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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 11, 1940
Page
7
A flowing, reflective piece speaks of doubt and heavy hearts. It notes a guiding voice reminding the reader they are not alone and that courage can be found to press on despite worries. The text centers on shared struggle and inner resilience.
A 1902 look back notes sugar at 160 per pound as a luxury, ice men starting their season, and a near fire at Noble's elevator during a blizzard. It reports arrivals from Saskatoon to Acton, church events with Rev Findlay at Knox, and local obituaries and weddings including Kennedy birth, Smith Benton marriage, and Dale Glassey engagement in Georgetown and Colgate.
Ottawa reports the formation of a National War Loan Committee led by J L Ralston to organize Canada’s first World War II loan. A National Subscription Committee under Dunning will canvass banks and corporations to boost public bond sales with denomi nations as low as 50 dollars.
A columnist argues that housewives outpace men in organization and resource management. He notes women’s instinctive handling of household inventories, wardrobes, and impromptu meals, while claiming men show patience in tea making and pricing. He warns against broad generalizations and commits to no retraction.
A Sunday school lesson on forgiveness based on Matthew 18 21 35 explores Peter's question on forgiving seven times and Jesus answer seventy times seven. The exposi tion traces debt sin and grace, stressing God forgives us first and we must forgive others.
A city man urges that axes be graded by quality, arguing a dull axe found with farm chattels shows the need for a permanent grade mark on axe heads so buyers can judge workmanship. He recalls grinding a dull tool and failing to cut a maple, highlighting the contrast with other farm goods.
A column revisits Acton family faces from years past, turning pages of memories week by week. It reflects on familiar names and events that linger in local history, linking present readers with figures once central in the community.
A young woman, newly introduced to her partner, asks who is the ugly man nearby. She discovers the man is her partner’s brother and apologizes for the rude remark, blaming herself for failing to notice the resemblance.
A dealer markets dried fish such as haddock hake cusk and pollock and pickled fish including herring mackerel and alewives for serving in diverse ways. Address.
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