenting a 19th century level crossing near Malin Street. He muses on grand railway decisions, Cameron orchard memories, local cricket and baseball, and doubts Alberta or Prince of Wales visits. Strong local figures and places anchor the reminiscence.
A Norval correspondent describes the Toronto to Sarnia highway improvements near Norval. The hillside has been lifted and valleys filled, creating a long gradual grade. The road will be a major provincial showpiece once surfaced, with a bridge under construction and detours guiding drivers toward Georgetown Road.
Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta crops push total yield toward historic highs. The Manitoba Free Press estimates 148 901 526 bushels with 86 bushels per acre for Alberta and 127 bushels per acre in Manitoba. Saskatchewan expected 21 bushels per acre totaling 48 410 664 bushels.
A village school scene unfolds with the superintendent probing a mysterious exam. Wilflo answers by pointing to the hole in the kettle, prompting a surprised, proud moment as the room reacts to the simple discovery.
Oakville plans a fire alarm system at the town hall and hosts a bazaar at Knox Church on October 27. The Michigan State Fair saw Donald McKeller win first in exhibitions. Over 150 applications were received for a night constable job. Constable McCleary leaves his post in September. A Knox Church service noted the 100th birthday of Jamon Nisbotl, pioneer missionary to the Canadian North West.
A by-law received the first two readings to borrow 4300 by debentures for ladders fire truck and equipment for fire protection. The district holds a church and social notices with residents leaving on travels and visits to New York City London and Florida along with a conference in Milton and farewell for Rev. Cooke and family bound for Midland.
Mrs Roy Field of Edmonton and her son visit Milton to see Mrs Margold. Anniversary services in Knox Church led by Rev J A Wilson. Enid Logan engaged to Col Wm N Ponton of Belleville. Local visits by Mr and Mrs Hall and families. Milton High School Athletic Association elects officers and hears address by Downer student instructor.
Mr. John Smith returns from a two month trip to Detroit and Mr Robt Garatang spent summer in the West. Acton residents Mrs Sayers and Miss B Sayers attended a gathering with Miss Bery McLeod of Fort William at Mr and Mrs Bert Moore’s home. Milton Swanson won 20 dollars judging heavy Herecut in Toronto. Robin Croft took fourth with 17 dollars in a dairy cattle class. Seaman Thompson finished twelfth in a sheep competition amid 81 and 31 entries. The Presbyterian Sunshine and Crusaders Mission Bands held their annual church bank offering with missionary pageants and Rev J Little’s address. The Astor Show of the Hjortlutjurat Society, postponed earlier, was held with eight classes and 69 entries. John M Savage of Acton acted as judge, with three prizes per class. An epidemic of sheep killings by dogs was noted in the township, with compensation claims filed. Brumosa Council approved accounts for George Watts, Duncan Marshman, William Everts, and James Duffield for losses to livestock.
Two people walk along Sunnyelde beach when a stumble against a 물 yields a fatal accident. One commuter laments the death as the other quips about moving a pail, leaving authorities to determine causes.
Georgetown reports a fraternal gathering Friday afternoon with a minor accident as a couple of freight cars derailed at the station yards last Thursday night. Local sales include Warner Meenti to Wardlaw and Kingdom of Norval and property transfers involving Toronto interests and the Western Marine judge’s cattle. Missing or delayed details include Miss Marion Gollop’s travel to Whitby and Dr Thomas Wrigglenworth’s visit to relatives in Sau Claire.
A reflective column recalls that crooked deeds lead to ruin and gravel in the mouth as warned by a wise man. It contrasts the temptations of wealth with moral reckoning, then shifts to a Whistler anecdote about framing over artistry to underscore perception.
Fragmentary OCR line references age, navy, faith, and memory phrases with unclear context and no discernible event or entities.
Toronto man, former Suburban Express watchman, touts Dreco as a cure for sluggish liver, upset stomach, constipation, and kidney discomfort. He reports rapid improvement after three weeks, noting better appetite, energy, and gradual disappearance of yellowing, with Dreco marketed by A. T. Brown in Acton and available from local druggists.
The piece argues cheerfulness comes from vision not blindness and faith in God. It says joy endures through earthly troubles as eternity offers lasting perspective.
Readers are informed of fall fair dates across Ontario towns from Aberfoyle to Stratford for 1933. Exhibitors and visitors should note event windows in early September through October, with locations including Brampton, London, Ottawa, Oakville, Galt, Newmarket, and more.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.