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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Dec 27, 1928

Page

3

New Year Pleasantries From Fergus News-Record

The Fergus News-Record wishes readers a happy 1929 and reflects on the past year’s lessons. It praises Ontario weekly papers, noting exchanges from Lake Huron to Lake Simcoe and the lively editorials that arise in towns like Barrie Acton St Marys Kincardine Wiarton Collingwood and Georgian Bay.

Gordon Hugh Templin Fergus News- Record Lake Huron Lake Simcoe Ontario News- Record Office Barrie Kincardine and the Lake Wiarton Collingwood Georgian Bay Acton St. Marys

Milton Reformer Corrects Free Press On Judge Elliot Dinner

The Milton Reformer notes The Free Press overstated Judge Elliot's dinner by calling it a banquet. It explains attendees were Halton lawyers at the Milton Inn for an assessment commission session, and questions retirement timing as Government reportedly wishes him to stay. The piece cites dictionary distinctions and urges accuracy.

Milton Elliot

Recreation Centers Urged as Necessity in Speech

Judge Lindsay cites recreation centers for children in Toronto advocating play to prevent crime. He stresses mothers support for safe grounds, keeping youths off streets, and appropriate venues for wholesome amusement and physical and mental development.

Toronto Lindsay

Who Will Be Warden for 1020? Reformer Hints Mason

The Milton Reformer discusses the 1020 warden issue and hints Reeve Mason of Acton as a strong candidate due to his municipal legislative experience. It notes the County Council will decide, and the paper trusts their choice will be well considered. The piece adds a cautious, wait and see tone about the selection.

Milton Reformer Santa Claus Reeve Mason Acton Mason County Council

Dinner by Reeve Mason fosters new understanding among council

The article recalls a 1929 social dinner hosted by Reeve Mason for the council and officers. It highlights how informal discussions over a meal deepened mutual understanding, clarified opposing views, and could guide future municipal work. The event is framed as more than a social function, with Mrs Mason also noted.

Reeve Mason Mason Thetford Acton

Editorial notes on Christmas trade and cargo growth

The notes praise Christmas generosity and improved health in the empire while noting cheap postage and provincial politics. They cite a strong Christmas mercantile season and a record shipment of 128 tractors across Calgary for Western Canada.

Calgary Alberta Canada

Paul the Progressive in the Gentile Mission

Sunday school lesson on Paul the Apostle highlights his balance of Jew and Gentile identity. It notes his tireless work weaving old and new faiths, the Gentile outreach, Jewish opposition, and his enduring example of service to the Lord. Discussion prompts ask about his birth, training, conversion, leadership, and influence.

Paul Nashette Jawa Ferraia Christ Furioun Freckleen Chris Jesus Christ Tarsua

Old Year Reflections and New Year Cheer

A reflective verse asks where the old year goes and hopes for a Happy New Year. The piece notes appreciation for fresh starts, snow and ice, and the wish to stay awake for the old year’s bow as the clock strikes twelve. It also promotes Dr Thomas’ Electric Oil as a trusted remedy praised across Canada and beyond.

Mamma Uhlsano Margaret E. Sangster

New Year Reflections and Resolve for 1928 Journey

A reflective piece urges readers to leave 1927 behind, embrace onward progress into 1928, and accept personal responsibility for a better year. It cautions against dwelling on past mistakes and promotes a forward mindset with hopeful resolve, linking perseverance to self improvement. It also touts Mother Craven’s Worm Exterminator as a remedy for children plagued by worms.

Health education pays across communities says Canadian Medical Association

The Canadian Medical Association argues education in health and personal hygiene yields fewer infant deaths and better public health. It notes mothers educated on infant care and safe milk reduce sickness and emphasizes widespread health knowledge benefits individuals and society. The piece highlights education funding through taxation and public provision as essential for all children.

Dlacane Canadian Medical Association College Street Toronto

Auction of Farm Goods From Old Records

Historical note compares 1823 farm disposals to modern sales listing ox teams milk cows yokes plow loom pitch forks soap kettles tallow and mutton items. Sale set for November with cash on delivery or note at 4 percent interest.

BRAN SHORTS MIDDLINGS Chopped Wheat Barley

A short note details chopped wheat and barley products and chicken feed produced at the mill.

Dominion Trade Schools offer part time expert training

Positions open in city and country towns with guaranteed teaching across trades. Dominion Trade Schools Ltd offers courses in house wiring industrial electricity garage work hattery welding vul caning fulcklaylag rasterlag marbering and Hale Dresslag. Employment service coast to coast. Apply for ree catalogue. Head Office 163 King St Wy Toronto. Eastern branches in London Montreal Hamilton Ottawa Hamillton.

Ree Dominion Trade Behoow Limited Hemphill Trade Schoola of Canada U_ Bd. A Dominion Trade Schools Ltd King St. Wy Toronto London Montreal Hamillton Ottawa

Sunday Market Freight Notes and Delivery Details

A dated transit listing shows various daily service flags and numeric figures for cargo, prices, and percentages. It references street names Toralual Kerls Street and AL Clair Avenue in Toronto with delivery by special express and pickup at specified addresses.

Yorsato Toralual Kerls AL Clair Avenue Spacial Express Imight Toronto

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