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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 02, 1924
Page
6
A jumbled passage discusses promotion hesitation and self evaluation. It emphasizes calm, unbiased appraisal of capabilities and ensuring one has done their best before seeking advancement.
Twenty years ago farmers face poor potato crops and strong winds hitting fruit crops. The Board of Trade promotes town interests as builders expand Hastings and a new furniture showroom rises on Mill Street. An Oddfellows Hall opening draws Progress and Reliance visitors. Local fair notes praise acts by Mae Dickenson Jessie Irving and W J White. The ninth Parliament dissolves as elections set for November 32. Agricultural society exhibition draws large crowds and strong profits.
A rural tale centers on Miss Candace who lights her street lamp nightly as a quiet act of worship. Five years pass with no visible need, but a minister recalls the lamp’s moral influence when honoring her at funeral. A former troubled woman credits Candace’s example for choosing hope and return.
A Sunday school lesson outlines Jesus charging the twelve apostles to preach the kingdom, focusing on their diverse yet eager backgrounds and the importance of real faith over polished training. It highlights Christ's confidence in humble workers and asks readers to reflect on how they support the kingdom.
A damaged excerpt from the Orillia Packet argues that poor whiskey today may cause less harm than the abundant “good” whiskey of the past. It recalls delirium tremens hospitals, deadly accidents, and a drowning linked to drinking strong liquor before local option began.
A fragment describes a boy's rude reply after a painful interview with a minister. The youth asserts there are one hundred commandments and jokes about how to answer if asked, suggesting he would test the minister with ten.
A Sunday School supervisor recalls a pupil unable to name his favorite hymn. The child finally listed a humorous line about a pious watch, prompting the coach to reveal a misheard hymn verse about Eli and the faithful watch.
A/ Horsfold denies marriage to a soldier. after a year and persistent pleas the cavalry officer concedes. The anecdote contrasts duty with longing for wives amid army life. Miller’s Worm Powders advertised as safe for children and a note on Irishmen and their bulldog joke appears alongside. Dr Thomas Eclacoio Oil is promoted as a portable cheap remedy.
A teacher walks with her pupil to show kindness to animals and bring a baron home. A scream from Johnny prompts concern and his tearful claim I have been witting on a hornet and I’m afraid I hurt the poor thing.
At a church social a "skilled labor" game entertains many attendees by pairing men and women on opposite sides. Men act out tasks like washing dishes or frying doughnuts, while women guess the actions. Stunts listed include washing separators, tapping maple trees, and rolling pie crusts.
The ad touts Dr. J. D. Kallogg's Asthma Remedy as a fast-acting cure enabling sufferers to escape attacks. It claims immediate help and renewed freedom from the prior tyrant of asthma.
A slip with precise layouts of a private office is found on Jones lawn. His daughter reveals the handwriting is Jack's and that he plans to visit to ask for her hand in marriage, resolving the note as a personal entanglement rather than a burglary.
A fragmented note warns that the path ahead is a fixed one way journey with no opportunity to turn back. The text implies a strict direction without reversal.
Canadian editors join a RAF flight from Kenley Aerodrome Kent with a 12 passenger Pullman type airship. They experience a 3,500 foot ascent, speeds up to 75 mph, and gentle rough-belt landings before a lunch with officers.
The text argues daily courtesy shapes character and boosts popularity. It asserts politeness has real value, aiding relationships and social standing, and that consistent civility marks a true gentleman or lady. It emphasizes effort, manners, and kindness as lasting personal merits.
The notice touts Oi for the Farmer aA Battle in the farm house as beneficial for children with colds and croup and for adults suffering pains and aches. It emphasizes keeping a bottle on hand and gives usage directions.
Rail timetable snippet lists departures from Acton with train numbers 26 30 34 and 38 to 24. Entries show Sunday 5.28 p.m. and 7.03 p.m. times.
Freight delivered by special express freight. Freight picked up at any address in Toronto. Times listed appear inconsistent with standard daylight hours.
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