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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 27, 1927
Page
5
Prime Minister announces Armistice Day observance inviting Canadians to a two minutes silence at 11 o clock on Friday November 11. It follows arrangements sanctioned by His Majesty the King and adds to the regular Parliament date observed on the preceding Monday.
The monthly Bank of Montreal summary reports strong manufacturing and distribution activity, rising deposits and loans, and growing bank debits and clearings. It notes a large note circulation and stock market driven Montreal Toronto activity, with ongoing merger of major iron and steel hollow-ware makers.
The community celebrated the completed Acton High School building and ten acre grounds, noting ample future expansion, modern interiors, and the Willow Street entrance. The City School Board’s purchase of the Smith property unites all school facilities, promising a show-place grounds and centralized facilities for years to come.
Do your buying at home or as near home as possible Booxt and work for the place where you live. Do what you can to make it a better place to live in. And when your life's work is done plan to spend the evening where you spent the day or within easy reach of it. Why join the maddening crowd who think there's no place to live in to compare with the big city where those with small incomes find the cost of living larger and the privileges poorer than in the small city or nearest hometown.
The Frit. Press to publicize General Motors of Canada through weekly papers. President R S McLaughtin commends the country weekly saying printed matter in Canada is widely read and influential. He believes the campaign will tell GM of Canada's story to thousands unaware of the company’s importance.
The Federal Council of Churches of Christ in America reports that twenty five leading denominations grew nearly 50 percent over the last twenty years, with membership increasing 9.9 percent faster than population. Dr. Charles S. Macfarland notes the figures address inquiries about church statistics and the public statement attributed to Dr. H. K. Carroll on annual losses.
The Stratford Beacon-Herald contests use of the phrase small-town stuff in a Queen's University controversy with Kingston authorities. It argues the term is contemptuous, libelous to rural towns, and should be replaced by a better description of unmanly or mean behavior. The Globe also agrees.
Alberta anticipates the largest beets crop in its history with an expected 45 000 to 50 000 tons, up from 41 000 last year. Editorial notes urge prudent public affairs, vehicle safety, and careful election choices as nomination day nears.
The lesson surveys Amos 4 7 and 9 4 2 Samuel 3 14 focusing on judgment against Israel and nearby nations for social injustice idolatry and hollow piety. It notes prosperity without righteousness and cites themes of accountability and prophetic calls to repentance.
Twenty years ago The Yes Pres notes a Knox Church tea night and property deals on Church Street and Market Street. Arresting weather and new quarters move and births and marriages—Chisholm Mercer Nicklin Greig—are listed among town notices.
The notice touts Medicina as a universal remedy for coughs colds and throat disorders and claims it heals burn sprain cuts and sores without a physician. It markets itself as a reliable unsentimental healer relying on its evident effectiveness.
A clergyman helps a drunk husband join an ambulance class and gradually change his habits. The wife notes he no longer frequents the pub and spends evenings at home bandaging the cat. An asthma note highlights a meeting and a patent remedy advertisement for Agatha.
A cryptic message exchange hints at a coded phone incident involving a girl and a caller. The dialogue references a mustached figure and a recipient named Stenog, with phrases about receiving a message and a personal greeting over the wire.
The advertisement asserts Miller's Worn Powders gain support from mothers and doctors, claiming rapid improvement after the first dose. It emphasizes thorough action and says fathers will have no questions once the powder is used.
A reflective note on accepting defeat cheerfully and pursuing success with modesty. It emphasizes courage to face fate, persistence in work, and starting without assistants, highlighting Canadian finance as a backdrop.
An advertisement claims Moone's Eanerald OW reduces varicose veins and heals skin issues. It promises a money back guarantee after few applications and says the bottle is sold at pharmacies. The copy asserts quick shrinking of veins and drying of eruptions.
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