10 Feb 1881
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Feb 10, 1881
Page
1
In a confidential exchange Mrs A notes Mrs B wears too much influence. Mrs J reports to Mr K that the evening was fraught with talk. Mrs B faces accusations of envy and overbearing pride as Mrs Ky and Mrs J confront her, while others recall past favors and condemn the rumor mill.
The passage argues that while some favor long words, most ordinary people use simpler Saxon roots. It critiques inflated diction as a disguise for thought and notes the English core favors plain terms like love, hate, and anger over ornate expressions.
A caller urges parents to provide their children with wholesome library reading to shape morals and character. The writer cites cases of reading filthy material causing harm, stressing that early reading habits influence future thoughts and actions and that only pure reading supports virtue.
A Mass meeting of Sabbath School children opens in the afternoon with Rev. Cameron and Rev. J. Guptis addressing youths on regular study, faith, and service. The session outlines officers for the association and emphasizes the Holy Spirit's role in successful Sabbath school work, closing with a long inspirational discourse on spiritual influence and future hope.
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