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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 30, 1909
Page
4
A garbled poem fragment reflects longing for nobler deeds and happy times. The speaker recalls love, dawns of better days, and a wish to wake from a somber world, hoping joy and fellowship endure despite confusion.
A tainted report follows a youth named Wahera with a violent past joining a hunt for a boat theft gone awry. The scene shifts to a quiet home where George Hall, rescued by a neighbor, is spoken of by the crowd, while an old man and his granddaughter offer shelter and broth to the weary seeking family.
Fur repair and remodel services offering the latest styles at moderate charges with satisfaction guaranteed. Located in our own factory with fur storage specialty, hat and cap sale ongoing with big bargains yet to be had.
In a quiet household Aunt Lydia helps a young girl voice her healing thoughts by writing for the Lord and family. A country visit reveals a wall of printed mottos prompting reflections on temper, duty, and uplifting faith.
The column compiles Acton area chatter with church, education, births and deaths. It mentions Rev De Potty at the Methodist Obneeh, upcoming Education Fund, winter forecasts, local residents visiting Toronto Michigan and Walkerton, births, obituaries in Malion and London, and a court scene with a humorous undertaker remark.
Richard learns from Grandpa Galloway about a selfless elder who feeds and teaches local boys, both offering patience and guidance. Neighbors praise the old man for aiding the needy, while the youth observe his generous, steady example and wonder about a hero in town.
An imperfect tale describes a devoted teacher shaping children and a household’s resilience. A boy speaks of dangerous ideas while a girl endures pain. kindness brightens days and a mother’s patience guides a hopeful future as the home learns to confront illness, poverty, and worry.
Dr Duckley criticizes a group for hoarding wealth and giving only modestly. He says they pursue hidden benefits, avoid public aid for education and charity, and protect their own interests while outwardly posing as generous.
A fragmentary 19th century advertisement-like piece touts ZimHok as a cure for infant eczema and skin eruptions. It references a family from Provante North Channel Ontario and a Mrs Holmes of pa Guia, claiming multiple doctors failed before ZimHok allegedly cleared eruptions, with emphasis on parental praise and continued use.
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