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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 16, 1925
Page
2
Poem reflecting how the hometown paper fuels nostalgia for Acton readers far from home. Annuhee Campbell signs as author. sentiment centers on miles and memories stirred by familiar pages.
The piece explains egg grades Special, Extras, First, and Seconds. Specials denote the freshest, largest eggs from specialist poultrymen, rarely on market year round. Extras are common for boiling and breakfast, about 24 ounces per dozen, with strong flavor when very fresh. First are smaller at 22½ ounces per dozen, still good but lacking higher flavors. Seconds remain culinary grade but less fresh. A Commons session noted brokers advertising lower grades expanding trade.
The article argues the modern skirt, two inches off the ground and half the material of older styles, frees the figure and shoulders with a one piece dress, moving toward Greek-inspired simplicity while condemning only its abuse. It notes witty safety slogans about cautious behavior and humorous quotes on gentility and manners.
A four week tour for Canadian teachers and friends plans a western Canada and Pacific Coast journey with a return through the United States. Highlights include Wainwright Buffalo herd Jasper National Park Mount Robson Mount Hobson Kitwanga Skeena River Prince Rupert water trip 750 miles to Vancouver Victoria Seattle Yellowstone Rocky Mountain National Park and Denver Lookout Mountain Chicago Toronto departure July 9 full information and illustrated booklet available from listed agents.
A brief item notes a short story titled Pocketful of Auger Chips by GA Step. The reference indicates a publication snippet from The Hree Press, with no further plot details or context provided.
In a Maine farm tale, Addison Cranston bids for the Cranston homestead at tax sale to save it. He pockets a risky bid, $100 down, then secures the balance with a bank loan backed by the old squire. The wood lot yields bird's eye maple. after legal struggles, the heirs profit from ledgered timber and the sale of maple products, proving Addison's bold gamble pays off.
Acton notes a Monday gathering, police court cases, and local society events. Woolf, Brittain lectures, church services, a motor van accident near Acton Hill, and a park purchase talk feature among many short items in the Acton area.
A tale from Mr. Inuno Taylor Houad shows loyalty among Chinese merchants and friends in Peking. Mr Hurt and Mr Coner pursue a Yung Cheng vase with price shifts from 350 to 400 dollars, the dealer saying his higher quote was to “give you face.” The story ends with a lesson in honesty and rivalry, followed by a note praising Holloway's Corn Remover.
A sociology account notes many men seeking lodging at a Boat Side lodging-house. They praise it for giving self respect. The city missionary questions the appeal and asks the manager how the sign above the desk shapes guest behavior, which asks patrons to leave valuables with the clerk.
A village telegraph clerk faced a surprising moment when two handsome men arrived by motor car. One carried a message reading Arriva Bookinghim Palace to-night George. Prince George then asked for a match, leading to a flustered but memorable encounter.
A Canadian timber shipment of virgin white pine logs from Ontario, cut in Preston and Clancy Townships, was sent by Canadian National Railways to Quebec for England on the British Admiralty order. The J. R. Booth Company of Ottawa hand hewed the timber, with logs up to three feet in diameter, totaling 120 cars and about 120000 feet. J. R. Booth and executives inspected the shipment in the yards, praising it as the finest pine left in Canada.
Village postmaster complains a bulky sealed letter from Mr. Kiah will not go for one stamp. He notes the writer pressed hard on the pen, likening it to carrying a load, and plans to let the boy rewrite with a pencil to reduce bulk and postage.
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