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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 29, 1932
Page
7
The text speaks of New Year bells, faith, and courage amid grief. It mentions names like Mitchell and Thornton and hints at a solemn cadence that speaks of heaven and a renewed resolve as the year begins.
Twenty years ago the Free Press notes a local option vote on hydro electric and sleighing, with Christmas events at St Albans and St Josephs. It reports Mr Janes Price losing his farm, staff additions at G La R, resignations from J S Deacon, and the acclamations and new appointments in town council and board of education.
An ad touts Miller's Worm Powders as a safe pleasant tasting remedy to clear stomach and bowels of worms. It claims the product is non injurious and that any Hingene effects indicate effective action rather than harm.
A playful piece translates a teacher's simple observation of a cow into a rough modern slang. It praises the cow for speed and beauty through a character named Tough Mike Lamp. The dialogue imagines admiration and movement with rustic flair.
The Dominion Bureau of Statistics issues a statement showing wheat distribution for 1931 exports 207,029,555 bushels human consumption 41,500,000 bushels seed for 1932 crop 36,763,000 bushels feed for livestock 32,102,000 bushels loss in cleaning 5,040,000 bushels unmerchantable 2,821,100 carryover July 31, 1932 130,948,901 totaling 456,713,556 bushels.
Experiments by the Dominion Experimental Farms division show that six inch row spacing yields the largest sunflower crops. On sandy loam soil, this spacing outperforms closer or wider gaps, while on clay soil sunflowers thrive when thinned or thinned cultivation is used.
A Sunday lesson explores Mark 1 and Isaiah 40, detailing John the Baptist as the voice in the wilderness prepare the way for Christ. It highlights John's role, humility, and the baptism of repentance, plus Jesus baptism and divine proclamation.
A holiday feature outlines festive entertaining during Yuletide with menus and recipes. It presents a Sunday night supper plan using caffeine free coffee, All Bran biscuits, Rice Krispie macaroons, and a showy salad, emphasizing practical ideas and simple dishes for seasonal gatherings.
A playful cartoon caption jokes that Peter Pan is half man and half goat. The line adds a pun about a husband missing from a scenario.
The piece argues spending money outside of local towns drains jobs and harms taxpayers. It links eco nomy and unemployment to postwar policy and warns that interdependent global trade could threaten civilization if wars resume. It urges citizens to share local resources and stimulate saving to ease hardship.
Willie, a quiet boy in a crowded home, asks his parent if he may see the baby before leaving. The scene suggests a tense moment as a caregiver confirms the child has been good, highlighting family dynamics.
A 20th century home tip advises a young wife to seek a fresh cook while detailing how to store rhubarb for winter. Dig or crown a portion in late fall or winter, freeze solid, then cellar at 50 to 60 degrees, with no soil and darkness to preserve stalk color and energy.
A daily eastbound flyer passes Georgetown, arriving at 9.44 p.m. after leaving at 9.35 p.m. The service runs daily except Sundays with some exceptions noted.
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