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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 07, 1922
Page
3
A 1812 era reflective poem urging Acton youth to honor ancestors and preserve liberty. It speaks to pride in past battles, duty to masters and nation, and the responsibility to maintain freedom for the homeland in future days. The text emphasizes courage, honesty, and the threat of dishonor if failure occurs.
A poor man finds a magical purse that continually refills with gold. He argues wealth must be spent, but he cannot part with a single ducat. Days turn to obsession as he hoards and starves, losing health and life. He dies counting his ninth million, never enjoying or giving.
The Old Man quotes the poem The House by the Side of the Road and reflects on neighborly spirit, friendship, and churchgoing conduct. He shares memories of Acton residents Joseph and Agnes Adams, Adams family history, and local scene notes, inviting readers to revisit early Acton days and Church Street stories.
Frederick B Hurke notes that many youths envy wealthier peers while ignoring their own prospects. He argues early work can be honorable, and most people’s lives hold more satisfaction when viewed from a broader, less idealized perspective.
John L. Keith argues curiosity fuels progress and growth. He contrasts prying curiosity with constructive questions, noting it drives learning from nature and science from steam to physics.
A reader recalls an incident in which a missed delivery of flowers for a pulpit led to a humorous exchange with the pastor. The speaker notes losing a thimble while sharing the moment, ending with a wry line about the finger’s tale.
A French woman proudly recounts a long line of bravely disabled soldiers in her family. She notes a great great grandfather who fought in many battles despite losing limbs, describing hardships endured across twenty four engagements.
A historical note praises Jacob Hamlin as a trusted settler who earned the confidence of Indian chiefs in southern Utah. He modeled fair dealing to the whites and taught his son to trade honestly, as seen in a tale where blankets far exceeded a horse in value and Hamlin proclaiming never to drive an unfair bargain.
A shell-shocked man in Highlands of Hootland rents from an elderly woman. He requests cock sausage for breakfast and pays with a pound of dauskgs. He confronts the landlady with the sausage dish next morning, claiming it is hardly edible as she serves it cold.
Readable items note 402 entries at Rackword Mower show and a splendid display at Albitten. Girls basketball has played lively matches through Detroit Cleveland and St Clair valley. Locals ship an carload of turnips and Wheat grinding plans include a new elevator. Engagement of Mary Margaret Knauuboth to Roger Molemy announced. Morning services praised at Methodist Church with solos by Mrs Baker. First brigade’s new fire truck with chemical attachment shown at the Canadian National Exhibition.
Burlington news notes a Harvest Home Service planned for the second Sunday in September with a special musical program by the choir. Miss Marion Wenderson has returned home after a week with her niece in Cantile New York. Residents Cleaver K C and family completed a ten day motor trip to the Adirondacks Hudson River and Boston reporting over 1600 miles enjoyed. The Ladies Aid of Saint Yaul’s Church Nelson will hold a concert September 13 in the hall with lunch served at the close. Local firemen band gave a concert in Gore Work last Thursday evening. The Taxis Square Methodist Church group staged a corn rolat on Seane Kerns street Tuesday evening and enjoyed a corn and melon feed. W Lappin named to city all star team for Hamilton game September 9 with Bowes and Whivert named to country team against city on the same date.
A silent policeman waking neighbors and progress on waterworks are noted along with new vehicle purchases and fire damage repairs. Local figures report ready editor letters from Major rant visiting Bonny Scotland, residents visiting from Calgary and New York, social dinners, and plans by J N O'Neill & Son for a brick two storey block replacing a fire destroyed building with garages and showrooms.
The Ontario Department of Agriculture announced fall fair dates for several towns. Geographically spread events include Georgetown, Grand Valley, Davington, and Toronto with fairs slated for mid to late September and early October. The notice outlines dates such as September 15 16 and September 19 20 in listed communities.
A Dominion Department of Agriculture bulletin discusses greenhouse pests, their vast potential numbers, and the need for central control. It details insects affecting house plants, with descriptions and illustrations, plus natural control ideas and practical remedies.
The article argues milk is essential for a perfectly balanced diet with vitamins and adequate nutrition. It notes rising malnutrition concerns and cites surveys showing many children were undernourished due to insufficient milk intake. Adding milk improves weight and health in many cases, stressing proper provision and administration.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss a term descriptive of mood and melancholy. It mentions a chemical worked on the skin and a dye that turns blue in certain conditions, with references to a term once used to express low spirits. Partial and obscure, the readable bits point to mood, dye, and skin-related experimentation.
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