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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 27, 1950
Page
11
A diary fragment reflects on farming in April with weather and seeding delays, noting past and present springs. It discusses costs of hay grain and cattle, the impact of bad years on farm finances, and the balance between thrift, generosity, and adversity in rural life.
The piece reflects on thrift as a virtue versus meanness during money shortages. It questions the value of saving time versus saving money, notes pet economies like repurposing rugs and mats, and muses on delaying wasteful spending while awaiting spring arrivals and seasonal hints from nature.
The passage notes how ancient legends and superstitions mirrored natural signs. It questions modern forecasting and recalls how Indigenous people read birds and animals to anticipate weather.
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