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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 01, 1938
Page
13
A religious verse fragment asks for strength to assist a weaker person and for guidance to place the speaker in God’s work. The speaker seeks peace, purity, and heavenly alignment, desiring a life of love and virtue beyond earthly joy as Whittier’s name appears.
A fragmented notice recalls events from 1918 including a removing of a brick work in Park Avenue and travel history of Alex Campbell. The piece mentions a whiskey hoard found in Campbellville and the funeral of Mrs Archibald Humpbell in Guelph. Obituaries list John Robert Lane and Matilde Cunningham Beatty with ages and locations.
A wartime era campaign by Dr J W and McCullmark MD urges public fight against cancer through knowledge. It notes cancer rates rising in some regions, but cites improved mortality data and diagnosis. The piece discusses variable international statistics and stresses education to reduce fear and neglect while promoting early treatment opportunities.
A local writer laments constant fatal accidents on Ontario highways and streets. The piece urges universal vigilance to prevent tragedies, urging readers to drive carefully, share road safety, and promote public awareness during busy summer months.
Instructions describe lawn seed mixes and sowing steps for early fall. It covers kentucky bluegrass blends, seed rates, soil preparation, seed bed depth, rolling, and post sowing care to ensure germination and a dense turf. Includes cautions on purity, viability, and avoiding weeds.
A fragmented item mentions a man who plays lawn tennis and braces. An exchange questions whether a gentleman can play in braces, with evasive replies indicating unclear context and possible satire.
A fragmented report describes shore birds and coastal life and mentions individuals and places in a hazy scene. The text blends wildlife notes with personal reflections and scattered proper names, presenting a snapshot of a coastal environment and its inhabitants.
President Roosevelt and King attend the opening of the Hinternational Bridge at Kingston after a historic speech declaring the United States would not abandon Canada amid threats. Prime Minister Macker and others officiate the ceremony with official remarks and greetings.
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