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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 03, 1928

Page

2

Liquor Case Warns Against Evasion by Foreign Visitors

Remanato Ganto, convicted of unlawfully selling liquor not from a government vendor, was fined 600 dollars and 21 dollars costs, with one month in jail in default. The judge condemned foreign emigration for profit and urged strict surveillance of such establishments to deter future violations.

Remanato Hanto Mobortto'a Winn Nanagaways Otteera Watler Owens Allen Chapman Milton Moore Ganton House Syan Darrister Lowry Hamilton Ganto Wos Jean

Two Squirrels and Two Boys Lesson Across Time

An ancient fable contrasts two squirrels and two boys to teach thrift and effort. One squirrel hoards nuts while the other finds none. two boys prowl through schooling and life, one rising to governor and the other becoming a pauper. The tale asks which future each would choose.

The Courage and Gentleness of Modern Women

The article praises modern women for courage beyond old romance rescues. It notes women in roles as nurses teachers mothers daughters and athletes who protect and help others. Bayard Taylor’s lines on brave men are paralleled by praising women who act bravely at home and in service.

Pat Herolm Bayard Taylor

Ornamental Maples Tested on Ottawa Grounds

The article reviews ornamental maples tested at Ottawa Experimental Farm including Amur Manitoba Norway Hehwodler Ned Bitver Gugar Tar tariant. It summarizes Bulletin No. 80 from Ottawa Department of Agriculture describing maples and other trees for Canadian homes, noting growth, color, and adaptability for eastern Canada.

Ottawa Amur Department of Agriculture Manitoba Canada Calder W. T. Miaccoun Dominion Morticulturist Butte Ives

Burning Speed and a Fast Runner Tale

A local tale centers on Lloyd Hahan, praised as an exceptionally fast runner. A mother disputes a morning report claiming record-breaking speed, noting she saw only clear track with no crowds or cheers. The old riddle about a conqueror’s laurel closes the piece.

Lloyd Hahan Galdo Cladera

Hens Invade Yard Drive Family to Edge of Garden War

Joy and Hope relocate to Concord Street find their new yard overrun by neighbor Mrs Marcy s twenty six hens and a rooster. After torpedoes and a clever boy, they discover the birds repeatedly trespass, prompting clever plans to keep them home and restore order in their rockery yard.

Pthern Iewan Grace Joy Concord Street Apri Concordtreet Marcy Tonister Robbie Tim Tom Mry Caoni Cord Street Mrs. Munrey Brighton Joe Douglass Coure Rosca Joe Dawid Shanghai Murey Atarey

Forethought and Ambition in Life's Failures

A dialogue between father and son analyzes why young people fail. They cite Joe Jennings, Herb Tass, Frank Pax, and others, blaming lack of forethought, imprudence, or grit, versus natural talent and circumstance. The piece argues success requires fact-based planning and suitable vocation, not mere ambition.

Joe Genning Joe Day Jr Herb Malin Pax Partridge Walnut Street Iun Courtenel Bositiens Dad Alwoays Tom Rome

Reverend Guthrie’s Epistle On Religion’s Reach

A New York clergyman reflected on religious experience over force and reform. He argued that coercion cannot convert the Orient and that personal faith cannot be manufactured by bullets or coercive schemes.

William No Guthrie New York Dugiaa Orient

Unlucky Numbers and Odd House Door Talk

A drunken digression on superstition erupts as two men examine a stairway door labeled 1144 and debate why 13 is considered unlucky. They mock fears of the thirteenth hour and contemplate fate, coincidence, and dinner outcomes with skeptical humor.

Howmandy

The Boundaries of the Average Girl’s Horizon

A critic argues the typical woman is limited by clothing social ties private hopes and income. The piece notes women’s information gaps and calls for broader education and engagement including politics education reform and larger world outlook beyond domestic concerns.

Banting Corn New Hybrid For Canadian Climate

Experi mental Parms have developed Banting by crossing Golden Bantam with other varieties. This new corn adapts to northern areas and across Canada. It preserves Golden Bantam qualities and matures two weeks earlier than the old variety.

Canada

A Farm Boarder Faces Urban Mockery and Rural Talk

A city youth at a farm boarding house endures scorn from Thram Posner and others as he contemplates his future. Tension arises over class and progress while farm life and schooling mix with sharp talk about career paths and independence.

This Great Healing Oil Claims Full Eczema Relief

An advertisement extols Moone’s Emjernid Oil as a powerful antiseptic treatment for eczema and skin troubles. It promises quick relief after the first application and complete satisfaction, claiming it penetrates without staining or leaving residue.

Moone

Rabbits and Workmates Share Dinner in Mesmerizing Mine Tale

In a Mansas mine a Mexican named Jose and an American co worker shared rabbit from Jose's dinners on several nights. The American asked about the rabbits and Jose explained his wife traps them near their home where they come at night and make noises. The strange exchange ends with a cryptic line about worms and a pest remover advertisement appearing at the end.

Mansas Jose

Fragmented Local Dialogue About Chocolate Cake Visit

A garbled recount shows Mrs. Jones and a visitor debating cake portions. The visitor notes uncut cake and thanks Mrs. Jones as she finds a small piece for him. The exchange includes apologies and a request for a tiny slice.

Jones

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