What Matters It A Poem Fragment by Whittier
A fragmentary verse passage attributed to Whittier contemplates mortality and the nearness of the afterlife. It contrasts earthly effort with the hope of a better land where only divine love grants rest.
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 09, 1939
Page
14
Acton Beats Beardmore 8 2 In Toronto Hockey Clash
Twenty years back, Acton defeated Beardmore 8 to 2 in a Toronto game witnessed by about two hundred locals. Garden Durno and Gordon Beardmore led the forward line with Malone and Torrance on defense and Kennedy in goal. Also noted were stock judging prizes at Milton and the Postmaster General’s five year report listing Acton Georgetown and Milton revenues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Acton
Beardmore
Garden
Durno
Gordon Beardmore
Malone
Torrance
Kennedy
Chris Moffat
Milton
Dan Ritchie
Oversas
George Green
Halton
Georgetown
Mint- Ters
Principles of ethical advertising from the National Better Business Bureau
The National Better Business Bureau lays out ten rules for advertisers to build trust. Emphasizing truthfulness, forthrightness, and full disclosure, the guidance urges honest offers, reliable guarantees, and safe use of products. It condemns deceptive pricing, fake sales, and unfair comparisons while praising merit based claims and competent testimonials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Better Business Bureau of
United States
Municipalities urge federal relief control in Canada
The Fort Erie Times-Review reports municipalities want the federal government to bear full relief costs but warn against losing local control. They cite spongers abusing aid and stress retaining some municipal oversight to curb abuse and absentee administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Fort Erie
The Big Tower Clock and a Town’s Daily Rhythm
A poetic vignette on Acton’s tower clock marking day and night Its bells and hands guide labor lunch and rest reminding residents that time governs routine and community life The author signs as Actonian L and invites reader correspondence from older readers of the column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Disciples Church
Actonian
Reminiscences of the old Disciples Church memories
The writer recalls early Sundays at the Disciples Church describing open windows and birdsong, notable parishioners like Mr. Gabriel Wells and Councillor William Ismond, and the church community's close ties small town life. Names, marriages, and the move of many members to Baptist groups follow as the church closes and others carry on in Canada and the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gabriel Wells
Mattie
Annie Black
Mr. Wells
Wiliam Ismond
Wells
Ismond
Dave
Richard Hamilton
Robert Hoyce
Mhs Rove
Mire Orr
Adres Merton
Orr
Minnie
Bertha
Kate
Lewise
Chistopher Masales
Wile Ham Muasales
Waltham Plank
Plank
Robertsons
Davie Towell
George
Joseph Soper
Morton
Asinnie
George Toltons
Pyres
Donald Fergusons
Ramsays
Dampiers
Cuipps
Crewsons
Annie
Matte Black
Annie McLean
Bella ‘Hall
Accie Ramsay
Mimnie Orr
Mattie Black
Wm. Chariton
Agnes Ramasaay
Jos Joe Peters
Jim Stewart
Charlton
Minnie Orr
Church
Saskatchewan
Acton
Baptist Communion
Canada
United States
Little White
Oturwa Laborator ies Expands Minerals Testing Complex
A new five story laboratory building adjacent to the Minas Resources Department in Oturwa houses units for testing building materials, ceramics, mineral samples, and industrial waters. It includes grinding, crushing, kiln work, a freezing chamber, offices, and a library with top floor labs for refractories and ceramic research. A separate morse of commandments for patient care appears from a local physician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forthes
Oturwa
Department
Minas “and Resources
Subtle Approach Plays On Pipe Organ Request
A dialogue depicts a man asking a woman for a pipe organ to tune. She replies they have no organ in the house. He then offers to work or earn money, asking for a bite to eat instead. The exchange ends with no organ or payment.
Snowball Battle Leaves Boys Short on Cover
A group of boys engaged in a snowball fight with little shelter. On returning home, one member recounted the scene to his family, noting there were not enough trees even for the captains and the majors, highlighting the exposure of youth to the cold and playful risk of the encounter.
No Trouble at All Family Rife with Fortune
A lighthearted note recalls a family with a fortune and a single masculine relative. The exchange centers on naming a newborn son and the ease of finding a suitable name given the family’s wealth.
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Sore
Ana
THE
Disciples’ Church
Charles Hill
Mr Hill
George Willams
Jerusalem the Golden
Jordan
Banks
John Robertson
Nis Solk Highland
Wille
Minerals LA Laboratories
Leoni
Panto
Muggs and
Skeeter
Farul
Fagut
King Feanare, Syndicate, Inc
Lumge Rou
Off
Balanice
By Wally Bishop
Muggs
Wapatperee
Acton Free Press
Acton District
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