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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 27, 1928

Page

6

Untitled quotation in playful local dialect excerpt

A fragmentary, humorous quotation attributed to Charles J. Carpenter presents a playful exchange about friendly mischief and neighborhood characters. The text imitates a rural town conversation with playful misspellings and informal tone.

Apple pickers and packers bury in the dry spell

In the Free Wreck of Thursday October 1 1908 reports a dry spell broken by showers the community sees a long period without rain. A large crowd attends the last baseball game of the season at the Park where medals and swatch jobs are awarded to champions of the Hualion Peel League for home players. Milton dominates the game as the beat performers. Roy Mackenzie Sing challenges in North Waterloo against former teacher. Community notices include deaths and births with local family references.

W. J. Gordon Frederick Street Adam Cook Ordt Ontario J. Wo Wumphries Georgetown Nargal Noble Beldom Hualion- Peel League Milton William Lyon Mackenzie Sing North Waterloo Romn McPherson Exquening Willams McPherzon Lindsay

Marriage Intentions at St Ranf'e Church Toronto

Notices from St Ranf'e Church Toronto announce the marriage of a Be4dmore and Katharine Mackenzie with dates in September 1908. The page also records the death of Robert Noble at Norval aged 74 and includes medical advert copy for Muller's Worm Powder and Kellogg's Indian Remedy warnings.

Warried Deandmone-Mackcenzue St. Ranf'e Church Toronto Mav Fatheru Kelly fcRrody Walter Willam Beardmore W. D. Beardmore Katharine Willam Mackenzie Noble Norval Robert Noble

Dr Thomas Electric Oil Offered for Respiratory Disorders

The text touts Dr. Thomas electric oil as a remedy for pulmonary troubles and respiratory disorders, urging sufferers to try it for relief. It references testimonials and a wide range of claims about efficacy, with no clear medical backing.

Alekly Peevinnh Muller

Paul the Pharisee to Paul the Christian Missionary

The lesson traces Saul's transformation from Pharisee committed to Jewish law to Paul the Christian missionary. It highlights his strict upbringing in a cosmopolitan context, his dramatic conversion through direct revelation, and his fearless, self sacrificing devotion as he spreads the gospel to the Gentiles with guidance from the Holy Spirit. It notes his unwavering resolve amid persecution and his readiness to suffer for the faith.

Pharlker Cautup Paganetty Palestine Jerusalem Tarsus Sauly Christ Sau Saul Gaul Jesus Stephen Rome Jess Saul Wenec Jemis Baul Paul the Pharker Paul

Rich Montreal visitor questioned for displays and charity

In a tense social exchange Mrs. Jonders critiques Mrs. Cummings for ostentatious clothes while the minister's wife defends her as a sewing society leader who helps poor children. The talk touches on class, charity, and a planned church receipt delivery.

Mrs. Jonders Caid Helen Mrs. Jondera Mary Ellin Abe Jace

Insurance Policy Inquiries Spark Domestic Note

A woman visited an insurance office asking about fire insurance after her husband was fired. The clerk amusingly replied asking what she wanted insured and she insisted her husband be covered, prompting a humorous exchange about policies and life events.

Nassagaweya School Pair Winners at Brookville Fair

A long list of winners from Nassagaweya School at Brookville fair on Thursday September. Competitors named include Gerald MacLeod John Wilson and Jack Reinhart among many students winning in poultry fruit and baked goods classes.

