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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 04, 1926
Page
5
A brief item from the Gye Acton Free Press reports on Mary’s Echoes and local happenings dated March 4, 1926, noting community voices and neighborhood news in a compact city section.
The piece critiques students who echo ready made opinions in class. It argues genuine engagement requires personal thought rather than parroting a teacher. The speaker emphasizes the danger of passive learning and urges authentic character development.
Farmers hustle in turnips and saw logs arrive after weekend snow flurry. Hardwood selling in Erin at 460 per cord amid weak demand. Local homes change hands, promotions, new brick veneered house contract, and improvements at Statham's bakery and grocery. Sunday School class hosts Robin Agnew before his move to Harrity.
R. R. Hurst from the Experimental Farm Charlottetown PEI outlines two seed treatment methods to control oat smut. The sprinkling method uses fresh formalin solution to dampen grain then drying before drilling. The dry formaldehyde method coats the grain with a formalin water mix and avoids spray irritation with proper ventilation.
A collection of old anecdotes about workmen and tools. It recalls a violin tuning remark to a novice and a Washington story where a foreman jokes a binder about using any tool to do good work. An old cigar store tale ends with a man reading a newspaper aloud and a boss teasing him about reading.
A man recalls losing a handsome watch years ago and finally discovering it again after lifting an old waistcoat. He jokes about the search and notes the amusing accident of finding the item in a forgotten pocket.
The lesson recounts Jesus washing the disciples feet before the Last Supper and teaching humility. It links Peter’s resistance to trust with deeper meanings about spiritual cleanliness, service, and greatness through humble acts. The text notes Judas’s betrayal and invites reflection on servant leadership and applicable lessons for teachers and believers.
Mr Lawton speaks in a roundabout way describing his nephew visit and his cellar conditions. He explains that damp weather makes the apples overflow from the cellar door into the kitchen floor. Mrs Lawton questions the phrase as he seeks plain understanding.
A comprehensive French tour for Canadian university graduates and undergraduates departs Quebec May 26 aboard the Empress of Scotland. Highlights include chateaux of the Loire, Lake Geneva excursion, Cherbourg Bayeux Caen Paris visits, stops at Lyon Grenoble Annecy and Bordeaux with university receptions. Return planned July 1 aboard the Melita.
A bookseller recalls a visit from a confident agent named Dixon who showcased a six volume set and a heavy book about interschool literature. The casual talk shifts from books to life as Dixon reveals onions in a backyard and a new kitten while the scene ends with a playful compliment about becoming a fine agent.
An Aberdonian travels to London for a heart specialist who warns of grave danger. He then rushes back to his compartment at every station to feel alive, claiming he fears dying at any moment and is “booking from station to station.”
A historical note argues that wrong numbers over the telephone stem more from faulty enunciation than operator error. An English example shows misheard names causing confusion in a two party call.
The report describes Dr J D Kolloge's asthma remedy as offering prompt relief and guarding the future for sufferers. It claims the remedy prevents reattacks when inhaled or exposed to smoke or fumes and suggests a potential permanent cure.
The Winnipeg Tribune organized a winter auto caravan of about thirty cars and 100 travelers to mark the opening of the Jefferson Highway from New Orleans to the Manitoba border. Col Ralph By Webb of Winnipeg was elected president of the Jefferson Highways Association. The 2300 mile route demonstrates Western Canada remains connected to continental auto traffic year round. The Canadians were warmly greeted along the journey and return trips to Canada are being organized. Miller’s Worm Powders are promoted as a safe worm treatment for children and a tonic for strength.
An excerpt describes Johnny Hobbs in Massachusetts warned city life differs from home. He goes to a grandmother who mistakes his spearmint tea for milk, surprising both as she discovers the mix up. The tale closes with a reference to Holloway's Corn Remover.
Rev. Parkes Cadman, head of the Federal Council of Churches, faced a question on whether a man who smokes should marry a girl. Cadman offered a view that smoking is improper for women and ill suited to moral life, remarking that sentiment guides the world more than logic. The exchange is preserved in the Independent as a pearl of wisdom from a prominent Protestant leader.
A Dominion Cerealist outlines when seed should be changed to boost yields. Factors include availability of better sorts, mixing with other seeds, severe weather damage, damaged threshing or storage, and proper seed cleaning. Testing germination and energy is stressed before using inferior or partially damaged seed.
The article describes a private asylum superintendent strolling the grounds after appointment when an inmate heckles him. The inmate, atop a top hat, claims to pleasantly inform the new staffer that he and his fellow inmates prefer him to the first. The superintendent responds courteously and asks why. The lunatic says the man resembles one of their keepers.
An old ad claims Adlorikn relieves gas pressure in the abdomen and a nervous restlessness that prevents sleep. It asserts the product evacuates hidden waste in minutes and treats constipation, advising against pills or tablets and urging immediate use.
The Indianapolis News reports a plaintiff accusing his wife of cruel treatment. The judge questions where they met, and the man replies that they never met properly, noting she merely overtook him.
Fragmentary line asks about reasons behind actions and mentions paint as a preservative. The text hints at a discussion or quote concerning preservation and methods referenced by someone titled TM.
Daily freight service announced for delivery by special express freight with pickups offered at any address in Toronto.
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