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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 01, 1933
Page
7
Toasted Coconut Squares and Coconut Vanities Delight
Betty Barclay shares two dessert ideas using bread and coconut with practical steps. Toasted Coconut Squares turn bread into a sweet bite baked golden. Coconut Vanities bake into a fluffy bar with meringue topping and orange flavors. Additional Orange Frosting adds a citrus glaze. Also includes Snow White Chocolate Roll and Strawberry Jelly Roll style methods.
Soprano and Contralto Exchange Stageroom Toasts
A playful backstage exchange follows a concert as the soprano notes her voice filled the hall last night and the contralto laughs that several attendees left to make room for four.
Water Rights in a Family Dam Conflict Leads to Hope
In a dry spring, Judson Hendrix raises a dam on Silver Brook affecting neighboring farms owned by Henry Wilson and Judson’s land crosses the brook. Richard Wilson and Mildred confront him, plot a covert fix, but a sudden flood prompts a moral turn as Judson asks forgiveness and lowers the dam to save his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Richard Wilson
Mildred
Richard
Silver
Judson, Hendrix
Henry ‘Wilson
Judson
Wilson
Judson's
Mr. Wilson
Jud
Judson ‘Hendrix
Ment
Persian Balm advertised as essential for dainty women
An advertorial touts Persian Balm as a quintessential toilet product for women. It claims the balm softens, whitens, and refreshes hands and skin, leaving a delicate fragrance, quick absorption, and a non sticky finish, imparting elegance and charm.
Measure and Iron Plate Tale From Local Shop
A laborer describes the size of an iron plate using rough units. He says the length equals the rule plus two thumbs, with a brick, and the breadth is the hand and arm span from here to there, then a finger. The exchange highlights improvised measurement humor in a workshop setting.
No Title Provided Yet in Driving Advice
A humorous remark contrasts a woman clinging to youth with riding alongside a mule. The quip endorses direct confrontation when addressing animals and implies clear, blunt speech as practical wisdom.
Jane Receives Affection After Tea Tray Incident
Real tale notes Jane adjusting to a new situation as her mother visits and praises her, describing the girl as affectionate. Jane recalls a moment when she dropped a trayful of tea-things and was called dear by a caretaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane
Mother
Decrease in Wheat Acreage Across Prairie Provinces
Canada plans for 1933 sowing show a 134.0 million acre drop from 1932, mainly in spring wheat. Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta account for 214 000 277 000 and 484 600 acre reductions respectively. Oats barley spring rye flaxseed mixed grains and overall spring wheat totals are listed with regional shares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Prairie
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Prairie Provinces
Animal amusements show creatures seek playful thrills
Animals seek entertainment in curious ways as monkeys tease crocodiles by swinging from overhanging branches and slapping noses while a dog tries to grab a monkey’s tail. a pelican and a cat form an odd friendship as a pelican tosses a animal in the air. squirrels bite apples for sheep, prompting sheep to leap between trees to reach fruit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atten
My First Husband Declares Her the Best Wife Yet
A framed remark quotes a wife reflecting on her first husband who praises her as far and away the best wife in the world. The exchange suggests lingering affection and dismisses rival contenders with light humor.
Medical Office and Professionals Directory Listing
Office of Dr J A McNiven physician and surgeon at Bower Avenue and Elgin Street with phone 22 and P O Box 33 Harold Nash farmer M A Barrister solicitor notary public conveyancer Perryman block Acton Ontario Money lent on mortgages Hours 9 30 a m to 5 00 p m Saturdays 12 o clock
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bower Avenue and
Elgin’ Street
Harold Nash ‘Farmer
Perryman ‘Block
Acton
Kenneth M. Langdon Barrister and Notary Public Office Time
Kenneth M. Langdon is a barrister solicitor and notary public with offices at Acton Georgetown over T Seynuck's cafe on Main Street. Appointments by phone Acton 65 or Georgetown 88. Office hours Acton Tuesdays and Thursdays 1.15 pm to 4.30 pm. Evenings on request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Georgetown
T. Seynuck
Main Street
Acton
Georgetown
Dental surgeons advertise services and offices
A. J. Buchanan D D S operates in Leishman Block from 9 am to 6 pm with Wednesday closure. evenings by appointment. P W Pearen D D S L D S lists office on Mill Street Acton and offers bookbinding and binding services on Wyndham Street Guelph with printing and periodicals handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyndham Street
Guelph, Ont
Williams
Family Financial Options For Protection And Investment
A, B, and C outline choices from family income to pensions, bonds, and endowment plans. The text offers information on thrift, investment, business saving, and child welfare, noting no obligation on request. It emphasizes flexibility across protection, savings, and growth strategies.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Betty Barclay
Hee
George Ethelbert Wallsh
Judson Hendrix
Ciid Judson
Red Richard
Smith
Hendrix
Ontario
Province OF
Government OF the
Toronto
Ottawa
Montreal
Winnipeg
Vancouver
Halifax
Saint John
N.B
E. G. Long, Esq
K.C
Consolidated Revenue Fund
Province of Ontario Savings Office
Treasury Department
Burvinas
Business Directory
J. A. McNiven
Kenneth M. Langdon
A. J. Buchanan, D. D. S
Leishman Block
P. W. Pearen
L. DS
J."m. Bell
Mill Street
Francis Nunan
Jeweller
J- H. Jordan
A. D. Savage
Guelph
Savage Building
Axelrod Auto Parts
Old Country
J. Nicol & Son
Acton Ont
Life Insurance
Frederick L. Wright
Imperial Life Assurance Company
Acton, Ontario
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