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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 26, 1923
Page
3
A reflective verse extols planning and planting a tree as a living monument to life. It contrasts human effort with divine creation, praising trees as symbols of growth, shelter, and faith. The speaker laments those who do not plant and ends with the sentiment that only God can truly make a tree.
The Canadian Horticultural Council urges farmers to beautify home surroundings to attract buyers, retain young people, and boost profits. Well-kept houses, grounds, and orchards raise land value and selling price, while landscape use of fruit trees, shrubs, and vines creates a true home on the farm rather than a mere outbuilding cluster. Ontario’s Canadian Horticultural Cornell notes that beauty equals business and community character.
An editorial urges caution as the automobile season opens, stressing careful handling, anticipation of other drivers actions, and maintaining a record of few accidents and no fatalities. It notes inexperienced drivers, powerful machines, and reckless behavior as risks, urging sensible driving to prevent crashes.
The Boston Traveller recounts a humorous rural postcard episode. A young man visits the ilI post office seeking a postal card from his Aunt Jinny. the postmaster and his wife piece together a timeline as the visitor waits. The wife reports Jinny is expected Thursday, prompting lighthearted confusion at the counter.
The community recalls Charlie Speight a longtime resident of Acton and friend to many. He died suddenly leaving Mrs Speight and daughter Bertie to grieve as neighbors share memories of his outdoorsy nature and generosity learned on childhood adventures with Charlie Thompson and Edward Nicks.
The Deardmore family, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Deardmore, relocate to Toronto after leaving their home. They later return to town briefly, with notices of their handsome property and its attractive features, including towers and shrubs. The piece hints at future renovations and mentions Mr. Tittle's estate activities.
On May 3 the Opkvile band will open the Ontario Musical Festival at Musnoy Hall after a preview week. Adam Hall, accused of setting fire to his home to defraud, was confined at Pilton Jail following arrest by Chief Karr. A Knox Ch bent student joined the Presbyterian Baseball Club aiming for a summer league. About two hundred residents attended the father and son banquet in the parish hall hosted by Rt. Jude's Athletic Association with Rev. C.K. Wey presiding.
The town buzzes over a rumor about W A Millar's health as J A Gorrie recovers at his daughter's home. The Public Library Board plans to spend 400 on new books this year. W A Franer of Toronto hosted a tea, honoring daughter Eleanor Franers. Georgetown residents attendances include Mrs Hendens, Mrs Lawnon, and others. A monument design contest offers 1000 for the best boat design to be engraved on the monument, with the winning plan to be adapted for other uses.
Local items from Erin and surrounding area include J A McClura and Hon reopening at the Erin branch. H J Potter moving to Erin and shipping the first carload. Rev Amon Tovall preaching at Christian Church Hillaburg. W M Morris delivering a talk on rural education. an accident at G T Hospital Stratton injuring a worker. and a Presbyterian Church meeting with a Toronto secretary discussing rural schooling efforts.
A Milton church prepares to open a new organ around May 2. Councillor Chas McGregor resigns as he plans to move from Milton. Accounts were discussed at a recent council meeting including payments totaling $262 to Mountain Sinai for maintenance and $102.76 from a prior month. Local builders Albert McMullan and Geo Pearnon secured brick work and woodwork contracts. Large photographs of Milton mayors line the Coliwell Chamber, with thirteen portraits displayed. Walter Knox, Ontario Athletic Commission champion, visited Milton to promote school athletics and the town hopes to have him back June 4 to supervise events.
Burlingtonians report on school by law votes and a by law exemption for Hurting ton Lumber Co. A beach road takeover by the provincial government is noted, along with a canal route discussion. A fire destroys property and one family is forced to evacuate, with damages listed as around $2.00 and partial insurance.
The text explores if a Rentigman is a generalizer who misreads others, noting that impatient people are less courteous and more brusque when rushed. It argues calm self control and courtesy improve interactions, suggesting writing notes rather than calling and addressing names fully.
The Orillia Packet describes an 1867 provision account listing boots tea whiskey and other goods, noting tea priced higher than boots due to transportation costs. It contrasts 19th century prices with modern costs, reflecting changing trade routes and government pricing.
A discussion on the nature of charm beyond mere appearance, highlighting how interest in people and activities enhances appeal. Examples include a girl who grew confident by reading current affairs and taking up photography, then using conversation to engage others with thoughtful topics and shared interests.
A collage of home remedies and clever tricks including repairing tubs with hot water and cloth, darning holes in nets, washing apples before cooking, pressing wrinkles with damp wheat, drying parsley for soups, removing ink stains with candle tallow, and more. Read as a quirky snapshot of domestic advice.
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