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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 24, 1935
Page
7
In a poetic refrain the piece prays for daily bread and courage to trudge the road. It blends faith with resilience, urging comrades to share in hopeful, common good and to face fear with steadfast joy.
A 1915 anonymous local column recalls Acton events with notices of residents. Highlights include brick work on Mill Street and Park Avenue, a load of green maple wood from Anderson’s yard, and a large sleigh ride hosted by Presbyterian Young People. Obituaries note Archibald McTavish at Mill Street and Henry Cripps of Erin.
Canada has become a leading poultry producer and exporter. In 1934 Canadian dressed poultry sales to Britain increased, with over two million dozen eggs exported yearly, and Newfoundland markets expanding. The industry growth stems from Dominion and provincial programs, grading improvements, and research lowering costs while boosting quality and consumption.
A teacher asks William to craft a sentence using Archale. William replies that one cannot have Archale and eat it too, framing a playful prohibition on impossible wording.
A conversation unfolds aboard a moving train as the Emgiahman notes the effort in earning money and the Boot responds that the railway fare should reflect that value. The exchange centers on labor versus travel costs in a rail journey.
In a frostbound diary entry the author laments wind and cold at Ginger Farm while recounting a visit to the annual Toronto Children's Aid Society meeting. Speaker Mr. R. E. Milla outlines CA S challenges and urges personal shelter visits and Women's Institute adoption ideas to foster closer ties and better care for children.
A weekly Dominion Farms leaflet urges timely forage seed purchases for red clover and buckwheat guidance. It stresses Canadian red clover seed as best and warns against delayed buying. It also endorses a beauty lotion, praising its cooling, irritation relief and skin smoothing effects.
Fragmentary report recalls 1901 Gulf hurricane and Galveston flood linking the Johnstown disaster. Expatriate Prince Edward Island remains washed ashore in Prince Edward Island where coffin identified as Churchia Pranels Coughlan after grave disturbance by waves.
Two men named Paddy and Mike argued in a rainstorm and fought. The struggle shifted with Paddy gaining the upper hand before Mike slipped and Paddy briefly held control again. The exchange ended with Paddy demanding a change of position as rain continued.
Readable fragments urge sending thoughts traveling a heating road to inspire worthwhile outcomes. The text suggests minds may be nudged toward helpful ideas and that many Utiils' children could become happier if someone shows they care.
The diary fragment records villagers discussing bankers and investments, Ant Emmy researching for church matters, and various gossip about marriages, proposals, and local figures. It notes Lucy Gippet’s engagement, Hal Phiney’s courtship, and Oscar Weddlesed St’s marriage plans around holidays and town events.
A Scotsman named Wut strips wallpaper as a friend visits. He jokes about moving to a new house while Sandy mishears and responds with dialect. A friend asks about signs on the windows and Sandy explains plans amid a reflection on business.
An advertisement touts Dr Willan Pink Pill as a blood building preparation. It claims it raises blood count, strengthens nerves, and improves vitality for adults over thirty. It cites a Canadian authority and a clinic trial of 40 people supporting benefits.
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