Disfigurement of Advertising Bill Boards Conviction Upheld
Editorial notes a King's Bench Division ruling confirming a Somersetshire by law against billboard posting. The High Court upheld the conviction of the bill posting company for disfiguring the landscape, despite an appeal focusing on the by law's validity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Canada
King’s Bench
High Court of Justice
Bill Posting Company
Somersetshire
High Court
Power of Expression Shapes Lifelong Success
The passage argues that expressed power in speech writing and art is essential and cultivated by effort, not mere talent. It notes talk grounded in knowledge earns trust, aids opportunities, and strengthens leadership in public or corporate roles, urging early focus on clear persuasive expression.
City Man Courtesy Drive Sparks Rural Frustration
A lighthearted tale contrasts city drivers with rural residents as a lilac bush and a fence are damaged by visitors. The piece warns that motorists often lack respect for private property and suggests a courtesy campaign to improve behavior, even in small towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dre
Canada Names Willingdon as New Governor General
Lord Willingdon of Batton officially accepts the Governor General post in Canada succeeding Baron Byng who retires next month. He has served as Governor of Bombay and Madras and represented Hastings and Bodmin in Parliament. Married since 1892 to Hon. Marie Adelaide Brassey, he visited Ottawa earlier this year with his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Willingdon
Batton
Canada
Baron Byng
Vimy
Bombay
Madras
Hastings
Bodmin
Cornwall
Treasury
Marie ‘Adelaide
Lord Brassey
Lord
Lady Byng
Rideau Hall
Ottawa
Lady Willingdon
Unity Among Churches Resolution Passed By Toronto Synod
The Anglican Synod of Toronto approved a report urging Christian unity and cooperation. It cites Sir Henry Lunn’s visit and calls for witnesses of Christ to speak with one voice, recognizing division weakens Christian witness and promotes effort toward unity in faith and life. The measure passed unanimously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anglican” Synod of
Toronto
Henry Lunn
Sir Henry Lunn
Jesus Christ
Canada Making Notable Progress Across Trade and Policy
Editorial notes probe tax equity and physician practice shifts, while Canada shows growth in grain shipments and exports. Reports cite easing coal tensions, rising tourist traffic, and debate over stricter transport and liquor laws. figures show annual export gains across crops, grains, and livestock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Twenty Years Ago in Acton Items of Local News
A June diary recalls Mrs A P F Smith's potatoes and tomatoes in blossom, a new wire school fence replacing a dilapidated picket. Rev Charles Joliffe departs for Chi n September, and Rev G W Barker preached last Sunday. Nicklin at Toronto Normal School where Daisy gave the valedictory. A lacrosse match Acton beat Elora 11 to 4. Jiggins buys Vincent property on Young Street. Epworth League members heard Dr F J R Forster recount Europe trip. Alfred Littley injured a rolling machine thumb lacerated and torn. Born Gamble Acton June 14 a son. Holloway Corn Remover advertised tool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P F. Smith
Charles J. Y Joliffe
Rockwood
Chi
G. W. Barker
A. E. Nicklin
Normal School
Toronto
Epworth League
F. J. R. Forster
Europe
Great Britain
Alfred Littley
Sole Feather Tannery
Tborn Gamble
Acton
E. F. Gamble
Judah’s Transformation in Joseph Tale Summary
The lesson centers on Judah as the spokesman for the brothers in Genesis 44. Israel’s family faces testing in Egypt, with Joseph weighing repentance in his brothers. Judah’s unselfish offer to save Benjamin signals a change of heart, leading to forgiveness and the display of Christian spirit before Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judah
Joseph
Pharaoh
Rachel
Benjamin
Jacob
Lamow
Egypt
Christ
Sungay
Massey Estate Valued At About 3 Million Dollars
The estate of the late Chester D. Massey is estimated at three million dollars with about a third to be left to his son Vincent Massey. A portion will fund church and philanthropic causes, while the remainder will be divided among family members and others. Also mentions Miller's Worm Powders as a remedy for worms in children and its digestive benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Commons
Chester_D. Massey
Vincent Massey
Cleaning fingernails with yellow soap before dirty work
The advice suggests filling fingernails with yellow soap before tasks like gardening, painting, or stove cleaning. Draw and fill nails slowly across the bar, then wash to reveal stains easily removed.
Electria-Oil Promises Quick Pain Relief and Healing
An old advertising claim touts Dr Thomas Electria-Oil as nearly instant relief for inflammation pain. It is promoted as a cure for cuts, scars, bruises and sprains and advised to be kept in a battle kit for readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Farmer and Cloth Loss Tale of Wives and Vicar
An old farmer sells cloth for 800d, loses the purchase en route home, and his wife complains to the vicar. A week later the vicar asks about the cloth, and the farmer grumbles that he hears about it constantly, reflecting on his punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Br. Green
Asa
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Acton Free Press
Canadian’ Weekly Newspaper Association
Town Weekied
Ontario
MOOR
Meseeee Aned
Editorial
United States
St. John
Prohibition
Alberta
Burlington
Civil Service Commission
Montreal Gazette
George’s. Henry
Robinson
Toronto Telegram
Holloway
Chester D
H. L. HarRison
America
Philen
Daty
National Railways
Weonto Terminal
Keele Street
St. Clair Avenue
Colman-Keen
Amherst Street
Montreal
Standard Oil CO
New Jersey
Fred J. Whitlow & Co
Soan
Ieee
Castoria
Fletcher
Sweden
Reall Estate and Insurance
Confederation Life Association
London & Lancashire
Eelly & Aiken Collectors
Orangeville and
Owen Sound
Standard Bank of Canada
Guelph
Gotha
A. L. Bouce
Department of Pub- Ne- Works
Dominion
Province of
City of
G. W. Dawson
Department of Publi Works
R. Winter
Victoria Street
BE. O'Brien
Deparment of Public Works
Jewellers
China
Wyndham St
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!