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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 21, 1925
Page
3
The poem praises warm river swimming as a perfect summertime break after exams. It contrasts schooling and travel with memories of streams where minnows dart, and looks forward to finishing classes and shouting a joyful goodbye. Nancy Byrd Turner is cited.
In a tense scene a minister urges Jack Graham to persist against difficulties, citing Demosthenes Keller and Waterloo resolve. The boy embraces the challenge, declaring he will trample obstacles and fight until he wins or dies.
Mrs Bristow endures bill morning as the Bristow family tightens finances. Molly writes a touching letter offering help, revealing a softer side amid the strain and Mrs Bristow's guilt over harsh words.
A reader recalls a magazine essay describing a Chinese village custom where a debtor must carry a lighted lantern in public until debts are paid. The practice is linked to the New Year timing, with greeting exchanges delayed until accounts are settled.
A collection of verse and column reminiscences reflects on home, the old spruces, and local life in Acton. It recalls a farewell to a neighborhood landmark, genes of past residents, Queen Victoria era memories, and a wartime singing moment that bridged German and Welsh voices.
A fragment recalls schoolboys in a past era shouting a fearsome threat tied to Queen Victoria’s birthday, warning that without a holiday they will run away, capturing a moment of rebellious youth and nostalgic mood.
A collection of aphorisms and reflections on religion virtue and contentment from varied thinkers. The excerpts cover Christianity civilizati on salvation present life epic of tools and man and admonitions to avoid covetousness with a final note on advertising reads and reader notices.
Fashion sketch explains a plaid flannel design with full front closure, stitched bands down the front and back, and button trim matching either the background or plaid. The left shoulder closes with a two-piece neck furnishing. Medium size uses 2% yards plaid and % yard plain 54 inch flannel.
In a lone Ala Society meeting a small woman Mrs Bennett shares a cheerful parable after droughts and late frost. She recalls Aunt Martha’s line that if peaches fail, they’ll have pumpkins and no one will starve. The group laughs and agrees to remember the lesson.
Two American women in London observe Ada the landlady’s daughter become engaged to a suitor socially above her. Mrs Halbert’s guidance centers on mastering the use of the word owe in a playful family lesson, as Ada struggles to pronounce the different Ows.
Acton columns report musical society productions at three nights of The Wrong Number and a rummage sale by the Acton Labour Party women. Borough engineer appointment at £1000 a year is approved. Other notes cover theatre matinees, a missing progress update for Acton school, a gym display by the Wesleyan Boys Club, and a variety show at St Martins Hall. Also noted are local deaths, engagements, a collision on Bella Bridge Road, and an Easter Vestry accounting. Princess Mary to visit the new Deaf and Dumb Church in Old Oak Road, with expected informal greeting at Acton border.
A preacher admires Bishop William Burt’s cheerful nature. Dr. Burt recalls lessons from Whbraham Academy when a child’s tale described a father as liking anything the family did not have. The anecdote highlights humor, tolerance, and resignation in daily life.
A shipment of 283 western steers and other livestock from Canada awaits departure to Europe. The Canadian Pacific East End Market in Montreal, run with government inspection, houses 3 000 cattle and 6 100 sheep and boasts modern facilities including an abattoir and export sheds. Manager J Pierpont notes the high quality stock destined for Wembley and London markets, delayed slightly due to vessel fire damage.
Pat recognises his brother’s handwriting on a black edged envelope and learns of his death as the mail arrives. Mike reads the address and fears upsetting news, while Pat confirms the grim message.
A girl arriving late to school three times was scolded and ordered to write on punctuality. After an hour of effort she produced a short composition titled Punctuality. The piece reads Punctuality is Inowing where to make stops.
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