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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 06, 1934
Page
7
A fragment of a period style verse urges resilience and a cheerful face. It encourages smiling through heartache, mingling with others, and answering “I’m feelin’ fine” when asked how one is. The tone reflects a bygone social ethic of stoic composure amid trouble.
The Free Press notes municipal nominations on December 14 and elections January 4. Reports on the Wonderland Theatre opening planned for Christmas Day and local appointments including Gordon Wrigglesworth as manager of a Merchants Bank at Edmonton agency. Events include church moves, travel to England, and stock judging courses in Nassagaweya and Esquesing. Marriages listed: McDougall Moore in Toronto and Martin Walker in Acton.
All mothers are told they can stop worrying about their suffering children with Mother Graves Worm Exterminator promising lasting relief and sure effects.
The article warns that sellers use phrases like Government Graded without disclosing the specific Grade A B or C for poultry or red blue brand for beef. It explains two main classes Milkfed and Selected with multiple grades and stresses buyers insist on exact grade information to avoid misrepresentation.
Uses the quick sure remedy to treat caked bags in cows and garget. Reduces time and expense while preventing blemished stock and maintaining herd quality.
The husband remarks that fools often boast about beautiful wives and the wife responds with amused flattery. The playful dialogue centers on mutual admiration and humor within a marriage.
A nostalgic diary-like note describes the approaching Christmas, mild weather, and shoppers. The author laments late preparation while noting ploughing, stump digging, and household projects. A DIY lamp shade from a cherished scarf showcases frugal ingenuity, alongside a recommendation of Vera Brittain's The Testament of Youth.
The weekly note outlines Canada’s honey crop decline since 1931 with 1932 drop and 1933 slight rebound, plus market movement domestic and export. It details Field Husbandry Division silage experiments across crops, best for silage, and oats varieties including Banner Victory Legacy Cartier Alaska. It ends with Asthma Remedy claims by Dr. Kellogg and dealer availability.
A fragment quotes Kossuth warning that power sustained solely by force will frequently tremble under pressure. This terse aphorism reflects 19th century political cynicism about coercive rule and legitimacy.
A feature notes how Canada’s Boys and Girls Farm Clubs lay the foundation for later farming success. Examples from the Royal Winter Fair in Toronto show former club members like Jack Rashbird Stayner and Clifford Beldwick Barrie achieving top honors in swine and dairy cattle judging.
A Scotsman and an Irishman tied a shooting contest. After ten shots each the Scot bragged he had put all his shots in the bank, while the Irishman admitted he aimed all his shots at the Scot’s target, gifting the cup to the company.
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