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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 02, 1926
Page
3
A 1926 verse urges readers to spare a few minutes daily to think before acting. It argues many troubles arise from unconsidered guesses and urges personal reflection rather than rushing into decisions or actions. The poem emphasizes self confession as a path to better choices.
Montreal August 24 1926 Canadian National Railways plans bold exhibits at major fall events from Toronto to Fredericton showcasing a 150 foot travelling panorama of Jasper Park Lodge and the Triangle Tour along with illuminated city scenes, safety and training displays, and coast to coast transparencies. The displays travel to Quebec City St John Amherst Sherbrooke and Fredericton with electric lighting and evolving transport history in Canada.
A story recounts Karl in autumn entering the same kindergarten as his brother Robert did. The teacher often calls him Robert, prompting Karl to explain he wears Robert's hat, pants, and shoes, showing the mix of clothing between siblings.
A twelve year old, dining at his aunt and uncle's house, remarks that he eats well after his aunt notes his appetite. He explains that he has been practicing eating all his life.
McNulty reports on Eastern Canada moose experiences and a British Columbia trip tale. Broderick Bonnycastle offers Poor Fish. Includes Living at Close Quarter Moose of Nova Scotia and J.W. Winsor studies on the Raw Wheat and Screech Owls. Also notes duck slaughter near Hamilton Bay. Rod and Gun monthly by W. J. Taylor Limited Woodstock.
A series of light riddles and pun questions including differences between roles and objects. Examples compare an engine driver with a school master, Noah’s Ark, a turnip in water, a lanky figure causing thirds to fall, a champion runner versus a doctor’s watch, and a captain’s chip with a look.
An eminent Boston cleric invited to lecture finds his tight schedule ruined by a rector’s lengthy introduction. Time runs out as the speaker finally announces his address is Boston Massachusetts, just as the last train departs.
A Surrey farm specializes in growing walking sticks rather than usual crops. Rows of sapling trees, four years old and younger, form a forest of handles. Growers peg growth along the ground to shape right angled handles, then let shoots rise vertically to maturity.
A compact discussion urges punctuality and personal discipline. It argues that timeliness reflects reason and self control, noting that order governs nature and society. The piece encourages young readers to practice daily acts of self denial to avoid delays and pursue future success.
A steward directs arriving passengers by class while a young woman with a baby hesitantly boards. He asks if she is first or second class and she blushes admitting the baby is not hers. The scene highlights social confusion and a mistaken arrival aboard.
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