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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 06, 1927
Page
3
Henry Ford praises small town publishers in a convention greeting. He lauds community newspapers as oldest and most distinctive local visitors, noting they avoid modern journalism errors without sacrificing influence.
Next week October 9 1018 marks Fire Prevention Week with educational aims to show fire causes and prevention methods. Community action includes fall clean up and safe furnace piping to reduce fire risk and protect premises for winter.
British Trade Union Congress voted to sever relations with the All Russia Council of Trade Unions by a large margin. British editors hail the move as proof the British labor movement maintains balance amid the split with Moscow backed groups.
A local report notes no nominations were filed for a School Board vacancy on Saturday noon. George Hall accepted the post after a passerby rallied a willing candidate. editors urge citizen participation and questions at nomination time to ensure accountable governance.
In a Literary Digest interview Seymour W. Lowman, Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, argues Prohibition furthers temperance but warns enforcement is flawed. He cites bribery and crooks in the service, praises honest agents, and notes two social fringes seek booze. He predicts a sober America in fifty years if trend continues.
The Toronto Mail and Empire was sold to W. Killam, president of the Royal Securities Corporation. The deal closed last Saturday with Killam named president and directors Scott, Jennings, and Scroggie. John Scott becomes managing director. Scott’s career spans Montreal Gazette roles since 1900. The paper vows to uphold liberal, nonpartisan reporting and avoid hostile personal controversy.
An Fergus News-Record editor Hugh Templin extols Fergus over Toronto, citing lower living costs, safer family life, abundant recreation, and career satisfaction staying in a country paper. He notes many journalists prefer small towns for work and quality of life, despite tempting city offers.
The piece notes autumn scenery in Canadian woods as a precursor to winter and warns about wheel nuts breaking loose. It reports 32 U.S. farmers from Nebraska and Kansas arriving in Winnipeg en route to Eston and Brack districts in Saskatchewan. It mentions Gotham's mayor in Europe gaining a New York Prince of Wales vibe and a homecoming reception, and comments on Chicago and Acton civic groups and Chamber of Commerce membership drives.
The article reviews the biblical account of Elijah fleeing to the wilderness after Jezebel vows his death. It discusses Elijah’s exhaustion fear and the theophany moments on Horeb, and contrasts human weakness with God’s continued purpose and the reminder of faithful followers beyond Elijah.
Fire destroyed the barn, dwelling, and outbuildings of Hugh Munn on Queen Street, with total losses listed as grain, hay, and farm machinery including a binder and mower. Investigators traced the blaze to earlier warnings from the fire alarm as workers battled heavy rain. Beatrice Agnew, aged 4, is noted in a local obituary.
An old prose ad touts a household remedy by Dr Thomas claiming to ease labor, boost energy, and treat common ailments. It suggests workers endure long hours with no worry while the product stabilizes health, with emphasis on affordability and household use.
An odd historical ad describes an incident near Tarn l orchard where a passenger claims to have helped themselves to apples. It then pitches Dr Thomanx Deserthe Oil for external and internal use to treat throat irritation and bronchial symptoms with confident relief claims.
A clerk named Yen in a Fortake company office handed out printed cards after a holiday and accepted silence before resuming regular work. The notes thanked colleagues for tennis and golf and indicated enjoyment of time off before returning to duties.
A devotional study prompts readers to explore Elijah’s despair after Mount Carmel, asking how God reveals Himself beyond cataclysmic events. It links daily readings from Kings and Romans to lessons on faith, courage, and divine communication amid trials and quiet conscience.
A historical notice promotes Dr Southworth's HOME TREATMENT for bladder weakness and nocturnal urination. It claims herbal pills placed in the room provide swift relief, promising high success and no cost if ineffective, urging readers to try Urban or natural remedies.
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