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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 04, 1934
Page
8
Fragmentary obituary note honors a mother aged five, saying she rests in Jesus on January 8 and that smiles may hide grief, a mourner recalls fond memory amid sorrow.
A jumble notes January weather treacherous sidewalks and icy roads. References to fuel demand a bumper winter and school resume after holidays. Mentions James Mills indoors due to illness and January 18 Foxes Paris event with Canadian Cooking School for women.
A tale from youth recounts the Prince of Wales conversing with King Edward about Theodore Roosevelt, then US president. The boy later remarks he changed Roosevelt's portrait from the album of common men to that of the clever men, after a moment of silent reflection.
A fragmentary scene shows a rookie sentry halting a colonel and demanding a regimental advance. The exchange ends with the colonel dismounting as the sentry admits he is merely practicing while asked who posted him there.
A church sermon urges prayer as the source of spiritual energy. It cites Elijah as an example of faithful, unfaltering prayer bringing mighty results. The message echoes the biblical promise that all things are possible to those who believe and that God invites us to ask in faith.
At the Chicago International Hay and Grain Show Canadian exhibitors swept prizes across oats wheat flax peas beans and seed crops. Notable wins include Reward Wheat by Eifros Sask and multiple top prizes in oats barley flax and field peas awarded to growers from Alberta Ontario and British Columbia. Canada’s supremacy extended to alfalfa and timothy seeds, underscoring strong quality and milling performance.
Wholesale prices for Ontario potatoes ranged from 85c to 90c per bag with trade quotes at $1.15 to $1.35 for New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island lots. Toronto hides and wool prices list city hides green 6c, bulls 3c, country hides 5–6c, calf prices 8–9c, wool 14c, and tallow 2.5c. Grain quotes show Manitoba wheat No 1 Northern 67c, No 2 Northern 68¾c, barley 40–42c, corn 62–64c, rye 40–42c. Live stock prices include steers under 1050 lb and over 1050 lb with various grades, hog and sheep values, and cattle categories.
Mrs J A Giffin died at her home in Eaquesiig Township after a lengthy illness and was buried at Norval Cemetery. She was in her 61st year, born in Belfast and came to Canada as a child. Survived by husband J A Giffin four daughters Miss Elmer May Hornby and Margaret Ruth Marion at home a son Thomas at home two brothers John Archibald of Chinguacousy Township and a sister Mrs W J McKinney Brampton. She was a member of Norval United Church.
The piece contrasts quick playful ideas with those that become fortunes. It asks whether readers merely have bright thoughts or possess fire inside to kindling real results, urging action over idle thought.
An elderly woman beside six very fat men in a tram car confronts them when she complains about being pushed. One man apologizes, insisting he was not pushing and merely sighing, prompting a tense exchange.
An Ohio motorist recalls a late night home return after an evening out when a burglar reportedly entered his house. His wife mistook the intruder for him, prompting questions about any items taken and the tone of the reception.
Fragmentary quote notes two minds guiding or watching over the subject like a shawl worn over the shoulder. Context unclear but suggests intimate guidance or presence. No additional names, places, or dates are readable.
A method to finish edges on sweaters or coatees creates an invisible hem by casting on an even number of stitches and knitting in garter stitch. The edge is formed by folding the work, knitting two together, and joining the first and last rows, with optional extra-needle pickup for even rows. Cuffs can be trimmed similarly. Albert Einstein quote included.
The piece argues advertising should carry a consistent strong message. It notes two ads of equal size can reach vastly different reader proportions, urging advertisers to focus on a clear customer-leaning message every time. It emphasizes translating in-store dialogue into ad copy for better results.
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