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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 14, 1938
Page
6
Poem describes warming winds and returning robins signaling summer. Children play outdoors while ships sail the sea and seals wait on the shore. Composed by Hearle E. Reid, 11, Senior Third Class, Greenock Schools.
A vintage collection of breakfast lunch and dinner recipes for Easter gatherings. Includes BRAZIL NUT APRICOT BREAD FOR EASTER BREAKFAST LAMB CHOPS WITH ORANGE and PEACH SHORTCAKE. Also offers notes on fertilizer banding methods for gardens and the band way application.
A reflective column on country living highlights how wind-swept farms, dust, and weather affect daily life and farm visits. The writer also chronicles Halvon County Music Festival hardships, the evolving stage presence of young performers, and observations on childhood innocence versus growing up too fast.
A fragmented page shows a women related column with daily test themes from April including religious reflections and a hint section. It also includes home hints on window cleaning with vinegar and wallpaper removal with saltpetre and water and a cake preservation tip. It closes with a note about Canadian wild game park netting data and a stray cinema bill gag about a film titled The Silent Woman and The World’s Greatest Mystery.
The writer comments on happiness and sophistication, notes no particular group is targeted, and praises the Festival's results while doubting if the effort was worthwhile. The piece ends with a bemused Easter greeting and a remark on how the celebration feels unlike Easter.
Weekly Garden Graph explains safe Canadian technique for harvesting asparagus using a proper cutter. It shows how to position the V shaped blade beside the stalk and Cut cleanly without damaging hidden spears, plus guidance on weed control with six pounds of salt per 100 square feet.
Mr H Gurton of Canadian National Railways visiting Montreal for the American Railway Development Association meeting reports a strong rise in inquiries about Canadian land settlement. He notes U S tax increases as a key factor driving farmers with capital to consider permanent Canadian homes, with prospects for a substantial farm-family migration.
An editorial letter urges motorists to slow down after nearly striking a tricycle rider. It cites a mother and father, stresses the child’s future potential, and warns that no vehicle or excuse justifies risking a child’s life. The piece appeals to shared humanity and calls traffic warnings essential.
An advertisement extols Crown Brand corn syrup as suitable for all ages from infants to growing kids. It asserts the product provides carbohydrates for energy and as a feeding modifier in milk, urging daily use for children.
The younger members lead the Faster parade in spring energy and a chilly Easter may suit lightweight wool wraps. Colorful outfits, stitched leather trims, and double breasted coats in fine wool showcase fashionable details for children and adults alike. Roseberry, aqua, cloud blue, beige and navy tones guide the season.
Eastbound daily times show 7 00 am and 9 54 am with a25 pm on Sundays and a Sunday 819 pm connection at Acton. Westbound daily schedule lists 8 48 am 2 38 pm 7 07 pm and 12 38 am with a Sunday only 11 32 pm in standard time.
Bus line timetable outlines eastbound routes from Acton and westbound runs toward Kitchener. Listed times include morning and evening departures with multiple stops and service windows across the day.
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