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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Feb 25, 1932
Page
7
A fragment quotes Emma C. Dowd praising riches beauty society culture learning fame and power, then questions their worth in life. It extols honest living true endeavor hands uplifting others and love of God, claiming these deeds surpass praise.
Betty Barclay offers practical side dishes and novel meat ideas. The article details stuffed hard boiled egg halves with mustard dressing, a cabbage and pickle slaw, coffee junket with whipped topping, and a mock fillet mignon made from ground chuck with bacon. Also included are glazed apples with sausage and a nutmeg lemon milk dessert.
A door confronts a persistent bill collector who is met with a homeowner’s sarcastic method. The man describes how monthly bills are ignored and mixed by his wife then discarded, leaving the collector warned he will not reach the basket. The collector leaves apologetically.
A Jersey cow draws a puzzled city lad who questions the animal’s coat. The farmer confirms it is a Jersey, prompting further disbelief from the boy about breed and appearance.
Naomi Bailey and cousins join a country church social in town with Burdette organizing a party. Naomi sings, others discuss joining the choir, and tensions surface as Irene dislikes the party dynamics and a late return home ends with a near walk home.
The Dominion Dairy and Cold Storage Branch notes potatoes kept below 36 degrees Fahrenheit convert starch to sugar. The colder the temp, the sweeter they become, making frozen potatoes soft and unusable. Sweetness fades after returning to room temperature for a few days.
In a humorous exchange a housewife questions the milk’s quality while the milkman explains a strict legal limit of 25,000,000 bacteria per gallon and the tedious counting needed to ensure compliance. The quip highlights regulatory standards and the everyday effort to meet them.
Journal fragment recounts everyday events from a boy named Slats and friend groups. Entries describe barber shop chat, a hospital visit, family worries about Jane, schoolyard talk with Pag Stevens, Emmy’s health, a recital, and a doctor visit for Sandy Magee.
The Dominion Government’s buffalo herd at the vast preserve has been further diminished with about 1,200 animals slaughtered over two months. 24 refrigerator cars of meat and two cars of hides were shipped to Calgary Montreal Toronto Winnipeg Regina Prince Albert Edmonton and Vancouver. Hides went to Calgary tanneries as eight carloads of meat went there, while five cars went to Montreal. The herd now numbers under 6,000, despite a 20 percent yearly natural increase since 1907 when the original 716 animals were purchased.
The mangel is described as one of the oldest cultivated root crops. Federal Ag Department agrostologist notes production dating to about 2000 B C with evidence on an Egyptian grave plate showing a laborer presenting a large root as a sacrifice. Theophrastus mentions red and white root varieties in Asia Minor around 320 B C.
An old advertisement claims chronic acid stomach causes indigestion and gastritis and promotes Bisurated Magnesia as a safe instant remedy. It warns against pepsin and artificial digestants and says Magnesia neutralizes acidity after meals, aiding natural digestion and relief.
A widower questions if Miss Harriett will marry him as she remains silent. She replies she has nothing to say when there is nothing to pay. The exchange ends with his marriage proposal.
The speaker questions whether the reader is capable of acknowledging wrongdoing. They argue that no person or church can claim exemption from this rule and insist that recognizing one’s own fault is essential.
Dr Ja McNiven physicians and surgeon maintain an office and residence at the corner of Bower Avenue and Elgin Street in Perryman block Acton Ontario. The office hours are 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with Saturday hours until 12:00 noon. The notice mentions money and mortgages in relation to services.
The listing shows hours 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. with evenings by appointment and notes gas for extractions. It states closed all day Wednesday and includes the word Phony 148 in the text.
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