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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 10, 1930
Page
2
A fragmented diary fragment discusses life at Ginger Farm and nearby town. The writer laments wasted nature during Dominion Day celebrations, notes tree desecration and street decorations, and reflects on town life, social dynamics, and daily chores. The tone mixes memory, observation, and critique of rural culture.
Leonard Haight admires a marble bust of himself placed on his lawn after an art department promoter seeks twenty five dollars for information. Dora Hawley and Lettice Seymour vie for a reward, the school board debate on continuing art, and Knight funds an art career leading to a bust of the donor. The tale ends with Knight recognizing talent and awarding a career path to Lettice, while the bust becomes a symbol of merit over vanity.
Readings focus on Matthew 16 26 and Genesis 36 29 46 28 1 9 20 with lessons about profit and loss, Jacob’s vow and divine grace. The lesson traces Jacob’s dream at Bethel, his vow to God, and Jacob’s growth from deception to faith, highlighting God’s presence transforming life.
The passage recalls Jacob’s return after twenty one years, his fear of Esau, and his trembling conscience. Jacob’s humility before Esau leads to a pivotal moment of reconciliation aided by God’s provision. The text emphasizes faith, trust, and the transformation from fear to acknowledgment of God’s mercy.
A Cincinnati University geology instructor praised students for bringing rock specimens. One clever student placed an old brick on the table, and the instructor held it up declaring it is plage of impertinence, ending the class with a sharp remark about the brick.
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