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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Feb 25, 1926
Page
3
A fragmentary poetic notice from 1928 laments loss and memory. The speaker mourns Maggie or Magele, speaks of grief and rest, and hints at a New Year’s forthcoming reflections. The verse references old loves, shifting seasons, and stars as time moves on.
A historical reminiscence discusses Christian duty in civil life including obedience to laws and active lawmaking. It urges Canadians to vote intently on temperance issues and to resist drug use. It reflects on Moses and Caesar, and extols civic engagement and moral legislation.
A jumble of old quips notes health tips like rest for flu symptoms and practical maxims on wood burning, handshakes, and thrift. It cites Josh Billings and a Wisconsin editor cartooning country baby carriages, coats, and luck in harsh weather.
Neighbors share health and travel updates from Erin Township including Billy Austin’s appendix threat and Mrs Overland’s operation. Miss Pearl Holt plans nurse training in New York. Mrs Lane Sr. dies in Fortune California. 1925 oat and grain awards announced by Erin Agricultural Society with multiple Banner No. 1 winners.
Oakville residents report over 50 000 dollars raised by the Ladies Aid through a Valentine Tea. Local events include a Progressive M. P. visit, a motor trip to Florida, hatcheries shipping white fish, a horticulture lecture, high school skating party, an elevator accident, Rotary Night banquet, and a church sleigh ride party with community turnout.
Congregations of Boston Omagh and Hornby met at Knox Church and unanimously called Roy Thos Robinson of Stratford as their pastor. A spelling match at Knox Church Young People’s Society amused many with Mrs Yates and Mrs Lott captains and Mrs Lott’s team winning. The Ladies’ Aid of St Paul’s United Church Milton hosted a banquet for church officials and spouses.
Various community items from Norval to Georgetown note surgical recovery of Donald Russell, delegates to a convention, a concert by Charles Cooke, an upcoming recital by Herbert Piercy, sewing bee at Mrs. Mark Clark’s, birthday congratulations to R. S. Creelman, and Mr. John Mason’s return after illness. A Bajinafad debate favored the affirmative 67 to 24 on Is the World better now than fifty years ago. Humine Sablety deputation visited Town Council. Concerns raised about stray dogs. after April 30 dogs without tags face destruction or legal action with fines up to five dollars and costs.
Tax rate drops to 46 mills this year as two Toronto arrests occur for break-in at Mrs BE Thomas store on February 8. Chief Smith visits Toronto to consult police. Fairfield Women's Institute guests augment Burlington branch with 23 members. Nelson and Burlington Agricultural Society plans a Board of Directors and October fair if support continues. Surprise anniversary party for Mr. and Mrs. Malcolmson at Ferguson home includes music. Livingston band to headline a March 3 benefit concert at Town Hall. Trinity United Church forms a Men s Club with officers led by Rev EB vay Tilton and George T Evang. executive committee includes Frank Virtue W W Male H P Foster. Each officer elected to preside.
An odd dialogue fragment shows a character lamenting a vanished heel before a dance scene. The faded text hints at stage mishaps and carriage of attire, with playful banter about preparations and timing.
An old drugstore advertisement touts McCoy Cod Liver Extract Tablets as a fast way to gain 5 to 10 pounds in 30 days. It claims sugar coated tablets improve health, strength, and complexion, with a money back guarantee if the target gain isn’t reached.
Travel advertisement urges planning for Western Canada Pacific Coast and Alaska tours next summer. Highlights Jasper National Park Vancouver Prince Rupert sailing North Pacific voyage via Vancouver to Alaska with scenic inlets glaciers and totem poles. Canadian National Railways maps 24 trips with May 15 to Sept 30 fares and October 11 return, agents provide full information and booklets.
The text outlines storage conditions to keep cream cooler and higher quality. It warns that ice from clean water, properly cut ice cakes, and dry freezing days aid handling and preservation. It recommends packing tightly with crushed ice, two inches of sawdust, good air flow, drained foundations, tight walls, and re-covering with dry sawdust after use.
A humorous line about Old Joshua Bartin known for sharp bargaining meets a barber in a market. He tries to dispose of his failing farming, offering five cents for a shave. The barber counters that farmers' faces look longer and hints he should charge double now.
A doctor questions a young wife about cold feet and promises medicine. She nervously confirms, then replies that the items are not hers. The fragment ends with her stressed clarification.
In Jasper National Park Alberta wildlife thrives with several species expanding their range. Col Maynard Rogers reports animals and birds now inhabit areas previously unpopulated, including prairie chickens and numerous mountain goats, sheep, and deer observed near hotels golf courses and trails.
Willie, fond of chicken, grows seasick on a short ocean trip. On the second day he orders "Digby chicken" from the menu, only to find a smoked terrine served instead, causing his papa to smile at the mix up.
An old gentleman asked a youth how rich a man must be. The youth offered ten thousand, then a hundred thousand, then five hundred thousand, but the elder replied none are enough, concluding that true wealth is always just beyond reach.
A boy, teased by tourists and relatives about his future, answers each time that he will become a bachelor and marry his mamma. He rejects the sailor life, the military path, and the cannons, choosing a domestic end instead. The tale humorously captures family pressure and a child’s resolve.
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