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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 08, 1925
Page
5
A humorous piece from July 9, 1935 portrays a man focused on raising his salary who proposes to a woman after a bold plea. Their rushed marriage leads to comic strains as she proves unable to perform domestic tasks while a baby soon arrives, and the man forgives her despite the chaos.
June items from Acton England Gazette note Lipton Cup wins by Acton Park, hospital box rewards, court dismissals in Maldon road case, and various local incidents. Reports include fines for speeding and disorderly conduct, fire brigade calls, and social events at Acton Hospital and the British Empire Club with references to notable residents and acts of charity.
A nostalgic piece recalls Acton’s historic gardens led by Mrs Symon and Mrs Secord, detailing their large flower plots, old-fashioned roses, peonies, lilies, and vegetables. It highlights community plantings, shared bouquets, and a portrait of village life tied to flowers, memory, and enduring values.
In Mil ton area news, Mia Barbi McLean of Trandon visits town while Chisholm plans a Montreal trip to join siblings. Local notices recall Alfred James Evans of the 14th battalion who died from war wounds. Choir fellowships, civic meetings, and farewell tributes mark community events.
Neighborhood News reports the local fire brigade hosting its annual garden party on Friday July 24. It notes Mrs Thomas Calder and her son returning from a three month tour of Scotland London Paris and Flanders. A police court case saw A Bronstein Toronto fined 20 dollars for reckless driving after hitting pedestrian W Martin. Burglars robbed Gibson House and Murray House taking about 76 dollars. Oakville flags plan discusses placing Mag poles along main street and a meeting to canvass merchants for funds. Knox Church held a meeting and extended a unanimous call to Rev. E G Thompson of Vancouver to fill the vacancy with a salary of 2100 dollars.
Fragmentary text debates whether private virtue is charity or vanity, questioning if public pleasure reveals genuine benevolence. The excerpt hints at a monkish or scholastic tone on public versus private virtue and perception.
President Phelan outlines driver duties and liability standards for highway collisions. Key rulings cover reasonable care, implied consent, weather and visibility, and municipal responsibility for faulty bridges. Civil and criminal liability apply, with emphasis on insurance and damages based on cross personal responsibility.
A quoted speech from Lord Dewar mentions an unfortunate Jew who borrowed half a crown and died of lead poisoning. Sir Harry Lauder jokes about knighthood as he passes through London. A boy responds with a darkly comic tale about an axe and an apeel, reflecting the era's humor.
The article notes semic tailored dresses in pastel linens at Palm Beach and white broadcloth in New York. It describes a circular skirt with a semi fitted bodice in a deep V, a combined vestee and collar, and solar contrasting material. Medium size uses four yards of linen or two yards of 54 inch broadcloth.
A witness in a Royal Commission on alleged election bribery reveals receiving 25 pounds to vote Conservative and 25 pounds to vote Liberal. When asked whom he voted for, he declares he voted according to his conscience, leaving Judge Matthew astonished by the reply.
A promotional contest offers a grand prize of a piano a radio or a phonograph with three big prizes and multiple rewards. Canadians are urged to enter after the Canadian Selling Agents arranged the promotion with manufacturers to stack the contest.
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