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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Feb 16, 1939

Page

6

In Institute Visit Journey By Icy Halton Road

The writer recalls a winter trip to an institute near Halton County, describing icy roads, near accidents, and a cautious drive. She notes acts of caution, other travelers, and describes several community incidents from slipping to bicycle misadventure while critiquing CBC programming and loss of Beverly Baxter.

Institute Nouse William Lyon Mackenzie Halton County Everl Son George McCullagh CBC Beverly Baxter London England General Motors Graham Spry Spry Beverly Baxters Macdonald

Macaroni Recipes From Of Interest to Women

Cookery notes offer macaroni dishes and dairy tips for season menus. Includes making a cheese sauce with butter flour and hot milk, layering with macaroni bread crumbs and butter, and baking until golden. Also features spaghetti chop suey with peppers onions celery tomatoes and minced round steak or mushrooms as a variant.

Five O'Clock Dress Makes a Decorative Dinner Find

A periwinkle blue dress in heavy sheer crepe drapes softly with a low scalloped neckline and linked jewel buttons. Diagonal seaming flatters the mid riff while folds at the center front run to the hem. Full sleeves above the elbow end in a tight scalloped band.

Dininer

Mrs. Jones Recalled As Former Flame in Conversation

A man and woman discuss Mrs. Jones described as an old flame. The conversation reveals he spent a lot of money on her and acknowledges the emotional history.

Mrs. B Mrs. Jones Mr. B

Sweden's skating prodigy compared to Sonja Henie

Fragment reads about Barthe Holmberg described as Sweden's skating star, eight years old, praised for plump charm and bold moves. It suggests Barthe is on a path similar to Sonja Henie, with remarks on talent and future in figure skating.

Bionde Lis Nie Myjss Barthe Holmberg Sweden Swekholm Sorija Hehie Barthe Sonja

Astronomers Learn Names of the Blame Stars Curiously

A curious exchange notes how astronomers gained the names of the so-called blame stars. The dialogue hints at history and the naming of celestial objects, reflecting reader interest in science.

Justice of the Peace Performs First Wedding

A city Justice of the Peace officiates his first wedding ceremony. He struggles to separate the moment from prior police cases heard that day. He asks the bride for her consent and then invites the groom to defend himself or speak.

Justice of the Peace

Court Hearing Recounts Fine for Ex-Land Incident

In court, a respondent testified to paying a ten dollar fine after an incident involving ex landowner. The exchange clarified court proceedings and fiscal penalty.

Ramsay McDonald Under Fire in New Book Critique

A former parliamentary private secretary accuses Ramsay McDonald of sacrificing principles and friends for power in a critical examination of Britain’s prime minister. The portrayal labels him a traitor to his expounded aims and questions his motives in a period of political strain.

Ramsay McDonald Britain

Fragmentary dialogue about marriage proposal in family scene

A child questions if a fiancé proposed on bended knee while a parent recalls not noticing the moment. The exchange conveys emotion and uncertainty in a domestic setting.

Professor-Isa dialogue on clarity ends lesson

A classroom exchanges end with a terse lesson on understanding. The professor confirms the ground is covered while the pupil remarks the instruction remains unclear.

Women Headars Weekly Readings In Free Press column

The column lists daily morning readings for February 16 to 22 with inspirational quotes and maxims. It features Nurse Elkran and emphasizes moral guidance for women readers.

Free Press

Canadian fur coat sales set record at 936 buyers

In 936 Canadian women bought 90 602 fur coats, a timeless record with an average price of 93 dollars. The figure differs from 1923 when the average coat cost 689 dollars. Canada showcased a fine mining exhibit at a Glasgow fair. The Empire notes Canada as a leading radium producer and top source of nickel, zinc, copper and asbestos.

