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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 01, 1926
Page
2
The Acton Free Press features a verse by Mary Carolyn Davies celebrating a simple outdoor picnic. It invites packing peach pie johnnycake lemons sugar spoons and a cup for a meadow excursion away from grand tours and motor cars.
Betty Bassett drives the notorious roadster Black Dan through a harsh field test to end his bolting habit. After weeks of failed methods, she uses a breaking cart and a ford water trial, leaving Dan exhausted and chastened. Richard Bassett pays three hundred dollars for the cured horse.
Burlington news summarizes the Rebekah Lodge annual picnic on July 10 at Trinity United Church. It notes a sacred cantata by Maunder performed next Sunday evening, a Firemen’s celebration plan, a thunderstorm incident at Mr. George Bridgman’s farm, and local remarks on school staff changes and civic events.
From the Free Press July 5 1906. Acton events include a straw berry festival with the Acton Cornet Band on the church lawn, and a large Firemen’s Demonstration featuring 20th Regiment Band Glen Williams lacrosse, and acts drawing about two thousand spectators. Also reports on municipal band stand plans, a fatal hall collision, marriages and deaths, and residents moving to Limehouse.
A historical note urges careful packing and sturdy envelopes for business mail. It warns that inferior envelopes tear, gum fail, and contents are lost, creating a bad impression. The post office emphasizes cooperation to ensure mail reaches recipients in good condition.
The town plans Dominion Day sports and a Wesley Church reopening anniversary on July 4. Coroner Stead warns a smoker at an inquest. Oakville Fire Brigade assists at St Jude's Church parade. Town publicity drives attract industries as the concert band progresses. A Garden Party at Lady Baillie’s residence succeeds despite the cold.
Local Masonic event marks dedication of current lodge quarters in Erin. The ceremony included readings by Archdeacon Scoville and a lantern lecture by Rev W H Gale, followed by a dinner at Stanley Park and an open afternoon session on China’s political and economic conditions. Elder clergy meeting and HCM service noted.
Norman II Brown disposed of his bakery to Mr Hamilton. Mrs J A Carson of Edmonton visits relatives while others attend lodge sessions and a hospital operation. The late Sarah Benham is interred in Greenwood Cemetery after dying in Toronto. James resigns from the High School with Gladys Schall engaged at 1800 salary. The Young People's League honors Br Caldwell and wife with gifts and an address on leaving Georgetown.
Readers join editor letters praising the Old Man column and reminiscing about village life. A first person tale recounts a bear encounter near the Gore area with a dog, a club, and improvised defense, ending with a cautious escape and reflection on early country days.
The text mixes quick knock knock style jokes about policemen watches matches and cats with a medical advertisement for J. D. Kellogg's Anti Remedy. It touts relief from asthma attacks and promised peace of mind.
The silhouette matters in wraps and frocks with bright trim on dark backgrounds. Left shows a Paris inspired model with a fitted shoulder and notable collar flare. Medium size uses specific yardage for black crepe satin or twill and 36 inch silk fins. the sports coat offers options in check frame or solid fabrics with raglan sleeves and patch pockets.
A nostalgic reflection on fathers and daughters recalling the bonds of family life. The piece notes Father s Day on June 20 and urges maintaining respect and affection for fathers as they age. It contrasts past displays of affection with newer, quieter acknowledgments in modern life.
A newly engaged Scottish laborer, Sandy, is left to breakfast and told to help himself to cheese. After long waiting the farmer impatience calls him to the kitchen and asks why the meal takes so long. Sandy replies the cheese is large and will vanish quickly.
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