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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 18, 1935
Page
6
A faded bulb revived in soil yields a vivid blue bloom as a soft Easter message arrives. The verse speaks of God’s promises bringing peace and banishing doubt, noting Christ’s triumph over death. The poem evokes prayerful comfort and renewal.
A mixed set of old fashioned householder recipes includes STUFFED EGGS with mashed yolks, COLE SLAW with cabbage and pimiento, and MAPLE JUNKET served in individual glasses. It also offers chocolate drinks FRENCH CHOCOLATE and BRAZILIAN CHOCOLATE, plus a cautionary note about worm remedies and a humorous exchange about jam and disappearances.
A reflective piece recalls a neighbor who consoles the speaker with quiet strength. The old lady, who has endured loss and sorrow, shares gentle wisdom about carrying burdens and facing life's changes with faith.
Local chatter records property work by John Cameron at Temperance Hall and the Acton Public School opening a fourth department in the Fire Hall. Bread prices rise to twelve cents per loaf as towns anticipate Arbor Day shade tree orders. Some seasonal snow and holiday busyness noted.
A vintage Easter page offers dessert cookies cornmeal muffins and a pineapple fizz beverage. Recipes include Pin eapple fizz and a coconut cornmeal muffin style bake with mince meat and baking powder. A short quip hints at Easter symbolism and a moral turn of phrase.
The Ontario Safety League appeals to households this spring to screen all doors and windows. Check and replace damaged screen wire to prevent disease carrying flies from entering homes.
An exchange questions why a policy on an eight year old was written as an insurance inquiry. The inspector cites census data showing few deaths at that age, while a narrator extols true dignity and a tranquil mind above low things.
The passage presents a tongue twister scenario where shoeblacks clash over a blacking brush and boots, asking whether the owner should reclaim his brush or the other shoeblack should continue work. It also mentions Muscular Rheumatism relief via Dr. Thomas' Eclectric Oil and urges persistent rubbing for cure.
An advertisement extols Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil praising its internal and external remedies for sore throat croup whooping cough chest pains colic and many related ailments. It claims universal qualities at low cost and stresses ready availability.
Dr J A McNiven and Dr E J Neeson physicians list electro therapy in Guelph Ontario. Office hours 9 30 am to 12 00 noon and 1 08 pm to 5 06 pm Saturdays noon. Offers account books orders and various periodicals. Located on Mily Street Acton Ontario (Guelph).
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