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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 25, 1924
Page
2
A reflective piece portrays a dangerous cliff and the town’s response. Citizens advocate ambulance service in the valley while debating prevention versus repair, urging neighbors to act now rather than rely on post incident aid. The tale critiques charity without addressing root causes.
Historical overview of the Irish Boundary dispute referencing the 1920 Government of Ireland Act, Ulster governance and counties, the 1931 Treaty, and calls for a Boundary Commission. It notes Ulster’s surrender of Donegal, Cavan, and Monaghan and ongoing contention over Tyrone, Fermanagh, Derrymore, and Down.
A nostalgic poem contrasts a vanished mining road with guardian forests storing untold wealth and spiritual riches. It laments vanished wagon trains and peopled valleys while urging faith in the Lord’s eternal bounty for the pure in heart. The column then shifts to human-interest sketches and short prose on youth and perseverance. Betty Hagkins becomes valedictorian as a farm family endures hardship and a hometown minister’s tale closes the page.
George Rubinson, Assistant Dominion Poultry Husbandman, notes that profitable egg farming hinges on keeping high producing hens. Mark or band pullets at hatch or housing to aid culling, and use trap nests for accurate selection. Traits of strong layers include active disposition, clear head, bright eyes, fine-soft skin, and pliable abdomen.
A letter from John Taylor secretary Acton Chamber of Commerce invites Acton Ontario residents to compete in a World’s Fair Bazaar cake contest at St Martin's Church Acton. Entries must be Canadian Home Bakers items dairy produce jams and home-made provisions with a prize watch. Cakes sent by parcel post. entry forms available.
A garbled game recap notes a young spectator praising a pitcher who “hits their bats” as the inning falters. The observer cheers the home team during a shaky rally in the eighth inning, praising the pitcher’s surprising hitting and impact.
A garbled snippet from an old issue shows playful phrases about fruits and sounds like a local comic aside. Readable names and places are not present, leaving the note’s context vague.
Local items note Milton’s-Jaut on vacation, Grace Church to replace equipment with steam wiring and a next week contract award. Homes on Main Street west costing from 1,000 to 6,000 dollars, plus plant upgrades at Sultan Hydro Electric increasing voltage and capacity, with transformers updated and a temporary power shutdown noted.
Local Methodist choir and friends enjoyed a corn roast in the park last Tuesday evening. Mrs J L Lealla and Mrs Le gton disposed of properties on Guelph Street and Charles Btrest. Wagataff returned home after four months in England. Georgetown Creamery adds a fine new addition. The Women's Society of the Baptist Church plans a bazaar and home baked sale on November 8. Thorn Library hosted a corn roast in the park on Monday. Epworth League and Presbyterian Guild hosted Armenian boys. Mr C P Dadant of Hamilton was a weekend guest and editor of the American Des Journal. Mr Harry Logan narrowly avoided injury when a rock crushed his ankle. The Council of Women and local schools organize an Essay Competition about The Public Library and its One with substantial prizes.
Community notices report evening classes starting at the High School on Monday and Thursday in October from 7 30 to 9 00 pm. Also a shower for a December church basna and a gymnasium committee meeting with new directors named for the year, plus a water melon tea held by the Nelson Farmers Club.
Oakville residents on Stewart Street received three of the Baby Show prizes at the Oakville Fair. Properties for sale include vacant lots on a new thoroughfare. A Charlaw Bling has a permit for a six room stucco house on McDinald Avenue and Alf Rogan a six room frame house at Colborne and Lrant Bireeta. Oakville business interests push ahead on a long planned intercity project with a Tuesday meeting aiming to produce tangible results. Matt J Taylor of London was badly cut in a Sunday morning road crash near Aifbleby School when a Ford coupe hit a Lakeshorn bus driven by George Miller of Oakville. Six bids were received for a sea-wall along Lake Side Park, with council agreeing the project is desirable but too late to start now. Record.
A young badger captured and given to a pet-loving boy became remarkably tame. The creature learned names and whistles, rode in the yard, snuggled in laps, and played like a puppy. He opened cupboards for milk, escaped at night, and caused mischief until moved to a park with a suitable home.
The fragment describes a Yale tutor in charge of student discipline who confronts a student named Centlumen after a disruptive incident. A loud command interrupts the scene, threatening pursuit if the student does not flee a nearby area.
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