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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 23, 1926
Page
2
A reflective Christmas verse from 1926 urges readers to remember joy over tears and burdens, speak of faith and future, and offer aid to ease suffering. It calls for sharing happiness and peace, noting life spans from love to bitterness are brief.
A heartfelt Christmas message speaks of joy, peace on earth, and giving. The piece urges kindness to the destitute and lonely, celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, and wishes readers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year for 1927.
A cheerful passerby compliments a neighbor on a freshly painted house while the neighbor frowns, reflecting a mood of gloom as he surveys the new look. The scene captures a clash between optimism and irritation in a street encounter.
Fragmentary OCR hints at a short story titled The Greatest of These by Joseph Mills Hanson. It mentions clothing and a free press theme with unclear context and characters.
In a snowy Dakota farmhouse two mill workers, Charlie and Nels, linger over a hearty meal after a long shift. They discuss Christmas contrasts with Wisconsin memories, the John and Roney families, and a looming winter ahead while sharing stories of hunger, warmth, and livelihood in rugged farm life.
In northern snow a pair of men steal grain to gift their neighbors by night. They load a wagon at the granary, endure a barking dog and a tense approach to the Roney home, then abandon their plan after a note reveals neighbors loaned grain. Peter Roney discovers a hidden mound of wheat and reads a grateful neighbor message promising Christmas treats for his children.
A fragmentary critique contrasts 19th century fears of crime with past Atlantic Monthly commentary. It cites 1837 to 1842 American periodicals and a December Atlantic Monthly article by Archer Hulbert noting recurring moral anxiety and debates over crime and policing.
Readings review Moses Joshua Caleb Ruth Naomi and Samuel. Discussion asks how faith and obedience shaped leaders, the role of women, and how ordinary people serve God today. Emphasizes simple faith, personal usefulness, and practical application for daily life.
Christmas festivities and charitable events dominate Acton notices. A hospital buys Christmas fare for patients while church bazaars, entertainments, and parish fundraisers unfold across Acton and surrounding areas. Local court cases include drunkenness fines and assaults as fog limits transport, with community leaders planning meals, toys, and ratings briefings.
Elders and managers report the congregation raised more than the budget request set by the Assembly. The new pastor, Rev. Mr. Gosling, is making rapid progress in the church community.
Reports from Georgetown include a hospital update on Mr BR Shortill of the eighth line who had appendicitis and is recovering well at Guelph Hospital. Miss Alo. Buntte from the seventh line also underwent appendicitis surgery there last week. Beef Ring members hosted a fowl and oyster supper December 16 in the community hall, praised by Mr Clayton Beswick. cattle figures were satisfactory and R J Kerr acted as auctioneer with notable vigor. An asthma remedy advertisement touts Dr J D Kellogas as quick acting and the best home treatment for relief.
Poem reflecting on the Christmas story from Bethlehem to the Christ Child. It speaks of peace joy hope and love as guiding lights for believers. The author Charles IL Patterson invokes the angels star wise men and the Prince of Peace.
A Central Experimental Farm report shows weed crowding, specifically wild radish, reduces hemp growth. Cyanamid treatment on half the plot halted weeds and allowed hemp to lead, illustrating the financial benefit of weed control. Other chemicals like Hofer’s Charlock Powder and blue vitriol are discussed with application tips for early, even distribution.
In Maitland farm fields the verse evokes Christmas imagery with pine and fir aromas as a Bethlehem motif. A misread note by editors mentions healing oil for burns and scalds, claiming immediate relief without preparation.
A festive scene travels from farms and ranches to town and mountains and the sea. Candles glow and branches bend under weight as Christmas joy spreads across communities and homes. Mary Caroline sends wishes for a merry Day.
Dr J A McNiven physician and surgeon lists office and residence at Corner Bower J Avenue and Algin Street Wit on Ontario. Dr Be J Nelson Frederick Street Aston Ontario noted. Money lent on mortgages and dental services offered with anesthetic used. Office at residence Corner of Mill and Frederick Streets.
Account hooks of all kinds made to order periodicals bound carefully ruling neatly done. Wyndham Street Guelph Ont. (Gver Williams Store)
The ad asserts that proper eye care begins with skilled service including precise refractive measurements and correctly fitted frames, claiming Savage Optical focuses on service as the key value you get when you buy their glasses.
A reader reflects on Marian’s habit of greeting on birthdays and the value of telephone connections in celebrating a Golden Wedding. The letter bits praise long distance communication and the meaning of staying connected across miles.
A vintage ad from the Dominion markets notes The Old and Reliable Granite and Marble Works as manufacturers and importers of monuments and headstones. It claims wholesale prices with 40 percent savings and references from hundreds of customers, promoting in house mechanics and pneumatic tools.
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