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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Feb 28, 1935
Page
3
A college tenor Austin Porter rises with a flawless voice that wins praise from students and the dean at Calduskey. A throat illness strikes and silences him, triggering self doubt and a reevaluation of ambition. He recovers after time away, returning with a stronger, wiser gift.
The piece reflects on exclusion from peer groups during youth, urging self-respect and focusing on others rather than self pity. It notes that exclusion is often incidental, not malicious, and advises reconsidering assumptions about others happiness. An abrupt ad for Miller's Worm Powders follows, claiming to clear worms and aid children’s health.
Dairy Commissioner J J Singleton says measuring fat pounds shows Canada’s dairy output rose in 1934 versus prior years. Cheese production fell while butter output rose, with 1934 creamery butter totaling 231,448,702 pounds, offsetting cheese declines across Canada and boosting overall production in Ontario and Quebec.
A fragmented report notes a creature claimed as the tallest animal, standing nearly 20 feet tall. It mentions a remarkably long neck and asserts all animals share seven neck bones except the sloth with one extra.
A brief exchange highlights frustration as citizens question why the chief did not act earlier and suppose he must see information in the press before acting. The dialogue underscores public pressure and media influence on law enforcement.
Fragmentary dialogue suggests a tense moment at sea with a vessel in danger. One speaker questions if rescue will come while the other reassures that hope remains and a line may be sent as a signal.
Betty Barclay presents pineapple as a new culinary flavor from western seas, with recipes for puddings pies and griddle cakes. The article also notes Canada’s 1934 hydro power growth and a quip about committees.
A fragmentary note claims Alra Nowrich is feeling very bad due to being outhelged at Summer Desert. The text is unclear and appears to be a local chatter or error filled line with no verifiable details.
A fragment from a wartime or early broadcast page shows garbled lines about air dangers and a query about a black ayet. The text hints at radio language mixing, with phrases like they were broadcast together and a prize night referenced in the ether.
Campaign to expand the Canadian Scout movement aims to raise membership from 65 000 to 100 000 over five years. Leaders emphasize more trained volunteers and field work, with a $500000 support pledge plus a nationwide appeal led by prominent figures.
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