08 Feb 1940
Page 7
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Feb 08, 1940
Page
7
The excerpt traces a shy, homely scene with birds and hedges, noting the sparrow folk and a quiet landscape. It evokes rustic rhythm and a personal sentiment as the speaker finds solace in the birds’ staccato voices despite cruder tones around.
The Ise of The Free Press notes Sergt Wilderspin M M received the 1914 15 long service star, a medal from His Majesty the King. Local sport reports show three hockey teams organized with a dozen games on a new schedule.
British firms have secured £250000 worth of railway orders for the South African Railway and Harbor authorities within five weeks. Locomotive boilers cranes steel tires and axles are to be supplied by ten firms. Overseas demand includes engines for Brazil India and Egypt as Britain shifts output between military needs and exports.
Dr Lena Phillips told the Associated Grocery Manufacturers of America convention that consumer activity grows from interest in products. She urged honest labeling and advertising, accurate weights and packaging, informative responses to questions, and opportunities to stretch purchasing power.
A nostalgic column surveys Acton's residents across past years, recalling familiar faces and notable events from bygone weeks. The piece highlights community memory, shared local places, and the lineage of families that shaped the town's social fabric.
The Canadian Legion War Services extends its spare time education program overseas to England. Sergt Major Ryall says modern soldiers study stenography languages mathematics and matriculation subjects to prepare for civilian life after the war. The plan includes overseas education facilities with Robt England MC MLA spearheading the effort.
Figures from Trans-Canada Air Lines offices show Toronto forwarded more air express shipments in December than any other agency. The total was nearly four times Montreal's, while by weight Vancouver led Montreal, and Toronto again had the highest revenue with Montreal second, Vancouver third, Ottawa fourth, and Winnipeg fifth.
Fragmentary overheard dialogue shows a woman speaking to a man about a Hanic and a place named Jor. The garbled OCR yields no clear event or identifiable entities beyond generic roles in a street conversation.
A fragmented note indicates the Legion will launch an appeal for 500000 dollars on Poaruans 12th to fund creational projects and the operation of huts and youth hostels.
From August 1914 to December 31 1922 the war work of the Canadian Y.M.C.A. shows total receipts of about 20.48 million dollars. Public contributions were around 4.6 million, with 15.415 million from goods, hostels and dormitories. End 1922 balance stood at 43,911 dollars, used for veterans care in hospitals such as Christie Street and Ste Anne de Bellevue.
The Cree at Nelson House Manitoba held a war council and sent emissaries to The Pas offering to forgo winter relief. They also organize a Red Cross fund drive while about 600 Nebo House Indians hunt and trap, reflecting strong loyalty to the Crown and Empire.
The Canadian Trade Commissioner notes demand for high gluten flour in Hong Kong and South China. The crude Chinese wet test determines gluten by mixing flour with water in a 2 to 1 ratio, dripping until gluten remains, and comparing residue to total weight.
A humorous line notes a dog named Pond who sleeps by day while its owner works and stays up at night to enjoy the companionable presence. The excerpt captures a lighthearted domestic mood with a narrator reflecting on daily routines and pet behavior.
The lesson views Israel as the vineyard owned by God, with the Gentiles gaining the kingdom. It notes the householder God, the husbandmen Israel, and the prophets, culminating in the Son Jesus, whose rejection led to Jerusalem's ruin and the kingdom's transfer to the church.
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