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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 02, 1925
Page
5
Poem fragment by Samuel Merwin encourages endurance through bleak years. It urges not to let worry numb resolve and to bear hardship with hard work. The speaker speaks to a dear one about clouds, rain, and the hope of renewed sap and love.
Gardener George Wilds to manage Matthews Market Garden and orchard this season. A fifty cent coin fooled pedestrians at Noble's Flour and Feed on April first. Fred Maddock returning from Winnipeg was aboard a wrecked CP railcar but escaped serious harm. Mackenzie tore down the cottage at Church and Maria Streets to make way for Councillor Tackay's brick residence. Fifty to sixty Nassagaweyn and Crewsons Corner youths were hosted by Mr and Mrs Wm Anderson at Bower Ave Acton in a fine farewell party. Acton Lawn Bowling Club annual meeting elected D Henderson MP as patron and A Secord as hon president with H Moore as president. Green committee includes H Rimshaw and J Kennedy. James McIntosh heads management committee alongside A J McKinnon and others. George Benton suffered a flesh wound at Acton Tanning Co works. Millinery openings at Glasgow House and Busy Store drew much interest and fine weather.
A dated letter describes a dog mistreated by railroad workers and a man railing against trains and a railway company. The writer claims the dog harmed no one yet was harmed by actions around the locomotive. He denounces the railroad and its practices and expresses anger at being charged by the system. The text conveys strong anti railroad sentiment and personal grievances.
In this advertisement a worm exterminator pledges safety for children against convulsions and death caused by worms. It emphasizes prompt attention by mothers to guard kids from distressing afflictions.
A New York fireman recalls a wealthy house fire on Fifth Avenue where a calm gentleman dressed in a white waistcoat paused to finish grooming. He offered to stay while others fought the blaze, then escorted the fire crew to safety after the stairway was blocked by flames.
On her first day, Mabel tells her mother she learned nothing because a teacher there “didn’t know no single thing.” She claims she had to tell the teacher everything.
Those familiar with Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil praise its sterling properties in treating many ailments. The text calls it a true household medicine and effective for common complaints, noting its affordability and urging to keep it on hand for unexpected troubles.
A sermon outlines Acts 2 1 47 on Pentecost baptism repentance and the Holy Spirit gift. Peter proclaims Jesus as Lord and Christ urging baptism faith and surrender. The church grows from prayer fellowship breaking bread and prayer all amid unity love and daily additions.
An official with a stern look confronted Water Healy. The Irish wit responded with a sharp quip turning the moment into humor. The tale ends with a playful line about meeting at six, leaving the official to smile.
An account details the death of Enani Khattab the Bedouin sheik of Mena Village during a world cruise party from Cairo. Alason Naar succeeds him as sheik guiding about 6 000 residents and a large group of visitors at his funeral drawing over 10 000 mourners.
The article recalls mispronunciations of war era places like Ypres and Traffegar as well as humorous misreadings such as Point d appul and Umbrage. It notes veterans sometimes say places correctly and cites historical newsroom pranks from 1864 and subsequent lessons on accuracy in reporting. It also mentions Holoway's Corn Remover as a product with claimed effects.
Professor Henry Crampton of Columbia University witnessed native fire walkers in the South Seas. He and companions crossed red hot Naming stones first in tennis shoes then barefoot, learning the stones’ low heat conductance due to pumice Java.
An early advertisement touts Dr. J. D. Kellogg's Asthma Remedy as a universal cure. It cites dust pollen and irritants as triggers but asserts the remedy frees a generation from bronchial distress and is sold everywhere.
A sick regular trombone player is replaced by an amateur brass band musician. The conductor doubts the substitute’s technical skill, but after a first performance he says progress will come. The newcomer replies that the music is unfamiliar tonight and promises to improve by tomorrow night.
A Victorian style dialogue extols steady work and loyalty to a butcher. One housekeeper questions how to keep meats delicious, and the other answers by choosing a good honored butcher and standing by him during the meat cutting, implying trust and support lead to quality.
A humorous 19th century anecdote shows a famous American preacher famed for pompous pauses. A young girl named Jane nudges her mother as the preacher lingers after a division, then whispers that he is about to “blow himself up again,” sparking gentle laughter.
This vintage ad copy touts external rubbing to open pores and penetrate tissue for quick relief, and internal use to stop coughing and bronchial irritation. It urges readers to try the remedy and be convinced.
A young man with a habit of helping himself to bread at meals earns a rebuke from an old country minister. The minister’s daughter drew him to the parsonage, where a supper was offered. The guest samples the bread aloud while the minister prays, “For what our young guest have already received.”
A Russian returning from town bought new boots and drank spirits. He slept by the roadside and was stripped by a sight-angered tramp. A wagoner woke him, and the sleeper claimed the boots he thought were hidden on his legs.
Local notice notes spring cleansing and pest control as communities weigh life against insect threats. John L. Clark of Norval received 19 000 from Commercial Union Fire Insurance after his barn and many cattle burned December 13 1925. His total loss was about 40 000 with a 28 000 claim, following a prolonged investigation and two prior settlement offers.
A faded reminiscence notes a boy sent to the countryside to help with farming and a careless lesson about greased wagon axles. It then extols garden work as true garden medicine offering vitality from fresh vegetables, proper breathing, and steady effort for spring health.
Thomas A. Van Fleet eldest son of Mrs. Van Fleet and the late Robert Van Fleet died Monday afternoon in Milton at age 28. A veteran of the Great War he was badly wounded, became paralyzed, and gradually passed away. He was unmarried and a Grace Anglican Church member. The funeral was held yesterday at 2:30 pm from his mother's home on Commercial Street to Evergreen Cemetery. A married sister and a younger brother of the deceased reside in Acton.
Reports from the district indicate the fall wheat crop survived winter well with green and luxuriant growth. Light snowfalls protected it from cold winds, and a good crop is likely if there is not excessive thawing in the next weeks. Clover has wintered well, though frost damage is not yet ruled out. For fruit trees, spray timing is crucial and should start as buds begin to breathe. Protect new growth with sprays, applying before rain to prevent apple scab, and use delayed dormant spray with soluble sulphur or Black Leaf 40 as directed. Prepare equipment and order sprays early for a strong spring and quality fall fruit.
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