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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 29, 1927

Page

2

Little Hay Blue and the Nighttime Dream Tale

A nostalgic poem recounts a bedtime story whispered to a child about Little Hay Blue. The narrator reflects on dreams, the dangers of wandering thoughts, and the warmth of home as the tale unfolds.

Neighborhood News Highlights From Local Ledger

Neighborhood notes report Worknomination for rebuilding a fire-destroyed foundry. Dr wand Myra J RO Wataun and friend in Durhuim last weekend. Mrs Kirkavae in London at judging towers in Western Fair. Mrs Roderick Mathenot of Toklo Japan visited friends in town last week. Lily Iagrum from Ontario Hospital nursing staff London plans holidays at home. Mr and Mrs Alex Hume move into new house in town last week. Hydro Electric line to Stewart town completed and residents will have light and power soon.

Wand Myra Alex. Hume Miao Hume Tieir New Bore Stewarttown Junjalmont Ilorala

Burlington Notes and Local Moves Include Bakery Lease

Harry Ogu of the Civil Service unit in Ottawa is home for a few holidays. A. K. Noyen left for Jackson, Michigan to paint three productions for the Wright syndicate. Mrs. Lilian King moved to Windsor then returned to Lbrtington and resides in Corwin's house on Brant Street. The Brant Street store next to Burlington Cash Meat Market will become a bakery and confectionery. Grant Construction Co began paving on New Street and aims to finish this fall. Robt. McKay, formerly of Burlington, is chief engineer of CN engine 6601 sent to Baltimore for the Centennial. he is brother of Mrs. Rusnel Busby of Brant Avenue.

Harry Ogu Civil Service Unit Ottawa A. KE. Noyen Jackston Mich Wright Syndicate Lilian King Windsor Lbrtington Corwin Brant Street Burlington Cash Meat Market Grant Construction Company New Robt. McKay Burlington Canadian National Baltimore LDR Chummy Mia Rus

Acton Fall Fair Draws Oakville Residents and Local Visitors

The piece notes Oakville residents and district visitors attending the Acton Fall Fair with many exhibits and strong turnout. Mentions various local people and a motion about a government highway from Palermo to Acton via Milton. Includes small items on church calls, health and schooling in the area.

Riddles and Miscellany: Wordplay and a Worm Exterminator

A fragmented piece blends riddles about time and loss with a note on Mother Graves' Worn Exterminator, praised for reliable worm pest control and its long-standing fly reputation. The text mixes playful puzzles with a dated advertising mention.

Lts Alwayo

Acton Fall Fair Showcases Wide Range of Livestock Winners

The Acton Fall Fair highlighted prize winners across horses cattle sheep hogs poultry and associated events. Top awards included best brood mares general purpose stock and various horse classes with multiple exhibitors such as McDonald Brownridge Beardmore and Kerr among presenters and winners in each division.

Acton A. A. McDonald Chan Newell McEachern Jueluon Roa Geo.ingsen Duncan McDougall J. V. Lenkie W. P. Lalan John Gruff J. Brownridge Johnrstone & Co FO. Johnston J. W. Lowrie Nell McKinnon T. J. Brownthage W. J. Laidlaw W. No Heott

Auction of farm stock and poultry items and directors sale

The notice describes a sale of cattle sheep hogs and poultry with breed details and ages. It lists multiple lot descriptions including Leghorn roosters and various breeds, followed by a Directors Special noting the sale of the most member tickets and endorsing the First Vice President.

Peyerock Marin Menthy Wallies Hall Een Wallace Benham & Soars Waldbe Tam Bower Frank Mack Gs Wiser Kent Pute Biwan Tiyan Statyer Dover

Name-Sake Towns Strengthen Empire Kinship Across Oceans

The London based empire review notes plans to boost friendship ties between name-sake towns in Britain and Canada. Acton Ontario Mayor and local officials hosted a ceremony in London and Acton to honor Dr Albert Moore with a War Cross unveiling. Interchanges with Canadian rural councils are urged to deepen kinship across the empire.

British Empire Review London England Anya Settlora Belme Oayrel Albert Moore Acton Ontario Marry Artttam Actonyasie Moore Catton Dane Oran J.hn Canada Larkin Ru Great Botato Heme Ino Maiotaining Ag

Journey Through the Selkirks Eventful 1883 Canadian Pacific Route Mission

A dated account describes Sir Santford lemming and companions on a 1883 survey of the Canadian Pacific Railway route through the Selkirks. The party endured wilderness hardships, heard Doctor Grant preach, and faced tension with Major Ureath and Hogera. The narrative notes conversations, peculiar episodes, and the explorers' efforts to maintain order and safety.

Santford Lemming Geert Muney Grant Grunt Ke . Ureath Eeverees Selkirks Rogers Im. Sprension van Grant Amin Cinviss Doctor Grant Pontlepmen Ike Wiens van Flere Pete

Fragmented Civil War Era Letter Scribbles Unclear

A garbled OCR passage outlines scattered names, dates, and events with numerous misspellings. It references places like Acton and Guelph, mentions stores opening, concerts, a promenade festival, and various individuals, but the text is too corrupted to extract a coherent event or outcome.

Simple Home Remedy for Quick Stomach Relief

A compact home recipe claims rapid relief for bad stomachs using common ingredients. The text mentions neutralizing upset and suggests simple steps, though readability is limited by garbled OCR and partial phrases.

Local paper column on past events and staff notes

A fragmentary reminiscing column discusses local history and staff changes, mentioning names such as George and Miller, and referencing a past Twenty Years Ago column. It notes new management, saving the Twenty Years Ago feature, and personal reflections on sharing memories.

County Diorie Howard Othe Sedgey Austeadia Milton Worttoe Tatener Worthy Niele Matthew, Kenney Gotaide Sentinel Ayat

Eminent Canadian Lawyer Practicing in Toronto

An elderly Toronto figure courts public rebuke for harsh remarks about her acquaintance as a lawyer from Canada contemplates a diary illustration of censuring conduct. A Sunday scene shows a neighbor, Stamford, challenged by a sermon reading to ease tension and reveal the moral aim.

Toronto Stamford Changin Lnte

Varicose Veins Decline Claim and Money Back Promise

Advertises a treatment named Moone' merald claiming to reduce varicose veins in days. It promises money back for unsatisfied customers and urges purchasing from any pharmacy with directions for external application. The text is promotional and explains quick results and broad availability.

J. Wau Nara Ella

Account books and ledgers bound and ruled

Custom order accounting books bound and ruled with care. Periodicals bound and finished promptly. Located at Wyndham street.

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