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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 21, 1925
Page
9
The piece recalls a student’s love of nature over books as school ends. It mentions rivers Rhone Nile and Amazon and a planned fishing trip, with Nancy Byrd Turner cited as the author and June as a recurring time.
A minister argues with a discouraged youth about college and perseverance. He cites Waterloo and Demosthenes to urge that true men never quit, praising Helen Keller as a example of overcoming immense obstacles. The youth, inspired, vows to trample the obstacles and pursue his goal.
Mrs Bristow endures a heavy bill morning with five dollars more to pay than expected while her children carry on with their own anxieties. A letter from Molly reveals her care and forgiveness, prompting a reflection on gratitude.
A fragment describes a Nagai article noting a Chinese custom where a debtor carries a lit lantern in daylight until debts are paid. It cites Nora Wain and mentions Sing the fish dealer, the Wong family, and a New Year that has not begun for him until accounts are settled.
A collage of verses and reminiscences recalls home life in Canada. A fond essay by Clayton Duff laments lost spruces on the Dr Shook property and speaks of Acton’s old families, doctors, and townsfolk. A short note shares war memories from Welsh songs in a Belgian trench.
A collage of quotes on religion virtue and contentment from Azarias Montfort Carlyle Epictetus Pecker Boardman Fuller and others, noting the role of the church in present life and the value of培 material advertisements.
Fashion’s flair for plaid fabrics described with a plaid panel and matching flannel borders. Garment features a front closure, left shoulder fastening, and button-trim options. Material needs for medium size specify 2 1/2 yards plaid and 1/2 yard plain 54 inch flannel.
In a rural Ala Society gathering the women discuss drought and famine fears. Mrs Bennett shares Aunt Martha’s advice that if peaches fail another crop will feed the community. The tale ends with the group adopting the motto peaches or punkins as a calm philosophy.
Two American lodgers in London become engaged to Ada the landlady’s daughter. The family pressures Ada with dialectic ruses to act like a proper wife. Ada struggles to say owe or owl while her mother explains the tricky sequence of OwEs.
Local Acton items report theatre shows at Acton Musical and Dramatic Society and a rummage sale by the Acton Labour Party. Court actions include a dismissal of an assault summons and a horse theft inquiry. Community events cover a borough engineer appointment, a charity matinee, and Princess Mary’s visit to Acton.
A preacher praises Bishop William Burt for his good humor and resignation at meals. He recalls a Whobraham Academy visit where a child described her father as liking whatever the family lacked, illustrating a clever lesson in contentment.
The Canadian Pacific East End Market in Montreal hosts 283 western steers among a vast facility for cattle sheep hogs and calves. Manager J Pierpont notes high quality stock destined for Wembley and London markets while some consignment delays occur due to a vessel fire. The market, 12 years at this site, accommodates thousands of animals with modern pens slaughtering cooling and export capabilities under government inspection.
Pat notices a postman delivering a black edged envelope to Mike in a potato patch. Mike reads the address and Pat’s handwriting to learn his brother Pat has died, expressing shock and regret.
A United girl arrived late at school for the third time and faced a scolding from her father. He demanded a composition on punctuality and she delivered a short, humorous piece declaring punctuality means knowing where to make stops after an hour of effort.
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