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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 18, 1935
Page
2
Partial OCR text appears to reference an advertising notice with limits on liability tied to the overall cost and space occupied. The readable portion mentions cost, space, and liability but lacks clear names, dates, or locations to identify a full item.
Fergus News Record defends heavy sports coverage as vital to community life. The piece argues sports balance civic activity, noting strong local attendance and pride in hockey and football, while acknowledging reader criticism of voluminous sports writing.
The piece notes likely voter disappointment when names are missing from lists and details on revision courts are only available via a poster. It explains a dispute over paid advertising for election notices and clarifies that local lists differ from the Dominion list prepared in Ottawa, with guidance to consult Ottawa if the poster is unavailable.
J. C. Kirkwood in Marketing notes Adolph S. Ochs doubted his fit to run the New York Times. The passage urges courage, self trust, and selective bluffing when facing rivals who may know less about the subject.
A home town reunion plans a three day Civic Holiday gathering in Acton. Local organizations coordinate a neighborly event to welcome past visitors and friends for a periodic homecoming likely every five years. Organizers promise a well arranged program and hope many friends from near and far attend.
A pamphlet titled policy of the New Reconstruction Party led by H. H. Stevens is reviewed. The writer finds some proposals belated and says the booklet lacks clear methods to fulfill dreams, noting the move adds to many parties and that Stevens’ entry brings reforms to the forefront. Time will tell if he is elected and can meet pre election aims.
Editorial notes suggest an imminent election with a strong guess of late August. The writer mentions a Monday wash day as a likely timing cue, indicating the forthcoming political action is expected to occur soon.
On the Twelfth of July there was varied weather and splendid parades in many centres. Canadian marches went smoothly with no disorders unlike reports from Ireland. The Georgetown Herald marks seventy five years, with Fre Press wishing long life to editor J M Moore as he continues guiding the paper.
The lesson recalls David sparing Saul at Hill of Hachilah and again choosing mercy over vengeance. It highlights Abner as Saul’s loyal general, Abishai’s courage, and David’s reverence for the Lord’s anointed. Jonathan and David’s bond endures through danger, with an eternal covenant remembered after their separation.
A fragmentary biblical reflection compares Saul's attitude to David with David's chivalry toward Gaal and his loyal praise in a funeral dirge. The concluding note centers on Jonathan and the crew who sailed unscathed by time, as David contemplates lineage and fidelity.
Johnny Mann of Wokingham nicknamed Samson, aged 14, can lift 130 pounds with teeth and pull two ponies in opposite directions. He has an offer of 20 pounds a week for circus work but will stay in school per education authorities. He has trained since age five with his brothers. his father Ernest Mann is a former Yorkshire wrestler and Army champion.
In a bus, one of two Mappers reads a newspaper and mentions an octogenarian is dead. The other flapper asks what an octogenarian is, then quips that they are a sickly lot, noting you never hear of one but he's dying.
The Ti Free Press thanks contemporaries and friends for their kind references on its sixtieth anniversary. The editor notes the paper continues to serve Acton and the district as a representative local newspaper.
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