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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 17, 1923
Page
11
A reflective regional item extols newspaper support and community pride across generations. It urges readers to back local papers and celebrate youth milestones, marriage notices, and civic achievement while emphasizing the role of journalism in daily life.
Summary of local items including crop forecasts, public school events, fish hatchery shipments to BC and Ontario, land purchase by the Oddfellows for a home, J Kerr Brown earning pharmacy degree, Janet Anderson accident and recovery, Dr. Warren’s return from lumber camp, Roderick McDonald joining Toronto Police, and the wedding of McNabb to Emma Cameron in Acton.
In a rough town exchange, John is blamed for repeated blunders in deliveries and misread orders. The storekeeper narrates several mishaps involving bundles, a buggy ride, and a missing Aunt Jane bundle, highlighting John's careless, thought-so nature.
The article discusses Elijah's confrontation with Baal priests on Mount Carmel, noting his faith and role as a social reformer. It reflects on religious motives behind prophetic action, contrasts worship of the Lord with Baal, and considers the broader impact of religious duty on public virtue. It also poses reader questions about Christianity's influence and practical faith today.
The article extols Jasper National Park as the world’s largest wild animal sanctuary. It highlights mountains over 19a lofty peaks, diverse wildlife including elk deer caribou moose mountain goats and grizzly bears, and abundant birds. Visitors are urged to enjoy hunting areas outside the park while noting the park’s safety from venomous snakes and snakes. The piece praises pristine forests valleys and waters and promotes the park for health recreation and adventure.
A reflection on language as a mirror of the soul arguing for reverence of great tongues like Greek Latin French and English. It laments vulgarity and profanity entering into refined speech and calls for judgment of irreverent writers and speakers.
A garbled excerpt discusses a mutt in sunshine and a claim of philosophy. It mentions Dr. Thomas and a simple application a child can understand. Directions are described as plain but unreadable and rowdy.
A quirky historical excerpt describes a Sunday incident involving a church warden and a dispute over publishing heads and donations. It also mentions Miller's Worm Powders claimed to improve digestion and appetite, with commentary on their dubious effectiveness and the lingering idea of worm treatment.
A government amendment to the seed law strengthens control over new farm plant varieties. It prohibits marketing for use of a farm woody variety unless tested and approved, and restricts propagations not registered or examined. It assigns oversight to the Director of Publicity Daminton Dee and the Agriculture department.
A chaotic youthful essay argues Americans lack self awareness and discipline. It urges individuals to discover their capacities, resist distractions, and take initiative to develop talents through focused effort and self reliance.
A fragmented reminiscence traces the Paisley shawl tradition from 18th to 20th century weaving. It mentions patterns, revival by 1960 machinery, and the shawl’s prominence in royal and bridal fashion, including Edward VII era connections and family customs.
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