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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 01, 1929
Page
2
A 1930 poem fragment offers guidance on courage and demeanor. It praises resilience under mockery and crowd pressure, urging steady nerve, self control, and patience. The speaker envisions the reward of virtue as becoming a true lady and steadfast shepherd.
A reflective piece recalls last Saturday's Sunday School Picnic at Ginger Farm with children excited for rides and a park outing. The narrative contrasts simple outdoor joy with the imagined chaos of a show, then muses on nature, memory, and the value of quiet moments amid farm tasks and daily routines. The author notes farm chores, weather, and upcoming harvest plans alongside personal notes about Pat and Molly, ending with a plug for Dr Kellogg’s Asthma Remedy.
Henry Waldron confronts a bribery demand from Van Dorn Construction and refuses to cut materials to boost profits. He resigns to honor Dorothy Hanson and is hired as Assistant General Superintendent, reuniting with Dorothy as she reveals family support and his future in Ohio’s construction scene.
A rambling reminiscence and reader diary excerpts describe evenings, music, food, and social visits. The piece blends memories of John HN and a venerable friend with casual anecdotes from recent days, including dinners, outings, and small-town details.
The article remembers John Hill as a devoted musician who kept the town’s musical spirit alive for decades. It recalls his work copying and transposing band music in 1873 1875 and leading the Acton Citizens Band while praising his influence on community devotion and memory through music.
An advertisement touts variety in the Kawarthia district offering hotels with companions and secluded colleges backwoods style. It mentions rest, tennis, lawn bowling and crowd scenes plus guidance from a Canadian Railway Agent. It hints at services for cold, cuts, burns and pains with testimonial claims for El product.
Lieutenant Ifender sai faces a hostage crisis with Samory's forces as he remains calm and conciliatory. His sleep delay and dignified reception at the throne avert execution, earning him respect as a representative of the British and paving potential peaceful relations with Western Africa.
The text describes an elaborate showcase titled EMPHOP YFAR featuring a continuous program with bands and choirs. It highlights performances led by notable acts and a grand stand for dignitaries, with various international participants and the steamship display.
A boy boasts his father is a mayor who commands motorcade respect, while a friend counters that his own father is just a truck driver. The exchange highlights playful local hierarchy and pride in small-town roles.
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