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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 05, 1923
Page
3
A poem praising friendship and aid between Canada and the United States. It envisions welcoming the poor of other lands and declares that nations can be brothers in a world of shared wealth and mutual help. The piece closes with a call for universal friendship and open borders.
The text notes Cassar and Napoleon could dictate letters while playing chess and moving between games. It cites a girl tested by English volunteers who wrote different words in multiple languages with both hands and even used chalk pieces held between her teeth. Other feats include writing three messages simultaneously in English French and German while painting or playing piano.
A missionary review reprints a sign language translation of the Twenty third Psalm. The Great Father above is a shepherd chief guiding the speaker, noting transitions through danger to a peaceful life, with imagery of rope, whip, table, and enduring journeys toward a final meeting with the Shepherd Chief.
A family moved to rural life to help their son learn money sense and responsibility through growing plants. They started with simple mowers and kitchen shelving, then expanded to a small business with two red houses and growing demand, demonstrating how small beginnings can lead to broader enterprise.
A distorted OCR scene follows a man asking a resident about an insurer and a demanded hare. The stranger speaks of a past era and seeks help, while the resident wonders if they can prove ownership or identity despite doubt.
A fragmented reminiscence recalls Paul and William Cripps and John Alderson moving to Acton area Nassagaweya. It notes family lines, land journeys from Niagara, and early residents around the Mill Creek, with references to local landmarks and neighboring Cripps kin.
A New England plant faced danger from a 100 ft brick smokestack flanked by two buildings. Engineers removed front supports and used rollers and a tractor to pull blocking, dropping the stack onto wooden props. The stack collapsed within a measured four feet of target, with a 30 ft top section falling nearly vertically.
The memoir recalls Acton’s 1876 launch of a local paper two days after a Dockrug home note and links to Ontario leaders such as Oliver Mowat and Alexander Mackenzie. It notes the town’s growth from early churches and schools to a modern press era, mentions Calvert’s pastorate and the Corners Church, and recalls neighbors the Moora brothers and Cripps in community memory.
The Prince spoke at the Royal Society of St George dinner in Guild Hall London on what England means to different people. He said England signifies one thing to him the word home evokes Britain’s associations, and that Englishmen may be abroad yet still feel England is home despite origins.
Darius Eddy, a garage carpenter at the old Vonton theatre, develops an airtight box cooled with air to preserve food in hot summers. After proving workable to John Lodge, the device impresses Lodge and leads Eddy to plan making similar boxes for friends. Eddy aims to produce the devices for everyone.
A garbled exchange depicts Mohal and Thia debating a purchase and money matters. The speaker laments a lack of alms or security as he contemplates retirement and his kin returning with wealth.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a household assault scenario with unclear names and events. A lord friend visits on a Buudsy afternoon while a maid responds to disturbances. The passage contains garbled phrases and nonstandard spellings, yielding no clear dates or parties.
In Hrookes, Rev H Cahiwell begins his pastorate at the Martha dist Church in Georgetown and Ant vrave this Sunday. A farewell was given to Rev My. Pavitwon with gifts, as other locals including Mrs Davidson and Mr Bomervill hosted weekend visits and attendance at the election meetings.
Burlington Chamber of Commerce election results announced at a meeting with W. D. Flatt winning vice president and J. A. Patit as second vice president. Community events include a largescale garden party by the Agricultural Association on July 1 and a doughty miscellaneous shower in honor of Mina Lilian Henderson.
Saturday and Sunday activities include the 31st annual St Andrew’s Church fundraiser in Presbytery lessons and a European educational trip by Marjorie Daugall. Sizable local moves feature Mrs Walter Ingiehart’s departure for Clove, Mrs W A Gregory returning from abroad, and three Toronto men charged with assault at Oakville garage with damages paid and charges withdrawn. A runaway horse incident disrupted Main Street with bystander intervention and a damaged buggy.
A historic note on thinning fruit to improve size color and uniformity. It explains methods timing and outcomes, including percentages of No 1 No 2 and No 3 apples after thinning, and claims thinning increases high grade fruit while reducing overall weight. W Hy Blur, Superintendent.
Thomas Houpter of 63 Clyde Street Hamilton Ont credits Dreco with curing a long illness. He suffered stomach and liver trouble, poor appetite, dizzy spells, and sleepless nights. After two bottles he reports improved digestion, regained energy, and no more pain or distress, recommending Dreco to friends. Dreco purports to regulate digestion, purify blood, and aid general health, marketed by AT Brown and local druggists.
In the matter of the estate of Henry Sayers late of Raquesleg Township Halton County farmer deceased creditors are notified to send their claims with full particulars and security to the undersigned administrator by July 15 1943 or be barred from sharing in the estate. Dated Milton June 1933 T D Dickson, Grant.
An English correspondent notes long history of coal smoke from Nottingham to London and chronicles royal proclamations and parliamentary debates. The piece argues manufacturers fear stricter rules will be imposed, while up to date the problem persists as Britain relies on coal.
In a neighborhood shop scene, Mrs Barnutt, famed for hard bargaining, inspects twelve birds and selects the toughest chickens. She insists the seller fetch the best remaining stock and orders delivery, leaving the astonished clerk to comply.
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