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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 10, 1928
Page
11
A fragmentary poem reflects a mother's joy and sorrow as she sends her son to school. It contrasts her pride in his future with the ache of parting. The verses evoke maternal love and hopeful paths toward success despite hardship and fear.
The Health Service of the Canadian Medical Association notes that dirt itself is not uniformly dangerous, but contamination by human or animal secretions carries disease risk. A clean person who covers coughs, washes hands, and keeps living spaces tidy helps prevent illness and supports healthier, happier communities. Letters to CMA on health questions receive written replies.
Twenty years ago the Free Press reports rain effects brightening spring foliage and social and civic happenings in Acton. Mentions candidates Nixon and Warren visiting, English travel plans, a settlement with G T R over a wreck, a Baptist social, troop movements to Quebec for a centenary, building plans, Empire Day preparations, a power house outage, and obituaries for Hanneh Lambert and Mayor Robert Agnew.
A damaged clipping notes Paderewski, famed pianist, visiting Sydney, Australia, with humorous quip about polo and music. He contrasts being a passionate polo player with being a poor polo who plays color. The tone blends travel banter and artistic prestige.
The lesson outlines Jesus riding into Jerusalem on a donkey fulfilling Zechariah prophecy, crowds shouting Hosanna, and temple tensions with the selling priests. It contrasts the triumphant entry with the later rejection by leaders, urging reflection on recognizing Christ as king and the motives of the religious authorities. It notes the contrast between public acclaim and private heart conditions.
The Dominion Transport Company Limited showcased Mick Tyne tars and Lapeer trailers for transferring JC freight between Canadian Pacific sheds and Montreal terminals before BE W Beatty and railway executives. The high light was the fifth wheel coupling system allowing quick tractor trailer operation with automatic brakes if detached. The tractor is a Bull Dog model with oak body and maple leaf crest. nine trailers are in service with plans to reach twelve plus orders for Toronto.
A Department of Agriculture circular from Ottawa promotes community led efforts to curb mosquito infestations. It calls for forming local committees, engaging the press and public lectures, and identifying breeding pools to treat with oil, aiming to secure public cooperation and funding.
A faded recollection describes Widows Lane in a New England seaport where widows formed a protective, teasing chorus around a new bride choosing a home. The tale blends Civil War losses, local superstition, and a prideful mockery of change with a prideful, wary humor.
A fragmented dialogue describes a May Day gathering in a town near Ayd. one speaker notes local damage, another asks about a new barn injury. The pair bickers over a chewing tobacco wad and shopping for a dandy, with unclear context and several garbled phrases.
A man recalls hearing a child named Kia’ittle con aged about five recite a prayer in the bedroom during a broadcast night. Harold Jones announces the program and references a T3430 air time on the following night.
An advertisement touts a product named Abetinee claimed to loosen stiff joints and relieve rheumatic pain. It promises rapid relief by topical rubbing and claims benefits for knees ankles hips shoulders spine and fingers. The copy urges purchase for a clean living and notes widespread availability with high consumer demand.
Reading shows a daily freight delivery schedule with a special express option. Pickup available at any address in Toronto near Keele Street and St Clair Avenue with delivery routed through the terminal at Keele and St Clair.
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