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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 20, 1920
Page
6
A whimsical account from Acton Bree Press depicts a duck named Kor enjoying a rainy day at school. Students and staff cheer as the rubber boots, puddles, and muddy paths become a lively scene. The piece captures playful resilience and the joy of simple weather adventures.
A Thursday fire at the rear of Mr. Easton’s house near the new hospital church destroyed the barn and spread to the church and dwellings. The blaze damaged the church roof and tower, melted windows, and charred frames, while residents aided by supplying clothing and food to affected families.
A fragmented historical column discusses the art of omission in daily life, contrasting busy overworked people with those who cultivate self development and public duties. It blends reflections on duties and desires with brief ad reads and a stray public gathering anecdote, ending with medical advertisements for rheumatism cures.
A Sunday school text outlines the biblical narrative of Saul's anointing, the people's demand for a king, and Samuel's guidance. It covers themes of divine leadership, prophecy, and the ethical lessons tied to choosing a ruler, with discussion prompts and weekly readings for reference.
A drunken man was stopped by the police magistrate after a bottle neck protruded from his overcoat. The inspector identified whiskey inside, leading to a fine of 4200 or toll for the offender. The incident underscores dangers of strong liquor and enforcement.
A manager recalls a young helper named Tommy who was sent to deliver a WY message to Mr. Smith. Tommy found the office boy absent, returned after a door notice demanded immediate return, and hurried back as quickly as possible.
The Alpine Club reports on a forthcoming two stage memory camp to be held near Banff and Mount Asainibong. It notes amateur mountain photography accolades, first ascents in the Royal Group, and winter carnival involvement. A two tour pack train will move campers to a timbered base with a public welcome event from July 20 to December 1920.
A historical note discusses potato cultivation timing and soil depth, stressing planting between late May and early June, with early harvests showing vigor and higher yields. It mentions varieties like Green Mountain and Dominion Horticulturalist selections, alongside regional recommendations from Ottawa and nearby Ontario experiments.
Fragmented text shows freight and express service details. Mentions delivery and pickup at any address near Toronto. Includes unclear lists and times, with dates and names garbled.
ATC. C. Speight lists silverware and tableware pine variety, fine cutlery, hardware, tinware and granite ware, Pogdora Stoves and Runpes heaters, small stoves and oil stoves in a broad hardware assortment.
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