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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 19, 1934
Page
6
A reader uncovers an old scrap book with verse and stories. The Highway Cow tale recounts a farmer Deacon Gray and a wandering cow wrecking crops while villagers recall passing years. A humorous village reminiscence follows a yarn about a chicken and a pig, told in dialect by Sockery Kadahcut.
The ad touts Douglas Egyptian Liniment for immediate bleeding stoppage and wound cauterizing effect. It also claims rapid relief from barber’s itch and ringworm. The copy emphasizes usefulness and instant results.
A reflective piece argues that overexposure to insults or indifference harms self and others. It advocates self mastery through Christ, urging kindness or deafness to hurtful words to avoid bitterness and maintain inner calm.
The 1934 Pontiac delivers improved fuel economy and an 84 horsepower engine noted for smooth operation. Its bodies are roomier, and the knee action front wheels feature an enclosed oil-filled housing. A cross section of the wheel mechanism is shown with coupe models and a five passenger special coupe with trunk described.
A British Columbia survey shows greenhouses on Vancouver Island and the lower mainland producing mainly tomatoes with cucumbers and flowers also grown. From 1923 to 1933 the glass area expanded from 1,905,180 to 4,152,664 square feet, creating a five million dollar industry. Tomato output rose from 578 tons in 1932 to 1,604 tons in 1933 valued at $33,316, with eastbound shipments to Toronto and Montreal and local use.
A lighthearted exchange between a stout woman and a boy centers on passing a park gate. The boy jokes that a load of hay has just passed through, implying the gate might now be open or easier to maneuver.
Frame house and one acre of land Lot 27 Seventh Line Esquesing to be sold by public auction on Saturday April 21 1934 at 2 00 pm on the premises subject to reserve bid. Roy Hindley auctioneer for further particulars apply to John Williamson Acton.
A coerced airman asks if a forced landing in a country lane falls under motoring or shipping laws. The constable replies that on the ground he must follow motoring rules, and queries if a pond would place him under shipping regulations.
Local business directory lists Medical Doctors J A McNiven and E J Nelson physicians and surgeons offering electro therapy. Harold Nash as farmer and legal professional J Barrister Solicitor Notary Public Conveyancer. Includes address Mill Street Action Ontario and mortgage lending hours from 6:30 am to 5:00 pm with Saturday until noon.
Barrister Kenneth M Langdon lists solicitor notary public services at the Acton Georgetown address. Appointments available Tuesdays and Thursdays 1 15 pm to 4 30 pm with evening hours on request. Contact Acton 65. Georgetown 88.
Dental A. J. Buchanan D D S offers offices in Lelshman Block with hours 9 am to 6 pm and gas for extractions. P W Pearen D D S L D S successor to Dr J M Bell based at Mill Street Acton. Dr Thos Kain veterinary graduate of 27 years and successor to Dr H A Coxe, office Lime Quarters with night and day contact.
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