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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 17, 1928
Page
2
A reflective poem fragment contrasts lamplight and faith with aging and memory. The speaker notes lights shining from ships and harbors as a beacon and recalls the poem’s dialogue between a youth and Father William about youth, aging, and faith. Father William urges joy in aging and remembers God from youth, advising cheerful acceptance of life’s course.
A reflective piece on exhausted spring house cleaning and the tireless mother. It honors mothers as the home’s angel and calls for kindness from all, alongside an old man recounting a dialogue about aging and retained wisdom.
They spent the day in cold driving drizzle and returned with empty baskets and tempers frayed. A dog charged them as they entered the village. one man kicked it away. The other questions his fear of Jiego and longs to go home to his homeland.
A Scottish applicant seeks a police post in Birmingham. Asked how he would disperse a crowd, he replies he would not know what to do in Birmingham but if it were Aberdeen he would push round the hat.
The Pirestone Tire and Rubber Company of Canada Limited Hamilton Plant opens a half million dollar extension, increasing space to about 151,600 square feet and boosting daily output to 5000 tires. About 1000 employees join a payroll near $2 million yearly as Firestone showcases Gum-Dipping and dealer support.
An advertisement touts DRATABS by Dr Gouthworth claiming rapid relief from bladder and urethra irritation. It emphasizes a long medical track record and offers a low cost remedy for burning sensations, back aches, and nighttime urination without age or prior treatment limits.
Seaton 1928 RK B Barkeyy will visit Acton to buy wool for Quelph Worsted and spinning Co. at C N Tr Station on May 31 June 7 June 14 in Erin at C P R Station May 30 June 5 June 15 Farmers Market. Direct to the Alls.
An advertisement extolls Foster's on Upper Wyndham Street in Guelph as the stylish hub for well dressed women. It highlights up to date clothing and accessories, Vogue popularity, courteous service, and reasonable prices aimed at the community’s leading citizens.
The article praises advances in home management and electrical wiring, urging readers to upgrade kitchens and outlets. It recommends Anderson & Praf Plumbing, Heating and Electrical Work of 27 Quebec Street West, Guelph, as a reliable local contractor for new installations or rewiring, with Guelph contact 330 for service.
The article lauds Dad Milton’s Meat Market on Carden Street for modern sanitation and quality meats. It notes fair pricing, cleanliness, and strong patronage from Guelph and surrounding districts, with expectations of continued prosperity.
An advertisement from Daymond Motors Guelph promoting used Chevrolet cars. It stresses reputable dealers stock trade-in vehicles, fair pricing, and honest sale practices. Buyers are assured builds are serviceable for pleasure or business with credit equal to the trade-in value and no empty promises.
Oakville era piece highlights George H Parmworth of Elora Road Woodlawn Cemetery Guelph and his Granite Memorials firm. The article touts quality design symmetry and advanced machinery, noting the extensive display rooms open daily and in the evening.
An article urges variety in meals using bakery products and highlights Shread be ing Moyett and two Simca Goldie Company flour brands, Digtator and Dictator, for economical uniform quality. It notes laboratory tests ensure consistent results and invites visits to James Oddle Company plant in Guelph.
Reminiscence recalls a door to door eye care figure once common in town squares. The eye doctor sold ready made spectacles and fitted lenses on site, claiming scientific care and practical service for children and adults alike.
An AIff lady recalls King Edward’s considerate gesture during a long palace function. He notices tired attendants, instructs them to sit and relax, and speaks softly as he helps the Indian ladies endure the strain. The account ends with a message that small acts reveal true tact.
A Massachusetts sea captain lent a neighbor money and the debtor failed to pay. A hired collector promised half the debt for success but failed to recover any funds, leaving the captain frustrated. The column then notes Dr J D Keenoggs Asthma Remedy gaining reputation for relief.
The 1937 ministerial report notes one in three fires came from outside the fire, blamed on public indifference and need for wider cooperation. Ninety three percent of fires with known origin were human-caused, prompting calls for travel permits and public support. The province maintains a 1000 fire ranger staff covering about 100000 square miles, with a million and a quarter dollars yearly to build permanent protection and cut fire losses. Public aid and travel authorities are urged to continue.
Two old Scotsmen chat in garbled dialect about a muddy event and a poodle. Hardy and Donald spar over phrases and a supposed plan, with confusion and humor evident in their exchange.
An advertisement promotes Boone's Emerald Oil as a powerful antiseptic for eczema and skin diseases. It urges readers to buy from Fr J Massard or other druggists, promises fast relief, and notes a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
Richardson Plumbing & Heating Co of Guelph promotes the ON-O-Matic Oil Burner as a cleaner cheaper alternative to coal furnaces. They highlight quiet efficient operation, easy installation, and widespread use, inviting readers to consult with their experts at 07 Quebec Street East and Guelph 1025.
The article notes how bonds moved from a rich man's investment to a broad market accessible with 100 and 500 dollar bonds. It highlights the need for individual tailored guidance and promotes T. J. Hannigan & Son of Guelph offering free sound bond advice without obligation, with offices on Quebec Street East.
A guidance piece urges buyers to plan furniture purchases to avoid impulse buys and future incompatibilities. It cites Smith's Furniture of 429 Wyndham Street in Guelph as an experienced local firm that can assist in planning and selecting stock, offering period reproductions and courteous advice without pressuring purchases.
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