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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 30, 1926
Page
2
Poem by E Kiser printed in the Acton Free Press dated December 30 1926 urges self improvement. It calls readers to cease envy and grumbling and focus on personal virtue and contentment, praising hidden merits and self restraint.
Twenty years ago the Free Press notes the call to vote for an electric power by law. Registrar T. T. Moore reports 36 births, 27 deaths and 20 marriages in Acton last year. Disciples' Sunday School gave a Christmas treat with solos and recitations. Baptists held a Christmas concert with cantata and gifts for the needy.
A narrator recalls a long ride and a guide's rambling talk about rattlesnakes in the Lower California mountains. The guide argues snakes are fair and often harmless if left undisturbed, insisting a cautious, quiet approach is safest for both man and creature.
A Cleveland pastor shares a奇d story of a sick infant who, while her parents slept, repeatedly called for her papa and then declared she must see her pastor at once, prompting the mother to call the father upstairs to assist.
A dialect story contrasts two Black speakers arguing whether a natural born orator exists. One claims it takes a certain method of counting and ordering digits to prove natural talent, while the other asserts fearlessness and contradition support the claim.
Eileen Fitzroy and her mother Mrs Fitzgerald arrange a plan to brighten Haven of Rest residents on Pawnee Street by enlisting Aunt Polly to help host New Year's calls. Marm Miller and others receive visitors and shared cakes, reviving the old tradition as the young and old unite for the cheerful afternoon.
A new weekly feature titled Say Dad introduces chummy father son chats by Wallace Vincent. Dr George J Fisher endorses the series as a helpful guide to bonding and daily life with tips for fathers and sons. The first article outlines three indoor games including Zoo spelling bee Gulf Golf and a fruit eating relay.
A western illustrator showcased a noisy cowboy named Hollering Jones whose violent depictions appeared in an eastern magazine. Years later Jones confronted the artist, claiming the image was a fair portrait of him and declaring he would not offer future portrayals.
A dusty traveler near Everett tells of a man who climbed Bunker Hill to glimpse new houses and seek work, calling himself the most original job seeker the builder had ever met. The carpenter notes the man lacked funds for labor agencies yet was among the most valued workers in his employ.
The text argues happiness comes from lowering desires or increasing resources. It suggests either path yields the same result and urges individuals to choose the easier route. It notes active, prosperous, healthy people may find it easier to augment means, while the wise pursue both strategies together.
Wray Harding son of Mr and Mrs John Harding Esquosing fell from a barrel and fractured his arm in two places near the elbow. He is progressing toward recovery. Christmas visitors to Limehouse and nearby were numerous as the holiday season continued. The United Church annual entertainment drew a splendid crowd with songs and choruses. Mr Wim Gowdy J P and Mr Robert Doughty gave timely addresses in the chair Rev Mr Caldwell and Mrs Caldwell were credited for the success of the event. Douglas Gowdy returned from Montreal for Christmas and joined Gowdy and Darla visiting at Ontario Agricultural College Guelph for Christmas dinner.
Mr J A Willoughby of Toronto visited Georgetown on Tuesday and called on the Herald. Mrs H Stepheny also of Toronto stayed with her parents, Mr and Mrs J W Kennedy. Major Kennedy of Owen Sound hosted a Christmas visit by Mr J W Kennedy. Mrs H Corke of St Hyacinthe Quebec visited Georgetown. The arena opened with the season’s first skate. Thieves stole groceries from A M Grandy’s store one night recently. Ralph Rogs attended the funeral of his brother in law John Rann at Cranbrooke. Georgetownites attended the Wardeng dinner in Milton. attendees included Major Grant Lee Roy Dale J Kirk H McKbbon Mayor McIntyre Reeve G Applebe Deputy Reeve T L Leslie and Col G O Brown. Georgetown held its Community Christmas Tree at Main and Mill Streets with a town band and church choirs. Santa Claus arrived at 7 30 and distributed treats to children.
Taxes are paid to village and township treasurers. Village officers salaries include Clerk $100 Assessor $60 Treasurer $336 Medical Officer of Health $25 Auditors $5-10 each Constable and Hall Caretaker $43. Erin Horticultural Society to elect officers January 13 at Forester's Hall. Miss Sheeley to teach in Kitchener next year. presented a gift. Bonuses of $423.85 shared among eighteen township farmers for wire fences. Mr. Teater from Milestone visiting relatives. Mrs. Davidson injured stepping on ice slipping and breaking her ankle. Local hockey club reorganized. officers elected and listed.
A double wedding season unfolds with ceremonies in Nassagaweya and Besule. Jean Dunnett and Jack Early wed with Burns and Dunnett as bridal party. Mrs White observes her 83rd birthday in Campbellville. The Besule ceremony pairs Mrs Hobert Neers and H H Taylor with Miss NeNe Cooke as bridesmaid, followed by a buffet and a lavish reception.
The item describes a silk skirt and blouse ensemble with striped silk accents for fall. Features include a V-shaped neck, bias collar, over-the-head blouse, a center front plaited skirt, and yardage details for medium size 134.
CREWSONS CORNERS Mr. and Mrs. Archie Currie and family of Acton were guests here for Christmas. Christmas visitation was very general in this community with many relatives visiting. Motoring through this section on Christmas was of large volume.
Milas Flora McLeod is reported seriously ill over the past week. Duncan Campbell of Moffat bought W. J. Rutledge's bush on the mountain and will run a mill in F. C. Thompson’s brick yard here. Lumber was shipped from the CN Rail building. A school concert in the tenth line was a gratifying success with dialogues recitations and choruses. Glenn the teacher received praise and James Stringer acted as chairman. Gordon Stringer visited Mr and Mrs Charles McKeown of Acton last week.
Last Friday Miss Mary Ford slipped on the icy walk on King Street and fell breaking her wrist. Local reports note minor injuries and ongoing weather conditions.
A perplexing Victorian tale from the Birmingham Post recounts a boastful musical lady in a salon arguing with a professor. Her ambition and self-satisfied tones try the professor, who calmly suggests even a stiffened head could still lend a useful voice to certain tasks.
Thoughts and habits travel by certain nerve routes and become well trodden. A child’s early experiences shape lifelong patterns. by age six a vast amount of pre-education can be accomplished with far less difficulty than later, so avoid letting a child acquire bad habits.
The lesson outlines Jesus calling Peter Andrew Levi and others near Galilee, highlighting their prior faith journeys with John the Baptist and their chosen role as Jesus’ closest followers. It emphasizes personal emancipation through Christ and the world-wide mission of Christian democracy and service.
The passage argues thoughts possess form and substance driving daily life with unseen influence. It stresses that ideas act as precise forces determining choices and outcomes through silent, constant mental energy.
Tailored account books of all kinds and careful binding of periodicals. Prompt service and neat workmanship. Located on Wyndham Street near Williams' Store in Guelph Ontario.
A fragmentary report notes how handicaps affect Sandy’s demeanor amid hardship. It mentions overwork causing a collapse and hints at pension issues while referencing old trades like carriage making and evolving excuses in a struggling Muskoka setting.
The message urges neighbors to renew subscriptions promptly to support the community’s champion publication. It highlights fifty years of service and thanks readers for backing local beat interests.
Ton and Sons of Guelph Ontario declares they are the Dominion’s sole legitimate dealers and claim vast stock of granite gun parts. They promise wholesale pricing and direct customer satisfaction with no third party agents.
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