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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Feb 16, 1928
Page
2
Poem from the 1920 February issue of the Acton Free Press urges readers to keep a bright side despite life’s burdens. It extols inner resilience, battling sorrow with hopeful thinking and cheerful demeanor.
Neighborhood notes report the Georgetown council passing several accounts and adjourning to meet on Saturday night. Local residents visit relatives, travel to California and Toronto, and attend parties and skating events.
Miltons Mrs J H Peacock sails to Toronto for the next three months while Mrs W A Clementa visits New York City with her sister Mrs R E Black. Mim Clements returns home Thursday. Revered Canon Naftel led services at the house as Weir little cow funeral proceeded at Evergreen Cemetery. Miles L G Shorey spent the weekend with the Shor ey family. Mr and Mrs G W Paul of Toronto visited the Shorey home. Druggist J A Mackengle, recently hired by Unese, shows cautious improvement. Wred Vitte of the Public School staff resumes duties after a week’s confinement to a cold.
Fries of Charles Tallby improves after five weeks at home. Mrs Childrick of Hagersvale dies. funeral Friday afternoon. Two town ladies suffer icy walking accidents. many fall on ice. Infant and preschooler Welfare conference set for Thursday in health clinic. Walter Hart and Smith to visit South. Mr Smith leases farm. Harbor crib near completion and pier work praised. Ontario Legislature opening noted. weather described as favorable for pier work. A harsh asthma remedy advertisement closes the item.
In a county tale, Martin Henry earns a mule Zeke and a place on the Gilbert farm. The boy’s skill with chickens and crops convinces Mr. Gilbert to hire him, while Zeke earns respect after defending the yard from a thief. Mrs. Gilbert and neighbors observe the pair’s unlikely partnership and the mule’s steady loyalty.
A long reader debate contrasts traditional spelling with modern methods like phonics and word analysis. The note asserts spelling bees and the old curriculum preserved discipline and civic memory, while recounting letters about Camp Meetings in 1871 and a Nichols Township wedding tale with vivid local color.
Health authorities report 922 deaths from diphtheria in Canada in 1026 and urge immediate vaccination and antitoxin treatment. The piece stresses prompt care, immunization, and public responsibility to prevent spread and highlights dangers of open faced sneezing and careless hygiene.
A lawyer recalls defending a man named Ben Sutton in Georgia while under his uncle Colonel Culver. The case reveals Ben’s “fixed income” humor and family political meddling, with stray miscues about money and stability amid a tellable courtroom scene.
A reflective piece laments law delays and fear for Canada’s future under government controls. The author contrasts old homeland loyalties with concerns about loss of traditional values and the impact on citizens.
A noisy scene at the basketball venue left fans puzzled by chants and unclear lines. Reporters could not hear the speakers clearly as excitement rose and players moved on court.
A damaged OCR fragment discusses a local sale action and references officials and procedures. Readable bits mention a base and duty context along with various terms that imply a municipal or statutory sale process. The text is incomplete and unclear on timing or location.
A fragment from Hassard's Drug Store promotes tonstittils for head colds catarrh bronchial asthma bronchitis cough throat trouble and other illnesses. The notice seems to be a generic medical ad with garbled product names.
Public auction of the SY McDougall estate features livestock, cows, calves, sheep, pigs, hens, and 200 acres in Erin Township. Various assets include horses, cattle, hay, grain, implements, and farm buildings with terms of sale and credit options. Executrix MIS McDougall and Auctioneer Kem coordinate the sale near Hillsbury and Guelph.
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