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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Feb 28, 1929
Page
2
A fragmented verse describes slow daily progress as a blade pushes through snow and a child learns. The text emphasizes gradual growth, small daily steps, and the idea that knowledge or power comes hour by hour, not by leaps, with repeated refrain That's the way.
A narrator recounts grandmothers lemon cure and alkaline diet as a preventive for colds. Hot lemonades, bicarbonate soda, and reducing acid forming foods are advised to restore alkaline balance, with multiple doses daily and a final hot lemonade before bed.
John Dalton, returning from the asylum for his wife, is told by neighbor Perry that Mary’s long steady life is failing as she regresses mentally. Perry likens human renewal to planting new soil, proposing to open a loft for Mary if she returns, and notes the need for fresh nourishment to prevent rot.
An elderly quote urges young workers to plan before starting and to press on with one dollar to avoid wasted effort. The speaker Caleb Boaslea compares quitting a near-complete digging job to wasting time and resources, using a wells digging parable.
Frankie faces a tragedy as Ralph is reported unaccounted after a wreck. She clings to the wedding gown and a green brooch from friends, plans a home with Ralph, and learns he drowned, choosing to marry in a second dress while supporting her mother and Annie.
A street railway tale shows a Californian unknowingly riding the elevated line without paying. He is guided to buy a ticket at the station and drop it in the platform box, then pays at the Fourteenth Street exit. The reporter notes New Yorkers would likely hustle to avoid paying fares.
A Kentville experimental trial tested Altrate of soda on Henator Dunlap strawberries over five years. Results show 100 pounds per acre after growth begins increases yield, with 200 pounds per acre giving even higher crops. no nitrate yields about 4 052 quarts per acre.
Fragmentary text mentions sunshine, flowers, gray colors, and a few names like Eduar Gach. The legibility is limited, with unclear events, places, or dates.
A young woman recounts at a social dinner how an ill fitting slipper ruined her evening. After losing her slipper and hiding in stocking feet, she endures unease as guests notice. A gentleman later suggests she restore dignity by replacing the slipper.
For sale two brick houses in Rockwood near highway and railway. One offers seven rooms with large cellar and garden land, asking 3200 dollars. Another two storey brick home with attic, nine rooms, asking 2750 dollars. Both are well situated near Post Office schools churches and other amenities.
Auction notice for a sale on March 7 1929 at Erin Township premises listing horses cattle poultry sheep implements hay grain potatoes and household effects. Buyers can pay cash under 15 and use credit on approved notes for larger amounts. Auctioneer Loy Mendley advertises a large mixed lot including mares cows calves equipment and household goods.
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