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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 11, 1940
Page
14
A parent notes a baby’s brewing mischief as the child eyes a closet and table with plans to explore soon. The narrator predicts the baby will knock over a dish and spill ink as early as today, despite sturdy construction and repeated warnings.
From the April 15 1928 Free Press issue: Potatoes traded at 5.00 per bag on the Guelph market. A fatal family bereavement at the Brydon home Erin Lot 16 First Line Max 15 and James 12 injured in a shooting incident during boyish play. Acton Jay Orillia setup officers for tea season with President John Clarke Sr and others. Dr J B Reynolds appointed President of Ontario Agricultural College Guelph. Woman’s Institute donated 34.00 in clothing to Mitton Shelter. Births and deaths noted in Acton and surrounding areas.
On his 75th birthday, Jack Miner transfers Kingsville Ontario bird sanctuary to The Jack Miner Migratory Bird Foundation a philanthropic trust to hold the site for the public. The foundation aims to endow ongoing maintenance through gifts and bequests and ensure the sanctuary remains a public institution.
The study shows delivered whole milk prices in Sudbury-North Bay ranged 1.78 to 2.16 per 100 lb for the year ended June 1897, while costs ranged 1.58 to 3.42, yielding a spread of 1.84. The main takeaway is that net income comes from the price-cost spread, with cost control more within individual reach than market price. Operators reducing costs can improve income at both ends.
A concise reflection on the enduring spirit of work and resilience in England during and after the war. It likens public grit to a driver named Jerry Finigan and his automobile, illustrating perseverance amid adversity with rustic humor and archival recollections.
A humorous exchange where a pretty girl asks about her future husband’s qualities and the apinater replies that appearance matters but only if he appears attractive. The dialogue emphasizes wit and social satire of courtship.
A retrospective look at Acton's Family Album traces weekly pages and the people familiar to long-time residents, recalling memories of local figures and eras past. Centenarian anecdotes and community vignettes reflect changing times through cherished portraits.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Jerlan Baptist and Anndteher none of them except the Anglican. outside appearance not greatly altered. The photo was taken over thirty years ago by Hay Wrightson.
A Sunday School lesson analyzes Hosea 6 with themes of repentance after punishment. It links Ephraim’s backsliding to divine discipline, the return to God, and divine healing, revival, and blessings through confession. The study cites Romans, Psalms, and Acts to frame forgiveness and renewal.
The Department of National Defence orders soldiers to avoid contacting strangers who advertise or invite letters for military matters while allowing the use of war godmothers through family or welfare channels. The old tactic of enemy spies posing as War Godmothers is recalled as a cautionary device.
A humorous note in a shop window reports a missing dog linked to a lunchtime scene. The owner mentions Fido, and a quirky exchange notes a dog’s earlier mischief with meat and a customer. The fading clue sits beside a “Lost” motive display.
The Workmen's Compensation Board reports 5 065 accidents in March compared with 5 502 in February and 4 540 in March last year. Benefits total 488 220 84 with 375 802 24 for compensation and 112 418 60 for medical aid. First quarter 1940 shows 116 109 accidents and 1 446 530 65 in benefits versus 1 401 025 38 in the same period of 1939.
The Canadian YMCA in London has organized a Street Patrol to help soldiers on leave navigate the city. It has printed 60,000 copies of a soldiers guide to London and conducts personal tours. Accommodation is at the Westminster Hostel with reading and writing rooms at the Beaver Club.
A mining engineer from Westmount faced a language barrier in the province. He sought grab samples in July, with a cook who spoke only English. He had to adapt to French to get his eggs prepared as he liked, and he did.
Eggs are graded by candling once done by candlelight in a stovepipe, separating clear eyes from dark ones. Modern practice uses strong electric light in a darkened room with skilled graders evaluating air cell depth albumen strength and yolk color density to assign quality grades.
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