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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 09, 1931
Page
7
The church faces a cracked bell and leaky roof with mounting bills. Brethren urge raising funds through the Ladies Aid as grocers and a grocer man struggle with monthly dues while the preacher backs the effort to repair and sustain their church.
A Thurday July 13 itemized harvests and weather notes cite cherry and raspberry crops waning, hay quality up, wheat harvest starting, plus heat harming trout streams. Community events include Orange demonstrations, Knox Church socials, and local marriages.
Exposition of Acts 4 verses 1-14 and 8-10 16-31 centers on the arrest of Peter and John by the Sanhedrin in Jerusalem A.D. 30 the ministers face trial and defend the gospel boldly while emphasizing the power of the Holy Spirit and the need to obey God over men The weekly lesson notes reflect on courage faith and the early church’s resolve amid hostile authorities.
A reader explains longing for company as her husband travels away daily. She asks if a parrot could ease loneliness while expressing concern over rough language. The note reflects domestic strain and desire for a living companion.
Fragmentary dialogue portrays a brusque exchange about money and solvency. A speaker accuses another of insolvency while denying any investment abroad, highlighting a tense dispute over funds and national conditions.
A U S railroad crew faced a treacherous Maxos River crossing near Waco Texas to lay heavy pipe and twelve submarine cables. They excavated a ditch through twelve feet of quicksand to a Gravel striata bed, built a strong false work, drove Wakefield piles upstream, and weld joined bevelled pipe with Norway welding wire. The process included strength tests with two men at each end and a 90 pounds gas pressure test before pulling the sections across.
The council in Wemman sought to silence Peter and John who refused intimidation and continued preaching. The healed man stood as visible proof, while rulers fled in fear as the people's praise testified to the gospel's power.
Train schedule shows daily and Sunday services from Acton with eastbound and westbound departures. Times include early morning, afternoon, and late evening with variations for Sunday and holiday service.
A historical timetable fragment lists westbound and daily-except schedules for Canadian National Railways. It includes irregular times such as 0.36 am and 11.50 am, with notes of weekends and holidays affecting service. Freight pickup points at Toronto and nearby terminals are indicated with specific times.
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