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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 03, 1925
Page
2
A poem titled The Road That Leads Home by Ethel S Mannin narrates a by-road with tall trees and green fields. It sings of a private path loved by a shy road, where town folk seldom tread and nature’s scents fill the air.
Richard Gatley, a young man from a good family in Montana, is mistaken for a desperado and arrested by cowboys. A judge tests his knowledge of classics. with only three Latin words remembered, Gatley proves his innocence and is released.
A man with a spinal fracture die after surgery was abandoned due to alcohol addiction. Doctors note repeated cases in large hospitals and trace the decline from regular drinking to organ damage and eventual death following an acute disturbance.
Aristotle describes perfect friendship as mutual goodwill based on virtue. True friends admire each other for who they are, not for incidental gains, and their bond lasts as long as each remains virtuous and beneficial to the other.
In a Marble Street corner shop, small grocer Hopkins frets over slow trade. Penelope Sheridan and Anna Beecher, art students from the local school, discuss turning drawings and cheese samples into a shared livelihood while Hopkins considers advertising to attract customers.
Miss Sheridan plots a cooperative ad scheme with Apperly to feature Hopkins cheese on a street door. A rough poster shows Hopkins’s shop and a sign contest leads to a public campaign boosting Hopkins and nearby businesses. Hopkins finally confirms the venture and a creditable sign captures town attention.
The Governor General stands above politics, acting on ministers’ advice, with no party controlling him. He is Ottawa’s social envoy and imperial liaison, signing cabinet orders, hosting dinners, and shaping public tone while preserving Canadian independence in domestic affairs.
A essay argues chores build discipline and responsibility. It contrasts reluctant youths with those who perform daily tasks, noting parents’ indulgence can erode work habits. The piece asserts regular work teaches self control and preparation for adult obligations.
The article argues that a good laugh and long sleep are the best cures, noting that nervous wrecks stem from lack of sleep. It criticizes patent cures and medical hype, claiming cheerful habits and ample rest would reduce doctors' bills and improve life comfort.
Local druggists promote Rheuma promising rapid relief from rheumatic pains and uric acid buildup. Advertisers claim kidney, liver, and blood action with a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
A reader complains that hometown shops should advertise more and disclose prices regularly to curb catalog buying. He argues price increases should be explained and frequent, clear pricing would make residents feel fairly treated and reduce sending away.
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