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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 23, 1929

Page

5

Canada must value infants in public health funding

An article argues Canada could save about 222 million yearly by investing in infant health. It notes the intrinsic value of a child beyond money and cites a American statistic that a child is valued at over 9 thousand dollars at birth. Public health spending is framed as a high-return investment with potential to recover much of the lost value.

Canada Toak Ing Hoo Canmila Jend Canadian Afdical Association Toronto

Acton notes bloom as spring chores begin in 1909

In Thursday’s Tague of the Free Press, May 27 1909 reports fruit trees blooming and rapid vegetation growth. Street sprinkling rounds resume, Black's Yamees shop hires two harness makers, Acton High School students picnic at Rockwood, Knox College Endowment campaign featured by Rev Alfred Gandler, and the Halton Pe el Baseball League schedule opens with seven home games for Crampton Milton Georgetown Acton. Also mentions Dr Thomas Electric Oil popular across Canada and a mining tale from California with a humorous misdirection that ends in a real gold find.

Dusinesa Black Acton High School Rockwood Acton Amusement Co's Wonderland St.Mary's Mil Street Victoria Knox College Alfred Gandler Knox Church Halton-Peel

Sunday School Lesson on Gods New Covenant in Jeremiah

Readings cover Jeremiah 31 and the role of the New Covenant as foretold in Jer 31 31-34 and Heb 8 7-13. Jeremiah foresees times of restoration peace and divine favor for Judah and Ephraim with inner spiritual renewal replacing ritual externals. The lesson ties John the Baptist as a bridge to Christ grace through Moses law fulfilled in Jesus Christ.

Jerusaver God Abraham Inaac Jacob Sinal Jeremiah Sinai Jerusalem John John the Baptist Ceal Sen Paul Apollos Barnabas Jesus Hla Reattera Jer

Solarium cars on the Canadian Pacific Railway

Interior views show the new solarium cars designed for all long distance sleeping car trains. Each car cost over ninety thousand dollars and fifteen have been built. The Trans Canada Limited will feature an observation lounge and a rear compartment with leather furnishings and varied lounge spaces.

Canadian Pacific Railway Banctieraleum Yaya Permaita Wnat Montreal River Thames Trans Canada Limited

White Farm stands firm against oil rush in West

Two travelers witness the White Farm near a field of derricks where Philip Ross and his family refuse to lease or sell despite offers to drill their land. The father emphasizes work as a joyful duty while neighbors rush to drill for wealth, and the family continues to farm conscientiously, resisting the boom.

Jon Floax Philip Ross White Ross Crinly New York Chicago Jess Duncan Tiga

Is the Liner a Lady or a Man of War

A group of travelers debates ship gender as Kipling and naval tradition mix. They note the liner as feminine through elegance and romance, then argue steam shifts gender to masculine. The exchange questions if vessels can be both feminine and mannish in style and purpose.

Johnny Jerson Glydower Klhoway Laura J. Michards Kipling Staplier Tven Maria Theresa

Canadian Beekeeping Boost Spurred by Sugar Syrup Change

Canadian postal regulations will permit honey packages to be fed on sugar syrup, relaxing prior candy compound rules. Manitoba leads bee production with 6,274,308 pounds of honey in 1938, while Ontario and Quebec follow. Western Canada imports thousands of bee packages annually from Alabama and other Southern states.

Canada United States Post Office Canadian Post Office ‘Department Manitoba Beekeeper Manitoba Dominion Ontario Quebec Alabama

Have You Got Your Permit for Forest Travel

Canadian Forestry Association warns travellers in woods about extended permit areas for next season. Rangers may check permits and badge, urging individual responsibility for forest protection and safe travel practices to prevent fires and protect Canada’s woodland wealth.

Canadian Forestry Association Canada Nucleus Ore Rangers Miust Sone Carclends

Sheep industry in 1920 shows strong meat and wool gains

The 1920 sheep sector posted higher wool prices and lamb values, with the wool clip 10 to 25 percent above the prior year and lamb prices about $1 per hundredweight higher. Total stockyard sales reached 409,172 head, the heaviest five year movement, amid rising demand for feeding lambs and breeding stock. Ontario and Western provinces saw expansion as supplies tightened in western Canada.

Department of Agriculture Ottawa Ontario Artas Toronto Coada

Parish Minister Rescued After Falling Into Road Hole

A Scottish parish minister wandered along a street when he slipped into a deep hole. He shouted for help as a bystander heard his cries and called for aid. A local observer offered calm advice noting the mishap was minor and joked about the situation, then the minister was rescued.

Spring Cleaning Suggests Civic Pride for Towns

A letter urges residents to join a clean up week by removing debris and yard waste, burning or proper disposal, and to brush up exteriors with paint. It argues tidy streets attract residents and cites paint as improving appearances, though warns not to overuse funds on costly paint.

New Rheumatic Pain Relief Promises Quick Comfort

A brief advertisement touts Mooney Emerald Oil as a simple remedy for deep seated rheumatic pains. It claims easy use with a diet application ring blend and strong, penetrating relief. The text urges readers to obtain the product from local druggists.

Sunday Only Dally-Express Delays and Toronto Freight

Sunday only express service referenced with multiple spellings and times. Freight delivery notes indicate Toronto origin with pickup at any address in Toronto and delivery via special express freight to Torenta Torinal Keala Street and Bt Clay Avenue.

Torenta Torinal Keala Clay Avenue Expresa Freight Adidreas Toronto

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