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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 14, 1926
Page
7
A 1926 poem urges the reader to persevere in current work. It advises patience, effort, and personal growth, noting college may not guarantee immediate satisfaction and that responsibilities today build character for future opportunity. The piece blends mentor advice with reflective verse.
Fragmentary reminiscences describe the shift from wooden to iron survey posts in western Canada, with cemented iron pipes and brass caps at section corners. The posts, set along rivers and railways from Edmonton to the Arctic Ocean, provide a durable reference for mapping and future surveying and are being extended to major waterways and northern Manitoba and Saskatchewan.
An essay on how small, unexpected mishaps, labeled accidents, shape character. Minor incidents, from flat tires to missteps, test resolve and often reveal human kindness and resilience, boosting confidence and leading to practical wisdom.
A notice recalls the Acton W C T U sale event on Saturday the 16th at the Ryder and Mowat Block new Rest Rooms. Proceeds fund the town rest room for farmers families and travelers, preserving local history of tavern sitting rooms and hotel days in Acton.
The article explains that high blood pressure often stems from temporary, remediable factors such as vessel diameter, emotional stress, or recent meals. It notes that only certain diseases like Bright's, arteriosclerosis, or diabetes have serious implications, and even then the blood pressure may reflect the underlying illness rather than the danger itself.
A Toronto Globe note recalls Lord Willingdon’s early aid role before his governorship and a 1920s Geneva committee dispute over opium policy. Canada backed a reformist line against Britain, culminating in the Assembly’s unanimous adoption after the debate.
A fragmentary diary passage describes Mrs. Snow and her daughter Angie, noting Angie’s episodic illness and the family’s mixed feelings as neighbors show sympathy and the doctor remains attentive. The text hints at a broader domestic scene with relatives and emotional responses.
Acton residents enjoy visits of clergy and celebrate silver wedding while courts deal with drunkenness and theft. Harrowed by roadwork, traders complain of traffic delays on Uxbridge Road as cable work continues. Local funerals, harvest services, and church activities fill weekend life in Acton and South Acton.
Fragmentary text shows Elisa beth unhappy during prayer and asking God to make the bad people good and to please help all the good people amid a family disagreement. The source references World Outlook and Youthful titles. No clear events or dates.
A vintage fashion note describes using flowers in a Tron style jabot that falls from the neck. It details back and front dress sections with a circular flounce and inverted plait. Georgette fabric is mentioned at four dollars per yard.
A lengthy list of home safety rules covers stoves furnaces and pipes. It advises keeping combustibles away from hot surfaces enclosing through walls ventilated pipes protecting floors and ensuring clean chimneys and tight joints. The text shifts to notes about Viscount Willingdon and the Empress of Scotland voyage and Governor General designations in Canada.
A Texas Longhorn quote has an undergraduate claiming water flow over Niagara Falls equals two pints to a quart. The quip leads into a note about reading, urging engagement with authors for enjoyment and insight.
A dialogue fragment shows a young woman asked if she is married and about an engagement. She lists ideal husband traits from father mother and self, noting they are still seeking a suitable partner with health, frugality, energy, handsomeness, talent and wealth.
In a vintage patent remedy notice, Dr. Leonhardt's Hem-Rold tablet is advertised as a quick internal remedy for piles. The ad claims it relieves congestion, strengthens affected parts, and offers a money back guarantee through B J Hassard and druggists everywhere.
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