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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 12, 1934
Page
12
Betty Barclay presents light fruit desserts and cakes for milder days. Angel food and hot milk sponge cakes are detailed with temperatures and times, plus chilled fruit juice drinks and quick cookies. Unbaked brownies and peanut butter hermits conclude the confection list with simple steps.
Mr Carlisle warns that taxes and political obligations choke exports and business in Canada. He cites Goodyear 1983 tax costs and rail subsidies, urges self supporting rail service, consolidation of government, and stronger public protection for investors and workers.
The guide advises prepping flower beds as soil dries, repairing frost heave, removing old stems and mulch, and careful digging to protect bulbs. It notes March and April are harsh for bees, urging supplemental feeding if spring is late. It explains fertilizer formulas like 4-8-10 and legal Canadian fertilizer minimums. It also weighs well placement for clean, safe drinking water away from pollution sources.
Northern Norway observations place aurora borealis at an elevation around sixty miles with streamers extending across the sky. The phenomenon appears electrical and occasionally visible from southern states. The aurora australis links to Antarctic skies near Byrd’s expedition. A remedy advertises Thomas Eclectric Oil for earache relief using drops on lint.
Ad pitches Dr. Southworths Aratabs for burning irritation kidney and bladder weakness scanty elimination and back groin pains. Claims grand old form from a well known physician brings comfort and offers money back on first box if not satisfied. Available at good drug stores.
Frame house and one acre of land to be sold on premises with reserve bid. Auction April 21, 1924 at 2:00 PM. Terms cash. Auctioneer Roy Hindley. For details contact John Williamson, Acton.
A speaker cites 34 000 annual deaths from cardons and 360 000 injuries caused by careless driving, noting 160 million in property losses. He urges young drivers to accept responsibility and avoid needless deaths and accidents. The quote ends with Herbert Bayard Swope's remark on women who talk as much as he does.
A letter from a 10 year old praising Kellogg's All-Bran as a safe, effective aid for digestion. The writer claims it provides bulk to exercise the intestines, vitamin B for muscle tone, and iron, improving appetite and freedom from cathartics. Sales copy notes two tablespoonfuls daily with meals, and urges medical consult if relief fails.
The note lists operating hours for money lent on mortgages at Mill Street Acton, showing daily hours from 9:20 a m to 5:00 p m and Saturday until 12 o'clock. It reflects a local lending office schedule.
Notice lists T Seynuck's Cafe on Main Street offering appointments at Acton and Georgetown with office hours Tuesday and Thursday from 1.15 to 4.30 p.m. Evening sessions available on request.
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