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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 14, 1923
Page
5
A 1922 article quotes a poem urging resilience in hard times. It emphasizes strength, courage, and persistence to overcome mountains of difficulty, noting those who endure become stronger and find a way to win.
A page of 1803 items reports Hazels injury from a grazing horse, lodge meetings, an excursion by Halton Farmers Institute, a lawn social at a Methodist church, marriages in Fergus and Brampton, and a long reminiscence of farm life. It recalls a Civil War service and a tale of a boy helping with hay, threshing, and farm chores, ending with a thoughtful anecdote about family labor.
A Sunday school lesson analyzes Esther’s courage in facing the Persian king, highlighting Mordecai’s role, the danger to the Jewish people, and Esther’s vow If I perish I perish. It discusses themes of sacrifice, faith, and patriotic duty with questions for study and related daily readings.
The article details the unveiling of a granite memorial to Abraham Martin in Quebec Harbor Square. It notes his role as an early pilot on the St Lawrence and founding ties to New France, with speeches by F L Wanklyn and others including Sir Charles Fitzpatrick. The Canadian Pacific Railway financed the memorial to honor St Lawrence river pilots aiding transatlantic traffic. The Empress of Scotland arrival later that day underscored the river’s historic and commercial importance.
A blacksmith who met the king in Italy secured the king's autograph on photographs of the king and queen, asking for signatures for his children. The king explained the queen was absent and offered a pencil. The smith then demonstrated a dangerous string trick and urged others to try it, while also touting a corn remover product.
A historical ad touts Dr J D Kellogg's Anthmu Remedy claiming to ease nervous symptoms and improve strength. The copy emphasizes trust in the remedy and urges readers to try it for relief and better health.
A reader argues that lack of time to think is not an excuse on crowded trolleys or trains. Concentration turns discomfort into productive thought whether in transit or in bed, with bed being a poor thinking spot.
A fragmented account describes children taking turns acting out different employments. One side demonstrates the job while the other tries to guess the activity. After each performance the group discusses and rotates roles to keep the exercise lively and instructional.
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A father gently denies his son a camping trip and explains that God tests desires. The tale urges trust in divine will over unchecked wishes, noting that God grants what fits his plan and may withhold easier pleasures for a higher good.
An editorial note discusses Canadian packing methods for bacon in bales, noting adoption of a baby mothat method by several packing houses including Peterboro' and similar practices across provinces. The report cites government data from the Dominion Department of Agriculture and highlights changes in bale content and wrapping materials.
A fragmentary report cites Major J G eNaught claiming tea can purify typhoid cultures and aid recovery after long exposure. Mayor MC Napaht allegedly supports tea drinking for all, while critics warn of potential harm to children and improper use as a water substitute.
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