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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 26, 1928
Page
5
A fragmented public note from the Artun Free Press era presents a plea to readers about ongoing effort and burden. The passage urges continued work and endurance, suggesting journeys and the sense that more is yet to be done.
Public health guidance from the Canadian Medical Association emphasizes natural breast feeding over artificial formulas. It notes infants depend on mothers and that many illnesses and deaths stem from artificial feeding, urging education for mothers through physicians and mailed inquiries to the association for non diagnosis questions.
From the April 30 1904 issue the paper notes wheat rising 0c and owls at 4c a pound. May flowers bloom in woods and property improvements include W L Worden moving a barn, J B Mackenzie expanding shop, and a church marble slab gift from Hamilton & Sons. An Adams residence move and various community events are described along with Oddfellows gatherings and ministerial meetings.
A sermon notes Jesus telling the young ruler to sell all he has and give to the poor to gain salvation. It contrasts external religious acts with heart allegiance and warns wealth hinders entry to God's kingdom. The lesson links Mark 10 17 27 and parallels with the story of the rich man.
A diplomatic tutor quizzes a prince about defeating an emperor as memories of a vast past war surface. The tutor hints at a decisive moment where a mysterious figure shaped a continent with a single merit or action, provoking a broader reflection on power and influence.
A garbled old notice shows a woman seeking labor to tend a garden and a man applying for a job. Confusion over duties follows as a child questions fairness, while an unrelated line promotes a “Mother Graves' Worm Exterminator” product to clean pests and restore a garden.
The Empress Atlantic fleet and sister ships like Empress of Canada and Empress of Asia feature onboard gymnasiums with modern equipment, private pools on some vessels, and instructors. Passengers can ride electric camels and horses, use bicycles with distance dials, and take regular fitness classes during voyages, with ladies’ areas reserved for exclusive use.
Fragmentary timetable mentions times 6.00 am 8.55 am 11.37 pm and 7.37 pm. References Vermina Heele Street St Clair Avenue and freight delivered by special express. Notes freight pickup available in Toronto with unreadable rider addresses.
A local notice lists sermon themes for the week starting Monday April 30. Topics include self denial and true obedience, plus discussions on wealth, godliness, and loyal service. Special readings from Mark, Matthew, Luke, Corinthians and Isaiah accompany the schedule.
A health ad touts Syral Tablets for bladder weakness with symptoms like backaches headaches nervousness and frequent scanty urination. It promises money back if no relief within two weeks and urges readers to ask their druggist today.
Winter pruning in dormant orchards is safe for inexperienced growers and helps shape future bearing. Trees need careful thinning to balance growth. a central leader with staged branching is recommended for young trees. Bulletin sources from Ottawa offer detailed guidance.
A discussion of why women conceal their ages in biographical compilations and how education influences age disclosure. It notes high rates of age non-disclosure among married and unmarried women, and suggests social and economic factors shape this anonymity.
The text describes two classes of sound producing insects, Nddlers and Drummers. Nddlers produce sound by wing or body action, while Drummers generate loud tones with specialized structures on the forewings and abdomen. The passage notes various species and behaviors, including forest environments and the potential ecological roles of these sound makers.
The Village of Acton proposes By-law 15 to borrow 16000 to fund a skating and curling rink. Debentures will bear interest and be repaid in 20 equal annual installments of 1203. The notice details polling places and dates for voters and required declarations and appointments for the vote on May 7 1920 with deadlines for filings and attestations.
A woman sits in a hallway train seat beside a newly married couple. They mock her bonnet and cloak with giggles. She ends the gossip by asking the bride’s son to close the window, silencing the spectacle and restoring decorum.
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