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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 17, 1939
Page
8
A dialogue on tolerance and perception of difference. Two neighbors debate what seems odd in others, suggesting that everyone holds quirky beliefs and habits. The exchange ends with a call to avoid judging others by their peculiarities.
The Free Press reports a constructed entrance road from Highway No. 2 to Fort Wellington Prescott Ontario. The fort, a national historic site on the St Lawrence River, features a museum and restored batteries, reflecting War of 1813 14 and subsequent actions.
A veteran columnist reflecting on writing for The Free Press since March 1919 announces his retirement. He recalls Acton history, admits memory falters, and notes the editor plans a book of recollections. He thanks readers and friends for support over twenty years.
The Pree PRESS announces discontinuation of The Old Man column and plans a book of two years of Acton recollections. A new weekly photo feature will publish images of early Acton residents and notable locals without names, plus monthly rosters. Readers may submit historical photos with discretion by the editor.
An elderly woman chides her husband for not helping her up the steps to a railway coach. He replies that time has softened her gallantry and buoyancy since she was a gal, and he was once a boy.
The silver dolar commemorative has grown in popularity among Canadians since May 17 arrival of The Majesties. The Mint has issued 1,329,300 coins, with earlier yearly outputs of 428,109 in 1935 and 339,600 in 1936, 207,406 in 1937, 90,304 in 1938. A new coinage press, purchased, doubled capacity. Finance Minister Dun ning praised the design and workmanship.
KE A Conway chief of the Toronto staff of the C P R investigation bureau was elected president of the Ontario Police Association at its annual convention in Ottawa.
A Sunday School lesson discusses the weighing of people in God’s balances. It argues Belshazzar’s downfall after he refused repentance, cites Jonah’s city of Nineveh, and notes scholarly objections to Daniel’s historicity have been undermined by archaeology and Nabonidus records.
The exchange shows Mandy asking for amonium for the kitchen floor and mistaking it for linoleum supplies. Ruth interrupts with a joke about the misreading, noting Mandy asked for amonium while meaning Numinum, highlighting a humorous language mixup.
A Dominion Agriculture notice explains that grain alone is insufficient for profitable hog production. Protein supplements from animal origin improve gains, reduce grain needs, and raise market price. Trials across three lots show reduced feed costs and higher returns. For guidance contact the Dominion Experimental Farm or Ottawa.
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