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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 14, 1926
Page
2
Poem urges patience and effort over ambition. It counsels a young worker to stay with current tasks, perform well, and trust that doing the best they can will lead to better opportunities, referencing past guidance and the value of steady progress.
The article traces early land surveying from wooden stakes to durable iron posts with cement cores and brass caps. It notes posts extend from Waterways station north of Edmonton to the Arctic Ocean and from The Pas to the Athabaska, aiding future surveys and mapping in Quebec, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia.
A discussion on how minor and unexpected accidents shape character and resilience. It argues that small mishaps, while unwanted, often reveal human kindness, sharpen self reliance, and foster fortitude rather than sorrow. The piece links automobilist tire punctures to social support and personal growth.
The Acton Women’s Christian Temperance Union will hold a bake sale on Saturday afternoon at the new Acton Rest Rooms in the Ryder & Mowat Block. Proceeds go to fund the Rest Room, a conversion from the old hotel sitting room used in tavern days.
The article explains that high blood pressure often results from temporary factors such as narrowed vessels, vessel spasm, increased blood volume, or heart activity. Fear and emotions can raise readings briefly, and lifestyle factors like meals, diet, and hydration may inflate pressure. Serious cases link to diseases like Bright’s, arteriosclerosis, or diabetes, where treating the underlying illness is key.
Dr W A Riddell speaks for Canada on opium policy before a Geneva committee. Lord Willingdon and Lord Cecil lead British opposition, but Canada and India win support, and the resolution is unanimously adopted by the Assembly. The report notes the influence of Canadian representatives on Lord Willingdon during his Geneva visit.
The fragment recounts Mrs Snow’s contented mood despite neighbors small hardships and medical concerns about her daughter Angie. It describes the family’s devotion, Angie’s illness, and a hopeful outlook as relatives and doctors attend to her in Nant groother, with other children doing well.
The article reports on local Acton events including the return of Rev H Hs M Bevan from holiday, the silver wedding of Mr and Mrs J Elliott, youth offences and fines at Acton Police Court, harvest festival decorations at Acton Baptist Church, and plans for church services and civic notices. It notes community concerns over traffic, a local sculptor Conran Buhrer, and the progress of Acton Fire Department repairs.
A fragment from a World Outlook piece shows Elisa beth in distress over a family disagreement among preachers. During prayer she contemplates the conflict and asks for guidance, hoping the bad people become good and all the good people be comforted. The rhetoric reflects a child’s earnest plea for moral clarity.
A fashion note describes a jabot of tlatn and a circular flounce dress with front and back sections. The piece mentions flowers used in the style, ermines at the neckline, inverted plaits, and georgette yards priced per yard.
A list of safety precautions for stoves furnaces and chimneys covers clearances coverings flue work and maintenance. It warns to keep combustibles away from hot surfaces inspect chimneys and ensure joints are tight and sound. It also advises not to dry wood in ovens and to keep clothing and curtains away from heat sources.
An exchange quoted in the Texas Longhorn features a student boasting he can tell how much water runs over Niagara Falls to a quart. His companion asks for the amount and the reply is two pints. The remark frames a discussion on reading and mind level with authors.
A playful exchange reveals a family search for an ideal husband. The girl rejects marriage jokes while parents sketch practical traits and the narrator lists desired charm and wealth, noting they are still “looking for him.” The dialogue captures a humorous, old‑fashioned courtship.
An internal tablet claiming to cure piles by relieving bowel congestion. The ad asserts quick, safe relief and strengthens affected parts, promising money-back guarantee if not satisfied. Aimed at thousands of sufferers with availability through B. J. Hassard and druggists.
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