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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 26, 1926
Page
2
A 1926 Acton Free Press poem by Edgar A. Guest reflects on moral struggle and a nightly prayer to be strong. It contrasts the tempting path of sin with the clearly marked right, urging inner courage and steadfast virtue. The verse explores doubt, temptation, and the hope for victory over despair.
An overview of historic pens linked to major events and figures. From Lincoln and Grant to Washington and Versailles, items include pens used by presidents and composers, the Mayflower desk box, and a fountain pen gifted to a church, illustrating value rising with document importance.
Practical beekeeping guidance by C. J. Gooderham on requeening. It covers ensuring no existing queens, timing with nectar flow, and methods such as the cage method, Miller Candy Cage, and Canadian cage. It emphasizes destroying queen cells, leaving the colony queenless as needed, and careful release of the new queen.
A field accident near Kowel Wołhynia injures many and burns seven dozen officers and men. The 35th Regiment of Infantry had halted during maneuvers eighteen miles from Kowel when a so called dud hand grenade was found and mishandled. The dangerous device exploded during handling, causing numerous injuries and deaths.
Sam Staples and Trowbridge discuss their fathers while a senior football star Clark recalls a Christmas visit home. Clark tells of his father risking himself to rescue a drowning man in a swamp flood, while Clark learns his own cowardice could have cost his father his life.
A Joseph Jefferson anecdote recalls stage life at Walnut Street Theatre Philadelphia where a servant entering with a candle topple caused an ice cream blaze. The crowd reacted with laughter as the scene erupted in flames and the curtain dropped.
The high school commencement featured diplomas delivered by Colonel Wye, president of the School Board. The principal praised the colonel while defending remarks that sparked quiet tension among attendees.
At the August Exquesing Council meeting a deputation sought a grant to Acton Fair. Councillors approved payments including dog casualty claims: three sheep $32, two sheep $30, two trips $4, and other small sums. Also approved were road maintenance, hospital, stamps, and vault-related expenses. The session covered railway bonus assessment and adjourned to meet at the Reeve’s call.
A reflective piece urges readers to imagine life without friends and to respond with kindness. It cites Charles Kingsley’s remark I once had a friend and stresses offering support to the lonely, warning that social isolation brings distress and gloom.
Johnny Miles, famed marathon champion, spoke at Charlestown State Prison on Sunday about “The Clean Life.” He urged inmates to pursue honesty, humility, and moral living, drawing on his athletic career and defeats to illustrate resilience and self improvement. The sermon drew a large, receptive audience of inmates seeking reform.
In a humorous family scene Mr. Beal, aided by his wife and daughter-in-law, tries to recall the purpose of a red thumb cord. The daughter-in-law unties, cleans, and calms him, revealing the cord was for chafing dish alcohol. The moment ends with Beal recalling the intended use.
A list of municipal by laws ignored by residents with penalties for offenses such as driving on sidewalks, allowing stray or vicious dogs, selling cigarettes to minors, littering, closing hours, and other violations. Fines range from 2 to 100 plus costs, with specific items including waste on streets, meat unfit for sale, profane language, vandalism near graves, and dogs without tags.
An English home secretary, famed for defending London police, recounted a West End incident to show low corruption. A constable stopped a royal carriage after a noblewoman demanded passage, replying he could not budge even if she were a cabinet minister.
Installed hydraulic turbine horse power in Canada rose from 1,446,000 in 1912 to 2,970,000 in 1922, up 105 percent. Despite population and industry gains, coal consumption fell from 21.6 million tons in 1913 to 31.3 million tons in 1922.
In 1913 Canada’s exports totaled 435 million dollars and rose to 1.271 billion in 1925. Only the UK the US France Germany and British India exceed Canada in total export trade, while per capita Canada leads among major nations. New Zealand aside Canada shows strong global purchasing power. the piece calls readers to study the facts and trust national destiny.
Hundreds enter the Western Fair executive offices as displays, booths, and concessions fill spaces. Builders work on grounds while grand stand shows and fireworks will be expanded for Ontario’s largest exhibition. An attendance surge is anticipated with prize lists available from Secretary W D Jackson.
The text argues that short-term ambition fails in business and family life. It contrasts women who stagnate after initial success with those who continually grow, gaining new visions and applying truth to life. It warns that without lifelong aims, even diligent workers fall behind, and mothers risk losing their children’s conscience and future.
Samuel McLeod and his donkey, known in their homeland, were friendly with a Pittsburg Chronicle figure. After a ride the donkey refused to cross a stream, sending Sandy flying. He then asks the animal how it plans to get over itself, delivering a humorous line in broad Scots.
A desolate farmer on steps outside a political venue is questioned by a brisk stranger. The man asks what is being discussed and the farmer replies that Mr Evarts is speaking inside but offers no details.
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