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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 17, 1928
Page
9
A fragmentary OCR passage dwells on lights and ships at night, then shifts to Father William and a youthful question about death. The voice contrasts aging reflection with a rebuke to youth about faith, urging remembrance of God as a guide through life’s end.
In a reflective piece an elder narrator comforts tired mothers, praising maternal devotion and home care. He recalls a mother’s tender love and laments aging, urging kindness to exhausted caregivers and sharing a parable about Father William on aging and youth. The essay blends domestic duty notes with seasonal labor and reverent homage to motherhood.
They spent the day Anhing in a cold driving drizzle and returned with empty baskets and sore tempers. A village dog charged and was shoved back. A companion muttered a wish to be able to go home, revealing longing amid hardship.
A Scotish applicant asking the Birmingham inspector what he would do to disperse a crowd. He replies in Aberdeen style that he would force a round the hat, implying a crowd control method in local terms.
The Pirestone Tire & Rubber Company of Canada Limited Hamilton plant opens a 151 600 square foot addition to boost capacity by about 40 45 to 50 00 tires daily. Investment nears 4 6 million, employing about 1000 with a 2 million annual payroll. The work enables advanced construction methods and the Gum Dipping process improves tire safety and longevity.
An advertisement touts DrATABS and UICATABS as a fast relief for bladder irritation urethral pain and nocturnal urination. It claims a long standing medical pedigree and guarantees satisfaction with a money back offer.
Seaton 1928 Wool Wanted firm will visit Acton and Erin to purchase wool. Acton dates are May 31 and June 6 and 14, with Erin dates May 30 and June 15 at the C P R Station.
Foster's on Upper Wyndham Street in Quelph presents up to date fashion for well dressed women. The store showcases Vogue favored styles and accessories, offering quality garments at reasonable prices with courteous service and metropolitan atmosphere.
An article promotes efficiency in home management through upgraded electrical wiring. It highlights modern kitchens with outlets and lighting, contrasts with older setups, and recommends Anderson & Pratt Plumbing, Heating and Electrical Work of 21 Quebec Street West, Guelph, for wiring and installations. The firm’s phone number is provided for consultations and safe installations.
The article lauds Dad Milton's Meat Market on Carden Street, Guelph, praising its modern sanitation, fresh wholesome meats, fair prices, and reliable service. It notes strong patronage from Guelph and surrounding areas due to honest dealing and quality products.
A local auto firm promotes affordable used cars reconditioned to value with truthful pricing. Daymond Motors, near Guelph, offers cars with credit equal to trade-in value and promises honest service rather than fictitious promises.
A Guelph Ontario memorial plant run by George H. Parmworth on Elara Road at Woodlawn Cemetery displays granite monuments from Scotch American and other world makers. The firm markets high quality memorials with modern engraving equipment and invites visitors to view showrooms daily and in the evening.
An article discusses variety in meals through bakery products. It promotes Shread be ing Moye and two Simca Goldie Company flours Dictator flour and ShaddesDale for consistent quality. It highlights laboratory tests and invites readers to inspect the James Odldle Company plant in Guelph and to try these brands to enhance baking.
The article recalls a bygone town figure, the spectacle peddler or eye doctor, who tested sight with a turd gel device and fitted glasses from a boxed stock. It notes guardians banning him, urges licensed optometrists like Ove B. Pringte of Guelph to replace his trade.
An elderly Indian attendant recalls a palace function where King Edward shared mercy and shared a moment of rest, noting his thoughtful gesture when she struggled to stand. The narrator reflects that a ruler who cares for small comforts can handle great matters.
A sea captain loans money to a neighbor who delays payment. He hires a persistent debt collector who promises to take half of the recovered amount. The collector bleeds the captain by not collecting, and the captain watches him depart empty handed. Also mentions Dr. J D Kellogg's Asthma Remedy gaining reputation for relief without sensational promotion.
The 1937 Minister of Lands and Forests report says one third of fires were reported by unrelated outsiders. Human laxity caused about 93 percent of known fires, prompting a push for broader public aid alongside 1000 forest rangers managing vast acreage. Public travel permits and local support boosted fire protection spending aims to improve prevention.
Two old Scotsmen speak in garbled fashion about a poodle namedDuTin and a plan that involves expenses. They argue over who pays and how to manage costs, using odd phrases and mispronunciations.
An old advertisement touts Boone's Emerald Oil as a strong penetrating antiseptic for eczema and skin diseases. It claims quick relief, deep action, and that the oil does not stain or leave a greasy residue, with a money back guarantee. The copy urges readers to visit a local druggist for original Boone's Emerald Oil.
An old advertisement extols modern heating options from Richardson Plumbing & Heating Co in Guelph. It promotes the ON-O-Matic oil burner and Williams oil burner, claiming quiet, efficient, safe operation. It invites readers to consult to reduce coal mess and trim heating costs.
The article extols bonds as safe and convenient for all investors, noting their shift from a rich man’s investment to accessible options with $100 and $500 bonds. It highlights T. J. Hannigan & Son of Guelph offering free, non binding bond guidance to clients and non clients, with offices on Quebec Street East.
An article urges homeowners to plan before buying to avoid haste and poor matches. It promotes consulting Smith's Furniture of 429 Wyndham Street in Guelph for expert guidance, period reproductions, and curated stock to harmonize interior design.
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