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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 29, 1928
Page
2
A poem from the 1928 Acton Free Press encourages action and optimism. A cheerful bird urges readers to pursue opportunity, forget past pains, and not wait for blessings to arrive, promoting diligence and personal effort as the path to joy. James W. Folry is noted as the author.
Reginald E Hore of Dundas Street Oakville is appointed consulting geologist to the Department of Natural Resources. A council meeting adopted a daylight savings prayer resolution on motion by Councillor Byers and Reeve Blakelock. Various residents from Toronto Guelph Whitby Brampton and Hamilton visit local households and attend social events.
Burlington updates include Mr William Sharpe visiting with his son in Buffalo unit. Miss Florence Wilman visiting friends at Jarvis Ontario. a lectern lamp donated to St Luke Church by Mr C Wall. Miss Jola Ramsay at Gladys Bowen in Aldershot. E A Metcalfe planning a second storey on Brant Street store. Harold Kurtz Jr. leaving for Colombia for two years with a large company. An American driver collided with a telephone pole near the canal but escaped with minor scratches. Mrs Jo M Denyon visiting friends in Lindsay. Rev J W and Mrs Jann and boys visiting Mr and Mrs R J Hare. Wesle Week at Alton. rector W D Andrews resigns. CGLT sale at St Pauls United Church proceeds and nurse training notes. Mrs Phoebe Lillian Hare of Hamilton visits. Mrs J Bell recovering from surgery. Clarence Wales recovering from appendicitis. Miss Daria Dewa undergoing mastoid operation at Hospital for Sick Children Toronto. asthma remedy promoted with claims of relief.
A mischief plan by students on April Fool's Day backfires when Old Cato, a weary professor, unexpectedly wins a scientific prize. The Crown Prince and conspirators dread exposure but finally witness Cato's radiant humility as he reveals the honor to his cheering students and wife.
Premise notes a Paris Natural History lecturer stating dogs breathe about 30 times per minute at rest and can reach up to 350 breaths during exertion. It explains dogs perspire little to none through skin, relying on pulmonary transpiration to shed heat while chasing game. Cats and big felines lack this trait, limiting their long pursuit. Birds show high pulmonary transpiration for cooling.
Acquainted readers praise Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil for treating many ailments as a reliable household medicine. It is described as effective, inexpensive, and recommended to keep on hand for unexpected calls or minor complaints.
A reflective piece argues that the so called good old days were not better than today. It recalls past generations, wartime fears, and debates about youth while praising progress and forward looking spirit. The essay urges embrace of youth and the shared values across eras.
A fragment describes experiments at the University of Utrecht library exploring how inaudible sound affects nerves. Researchers note a peculiar sensation and fear induced by soundless spaces, suggesting a strong link between silence and nervous response.
A fragile family scene unfolds as a whispering Dene asks if Tether will forgive and support, debating marriage, work, and a future debt. Angelina contemplates whether father’s anxiety and bonds will protect her as she seeks independence.
The text presents garbled phrases about stomach issues and medical terms. It references phrases like upset stomach and medical substances but lacks coherent context or identifiable actions, persons, or organizations.
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