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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 31, 1929
Page
2
A nineteenth century verse recounts a boyish thump story and praises a fellow’s mother for lenience. It stresses obedience and forgiveness, noting the mother’s patience and the belief that she forgives wrongdoing if the son stays true. The poet signs as M. Easter.
Maisie and Meg, two sisters living in a crowded town, face hardship after their parents die. Maisie dreams of a better future while Meg’s party invitation tests their bond and pushes them toward self sacrifice and growth.
An experimental farm note explains that a registered cockeral must descend from high producing lines with eggs and ounce yields. It describes dam and sire qualifications, two generations with strong egg production, and the Canadian National Egg Laying Contest standards. The certification guarantees breeding quality through government inspection and official registration policies.
In a verbose critique of the Volstead era, the author denounces Prohibition and calls the liquor industry a “kickers” force. He recalls the origin of the 0.5 percent alcohol standard and mocks reformers while urging a tougher ban on intoxicating drinks.
The piece argues education is not just information from authorities but the harmonious development of faculties starting in the nursery and continuing through life. It asserts self education builds the structure a school foundation begins, and describes education as emancipation guiding the soul beyond sensual environment toward true knowledge.
Dricks Lo Chatallar and Wogitch report on fire brick development focusing on granulated alumina and fine quartz powder as binding agents. They find that the binding strength rises with very fine quartz powder produced by special crushing, delivering bricks capable of withstanding temperatures near 1500 degrees Celsius.
An account of D. L. Moody visiting a village in Dathony during which he is moved by beggars and local customs. A sixteen year old speaker critiques Moody’s visit, requesting bakshish and prompting Moody to depart in disappointment. The text ends with a testimonial for Yeall or Dr Thomas Electric Oil.
A fragmentary history recalls Ward Tolliver and his brothers, their moonshining, feuds, and downfalls amid whiskey trouble in the mountains. One son became a university professor, another killed or killed in feuds, while the family’s temperance contrasted with another’s intemperance.
A humorous note cites expert advice to silence a mule’s bray with a small bag attached to its tail. The method allegedly dates to Oregon’s early mule-tram days, used by drivers to avoid disturbing others.
A quirky exchange shows a request about making a peach cordial and a command to send home candy. The dialogue reflects informal lines with a playful tone and missing context. No identifiable people or organizations are named.
A reflective column urges readers to question consumer claims such as replacing sweets with cigarettes and other marketing statements. It prompts readers to test logic by imagining candy versus cigarette choices and asks about broader habits that influence health and judgment.
A vintage ad touts Aratabs by Dr. Gouthworth as a remedy for bladder weakness and nighttime discomfort. It promises a ten day trial with money back if not satisfied, urging readers to ask their local druggist for the product.
Auction at the J P Henham & Son farm near Acton on February 5 1020 features registered Clyde horses Jersey cows Holstein cows and Oxford Down sheep. Property includes a Clyde mare two Jersey cows four Jersey heifers and various calves with terms offering cash payments and extended credit on approved security.
Mothers value this trusted preparation for sudden croup and throat symptoms. Carried at hand, it is praised for its prompt effect and versatile uses in supporting child health and comfort.
Advertisements in area papers lure shoppers from nearby communities who travel to the town to buy multiple goods rather than a single item.
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