Taieal Geaool Norley Jack Meinhart Harley Jack Brinhart Ebner Mayan Mert Kliley Mama Turner Omer Vansickle Mangels Jack Reinhart Grant McMillan Christa Wallace Ivera Bervleo Nocti Mervyn MacLeod Dick VanGooren Jean Onyder Kathleen Dredge Grace Ramany OG. U Olmpeon Douglas Freeman George Mackintosh Ray Uncklock Ross Campbell Glen Dritton Carrots Clifton Parmips Ruby Eliot Edward Hunter Dillard Pau Demice Aullife Potatoon Dooleye Tony Roberta May Ailentan Clifton Elstey Jock Hunter Teri Blaley Touquet Clarence Stamnny Perle McMillian Pearcy Dryan Dbortr Higley Ethel Land Howauet Careopll Nata Aililan M McPall Catherine Anderson Melvin, Bridgman Margaret Currie Bouquet Es John, Wilson Bouquet of Vera Orltton Bodie Buck Fred Pair Cockerel Pullet Fred Reinhart Wilma Dell Jean Blacklock Clarence Mamsay Eileen Howard Clarence Wallace Leghorn Billie Mack Jock Wack Cocker Leghborn Ertle Robertson Douglas Mason Olive Gunby Karl Prank Allan @impson Ruby Elliott Alex. Service Crown Egge Elvera Service Bernice Auliffe John Henry Marjorie Nichols Chas Sanderson Geo. Wallace Dog—Tranche Milne May Ellenton Ruby Warrington Ramany Fraynton Lavina Peacock West Paty Mary EF Gimpson Glenn Drittan Matty Mackintosh Phyllis Hbie¢Tcher Grant MechMllan Barmah Mackintosh Polr Wtashblts Ivan Taylor Linyd Campbell Pet—Clayton Taylor Phyllis Fletcher Marlon Mack Dudley Walker Bouquet Vome Garden Jack van Goozen Bernice Auli Hert -Blaley Isabel Lowrie Pixte of Wartlett Poara Wille Blackler Gatharine Anderton Cecil Wilson Pred Retntart Jack Welphart Marion Anderton Teri Elsley Grace Humaay Marjorie Nichola Mamie Land West Pumpkin Lois Eapterbrook Fred Treinhart Jean Lowrie Qorace Ramnay H. G Glenn Britton Ruby Blatt Marlon Anderson Lloyd Campbell Clarence Tolley Stubbard Jack Walnhart Donald Jonca John Wilson Marjorie Nichols Verma Hirittan Grace Ranmay Leslie Lamb Ciltron Tred Reinhart Lloyd Auliffe Ellen Howard Lilian Hamaway Catharine Anderson Ai Hert Winley Husald Drldy Man J. B. No Dar of Crean Pru Houp Mary Muclvod Glarey Uy Hermes Aullite Walldeen Mietadd Truby Maeboodti Hert Vlaley M. Jean Gny Mert Nerilee Auliffe Ruby Ellott Kathleen Dredge Wilma Grace Ram Minnie Prank Horeen Wallon Phyliss Setcher Cathari MacLeon Suttonhole Lillian Ramsay Verle McMillan Grace Ramsay Dessie Service Kathleen Gredge Perle McMillan Christie+Currie Phin Wolmoana Rmarjorie Nichols Ruby al Nott Wilma Bory Sarah Mcintosh Emma Wilma Storey Emma Turner Marjarie Nichols Mamie Lond Mervyn Air Lead Ruby McLeood S. B Dread Doard Wormd Arthur Nightingale Oc Bowert Eliiy Omar Yanalekle Ray Blacklock Leonard McPhait Baremaon Wilkan Rossoe Marjorie Nichols Edna Macon Edna Easterbrook Marion Watson Mary E. Simpson Florence Campbell Wilfred Frank Karl Frank Danny Ingles Minnie Frank Gertie Neberléton Blanche Milne Kreeman Wilson Clifton Taylor Helen Scott Florence Lowrie Innes Lowrie Wilma Watson Albert Roberts Ivy McKinnon Isobel Lowrie Wa Hung Perm Omar van Bickle Ruby Eltiott Eileen Watson Mathleen Tales Plossie Allizon Wallon Gertrude Freeiman Grace Ramaay Freeman Wilson Kathleen Gilbertson Ontario Jimmie Allizon Mgr. Ingle Bert Bluley Jesse Howard Canada Judy Ellott Harold Donovan Montell Nellis Duncan Kinmbury Gear Ingle Peter Kidd Clifford Pard Shirley Buck Helen Geatt Claude Ingles Orville Mitchell Gomee Ramsay P Menenram Lorne Burris Wilfred Laxfry Ruby Eliott Gerald McLeod Alex. Kingsbury Harold Bridgman Kathleen Gilbertron St Clifton ‘Taylor Lesays Bert Ebsley Everett Hardie Deatrice Cale Plorence Campbell Omar Vanstekle Melvin Bridgman Douglas Maxon Bert Maley S. G Leonard Nramlow Onar Vanwickle Lisyd Campbell Arah McIntend Taube Lowrie Bert Kirley Jesuit Service Omar van Sickle Reginald Winfield Grairude Parcham William Varney Mar- John Nichols Ilys Stork Lloyd Easterbrook Alex. Wallace Rony Mack Albert Roberta George Wallace Lala Eugter- Jocks Jack Weinhart UB. Ong Dotty Jol Henry Jack Steinhart Fred. Reinhart Market Lamb Edna Wasterbrook Wasterbrook Easterbrook Srechl—vVersey Breeders Club Jerney

Health habits to prevent communicable disease spread

A public health message from the Canadian Medical Association at 104 Sallege Street Toronto emphasizes personal hygiene. It urges hand washing before meals, cover sneezes, avoid sharing towels and cups, and keep hands from the face to prevent illness transmission.

Dinene Perma Canadian Medical Association Sallege Street Toronto Lestem

Francesca’s Experiment in Fair Values and Apples

Francesca plans a psychology master's degree and conducts a playful social experiment with Eddie Bucke, offering ten cents for apples and teaching responsibility and honesty through a shared lesson. The scene unfolds with tense yet hopeful dialogue and a surprising conclusion.

Tyre Eddia Burke Francesca Eddie Loulke Theecata Louise Lou Pruneeeca Yuanerace

No Worries, Mothers, Keep Calm and Let Boys Act

A mother counsels against overprotective fear as a visitor discusses letting boys face emergencies. She argues self restraint, warns that excessive worrying harms health, and shares a personal tale of a well meant but harmful overprotective act. The talk ends with a lighthearted sermon about not meddling in fate.

Xahe Jada

Time Tables at Acton Time Tables

Sunday to Monday schedules show daily and weekly variations with many ex cept days. The notice lists specific times including evening departures and freight services for Toronto at Keele Street S and L Clare Avenue. Freight delivery and pickup available by special express relief and at any Toronto address.

Toronto Keele Street S&l Clare Avenue

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