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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 08, 1925
Page
6
A fragile reader note from a 19th century issue describes birds, nests, and eggs, with scattered lines about a mower destroying a Sparrow nest and a fearsome scare. It mentions a forthcoming column on birds and relief through simple shares and worm-rich nests.
A July 43 1906 page recalls potatos and peas arriving. Contractor Mackenzie bought and is removing the old G T R Station. Miss Stafford property on Bower Avenue sold for 750 dollars. Picnics at Rockwood grounds with Mrs I Francis guiding sixty youths. Fire engine part on order from manufacturer. Orange celebration at Oakville with Adten Cornet Band. St Albans Garden Party on Wilbur Street lawn with Chinese lanterns and church ladies serving. Thomas Mecham property on Main Street bought by Beardmore Co. Knox Sunday School picnic set for Victoria Park Berlin on 18th with Acton Coronet Band. Fire at Storey’s Tannery alarm led to prompt brigade action, losses about 750 dollars.
The notices record a birth in Acton on July 4 1906 to Mr and Mrs S M Lasby a daughter. A marriage in Sunderland Taylor Acton on July 17 Rev Geo Barker unites William Edward Foulds of Acton and Eleanor B Wilson of Rockdale Lancashire England. Jiggins Ramshaw in Guelph on July 1005 with William Frederick Jiggins and Miles Lucinda Ramshaw both of Acton. A death noted at Erin Township July 12 1905 Mary C Zimmerman wife of Thomas Bennet aged 73.
A Texas man on a Saturday swim dives across a bayou and strikes an alligator about twelve feet long with his head. The surprised reptile retreats, while the man finishes the crossing unharmed. The passage also promotes Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil for rheumatic pains and injuries.
A reflective note on the honey guide bird of Africa, describing its behavior. The bird lures humans to locate beehives by perching and chattering, signaling the hive’s location. It relies on a human partner to crack the hive while it waits for the slower helper to catch on.
A brief scene shows Te was the sinal brother and Margaret’s caller Mr Goodyear at the door. A boy named Bobby resists telling a story for ten cents while a claim about a remedy with testimonials appears in the surrounding text.
The Antioch in Pisidia scripture lesson explains Paul and Barnabas preaching on the Sabbath, facing Jewish opposition yet finding Gentile converts. It notes how the Word of God spread, the fate of those who believe, and the joy and Holy Spirit filling among new believers.
A quotation from Ev. Anna Worth discusses how happiness lies in small things. It notes that few grand joys exist but many tiny pleasures, and that appreciating little beauties leads to greater responsibilities and life’s real rewards.
The Fox family from Parkstone England conquers the Atlantic with their Ford veteran car on the 3000 mile Canadian crossing aided by Ford of Canada. The Melita diner liner carries the car from Antwerp to Montreal while Ford dealers provide support and parts for the journey to Ottawa Winnipeg and Vancouver spurred by first across the water Ford tour status.
A late G Stanley Hall quote frames heroism as patriotism and humanity. A tale of a family shows one son surpassing generations of limited means through marriage to a high breeding partner, education, and status. The piece argues heredity and selective marriage outperform education for racial improvement.
Notable progress in poultry raising across Canada with laying contests across provinces driving breed improvement. Registration raises minimum egg qualification to 200 and enforces standard traits. registered males must come from registered dams and sires with proven contest records. Limited stock this year, rising as more daughters of registered dams qualify. W. T. Scott notes surplus nonregistered stock available from breeders. Mother Graves Worm Exterminator is praised by mothers for renewing and restoring health to children.
A harshly worded checklist attacks a mail order house practice. It accuses the firm of cash-only sales, advance payments, distant trust, road funding refusals, high pressure to buy bells and altar items, church support limits, targeted church conversion, enticing images, and demanding cash from locals while ignoring local buyers and personal hardship.
The article traces wallpaper history from Henry IV granting a guild charter in 1509 to early cabinet makers in France and the Sully cabinet. It notes the seventeenth century rise of Chinese imports via the East India Company and German paper production in Frankfurt and Worms. It cites tapestry, leather, painted and printed cloths as precursors.
The speaker compares towns small and large and argues that despite humble streets and sidewalks our little town is preferable. People who work there appreciate its charm and prefer the familiarity over glittering outsiders.
The piece notes physical likenesses between humans and lower animals, sharing common ailments from inflammation and various cuts and bruises. It recommends Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil as a reliable remedy for such ailments in both humans and animals.
A collage of quotes from Eliot Emerson Maclaren Bushnell Plato Herschel and others on self restraint patience love and comfort. The passages discuss willpower disillusionment patience noble action and the value of reading as a steadying taste.
The article notes that worm infestations cause illness and high child mortality, weakening infants. It claims Miller's Worm Powder helps maintain strength and health, reducing ailments attributed to worms and supporting life.
A historical note discusses Imperial Parliament considering laws to protect Great Britain’s songbirds from professional bird catchers. It describes illegal decoy birds, gear like braced belts hidden under feathers, and the tactics used to lure wild birds into traps for sale.
In Toronto General Booth recounted a scene where a Salvationist in a crowded street bar offered his seat to a drunken man, saying he prefers to stand. The drunk thanked him and replied that he is the only gentleman in the bar who understands being drunk.
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