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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Feb 04, 1932
Page
6
A fragmented poem excerpt describes steeples amethyst colors and a purple stile as children climb toward a distant gate. A gray dominie leads a flock at dusk, while squirrels and bobolinks accompany the fading scene.
A menu style feature offers old fashioned recipe hints. Ham Pie combines cooked ham potatoes celery onion pepper and rich biscuit dough baked to a crusty dish serving hot. Derbyshire Sandwiches mix finely minced ham with mustard sugar salt and pepper spread on buttered bread slices.
The issue strings poetry by Myra Winn Daniels with church history of Eramosa, detailing Elders elected from 1882 through 1931, Union debates, and the evolution of the Eden Mills Rockwood congregations. It notes key ministers, resignations, and the 1925 union that formed a United Church charge with surrounding congregations.
Prune whip combines milk sugar and prune pulp with lemon juice and egg white. Prepare junket, whisk egg white to stiff, fold in prune pulp and lemon, pour into glasses, let warm set ten minutes, then chill and serve.
Colgate University psychologist Dr. Donald Laird reports three years of study showing coffee helps offset digestive ills from noise. He found aroma and taste stimulate saliva and gastric juices, with a caveat that coffee must be clear and fresh to offer benefits.
The article asserts asthma has no single known cause though dust pollen and irritants may trigger symptoms. It touts Dr J D Kellogg's Asthma Remedy as a sure preparation that has freed a generation of victims and claims it is sold everywhere.
The visitor questioned Mrs Murphy’s laxity in correcting faults. Mrs Murphy replied and urged compliance, likening water on a duck’s bill to information ignored, describing the issue as persistent and ignored in tone.
An old advertisement extols Persian Balm as irresistible to women for charm and elegance. It promises clear, beautiful skin with a tonic effect and soft textured skin. It claims to soften and whiten hands, serves as a hair fixative and cooling shaving lotion, and protects tender child skin.
Railways in Canada announce reduced fares for Easter travel matching Christmas concessions. One first class fare plus a quarter for round trip will apply to the general public with travel allowed from March 24 to March 29 1932. Non resident pupils and teachers in Canadian schools receive special reductions.
An ad touts Aratabs as a swift remedy for bladder weakness including burning, frequent urination, break up nights, and back pains. It offers a ten day risk free test with money back on first box if not satisfied and claims a physician’s formula brings peaceful sleep and healthier bladder.
Slats recounts a school afternoon event a spelling test and a discussion about a performance of the wreck of the Hesperus. He notes family dynamics including his blind father and a preacher visit and mentions Rosella Washington and a cooking and domestic chores update. The entry ends with an advertisement for Douglas Egyptian Liniment.
A school discussion notes how environment, not effort alone, determines success in side jobs. It recalls a student who left a small college to sell aluminum utensils with 44 peers. 42 quit, one persisted and started college strong. The piece argues personal environment governs outcomes more than opportunity.
The Canadian Pacific liner Empress of Britain arrived at Funchal on a world cruise and showcased a ship to shore telephone system linking to London. Madeira residents and visitors, including Joe Rock, used the service as the ship’s wireless phone connects over thousands of miles, with contacts reaching Haifa to Montreal.
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