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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 31, 1935
Page
7
Poem praising God for natural wonders and mercy. Mentions sun sky stars dew rain and harvest. Attributions include Hannsh Morris. Reflects gratitude and prayerful reflection on creation and love.
Twenty years ago the Emnce of The Free Press recalls Tender references in churches to the late hero Warre Cavell murdered by the Germans in Brussels. James Carnahan sold his farm lot 25 concession 5 Nassagaweya to J A Willoughby. James G Moffat tore down Charles H Stevens brick home and will move to town. Council orders discontinue Town Hall bell ringing as government clock suffices. Robert Sprowl found 2400 pounds of Early Norman oats from 32 pounds sown. Interdenominational men’s banquet drew about 140 churchmen. speeches by J Reynolds Johnston and D M Rose. Red Cross ladies prepared an excellent menu. A letter from Stafford Z Bennett notes bumper Saskatchewan crop with wheat 30 to 68 bushels per acre, mostly No 1 Northern, selling 76 to 80 cents. DIED Guthrie K C Ardmay Guelph in 76th year October 31 1915. Blackhamer Acton Mary Chisholm wife of Wirum Gwackhamer died aged years.
A reflective piece contrasts the downtrodden who give up with those who persevere after repeated blows. It extols resilience, noting many rise after defeat and keep trying, turning setbacks into inspiration for others. The writing urges endurance and courage.
A discussion on service as the motive for work and kindness. It contrasts selfless care with mercenary aims, praising loving diligence in tasks from mothers tending children to workers making trays for the ill. The dialogue mix includes a yokel and a shop scene with humorous exchanges.
The writer recounts a four day holiday away from Ginger Farm, navigating travel mishaps and city sights. She describes packing mishaps, meeting friendly strangers, shopping trips, and seeing Midsummer Night's Dream, with reflections on Puck and stage versus screen portrayals. She returns home to find minimal disruption and notes ongoing family concerns and care.
Fred Lawrence hosts a boisterous downtown party to prove his homebrew’s strength. Raucous poker and bets strain marriages as Bill Hay drains cash and his wife confronts him at home. The night ends with accusations of infidelity and a tense breakfast confrontation.
The piece recalls Thomas Edison faced repeated failures after years of work and many experiments. It argues that success hinges on perseverance rather than luck or纯 ability, noting Edison could have failed if he stopped after forty nine thousand attempts.
New Zealand buys more from Canada across motor vehicles tires newsprint canned fish and other goods for the first two months of this year compared with 1934. Canadian canned fish accounts for 59.1 percent of total imports with more Canadian radio receiving sets and electric stoves also selling, carried largely by Canadian National Steamships in the Canada Australia New Zealand service.
George Bernard Shaw discusses a music based method for writing plays not relying on literature. He cites operas and symphonies as guides and notes Shakespeare as his exception while emphasizing theme persistence. He also references a worm exterminator slogan about child health.
On their honeymoon a couple argue after a mild quarrel. He says he may have been cruel, she challenges him, and they trade brief admissions and apologies in a tense exchange during their intimate moment.
A woman entered a bank to deposit cash and cheques. After hesitation she labeled the item as "Female" in the ledger under the listing for specie. She then completed the deposit with the single note.
The passage notes beauty's irresistible appeal and its social impact. It argues that while many admire beauty, not everyone can create or retain it, as Steele suggests. The reflection frames beauty as both desirable and elusive across society.
A humorous exchange features Mrs Pigg asking if her husband ever pays compliments. Mrs Fagg replies with a witty line noting he sometimes says you are a nice one. The brief quip plays on misheard names.
In Vermont the Winooski Valley remembers the 1927 flood that devastated towns and destroyed property. Railway bridges were washed away yet trains returned in three months, a sound once feared returning to a region marked by high-water marks.
A quip contrasts eight daughters and old age with the resource strain of modern life. The speaker laments dwindling means while the other cites plenty, revealing social worries about sustenance and planning amid evolving economies.
The timetable lists eastbound trains with a 9.31 p m arrival and Georgetown at 0.40 p m, and westbound slots including 3 55 am 2 23 pm 7 04 pm 12 31 am 9 08 a m and 11 28 pm. The schedule operates daily except Sunday with Sunday only service noted.
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