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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 25, 1938
Page
7
A short verse by Charlea A. Heath extols friendship through trees. The speaker praises the tree as a true companion providing shade in summer fire in winter and beauty in bloom and fruit.
A 1918 notice notes Emerson Anderson starting threshing rounds and Dr A O Warren supervising British subject recruitment in the United States. John T Watson reports Ottawa signaling Arthur Watson admitted to Manchester General Memorial. Tom Alger, with the Pirat Contingent, promoted to sergeant. Wilbert E Moore dies in Medicine Hat Alberta at 38.
The article notes a landmark year in cancer history with British Empire Cancer Campaign findings, appeals for funds, and new organizations in the United States Canada and elsewhere. It highlights discoveries on carcinogenic agents, organ cancer links, and a push for a national cancer institute plus public health efforts and media support. A brief joke about a theatre box office ends the piece.
The piece recalls early 20th century Acton life centering on the Parsonage once housing Rev T L Wilkinson and his debate with Rev Molmari about baptism. It notes Wilkinson’s metaphysical mind, the public ten night debate, crowding, and lasting church harmony after fifty years of Baptist and Methodist discussion. It closes with Wilkinson’s departure and his death in 1910.
Local merchants and townspeople discuss half holiday ideas for midweek and Saturday in St Martyn area. Proponents favor a Saturday halt with Sunday rest and clock in midweek closings, while critics warn of disruption to clerks and business, with opinions split among retailers and workers.
A fragment from a comic dialogue shows a waiter asking how the rice should be served and a playful reply from Old Maid. The exchange hints at social comedy and misheard lines in a lighthearted dining scene.
A humorously critical note questions old style ads for Gone With The Wind themed products. It argues modern ads should be fast, economical, and effective, contrasting porch appeal with quick sales turnover and cost efficiency.
Local notice invites businesses and residents to place next ads in the Acton Free Press for upcoming issues. It outlines ad slots, deadlines, and contact details for the newspaper sales team. The brief emphasizes affordable rates and broad readership in Acton and surrounding communities.
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