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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 25, 1929
Page
5
The poem speaks of a quiet night scene in Ottawa with a narrator bidding good night to loved ones and the evening star. Emmeline Stuart Godfrey is named as the author, conveying intimate farewell imagery and gentle nocturnal tones.
The article explains that all body tissues originate from one cell, cancers arise from cells of their type, and early treatment offers the best chance of cure. It notes no strong hereditary link, cites chronic irritation as a factor, and urges regular medical exams. It also mentions ongoing moves and local business activity in Acton.
A devotional summary traverses Isaiah 52 to 53 and the Servant’s suffering, atonement, and resurrection themes. It links verses to Christian interpretations, notes the Servant as exalted above princes, and reflects on his afflictions, sacrifice, and ultimate justification of many, aligning with Christ’s portrait.
A narrator and companion endure a failed car rental from Jacksonville to St Augustine. The 1900 model breaks down repeatedly with rotten tires and blown inner tubes, forcing long repairs and driving on rims back to Jacksonville, ending at a hotel with a smug driver who collects payment.
A story from a frontier era describes a widow’s yearlings, a motherless calf, and a curious mishap. While branding, a calf swallows $760 from a coat pocket, leaving only scrap paper. The men salvage the paper, dry it, and send it to Washington where the Treasury Department recovers $730 of the money.
The article reviews Champault's valuable record of ancient geographic knowledge. It notes how Uemera descriptions of Cyclopes land and Circe align with areas around Naples Bay. A key point is the proposed “floating shield” offshore feature matching a Greek shield pattern.
A playful note contrasts variations of a Sunday and weekend terms. It explores the quirky naming of days with several spelling alternatives and a focus on the singular “Sunday” concept.
A vivid regional joke describes a preacher who was ill and let the stove “preach” the sermon. An Alabama man recounts how the heat from the stove spurred thoughts, prompting a friend to reflect on the sermon’s impact and the preacher’s weakness.
The article outlines using several hens to incubate eggs, testing and removing infertile eggs, and reusing hens for weeks. It advises dusting hens with sulphur, placing them on eggs after dark, testing brooding ability with a few eggs, and adjusting egg counts by hen size and breed for best results.
A reader laments mothers who tolerate worm infections in children and argues for immediate treatment to prevent malnutrition and stunted growth. The piece emphasizes urgent mercy and ease of remedy.
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