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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 08, 1929
Page
3
A fragmentary verse meditation on death and the living, urging the removal of pomp for the dead. It contemplates offerings, burial rites, and the duty of the living to those who remain, with reflective lines about memory and generosity. The tone mirrors a somber Victorian moral exhortation.
Fragmented Menu hints include fruit canoes with banana pineapple mix and lemon pudding followed by a long nostalgic essay about the old village mill, threshing days, and the Nicklin family farm with memories of Webber the miller, local houses, and 19th century village life.
Longstanding dispute over the Acton School Board's dismissal of Miss Macdonald and the lack of reasons prompted editor involvement and editorials across papers. The district faces a vacancy, calls for qualified applicants, and further debate as the board holds informal meetings and avoids minutes amid public critique.
A historical note describes using escape boards on honey supers to allow bees to exit but not return. It explains board construction with a base escape at corners, wire screen on the rest, and careful placement below the lowest super to prevent brood loss and robbing. Only ripe honey above escapes and unfinished combs below are advised, with removal time tied to weather and bee activity.
A messy dated diary fragment describes meals, visitors, health notes, school talk, and farming tasks. Entries mention a party, a medical misstep, a child illness, vocabulary practice, and yard work. The tone is personal to doings and emotions with uneven spelling and punctuation.
A frontier encounter unfolds when a colonel questions a squatter about microbes malaria and contagion. The squatter, baffled by terms like bacteria and morass, defends his cabin and declares reluctance to drink pond water while the officer warns of disease and urges the squatter to move on.
Toronto audience enjoys an Empire Year exhibition featuring air displays at the Canadian National Exhibition. The program includes a parachute free parade from Selfridge Field, sea planes and amphibians, aerial formations, and a grand air parade to showcase aviation progress. Prices list grand stand admissions and seating options. H. W. Waters serves as General Manager.
In a rural tale of pleasure and duty, Aunt Memory rejoices in a long awaited trip to the exposition. She recalls past hardships, jokes about finances, and vows to fund the Mount Zion organ while balancing work, travel, and memories of asking for pleasure without neglecting kin.
A printed notice explains a printer pressured to dump stock to clear space and fund a fall campaign. Ninety sets of books offered at about one-fourth price with a fac simile signature from Richard Wand, suggesting an opportunity for buyers to act quickly.
Attendees praised the Regina festival ending with strong support for a national culture. Over a hundred folk dancers and more than a hundred and sixty artisans showcased diverse races, crafts, and dances from across Canada. A larger festival is planned for next year with broader support and wider representation.
Circular fashion rises among smart women with circular skirts paired to semi fitted bodices and princess line hints. The neckline features an applied band and jabot, finishing a slender point. Suitable for afternoon country club wear.
A Southern tavern tale recalls Mr Jobs Howard Payne seeking a humble bowl of gruel amid elegant fare. Aunt Minda and Rob the house boy clash over dignity as the visitor enjoys the simple sustenance, highlighting hospitality norms and social hierarchy.
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