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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 10, 1933
Page
8
A cobbler Conrad foretells a divine guest visiting his shop as he prepares for a holy day. He helps a beggar, a crone, and a lost child, sharing shoes and bread. A midnight visitor reveals the three guests were the needy, testing the cobbler’s charity.
Twenty years ago board officers were elected with D. M. Henderson as President and Dr. T Gray as Vice President. Acton Fair prize list due this week. Georgetown cuts taxes to 30 mills. Johnstone family returns from Saskatoon. new home built this summer. Oakville electors back paint factory by law. Langmuir Co to start building. Guelph Toronto line construction progresses near Cooksville with navvies at work.
Alluringly fragrant Persian Balm adds refinement to appearance and preserves complexion. Softens and whitens hands, cools irritation from weather, and absorbs quickly with no stickiness. Described as an invaluable toilet requisite for women seeking elegance and distinction.
A damaged line from a report presents a fragmentary domestic dispute with a question of violence and a quoted reply about timing. No clear names, dates, or locations are readable. The partial text hints at a domestic incident discussion without full context.
A Sunday school lesson on Hannah's pleas to Jehovah of hosts in 1 Samuel chapters 1 and 2. Her persistent, heart prayer leads to the birth of Samuel, the vow to dedicate him to the Lord, and a nation’s blessing, with focus on maternal piety and faith.
The passage argues that records are continually broken in aviation while urging emphasis on character over mere achievement. It praises steadfast youth resisting temptation and highlights the lasting impact of mothers like Hannah whose prayers and efforts shaped notable figures.
In a late night encounter a politician was subjected to a prolonged gas attack lasting about forty five minutes. Officials say the motive remains under investigation and no injuries were reported. Residents report rising tensions as local debates intensify ahead of upcoming elections.
A sermon contrasts outcomes of death and hardship, noting that whether one faces loss or peril with faith and trust defines meaning. It cites drowning youths, a mood driven suicide, and epidemics, urging Christians to endure with steadfast belief rather than expect escape from grief.
Kellogg's Corn Flakes offer a personal guarantee that the product will satisfy customers or the empty package can be returned for a refund. The ad touts 25 years of leadership, the uniqueness of Kellogg's, and the wax-tite sealed bag to keep freshness. It notes Kellogg is made in London Ontario and sold by grocers nationwide.
A meditation on tackling tasks one by one to reduce chaos and improve conditions. It urges starting now with manageable aims, avoiding paralysis by vast needs, and encourages swift action to prevent idle time while improving society. It ends with a product note for Miller's Worm Powders as a prompt relief for worm-related ailments in children.
Fragmentary timetable notes show Eastbound daily service with several times listed such as 9.44 p m 10 07 am 6 12 p m and 6 34 p m plus 8 55 am and 2 28 pm 7 00 pm and 10 38. The exact stations or dates are not fully readable.
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