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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 26, 1922
Page
2
Edward and Ruth restore the old farm through spring work and garden care. A visitor offers eight thousand dollars for forty acres, but Edward declines, preferring to remain and improve the property further, noting the land’s growing appeal and family ties.
Edward and Ruth Abbott discuss selling the Adam farm sight unseen, but Ed aims to fix the place up first. They debate costs five hundred dollars or more to lift value, while Ruth hopes for a better price by improving fences and sheds and tidying the yard ahead of winter.
A collage of farm guidance from an agricultural note, chatter about manure, fertilization, and crop timing, plus community reminiscences and anecdotes on village life. It includes farmer letters on barn space, horse care, and a homely push to value work and talent in small communities.
The piece argues that true success comes from pursuing one's natural talents rather than chasing wealth. It cites writers, artisans, and small-town businesspeople as examples of genuine achievement when work expresses inner gifts, not financial gain.
The excerpt recalls Kitchener briefly appearing to praise engineer work during the desert railway drive toward Khartum. It notes a Canadian officer in charge, Kitchener’s blunt approval, and a terse exchange. Additional musings on truth, opinion, and wisdom follow the anecdote.
An article urges self discipline and self supervision for workers. It argues the hierarchy from laborer to president is about guiding and paying, then for individuals to be their own manager, evaluator, and ideas generator. It stresses self criticism, improvement, and avoiding dissipation to stay productive. It references Northen Furniture.
An advertised lamp claims to burn 94 percent efficiency with no odor smoke or noise surpassing gas and electricity. Inventor FP N Johnson offers a 10 day free trial and agency opportunities promising earnings of 160 to 500 per month.
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