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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Feb 25, 1932

Page

4

Whisky Free House Raising In Shawanee Valley

Thad Blair aids Duncan Wells in a whisky free house raising in 1833 Shawanee Valley. Marguerita Campau helps confront liquor traders at Louis Campau's post while Pierre Corteau pressures her. The ferry crisis leads to Noonday's birch bark canoe rescue and a temperance victory.

Thad Blair Louis Campau S . Trad. Ang Thad Shawanee Damcan “Wells Duncan Duncan Wells Shawanee River Elmwood Marguerita Pierre Corteau Marguerita Campeau Campau Big Bend Dunfan Pierre” Corteau Marguuerita Noonday Climax J Climax Temperance Touis Campan Wells

Cocktails and Driving Risks in Britain and Ontario

A reporter questions if cocktails affect driving. The piece notes British highway fatalities from bus and other drivers, liquor prevalence, and experiments showing alcohol delays eye movements and finger speed. It urges sobriety behind the wheel, citing Ontario Prohibition Union from February 1932.

Britain Miles Carnegie Institute Office of Ontario Prohibition Union

Census Shows Record Animal Growth in Jasper National Park Alberta

A census indicates Jasper National Park near Alberta holds about 3 000 elk 20 000 mountain sheep 10 000 rocky mountain goats 5 000 bears 10 000 moose 25 000 deer and 9 000 caribou in 4 200 square miles. Since its designation as a game sanctuary animal numbers have surged drawing wildlife from surrounding areas and prompting emigration to adjacent districts where hunting is good. Beavers also thrive again as creeks and lakes regain occupancy.

Jasper National Park Alberta Jasper Tall

DAD, HE ALWAYS KNOWS SCIENCE? Pappa, How Could You Be So

A playful dialogue shows a child challenging a father as they discuss science and the phrase No smoking. The tone shifts between humor and skepticism.

Dad Hans—Pappa Pappa

Ten Cents a Meal The Marion Way Shows Frugal Eating

Marion proudly reports serving ninety four meals in two weeks for ten dollars and three cents, about ten cents a meal. She shops ordinary markets, buys in bulk when cheap, preserves produce, plans meals to minimize waste, and entertains seventeen guests during the period. Her daily menus mix practicality with economy, turning leftovers into new dishes and stretching two grapefruits into six servings.

Marion

Fresh Beef Aging For Tender, Flavorful Carcasses

Beef must hang after dressing to age properly. In dry cold air at 30 to 35 degrees Fahrenheit meat ripens, sweetens, and becomes tender. warm moist air causes stickiness and sourness. Lean or light carcases are unsuitable. well marbled beef ages best for two weeks to a month or more.

Lesson on warfare and postwar aid in policy regard

A historical remark argues against overly punitive wars. The speaker warns that defeating enemies too soundly creates a need for long term aid and reconstruction. The statement reflects debate over wartime strategy and postwar responsibilities.

Doctor's ARATABS Offer Quick Relief for Bladder Trouble

A long standing home remedy praised by Dr Southworth is now offered to readers. ARATABS are described as a safe, affordable treatment used in private practice for decades to ease bladder weakness and restore peaceful, uninterrupted sleep. Your druggist backs the product with a refund if not satisfied.

Party Plans Ski Trip Across Big Icefield in Rockies

Four men from Jasper and Banff prepare to ski a cross country route across the Columbia Icefield from Jasper to Banff. Led by guide Joe Weiss, Russell H. Bennett Henry Kingman Clifford White will traverse Maligne Lake Bald Hill McLeod Glacier Poboktani Pass Snow Dome and view Mount Robson during a months long winter expedition planned to start March 10.

Rockies Jasper Banff Columbia Jasper National Park Russell H. Bennett Henry Kingman Minneapolis Mainn Clifford White J.oe Weiss Park Rotkins Maligne Lake Bald, Hill Cordner Creek Mount Harry Mcleod Glacier Alpine Club Poboktan Brazean Nigel Pass Camp Parker North Saskatchewan River Harry McLeod Mount Robson

Overnight Sleeping Cars on Canadian Pacific Attract Demand

Canadian Pacific reports heavy demand for overnight bedroom and compartment cars on routes including Montreal to Quebec and Toronto, Ottawa to Toronto, and Detroit. Cars offer private rooms with beds, toilets, lights, climate control, and luxury hotel like amenities enhancing comfort and privacy for travelers.

Toronto Montreal Quebec Ottawa Detroit Canadian Pacific

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