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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 08, 1921
Page
5
Readers recall a tale of two careless boys who start fires in woods and forests. The blaze spreads to factories, a church, homes, and the village, prompting fear and public discipline as authorities handle the aftermath.
A reflective passage argues true courage appears in small daily sacrifices rather than grand acts. It notes few people ever face rare emergencies requiring selfless choices, yet perseverance and kindness should be shown each day.
A Khoo manufacturer discovers yearly expense reductions since installing a new superintendent in charge. The superintendent explains that avoiding Sunday labor and daily machine checks, plus a trained machinist, reduced wear and repairs. Minor adjustments now suffice, extending machine life and cutting costs.
An exploration of B C lumbering notes the vast industry its scale and the logs and forests supplying it. It discusses Donkey Engines log hauling methods and the Douglas firs famed for shipbuilding and housing. It notes Red Cedar spruce and Western Red Cedar products and the wide reach of logging camps across the province. The piece portraits the lumberjack’s life from dawn to night and hints at the economic importance of the timber trade to Canada.
Sunday school commentary outlines Paul’s visit to Athens as the center of ancient learning and idolatry. It notes his method preaching Jesus and the resurrection to Jews and pagans, references to philosophers, and the unknown god altar. Includes questions on contrasts between Paul and Greek thought and daily readings for the following week.
APower president argues advertising pages reflect business health. He urges readers to study ads as a friendship loan a trust and a guide to reliable products. He credits advertising with elevating business standards lowering prices and expanding consumer access to goods.
The Burrogate Court of Halton issues a creditor notice for the estate of William Leonard Mullin late of Aotan Walton Prodyan Dealer who died around August 9 1931. Creditors must send verified claims with full particulars by September 8 1931 to Joan Campbell Mullin administratrix at the estate address. Distribution of assets to occur after September 26 1091.
The surrogate court of Peter Monab publishes a probate notice for the estate of Palory McNab of Acton deceased on August 20. Creditors and claimants must file by October 1 with John Warsley executor to receive a share of the estate.
The Washington Timon offered a fifty dalima prize for the question on what prohibition was compared to as of date. The award went to Tlov. flum fimalt, a famous abolition and prohibition lecturer, who argued government must divest from quaal partially connected with foreign trade and emancipate polities from domination. He claimed prohibition would benefit families, reduce drunkards, boost labor, and improve public morality and national safety.
An article extols whitewash as a fireproofing method for wood, noting its affordability and availability. It argues whitewash reduces fire risk when wood is continuously exposed, while cautioning it does not fully prevent burning.
Train and freight schedules for Acton show multiple Grand Trunk services with daily and Sunday variants. Train Nos 20 34 33 3b 30 36 run to Toronto and suburban lines. freight express and pickup options noted. Agent A Agnew of Acton oversees timetable details.
Silverware and tableware in fine variety. Fine cutlery hardware tinware and granite ware. Large assortment of Pandaca stoves and ranges. Famous heaters. Small stoves oil stove.
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