This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 26, 1932
Page
9
A distorted reflective piece questions whether people truly follow God’s path or pursue earthly pleasures. It cites Jesus’ sacrifice and asks how faithfully believers live, noting halting, wandering behavior and the tension between divine guidance and personal desires.
In the Free Press May 30 1912 notices report Willim Reid erecting a new house on Main Street and Mackenzie excavating Frederick Street for a brick home. Gordon hires a new project on Frederick Street. Sinclair enjoys a new Flanders car. Barber plans a two storey brick house on Knox Avenue. Hill prepares a large coal store shed. Farmers sell surplus hay at 25 per ton. Victoria Day storm hits Beqramore Co tannery with a 120 foot stack struck by lightning. minor damage and a stunned worker.
The advertisement touts Dr J D Kellogg’s Asthma Remedy as providing immediate help like magic. It describes a vapor that cleanses the airways allowing fresh air to enter and asserts nationwide dealer distribution.
A financier redefines heroism as living frugally and saving more than one spends. He notes if a hundred million people save twenty cents daily, yearly savings could reach six billion dollars. The piece argues saving demands self denial and is essential for postwar recovery.
An editorial warns that excessive optimism about initial payments fuels debt in on time purchases. It cites homes, furniture, autos, pianos, radios, and clothing bought with partial payments, arguing buyers must consider long term obligations beyond the first payment to avoid financial ruin.
A Saarovovgpires firm sent a wired message indicating an anxious wait for a response. The note stated that the reply was not yet received and that a shipment would arrive on Thursday.
A Sunday lesson discusses Joseph as the favored son of Jacob, his dreams of future glory, and the envy of his brothers. It links Joseph to Christ as a type and notes envy as a deadly force that grows from initial resentment to violence, ahead of subsequent events in Genesis.
The Horticultural Division at the Experimental Farm in OttawaDevelops better rhubarb and Melba apples to extend the Canadian growing season. New varieties like Ruby rhubarb and Pickaninny Banting corn offer earlier harvests and improved quality aiding self-sufficient homes across the country.
An exhortation to find joy in labor arguing that eight hours of daily toil can become satisfying. The piece compares dismal first impressions to later enjoyment, urging persistence to turn repetitive tasks into rewarding activity.
Under power of sale contained in a mortgage by Alex Skatch and wife R J Kert offers for sale by public auction with reserve on Saturday May 28 1932 at 1 30 pm at the sale premises Lot 5 Plan 25 and adjoining part of Lot 114 Plan 227 in Acton fronting Scene Street north west, two frame cottages and outbuildings on property. Further particulars from Mendor's Solicitor Acton.
A worker started at fourteen and, through sustained effort and a zest for small tasks, rose from station agent in a small town to president of the railroad at thirty-nine. His story shows steady hidden effort can attract recognition and lead to high leadership roles.
Self-discovery centers on recognizing unrecognized weaknesses, but the key is to uncover your possibilities. Do not dwell on faults. aim to realize your potential and strive for improvement.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.