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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 13, 1921
Page
2
A rural scene reveals a mother’s dedication and a difficult day on a farm. After an accident nearly ends badly, Heath and young workers demonstrate resourcefulness. The episode ends with a resolve to improve equipment and the habit of timely action.
The excerpt follows Beth and Seth as they manage a farm schedule, purchase a horse and harness, plan school runs for children, and reflect on winter to spring laying patterns. It notes a 1915 experiment at Cap Wouge Experimental Station comparing pullets, late pullets, yearling hens, and old hens to understand winter layers. Jonan, a slow pupil, features in the village school scene.
A long excerpt blends political speech and a dramatic winter scene as a governor’s address and parliamentary pageantry unfold alongside a vivid narrative of a perilous carriage ride down a hill. The piece contrasts formal authority with rustic peril and ends with agricultural notes on poultry production and costs.
Dr Frank Crane warns Bermudians that not all Americans are wealthy travelers and that Canadian imports and tourism pressure will shape Bermuda’s economy. He notes rising hotel demand, potential empty resorts by mid January, and calls for prudent investment amid cross border commerce and currency shifts. The piece critiques war era distortions, praises Canada's vigor, and urges residents to prepare for leaner winters while seeking steady savings.
A flood of testimonials from Montreal to distant towns touts a bronchial relief miracle. Claims of curing coughs asthma and bronchitis with a mysterious mixture drive readers to buy. Advertisers promise refunds if not satisfied and urge immediate action to protect health.
The article notes Canada’s forests as a major revenue source and industrial asset. It cites large lumber outputs, pulp production, and export values, with emphasis on northern and coastal regions, plus associated jobs and regional economic impact. The piece discusses international demand and conservation concerns affecting long term supply and policy.
A penny saved is not always four pennies earned. Sometimes it is two pennies lost. The merchant who spends nothing on advertising loses more than he saves. Money spent on plate glass windows is not lost, nor is money spent on better interior lighting.
A damaged ad fragment lists a hardware dealer, The Bond Hardware Co, and mentions defective merchandise and return policies. The garbled OCR references locations and prices with unclear names.
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