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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 18, 1926
Page
2
An excerpted poem by Rollin J. Wells contemplates aging, charity, and the afterlife as the speaker moves toward closure of life. The verses urge gentleness, restraint, and love, ending with the idea that a life well lived may inspire others after death.
Acton reports show several court fines for drunkenness and obscene language, a dangerous driving penalty, and a 10s fine for obscene words. The piece notes upcoming elections, a church service procession, and a local comedy club’s staged performances plus a cinema feature with Sir H L Smith-Dorrien.
The text depicts a man who is perpetually behind schedule and lacking self belief. He questions his worth, avoids effort, and feels resigned to a secondary role, unable to learn from mistakes or trust his own abilities.
Harkness, a timekeeper at Owens Valley Salt Beds, braves a five hundred foot gorge by riding a suspended tramway bucket and then a rope tether to reach Swansea with Dr. Burton. He arrives in time to save Jerry Marshall who is severely injured but survives with a limp.
A Dominion Agriculture official warns that bad eggs reduce household egg consumption and hurt markets. He notes many producers miss causes of deterioration, including freshness vs newly laid eggs, stolen nests, and hen diets and housing. Clean feed and water yield higher quality eggs.
Disjointed text presents a teacher asking about Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn with students responding. The fragment suggests a lesson or recital 'nearing its end' with misread lines and interrupted dialogue, dropping into garbled phrasing and partial quotes.
On Saturday at 4 o'clock the Kerr Street pavement at Oakville was formally opened for trampe by J. I. Squires deputy minister of the highways. The new pavement will aid the growing town area with water mains fire protection sidewalks and improved access. An informal supper followed at the Hotel Gibson with addresses by Mr Squires and others.
Mrs Stowe notes English household calm stems from settled service traditions while contrasting with anxious Canadian housekeeping. She praises the lively efficient hostess who remains cheerful under misfortune and argues such natural skill in domestic life is valuable and teachable beyond books.
The Desbarats ALL CANADA Newspaper Directory 1926 27 edition contains 362 pages with up to date statistics on publications circulations and advertising rates. Desbarats Advertising Agency at 161 Beaver Hall Montreal offers copies to advertisers for one dollar post paid, regular five dollars.
A vice president of a major insurance firm urges girls entering the workforce to avoid over elaborate dress and stagey fashion. He cites theatre and department store windows as temptations and stresses mothers and fathers must guide daughters toward modest business attire and judgment.
A Faraday anecdote shows Sergeant Anderson, a former soldier with little science knowledge, faithfully stirring a pot of chemicals overnight after being told to keep it going. He keeps the ladle moving, replying that he was carrying out orders to keep stirring.
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