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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 31, 1933
Page
7
A poetic fragment reflects on youth, schooldays, and the ache of leaving school. It ponders growing up, learning truths, and the dream of a scholarship bringing lasting peace.
Reports include a wagon train mishap with cattle killed by a G T R train near Acton, a 9 to 2 win for Acton over Glen Williams, a fall institute meeting set for September 5, a buggy accident injuring Mrs Edna McArthur, turnip shipments by P M Barry, and a Toronto marriage Bur ling to Gertude Ethel. Also notices a death in Nassaugewego and a promotion for Dr Thomas electric Oil.
A man claims fortune came from luck not skill, noting that education and effort matter more in major life outcomes. The text shifts to promote Dr. J. D. Kellogg’s asthma remedy as an affordable, widely available solution with broad claims of relief and value.
A prominent executive says finding money for high salaries is easier than finding men who can earn them. He notes top positions require ambitious, industrious people and that luck or pull should not explain failure to fill these roles. The piece also references Miller’s Worm Powders as a remedy for parasitic infestations and related bodily repair.
The lesson examines Samuel’s anointing of David as king after Saul’s rejection. It notes Samuel’s grief but emphasizes obedience to God’s timing, the step by step guidance, and the difference between human judgment and divine choice. It highlights God’s plan, Samuel’s faith, and the contrast between outward esteem and divine favor.
In a rural scene Alec and Hetty watch a buck clash with a powerful bull over a red jacket. The agile buck evades charges, lands a decisive kick on the bull’s neck, and sends the enraged animal fleeing. The herd resumes grazing as the pair reflect on the duel.
The passage notes that Samuel tests Jesse's sons until David is revealed as the Lord's choice. It emphasizes David's lack of qualification until the Spirit comes and extends the lesson that believers are not ready for service until they receive the Holy Spirit.
Keeps Douglas Egyptian Liniment ready for immediate use. Clears proud flesh and inflammation Thrush hoof rot and teat infections in cows.
A list of butter prizes with donors and cash awards from 2 to 10 pounds. Entries show various donors including Dr. E J Nelson A H Bishop Son B H Falconbridge Councillor Evan Jones W Nesbitt William Evans Mrs J Nicol and H Mainprize with cash values. location Acton and drug store Browk's noted.
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