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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 13, 1924
Page
7
A poem fragment from the She Acton Pree Press dated November 13 depicts a timid songbird on a perch and a wooing scene as two sparrowish birds face a frosty autumn hour. A Spirit touches each, and a wary lover seeks consent to depart, with Mary A. Poynter cited.
The article discusses Persian storytelling likened to threading pearls and recalls a tale from The Lion and the Bun about a tyrant king and a fearful stranger. It contrasts such lore with postwar farming’s rising prominence, arguing criminologists advocate prison farms to restore sane values and humane work, suggesting rural life fosters clearer, healthier thought than urban toil.
The piece argues prejudices against manual labor push youth toward intellectual careers while manual trades offer better pay and less crowding. France and local schools push courses, apprenticeships, and teachers to direct children to suitable trades, with expositions and prizes for top manual art results.
A reflective piece blends memories of a farm cow and country life with praise for rural Canadians. The narrator connects the tale of a cherished brindle cow to broader views on moral issues, voting patterns, and the enduring influence of country folks in Ontario politics. He cites the October vote and admires country leaders who rise from rural roots to city positions, emphasizing patience, community, and pragmatic values over loud urban campaigns.
J T Tonbridge recounts Emerson as an orator on the eve of his birth centennial. Despite lacking theatrical flair he possessed a powerful baritone and moral force, with the energy of spirit making his voice. He mesmerized Tremont Temple crowds echoing a bold defence of the Declaration of Independence.
A historical anecdote recounts Lord Palmerston and Bishop Wilberforce visiting a country house. On departure, a rain shower drives Palmerston to ride while Wilberforce walks. Palmerston jokes from a carriage window as the bishop presses on, uttering a verse from Tate and Brady.
A drummer in the French army wagers he can eat a whole calf. He devours most of the meal and then remarks to his superior that the rest should have been brought, implying the feat may be excessive. The anecdote appears in Mr. George HI Kitwanger's book The Pleasures of the Table.
Neighborhood items report Atuanel Muetterson recovering well after an appendectomy in Guelph. Principal Miau Clark resigns after illness. Notices of deaths in Savannah Georgia and a bomber train incident affecting Pete Campbell. Thanksgiving service of Boys' Crusader Mission Band chaired by Dr Schoaldian, with praise for leader Mrs Frank Moore.
Mr W F Dewar drove to Huntsville this week for a sale at the Huntsville Bank. Mrs Wm Panton sails for Toronto to spend winter. Mrs S R Bown helped in the W M S booth at Massey Hall for Centenary mission effort. Milton Kyntrea travelled to the Franch River District for the start of the month. A party of David Manus, Chester Kur, Charlie Lecocq and Oscar Downay toured Brampton. James Houston and James Turner joined later. Town Council met Tuesday night approving accounts including 294 for 300 feet of rubber hose for the fire brigade. County Council considered a Dominion Board of Railway Commissioners plan to grade the Anderson crossing north side after a fatal July incident.
Reports from Oakville note a double house project on Church Street, a planned England visit by a Hath family, and attendance at a Guy Fawkes banquet. Engagement announced for Anna Cisire Huger to Dr Harold Morris. Train service updates include a new motor car at 8 15 and evening 6 13 with 6 32 return. Kirk Club Knox Church met with Mr Grey presenting lantern views of missions. Oakville High School rugby gains, facing several Toronto teams, with notable wins.
Nominations for Afayop and Reave and councilors will be announced Monday. Prof. Coleman spoke on The Ice Age to a full Public Library auditorium. A Dap Mission concert is planned Friday evening. Large turnips weigh 90 and 92 pounds were shown locally. Ashgrove Epworth League and friends hosted a wedding shower for a newly married couple. R. C. L. Cowles leaves for Toronto, and Mrs. Cowles retires from the Suburban railway post. The council considers a bylaw to guarantee 32,000 bonds for H Corks & Co. Three Shorthorn cattle were killed by an O N R train near Macullough. Georgetown Creamery Co acquired Parento Dairy and will expand locally, hiring up to 80 or 40 workers.
Mr Nudd reveals a comic misadventure caused by a barnyard sheep that repeatedly evaded the pen. After a late return from the post office, he accuses the animal of tearing at him and injuring him, only to learn the culprit was a heavy corset-like item from Jed Piper. The tale ends with his wife noting temper avoidance would have prevented harm.
The piece argues luxuries vary in value from edible comforts to access to books music and companionship. It contrasts wasteful indulgence with the noble rights to good books, music, and honest conversation, claiming such pleasures strengthen character and social bonds rather than weaken them.
Pupils in urban school gardens study nature plant growth and cultivation through edible crops and flowers. Children describe hopes for vegetables and blossoms as a daily meal substitute, with a Jewish girl discovering marigold buds and an Italian child dreaming of a real ground garden.
A humorous tip advises brides to learn basic household tools and DIY skills. It suggests that fixing things themselves is easier than nagging a husband and emphasizes practical domestic preparedness for new wives.
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