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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 08, 1928
Page
5
Poem fragment recalling nature scenes and blessings as a poet thanks the Lord for simple daily joys and the changing year. Nellie Baker is the attributed author within a religiously themed verse noting moonlight, crickets, birds, and quiet gratitude.
The Canadian Medical Association urges parents to instill regular habits like hand washing and teeth cleaning in children. Regular routines improve health and happiness, without stifling play, and prepare kids for adulthood. Questions addressed by mail to 194 College Street, Toronto.
Local items note a fall chill ahead and a busy week with commerce in fowl and produce. Mr H Worden’s stock moves into the city as Mr Thomas Price disposes of Willow Grove residence to John Price. Parish frame purchases and a fire shed move mark church affairs. Thanksgiving and King’s Birthday observed with parties and evangelistic services. Marriages include Flood and Flood Mulliner at St Albans Acton on October 21, 1908.
In Spurgeon's early London years he preached at Tring and was invited to tea at a clergyman's home. A plan arose to fund a new suit for the guest, with Father Olney leading a shared collection and the Dewolf motto freely given. The tale illustrates a charitable act sparked by frugal circumstances.
A Sunday School text discusses Romans 12 21 and the theme overcome evil with good The material covers paraphrase notes from Weymouth Dummelow and Paulus outlines the Christian life as transforming the mind and serving others The lesson invites discussion on prophecy gifts prayer philanthropy and proper Christian conduct with questions for further discussion and contemplation
The Lord Nelson Hotel in Malling celebrates its opening as a 200 room Georgian style hostelry. It blends nautical-themed decor with modern amenities and is operated by Canadian Pacific Railway hotels, aiming to rival great houses in comfort and service for conventions and visitors.
A tale prints about a banker who used an artificial leg beggar to solicit alms then kept his own legs for work. He lured a friend to stay at a closet while a plan to buy property with ten thousand dollars fell apart. The story exposes indifference and deception in charitable solicitation.
A Civil War era anecdote follows Squire Johnson returning from Nashville with Mose the slave and a new hat. Mose protects the hat, and a theft claim against a clever slave named Zeke unfolds with wit. War forces Zeke away, where he asserts the master paid nine hundred dollars for him and cannot risk his death.
Mrs. Lamkin recounts Clarissa Dale's car accident as she lies in bed with bandages. A baker’s wagon and a careless driver are blamed, while friends debate safety first and Clarissa’s reckless tolerance for risk. The group questions if she will recover and reform.
A collection of brief maxims on humility and virtue from various authors. Quotes include Leighton Jane Porter Heine Bolme Vinel and Guthrie with observations on pride imitation and the Christian path toward meekness and self awareness.
An employment notice offers $25 to $50 weekly for positions in various trades across city and country. It lists training in wiring, industrial electricity, garage work, welding, plastering and more. Dominion Trade Schools markets courses with coast to coast reach and Canada US connections.
Simple home treatment promise to shrink varicose veins using Moonay Ismeral Ol applied nightly and morning. Claims deep penetrating antiseptic formula firming Velos and gradual reduction after a few days, sold by pharmacies with endorsements from J. Manivard urlla.
A testimonial ad touts URATAIN from Dr. Gouthworth offering relief from bladder weakness, back pain, and nighttime urination. Claims rapid results for men and women, with a money back guarantee and availability from any good druggist.
Meclo Kineet and BL Clair Alene Wreight delivered by special freight to an address in Toronto, with the items collected by the consignee.
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