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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 04, 1946
Page
7
A poetic meditation on venerable mothers with white hair and gentle eyes. The speaker recalls their murmured blessings, calm Sabbath afternoons, and the lasting warmth they bring to youth. As they pass, memories of garden walks, roses, and old loves resurface with tender reverence.
Twenty years ago Acton Anglophiles and True Blues paraded to St Alban’s Church. Strawberries sold cheap at 2d per basket before school ended. Teachers held a Blue Springs picnic and gifted Miss Gardiner a silver flower basket. Knox Church hosted a men’s service led by Rev Stewart with a sermon “A message to Young Men.” United Church Ladies Aid donated pulpit chairs and CGIT gave communion plates. Malton Rifles marked its Diamond Jubilee, tracing origins to 1856 and the Malton Regiment under Lieut Col G K Chrisholm. Died: Lottie Eva Speight at Moorecroft Acton at 5 July 1926 in her 6th year.
W H Clayton local manager of the Bank of Montreal says borrowing can be sound for constructive purposes and repayment is achievable. He cites emergencies opportunities to settle debts or buy household items with low interest of one half percent per month and twelve monthly payments. The bank also welcomes small business loans.
Skunk-tail grass or wald bartey is a native perennial weed found from Lake Superior westward and in parts of Eastern Canada. It harms stock through barbed aces and thorns that injure mouths, while seeds spread widely by wind and water, making eradication difficult in waste areas.
The Department of National Health and Welfare cautions sun seekers about outdoor tanning. Begin with brief exposures, alternate sun and shade, avoid overdoing it, and never chase a quick tan at noon.
The lesson stresses loving God with all heart and mind, teaching His word at home, and living Scripture daily. It discusses Jesus endorsing Moses law, its authority, and how Christ fulfills and expands its meaning while highlighting the rich young ruler’s failure to prioritize heavenly treasure over wealth.
The House of Commons held a long discussion on farming in Canada. MPs highlighted high production effort but low farm returns compared with urban work, and concern over farm youth migration and probable farm population decline. The debate noted a $2000 average gross cash income and warned of growing urban rural economic imbalance.
The author argues belief in God has driven great creative progress and that dismissing faith as archaic harms reform. Citing Franklin's call for divine aid, the piece contends that accepting divine guidance can enable constructive change and a safer, improved future beyond the atomic era.
J H Boyce of the Central Experimental Farm Ottawa warns excess rolling damages soil and turf on bowling and putting greens. One light roll in spring suffices, with top dressing used to fix depressions. avoid rolling to level surfaces and limit rolling during the playing season.
A confused group of seagoing men alighted from a train in Moose Jaw on Mission Street. They were observed strolling the street as they muttered phrases like Yamim and appeared unsettled. An older man offered a remark about a perceived difference, hinting at tensions.
In a coroner's inquiry the local doctor rushed to amend a death certificate after admitting he had signed with his name in the space for cause of death yesterday. The incident raises questions about procedures and the accuracy of records in the office.
A beauty shop in Concord North Carolina displayed a window card for a new lipstick brand reading One application will withstand a thousand kisses. The bold claim drew attention from passersby and shoppers.
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