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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 05, 1931
Page
5
Acton residents welcomed many visitors from Toronto, Golding, and London over the weekend. Families hosted guests including Ghas Byrnan, Stanley Mackin, Kipling Puffer, Elato McGrown, Emma Robinson, and Willam Johnstone. Councillor Harrison left on Monday for a three week business trip in the Western Provinces and coast.
The article traces the Two Minutes Silence from Armistice Day origins in London to adoption across Allied nations. It notes its annual observance at 11 a m on Armistice Day and later nationwide in Canada, where Remembrance Day services now pause at 12 o’clock am. It mentions the Poppies emblem and pledge to honor veterans.
A well known author reflects on what makes a writer, citing perseverance courage and steady effort as key factors. He recalls a boyhood encounter with a carpenter and a sharp remark from a girl about diction, arguing success comes from effort, not genius alone.
Thomas Hates of Toronto was found guilty in Milton police court of trading in securities without registration. He was fined 50 dollars plus costs, with a total penalty of 75 dollars. An Attorney General department charge framed the case.
A compact reflection on envy as a sense of inferiority. It describes students and workers who doubt their own abilities while resenting others' success, noting envy often masks real effort and widens gaps rather than closing them. The piece cautions against envying popular or successful peers and urges self-improvement.
An English paper recalls a woman who offered a penny to a boy for carrying her parcels. The boy’s reply shows his view of injustice and his wish to be heard. The piece urges adults to consider a child’s perspective when teaching manners and notes interruptions frustrate young speakers like Johnny who is often interrupted.
A noted shift boosts Canadian cattle exports as the Canadian dollar shows full value in New York markets. Buyers in Ottawa received credit line applications amid higher demand for dairy cattle and feeder stock. Analysts foresee growing demand for Canadian hog stock with the dollar parity easing prior trade barriers.
Detailed report outlines decisions on seniority merits by the Township School Board. Members from Trafalgar, Borlington, Enquesisys Merbert Inglehart, Morton, Nebo and others participated. Elections selected Gathet Executive members and delegates for future meetings. A choral aid by Linwatone School pupils added an afternoon highlight.
A historical account discusses lightning as a powerful natural force and explores why trees are struck. It notes Lookout Mountain sites where many trees were hit, suggesting mineral deposits or subterranean watercourses guide the strikes. It mentions a nearby tree dying after a neighbor and the lack of root graft as a possible factor.
Edson Th Wile discusses economic cycles driven by supply and demand and the social costs of selfishness. He argues prosperity and recession alternate in roughly seven good years and three weak years, with unemployment rising during downturns and improving when buying power returns.
An ornate Paris hotel on Boulevard de la Madeleine named La Maison Electrique offers a fully electric experience. From electric doors, carpet, and lifts to battery of buttons controlling lighting, dining, cleaning, and a dumb waiter, guests dine at tables served by electric pens and automatic kitchen connection. A radio in the room provides music and entertainment.
A reflective piece stresses patient influence over dramatic acts. It compares influence to sunshine slowly guiding growth, noting lasting impact comes from daily steady kindness, loyalty, and self-control. The closing quip contrasts barbers cutting prices with quality service.
Quotations for butter creamery products, poultry and eggs, vegetables, meats, hides, wool, and grain are listed for country shipper deliveries. Prices cover No 1 and other grades with ranges for live poultry, dressed meats, and wholesale items, ending with a quip about a Scot and a gate station.
Public auction to sell lands on Wiggin Street Acton on Saturday November 21st 1901 at 1 pm by W h Kerr Auctioneer. Property describes a two storey stone house in Wightown district with seven rooms, water and electricity, immediate possession. Terms ten percent deposit, balance in ninety days, reserve price. inquiries to Dunbar & Dunham 32 Rough Street Guelph.
Inquiries invited for violin instruction with Frau Furrhon or Miss Witteman at Friday events. Contact phone numbers provided for information and scheduling.
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