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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 01, 1932
Page
7
A fragmented prose poem expresses themes of peace with neighbors, simple joys, nature, and love. It recalls the warmth of meadows, birds, flowers, and the balance of pleasure and pain in living and working.
Twenty years ago from The Free Press of Thursday December 5 1912 reports a hydro project near completion in BR town using the right of way. Rev Charles D Draper to preach a special Locals sermon Acton. Wonderland amusement sold to R K Gregory. Holmes credited for 100000 paid admissions. Coal heater explosion at J G Hills building injures no one. Bauer suffers $200–$300 loss and insurance short. High School concert features A E Nicklin diplomas and Cartoons by Alton Packard from New York with music, humor and sentiment.
Miner argues that engaging children in bird house projects fosters conservationist values. He contrasts humane treatment of birds with hunting, praising bird sanctuaries and noting most people prefer living birds over dead ones, urging readers to join the ninety percent who protect birds.
A young woman visits a doctor who prescribes sun and air, provoking surprised reply about marriage. The text promotes Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil as effective for sprains and bruises, claiming it reduces swelling and pain and counteracts inflammation. The passage ends with a testimonial-like line.
The exposition centers on Cornelius a Roman captain who fears God and prays. his alms and search for light lead to salvation through Peter’s preaching. God directs events, showing no distinction between Jew and Gentile, and confirms that belief in Jesus brings salvation while good works prepare the heart.
A Red Cross nurse rushes through bitter winter to a northern Ontario outpost hospital to care for a feverish child. She travels ten miles by speedier against the cold, keeps watch over the crisis, and returns to aid more families in need, urging funds to keep 24 outpost hospitals open across the vast region.
The chapel talks at a western university feature prominent clergy and a witty president who jokes that there is no limit on speaking time but notes a tradition that most souls are saved in the first twenty minutes of a sermon.
In a terse village dialogue Mrs Murphy reveals a seizure involving her husband, sparking concern as neighbors discuss wait for police. Mrs Murphy confirms authorities are involved while Mrs O'Reilly-Good reacts with disbelief.
A description says the product will drive worms from the system without harming the child as its action is mild yet fully effective.
A Canadian Government Bureau of Statistics report shows 638,732 washing machines were made in Canada from 1921 to 1931 valued at 52 million dollars. Electric machines rise as wringers and buttons ease use, while imports in 1931 reached 581 thousand and exports 226 thousand.
A reflective note on smiles as gifts not possessions. It urges giving freely since a smile holds value only when shared, and those most in need of kindness may be too weary to give one in return.
A partial OCR fragment shows price values and unit terms like ton and percentages, with figures such as 1.25 7.40 5.15 and references to Per and cents. The text is incomplete and lacks clear context or full product details.
A fragmented timetable entry notes eastbound and westbound stops with times around 9.40 p m and 9 48 p m and references Sunday service and daily/subsidiary variants amid unclear wording.
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