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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 24, 1947
Page
10
Ottawa reports fatigue is a natural part of energy use in children and aging bodies. Rest and sleep are essential to replenish energy and support growth for healthy development, with emphasis on nutrition and regular routines.
The article discusses how many strokes are needed to shave a face using a razor and notes the impracticality of long routines. It humorously observes that even with frequent shaving over decades, the effort adds little value, while many would still need to travel to buy cigarettes.
A guide on preventing livestock diseases explains transmission, types of pathogens, and the importance of healthy premises. It emphasizes good ventilation, sanitary surroundings, proper rationing, and avoiding introduction of animals from infected or uncertain health herds to protect herds from contagious and parasitic diseases.
A brief old text describes Santa riding over rooftops in a sleigh filled with toys. Children have hung stockings in anticipation of his visit and gifts.
The January nomination meeting in the dth division elected George Tlavilt of Acton to fill the vacancy from Dol. Nohpertson’s retirement at Nookville. Acton L O L No. 407 chose J. HE Simith TE Walker Johnston and others to office. A death notice for Annie Baybes appears, wife of Thomas Melhall, aged 25.
December 26 1027 reports festive season happenings in Thurwlay and Sunderland House with Knox Sunday Schools performers and church choirs. Cantatas and Christmas entertainment mark services at Knox and United Church, followed by a High School event chaired by Mac Stewart. Married Ingles Burnside at United Church Parsonage. McEnery obituary notes William Palmer McEnery of Erin.
Western Australia faces big cattle shipping challenges as 2000 mile journeys from Kimberley stations end at distant ports. Drovers push cattle down long gangways into ships while tides rise and fall leaving ships stranded and cattle scrambling to enter the hold. The article notes endless pressures of keeping up with Joneses.
An article discusses the International Police Commission and a new wireless service linking Scotland Yard with European police HQs. It describes short-wave transmission improving international fugitive tracking, aiding arrests, property recovery, and faster cross borders through a coordinated radio network.
A man enters a drug store and forgets the medicine he was sent for. The pharmacist and bystanders puzzle over the garbled clues before the man recalls a fitting brand, Carter's Liver Pills, ending the moment with a bright reveal.
The Department of National Health and Welfare states true happiness requires mental engagement alongside physical power. It emphasizes that even a muscular person needs golf control and intelligent direction into acceptable activity for genuine well being.
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