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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 28, 1938
Page
7
A woman recalls a week end with a friend who chilled freshly squeezed juice overnight. She notes orange juice loses flavor and vitamin C when stored in refrigerator or in ice, urging readers to refrigerate whole oranges instead and serve juice soon after reaming.
Style notes from LisheTR show cocoa brown two piece knits with rose trim and double breasted top. Wide brim hats rise with high crowns as Paris trends favor pointed drapes and conservative pall riding coats. Hand painted Alencon lace lingerie claims washability and tests, while shirts gain multiple pockets for vacation slacks.
A narrative on Ontario's first hard surface roads from 1833 to 1837, including macadam trials near Toronto and the Lake Ontario Lakeshore route to Hamilton. It notes limited funds prompting plank surfacing, early grade challenges, and the centennial of Ontario’s paved highway milestones shaping modern road engineering.
Canada sold 27 212 ploughs of all makes in 1937 valued at 62 962 564, up 30.9 percent in value and 20.7 percent in quantity. Moukiboard ploughs rose 36.3 percent in number and 2.3 percent in value with a noted rise in cathedral mouldboard ploughs by 19 percent from 1908 levels.
During hot, dry spells keep lily soil cool and slightly moist. Mulch well if plants stand alone in full sun, using granulated peat or grass clippings. For indoor decor or after blooms fade, leave half the stem and foliage to feed the bulb, ensuring larger blooms next year. Newer dwarf varieties tolerate well-drained sunlit spots. Water deeply about once a week rather than daily light sprinkling.
A debate over etiquette surfaces as someone says wearing a watch with a dress suit is improper. The other person asks why, prompting a discussion of style norms and personal presentation.
The dialogue shows Mabel asking about the plan while David proposes marriage during a rustic scene. The farmer’s son reflects on helping with milking as the couple contemplates a life together.
A column of short essays and maxims for women readers with dates from Thursday July 28 to Wednesday August 1. Includes reflections on freedom, honesty, and kindness, plus practical tips on kitchen and household chores and a note on cathedral heights.
A goose stationed for three years outside the Kraljevo barracks alternates standing on one leg and then the other. It is so loyal to the army that it refuses to take food from an officer in uniform, and all attempts to coax it away fail.
A writer recounts a backyard demolition by a two man crew and a dog, noting nests of bees and hornets, rescues for farm animals, and a berry picking spree. She recalls a motor trip through Ontario towns and Lake Huron, describing scenery, parks, and Stratford’s layout before returning home near eleven pm.
Public safety tips warn motorists against passing near hill crests and driving under the influence. Advice covers curve braking, keeping brakes in good condition, slow speeds on inclines, and avoiding driving after drinking to prevent fatal accidents.
Dr McCullough explains the differences between heatstroke and heat exhaustion and outlines urgent treatment steps. For heatstroke lay the patient flat in shade, cool the body with cold water, remove clothing, and avoid stimulants until conscious. For heat exhaustion rest, loosen clothing, keep warm, give fluids, and monitor. Preventive tips include light clothing, sun avoidance, hydration, and salt intake.
At a public dinner a Speaker spoke for half an hour and seemed ready to continue. A guest joked with a nearby woman asking to quiet his companion. She answered that he had been “tried for fifteen years” and would not be silenced.
The writer expresses satisfaction with a perfect day and thanks friends who invited them on a lovely trip, highlighting appreciation for shared moments and companionship.
Sawdust from Canadian raw mills is now viewed as a viable fuel, replacing waste burners. Estimated annual production could fill fifteen to twenty city blocks to a depth of one hundred feet, with benefits including clean appearance, low ash, and easy control. Special furnaces are unnecessary. gravity-fed hoppers above sanitary grates supply the fuel.
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