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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 01, 1925
Page
2
Poem by Frederick George Scott extols patriotic duty and courage for Canadians. It asks what the blue on the flag stands for and pledges steadfast defense of the land, families, and cherished nation facing peril. It underscores mothers, wives, and heroes, urging unity under the flag.
A collection of aphorisms and reflections on faith, duty, and self restraint. Notable lines touch on trusting God, travel as spiritual discipline, the missionary spirit, avoiding Fortune as mistress, and the value of self respect and patient wisdom from thinkers like Francis de Sales Kempis Dryden Farrar Ruskin Mountford and Abbott.
A dinner conversation centers on belief as a legendary figure retells an agnostic asking whether the Bible contains many mysteries. The response likens handling confusing parts to filleting a fish and ignoring bones while continuing to enjoy the meat.
Ringling Brothers introduces a five ring layout at its 1926 show now touring Toronto. With three hundred fifty horses and two additional rings built over the top of the steel arena, the Greatest Show on Earth presents larger sea of acts, more elephants and a bigger hippodrome than ever before.
An unclear notice from Lovey Printing Co discusses price cutting and fair dealing. It warns against selling below cost and urges honest trading practices to avoid regretful outcomes. The fragment references orders, profit, and delivery concerns without clear dates or entities.
Montreal report by the American Academy of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology notes unanimous view that tonsils and adenoids should be removed only when absolutely necessary. The operation is a medical procedure with varied requirements and may need hospital care.
The article reflects on 68 years since Confederation and a century back to broader history, contrasting past hardships with modern progress. It notes Canada’s territorial expansion, vast natural resources, and the spread of Christianity through missions and organizations, highlighting leaders like Williams and Clark and the global reach of the church. It ends with a prayer for continued growth, peace, and Evangelization in this generation.
A reflective piece compares life to a storm with clouds darkening then clearing to reveal light. It urges embracing both good and bad, noting that struggles shape appreciation and resilience. The metaphor suggests facing troubles with faith that brighter times follow.
A short note on keeping ants from picnics and kitchens suggests using ant feet glass dishes placed under table legs or cabinet feet. Fill dishes with water and a kerosene film to deter ants, noting kerosene must be renewed as it evaporates. Ants are short lived pests but the method lasts years.
A Danish cabinet member, Mme Minna Maug, becomes Minister of Commerce. The correspondent notes women increasingly enter government as commerce and political economy become central to leadership roles. The trend suggests many governments may shift into hands of women in the future.
Fire swept the Standard White Lime Company plant in Guelph damaging the building and air compressor room. Loss was estimated at 35 000 with origin blamed on an overheated compressor at the hydrating plant. The blaze spread rapidly through the D building within minutes.
In a Southern hotel an elevator malfunction left several men trapped between floors for three hours. To pass time, a salesman urged Sam the elevator boy to start a Dixie chorus, but Sam confessed he could not sing or carry a tune, despite many others attempting to join in.
The ad promotes Graves' Worm Exterminator as effective in expelling intestinal worms to improve a child's health, claiming it can ensure proper growth and vitality when worms are removed.
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