Canada Glasgow Empire

Aspirin revived lilies on transatlantic voyage

Lilies from Dominica aboard the Lady liners of Canadian National Steamships on the northbound voyage from British Guiana to Boston are kept fresh by adding an aspirin tablet to their water at the first sign of wilting. The practice keeps the drooping blooms vigorous through the voyage to Saint John New Brunswick and Boston Mass.

Dominica Canadian National British Guiana Boston Mass

City of Totems Grows in Prince Rupert Park

Prince Rupert rapidly grows as a city of totems with 14 more added to the collection. Three new carvings stand in the Canadian National Railways park near the rail terminus and steamship dock, now photographed by tourists from around the world.

Prince, Rupert Canadian National Railways

100 Year Old Sturgeon Caught in Fraser River

A Fraser River sturgeon weighing 167 pounds was captured in British Columbia and aged at 100 years by examining its ear-bone. The fish put up a vigorous fight before it was secured by the angler.

Fraser River British Columbia

Simple Matter Clash Over Fees in Car Accident Case

In a heated exchange a client accuses the attorney of taking 75 percent of the settlement. The lawyer defends the fee citing skill and experience while the client protests being the victim. The dispute turns on value and effort in a car collision claim.

Man the Master of Women inquiry at fiction desk

A customer asks about a book titled Man the Master of Women. The salesgirl directs him to the fiction department on the opposite side of the store.

Haunting Tale From Midlands House Believed Wraith of Player

A Midlands England house is said to be haunted by a headless ghost carrying its head under its arm. The wraith is linked to a medieval rugby player who allegedly places the ball for a teammate to convert a try after losing his head at a crucial moment.

Midlands England

Heirship and Billing Quip in a Medical Exchange

A doctor tells a patient the complaint is hereditary and offers a ten dollar fee. The patient responds with a quip about sending the bill to the ancestors, highlighting a humorous take on medical faults and family lineage.

Blake’s four goals tie league single game mark

Toe Blake of Montreal scores four goals in a game against the Americans, matching this season’s high by Sy Anspach and Porcari Maple? Beats.

Montrail Blake, Ahove Seb Sy Anps Porarte Maple Beats

Wild Rice Industry Considerations for Indians

The Indian Affairs Branch explores developing a wild rice industry in Prairie Province reserves. Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta are directed to survey suitable areas and report on viability. Wild rice, a historic staple, currently fetches high prices in the US amid limited local cultivation and trials in Manitoba.

Prairie Provinces Indian Affairs Branch Department of Mines and Resources Indian Affairs Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta Canada United States Fort Alexander Lake Winnipeg Winnipeg Lac du Bois

A Giddy Thing Dance Chaperone Nuisance

Quip recounts a social dance where Elsie’s chaperone behaved oddly, and Florrie jokes about losing her during the event as they prepared to depart. The exchange captures lighthearted backstage humor from the post event chatter.

Elsie Florrie

Disconnected note hints at fading plans for bridge project

A fragmented remark suggests a rustic bridge project may be disappearing or delayed. Mentions trouble with contracts and uncertainty about progress. No clear names, dates, or locations are readable.

Boy recollects family dog chewing slippers

Jacks uncle notes the boy adores the dog. The boy responds with pride that the dog is his companion. He explains the dog has chewed slippers which led to Pa spanks him.

Jacks

Ladies Ready-To-Wear Clothes Sign Sparks Prompt

A fragment shows dialogue about a sign reading Ladies Ready-To-Wear Clothes. The excerpt hints at whether women have finally acted or complied, with a conversational tone and newspaper style phrasing.

Exchange of confused definitions at a busy day

A cartoon style dialogue captures a mother and child debating the meaning of excited. A plumber and a professor appear briefly, illustrating forgetfulness and miscommunication in a humorous vignette.

Deceived Husband Suspected Across Bus Fare Theft

A testimony reveals suspicions of a husband deceiving his spouse over travel and money. The wife confesses using another man, Gay, to ride the bus, then discovers he walked and spent the funds. The case centers on trust and financial misallocation.

Hin Scime Gay

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