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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 28, 1933

Page

7

Rise Through Repeated Falls Says Hidden Power

Fragmented quotation reflects belief that continuous effort builds power to rise despite failures. It argues there is no true defeat unless effort ceases and notes resilience amid apparent setbacks. The text emphasizes perseverance as a moral force guiding persistence.

Post Office under construction and local news from Acton 1913

Twenty years ago the Free Press notes progress on the new Post Office first storey and other happenings including a school break in, prize winners at a national convention, railway work near Norval, road grading to Lyon's gorge, Cooksville steel work, Rally Day church services, St. Alban's festival, a move by Charles H. Stevens to Acton, and obituaries for Lachlan Currie and Jannette Gorlof Erin. Miller's Worm Powders advertised as a reliable remedy for children’s worm symptoms.

Buffalo ‘Simes J. J. Gibbons Georgetown Railway Norval Mackenzie Lyon’s Cooksville St. Alban’s Church Charles H. Stevens Toronto James Ryder Corner Mill Wellington Streets Acton Currie Lachlan Currie Nal Ke Charles McRae Jannette Gorlof Erin Ees John Gordon

City Girl Discovers Ducks Through Floating Eggs

A city wife marries a farmer. She tests eggs in water and four floated, indicating they are duck eggs. Her husband questions the test as she explains the buoyant clue.

John

Beer and Brains clash in cautious chess and tennis note

Dr Howard A Kelly of Johns Hopkins warns that even a glass of beer can ruin performance in games requiring mental or physical alertness. He notes some youths choose to defy laws and risk success, while most prefer achieving success over lawbreaking.

Howard A. Kelly John Hopkins’ University

Planting Peonies In Home Gardens

The Dominion Horticulturist calls peonies a hardy perennial ideal for Canadian gardens. Plant in late August or September with roots two inches below soil, two feet deep trench, bone meal, and well drained sun. Divide plants by digging and replanting, with three to four eyes per division for best results.

Dominion

Saul in Tarsus Sunday School Lesson

The study traces Paul’s birth in Tarsus as a Roman citizen and his zeal for the law. It notes his Jerusalem training under Gamaliel, his prior persecutions, and the need to read Scripture to find salvation through Christ. It contrasts study with not coming to Jesus for life.

Josh Jerusalem Paul Tarsus Thei Christ Gamaliel Saul Firom Herod Bethlehem Judaea Zanes Saat

Slats Diary by Ross Parquhar

Friday to Thursday diary fragments recount family events at home with humor about marriage, school, and pie. Notes on Emmy’s outings and Ben’s illness mix with odd lampooning mentions and a Persian Balm ad.

Ross Parquhar

A Rough Diamond’s Path to Worth Through Polish

A rough diamond is valuable only when polished. the metaphor urges self improvement and long polishing to earn true worth. It notes that children once used diamonds as playthings, and suggests that without refinement the gem would be ordinary.

South Africa

Boys argue over sharing an apple in playful dispute

Two boys clash but admit they are in agreement about the outcome. One insists he will not give half the apple, and the other shares the same view as they try to settle the quarrel with an elderly witness present.

Billy

Pauls early life and training as a Pharisee in Scriptural study

This passage argues Paul learned from a young age within Pharisee tradition, studying Old Testament passages in strict literal boxes. It credits this early training for his later questioning of pagan deities and his role as a leading Christian proponent of Jesus's divinity through his epistles.

Jesus Christ Paul Jerusalem Gamaliel Jess Christ Jesus

Tickled Johnny in a Kansas City Times humor note

A writer comments on kindergarten teachers and a laughing child, Johnny, who found a fall in class funny. The teacher scolds him for laughing and points out nothing funny about a classmate’s fall, while Johnny insists the moment is amusing.

Kansas City Times Johnny Johny

Jones Practices Economy Expertly Says Colleague

A brief exchange highlights Jones as an expert in economy practices. Colleague notes his precise methods and sharp efficiency in handling resources.

Did You Ever Stop to Think About Advertising Value

Charles R. Long, publisher of the Chester Times and PAIA president, argues advertising proved vital in wartime and national crisis. He says millions are spent by businesses for sales and educating the public on 1933 reorganization, noting newspapers tie readers to commerce and current events.

Charles R. Long The Chester East John Wanamaker

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