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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 05, 1933
Page
13
A nostalgic prose scene celebrates autumn abundance and family gathering. Grandfather presides at a festive feast as children arrive from near and far, praising harvests, sunshine, and blessings for home and loved ones. The voice laments weather and hardship yet ends in gratitude.
The issue notes Mesers Johnstone Co purchasing from H C Barlett a year and a half after selling to him. Rockwood held a large fair with strong attendance. Jewish residents celebrated New Year at W Singer’s home. Mrs Alex McDonald Speyside showed prize eggs at Acton Fair weighing seven to the pound. The Methodist Church reopened with sermons by Rev Dr Moore. Rev Geo W Barker will speak next Sunday. Funeral of Judge Gorham, Halton County, drawn large crowds. Esquesing Township set tax rate at 114.5 mills. Died: infant daughter of Joseph Little in Acton aged six months. Alfred H Warren, Beatrice Neb journalist, former Acton native, died at 58. Thomas Ambrose Gorham, Halton County Court Judge, Milton, died aged 58. Longstanding asthma notes and Kellogg’s Asthma Remedy letters cited as helpful.
The article explains cold frames and their use in spring for seeds and starter plants. It details building with twelve inch boards two inches thick and sloped sides, back six inches higher than the front, and advises preparing before winter to save spring time.
A magistrate confronts a witness insisting on truth as he recalls a prior statement about a brother and sister. The exchange underscores potential perjury consequences with firm reprimand directed at the witness.
In Acts 9 Saul, fierce persecutor turned convert, encounters a heavenly light and voice identifying Jesus. Ananias aids his healing, and Saul is revealed as a chosen vessel to bear the name before the Gentiles, beginning bold witness in Damascus.
Diary fragments recount Joe Hix quitting a job due to fear of crime and riches, Emmy bailing out Libby, a glass nobs incident, stock market profits and a prophet, Ettas husband alleged falsehoods, Volcanics saliva test, Libby Keats' uncle Clem gift and stock loss, plus Dr Thomas Electric Oil for camp care.
The narrative, presented to the American Association for the Advancement of Science, recounts Princess Six Monkey of southern Mexico circa 350 years before 1519. It portrays her romance with Eleven Wind, regal ascent, war, and eventual peaceful rule with two sons, amid notes on the era’s agriculture in Western Canada.
The text notes Saul’s need for divine empowerment from high and emphasizes Paul’s unwavering faith after encountering Jesus. It asserts Paul knew what he believed, having seen Jesus in glory, and he tirelessly proclaimed the vision’s truth under all circumstances.
A man visiting his brother after five years asks about a nephew's stamp collection now switched to travel books. The tale warns that when a cherished interest dies without replacement, life narrows. continual forging of new interests prevents loss of ground.
An insurance agent asks a wife if there is insanity in her family she answers only her husband is boss at home. The light exchange captures a domestic humor moment tied to a policy inquiry.
A correspondent argues that many deaf people lack words because they have never heard speech. He cites a case where a fifty plus deaf woman learned the term cushion covers through manual signs, showing how language gaps isolate the profoundly deaf.
A reader asks about increasing height. experts say physical growth cannot be stretched but mental stature can rise. The piece urges continual striving to reach lofty goals, noting persistent effort elevates many who start small into greater achievers.
A farmer is attacked by a savage dog as his wife rushes to help. She raises a stone to strike the dog, but the husband shouts to target him instead, remarking on a woman’s uncertain aim. The tale ends with a comic warning about accuracy.
Meadow fescue grass is noted as a good milk producer yet its main usefulness lies in fattening cattle, providing valuable feed for livestock.
Daily schedules list eastbound and westbound departures with varying times including Sunday service. The eastbound route stops at Georgetown at 9 44 p m and runs through mornings and evenings. The westbound timetable shows departures around 8 55 am and 9 23 pm with Sunday options and special 10 28 am service.
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