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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 10, 1929
Page
5
A reflective verse piece from The Acton Free Press on a Thursday in October celebrates nature, friendship, and inner riches. It contrasts earthly possessions with the true inheritance of soul, citing landscapes, skies, and personal bonds as priceless treasures.
Morning electric light service to start next Monday. Various local residents relocate and report small accidents. A Martese cat travels from Kenilworth to its home, covering 310 miles, before returning to the Geares household in Kenilworth. Married notices record Elyie and Heatrice union at Acton. Community events include Epworth League debate and cradle roll mothers’ gathering with music and readings.
A survey of 18th century sermons in New England shows ministers using humorous or pointed texts for weddings and edification. It recounts Parson Tyrell of Medford, Abby Smith wedding wit, Dr. Mather Byles improvisations, and others who pressed provocative texts to entertain or exhort their congregations.
The lesson outlines daily readings from Daniel and Paul emphasizing self discipline temperance and godliness. It pairs biblical passages with practical applications from appetite to endurance and moral conduct in life and leadership.
Canada expects no new marketing law in Britain as imported eggs must be ink labeled Empire or country of origin under British policy. W A Wilson, Canadian Agricultural Products Representative, notes eggs rank high in quality due to grading and sees hope for Canadian eggs amid uncertain future against foreign storage eggs. The statement to Minister of Agriculture Mr Motherwell urges producers dealers and exporters to safeguard the opportunity and maintain egg quality. The Ottawa note from the Dominion Department of Agriculture accompanies a Farmers’ Ledger item selling Dr Thomas Electric Oil for farm use amid other rural ads.
The Empress of Canada, newly equipped with powerful engines, will inaugurate a new Pacific service calling at Honolulu six days after leaving Victoria and Vancouver on December 7. The ship will stay in Honolulu for travelers to visit the islands before continuing to Vancouver or other U S ports via Canadian, Australian, Matson, and other lines.
The speech traces government evolution from force to rule of law, highlighting Jesus’s Golden Rule as a turning point. It notes slow but steady advance toward equality and liberty, with slavery and unrest contrasted by rising understanding of governance and individual rights.
A battered instruction piece extols loyalty over brains, urging workers to stay with their employer, avoid disloyalty, and act consistently. It argues loyalty influences promotion more than education or skill and warns against political tripping and wavering.
Fragmentary text references Lindbergh and misheard names amid scattered Philadelphia Ledger notes. Jumbled lines mention Doig Linde Linburg and a spectator misidentifying the plane. The passage reads like a noisy, unreliable OCR of a debate over names and a street scene.
Designers have produced a range of innovative creations blending old style elements with modern forms. The collection features circular panels, shaped ribs, and diagonal motifs, with a sculptural collar and a scarf at the back.
Schedule lists daily and Sunday only departures with multiple times for westbound service. Special express freight from Toronto is available, with pickups at any address and deliveries to Terminal Kesle Street and At. Clair Avenue.
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