Standing the Tost
In a crumbling note the speaker jokes about donuts and rivals, praising a favorite kind while poking fun at others. The piece uses playful mock dialogue to reveal preferences and rivalry in a quirky, informal tone.
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 23, 1909
Page
6
Notable youth sermon with Myrtle and Murray debate
The passage centers on Murray and Aunt Jane discussing Bible verses and moral conduct with Myrtle and Sue Winchester. Interjections from Aunt June and Chotanto offer cautionary views on behavior, gossip, and modesty amid a tense family and community setting.
Buckskin tannery expands and city approves park purchase
Local notes report a new engine at WW EL Stovey tannery and buckskin output rising. The Municipal Council approves park land purchase about 23 acres and surrounding buildings, with tax implications outlined.
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Murray and Aunt Jane Face Temptation and Truth
Murray wrestles with temptation at a gathering and recalls Aunt Jane’s warnings about drinking. After a quarrel and a drunken scene, he contemplates confessing his missteps and seeking forgiveness, while Aunt Jane's counsel lingers in his mind.
Facing the Sunlight Through Inner Vision
A reflective piece on facing toward sunshine and beauty. It urges looking upward toward spiritual light to heal longing and bring happiness. The author likens sunlight to faith and inner peace, suggesting the heart holds the remedy for unrest.
Strange tale of a home coming and a muffled request
A garbled story describes a citizen returning home late after an encounter with another townsman. They share a hazardous walk to lodgings, then a peculiar exchange about a supposed item or secret. The dialogue is fragmented, ending with a puzzling question about whether any answer was received.
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Only My Way And The Escape From Faulty Courtesy
A fragment reflecting on personal conduct and pride in sticking to one’s way. The speaker condemns rudeness and the habit of wound and inconvenience others while justifying behavior as part of personality. It emphasizes striving toward a Christlike standard and not settling for habitual fault.
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Untitled Dialogue Fragment Through a Teacher's Lesson
A garbled dialogue fragment shows a young teacher discussing a spelling book with students. Tony responds with interruptions as characters like Osb o 1 and Trany Hye appear in a muddled, phonetic exchange.
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