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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 04, 1925
Page
5
A playful poem reflecting on how people differ. The speaker contrasts two fruit moods Banana and Orange to reveal that traits and behavior reveal character. It frames youth and bedtime rituals with gentle humor and a question about personal temperaments.
A June 8 1905 Free Press item notes a big hay crop signal, macadam road work from Guelph to John Street near the church, and a 9 7 local Grey baseball win. Acton station buzzes with navvies moving track as rail lines shift and excavations expand. Fairview Cemetery hosts an unveiling of George Vincent monument by Acton Society Woodmen of the World. Firemen’s Garden Party features a baseball match, violin and flute solos, a terry of entertainment, and St Joseph’s parish confirms candidates in a Bishop Dowing visit.
Aunt Nancy visits as new neighbors, the Greys, move into the Haskinses’ former home. The Bradleys praise the Grey children while reflecting on missed calls and stiff formalities. Mrs Grey’s quiet acts of help reveal how care matters more than appearances.
Canada increases nickel production to 7 218 478 pounds in 1924 from 9 370 318 pounds in 1923. The year 1924 also saw 260 037 pounds of nickel recovered from copper ore treatment. Ontario's Budbury and Cobalt districts remain the world’s leading nickel sources, supplying about 90 percent of global output.
The lesson explains Peters handling of visiting Gentiles after Cornelius received the gospel. It notes the vision with unclean animals, the Holy Spirit’s baptism among Gentiles, and Peters defense of his conduct before Jewish brethren. It emphasizes that salvation comes through hearing and belief in Jesus Christ.
The article notes how Canadian Pacific Railway transformed Prairie Province stations with planted gardens and seeds issued to station agents. Since 1908 the system expanded horticultural work, adding an expert to staff, creating many gardens that make stations welcoming and less drab for travellers along the coast to coast.
An old newspaper filler extols Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil for cuts bruises sprains sore throat and similar complaints. It claims the product heals quickly and should be kept in every household.
An energetic man supposedly lifted 879 bricks in an hour a feat far beyond typical daily rates and described as a terrifyingly exhausting speed. The piece notes the awe and imagines the effort involved in moving each brick, mortar, and placement. It also includes a sweeping ad for Mother Graves worm exterminator.
A Civil War veteran spent a week at a New York hotel and, on paying the bill, was asked his rank. He answered private, and the clerk replied he would not charge, saying he had never met a private before. The anecdote highlights the veteran’s honesty and the clerk’s gracious gesture.
The advertisement extols Dr J D Kellogg's Asthma Terheily as uniquely effective and unlike other no call remedies. It claims Kellogg's is the foremost natural remedy, trusted by thousands for relief and value across broad regions.
Tubero us rooted begonias thrive in shade and semi shade with large waxy flowers on stout stems. Start bulbs indoors in March for June bloom, then transplant after frost danger. or plant dormant outdoors to delay flowering. Lift and store bulbs in winter, replant in spring. Varieties include Large Flowered and Frilled types in pink white crimson orange and yellow. B Spencer Ontario Horticultural Association Publicity Committee chair.
Corns vanish when treated with Holloway's Corn Remover without leaving a serration or scar.
Data shows meat and cattle exports increasing sharply from 1913 to 1924 with higher values though fewer head of cattle exported. Bacon pork and livestock values rose, cattle export value jumping from about 7.24 million to 12.62 million dollars and per head prices climbing from roughly 37 dollars to 68 dollars.
The Dominion Bureau of Statistics announces the 1926 agricultural census will be conducted this June. Schedules request acreage sown and livestock numbers mid June, distributed via rural schools and farmers receive by mail in British Columbia. Farmers lacking forms should apply to their local teacher, provincial Agricultural Department or Dominion Statistician.
Colds are the commonest ailment of mankind and neglect may lead to serious conditions. Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil will relieve bronchial passages of inflammation speedily and thoroughly and strengthen them against a subsequent attack. It calms inflammation and usually stops the cough by soothing throat irritation. Try it and prove it.
A Scottish village anecdote features Sandy McInabb, a popular kirk member, who collects church subscriptions and shares a joke with the minister. Sandy admits he has been visiting every house and drinking a "wee drappie" to raise funds, justifying it as for the good of the camp despite teetotalers in the kirk.
A dated discussion on criticism urging care in judging others work. It cites Addison Whittier and Lincoln, advising sympathy over fault finding and urging charity toward all. The piece warns against judging unseen or absent subjects and condemning without inquiry.
The ad asserts that Worm Pow der will quickly alter morbid stomach and bowel conditions and sweep away worms. It claims the medicine is a powerful worm destroyer and a health giving remedy beneficial to the young constitution.
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