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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 18, 1926
Page
9
The snippet offers a sentimental chorus about enduring trouble and hopeful days ahead. It references weather as a metaphor for mood, urging perseverance and optimism with lines about showers, flowers, and storms passing. Names and precise publication context are not provided.
The article reflects on childhood games from leapfrog to marbles and tops, noting how modern seasons in football and baseball overshadow simpler joys. It laments loss of games like head and footer, peelers and thieves, and pinwheel crafts while recognizing lingering traces in quiet streets and suburban scenes.
The piece argues that true wisdom directs life toward good, avoids pessimism, and inspires action. It contrasts wise conduct with the paralyzing effect of foreboding, noting that timid caution may gain reputation but not real wisdom, which encourages hope and achievement.
The piece argues that citizens prosper when towns are supported. It notes that local goods and services rely on town money and that boosters lift everyone. It encourages every resident to become a home town booster and accelerate improvement.
A reminiscence piece recounts Acton history from parlor memories to river street and Woollen Mills. It notes former homes, mills, a carriage shop, and early streets, with sketches of residents like Squire Grant, Archie McNabb, Aunt Janet, and Mary. The writer praises the new pavement and motor cars.
In offices and art studios smart women wear smocks. A new version features a V neck with turn-down collar, shirring at the front and pockets, and frilled wrists. Medium size needs 33 1/3 yards of 36 inch material.
A reflection on how routine need not become a rut. Conscientious handling of daily tasks preserves individuality, while neglect or dislike of routine leads to stagnation. The piece argues routine can enlarge the mind and heart when reasonably congenial, differing by personality and occupation.
Tillage and soil chemistry stress the three essential nutrients phosphorus nitrogen and potash as soluble forms feeding plants. Field tests guide fertilizer mixes, avoid cheap blends, and favor bulk mixtures. Nitrogen is costly and crops like cowpeas beets clovers alfalfa fix and return soil nutrients. sugar beets and alfalfa boost stock feed and soil health. Continuous soil fertility requires scientific practice and returning plant matter to soil to reduce fertilizer costs.
The article portrays Lord Shaftesbury as a complex philanthropist who backed broad reform and factory welfare while remaining kind to individuals. Cobble notes his sincere love of doing good, saying he acted from love rather than duty, even finding earthly work more appealing than heavenly rest.
A novel light-ship off Otter Rock near Salay Scotland stores gas in two steel tanks to power a continuous lantern for months. The vessel, unique in existence, warns mariners eight to twelve miles away with an automatic bell powered by gas flow.
Public auction of the Cripps farm at Crewsons Corners on the Toronto Sarnia Highway will include horses cows sheep poultry and implements. The 122 acre farm with 8 room stone house 60 by 54 stone barn and running water will be offered with reserve and terms cash or 12 months on larger amounts.
The Acton Village council approves a by law to expand the Acton Hydro Electric Commission into the Acton Public Utilities Commission. It delegates complete control of the waterworks and hydro system to the new body and sets voting and meeting procedures for December 1926. The by law was provisionally passed September 28, 1926, with officials named A Mason Reeve and H N Farmer Clerk.
Notice states that upon assent of electors the by law will be considered by Acton Municipal Council one month after November 4 1926. Clerk H N Farmer signs the notice dated Acton Ontario November 4 1926.
The minister announces Mount Memorial Baptist Church with The Rev. John Walker presiding. Morning and evening preaching will be held. In gospel proclamation three books are necessary the Bible the hymn book and the pocket book. Attend tomorrow and bring all three.
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