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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 14, 1934
Page
4
Evelyn, paddling alone on a swollen river, saves a drifting canoe with two strangers aboard near Burnham's Bridge. She then returns home to find the Stafford pair awaiting her, and a curious first meeting follows as the river adventure links them with new neighbors.
A Canadian Government report highlights fur farming as a growing national industry. Since 1878 foxes have been bred in captivity starting in Prince Edward Island, with 5 221 fox farms housing 99 109 foxes including 72 703 silver foxes. Mink raccoon skunk marten fisher and coyote farming expands across provinces and pelts valued over three million dollars in 1932.
A defense lawyer's eloquent speech moves few as the jury remains unmoved. The prosecutor replies with a sharp line, noting he is not "boring for water" and urging practical judgment.
A playful exchange asks which is higher in town the engine driver or the schoolmaster. The punchline: the library is tallest because it contains the most stories, a pun on story books.
A reader writes from 4057 Wilson Avenue in Montreal in June 1934 reflecting on the May 31 issue. He recalls Joel Leslie of Erin and his long service, notes losses in his circle, and mentions Rev. T A Moore of Salford and his historical talks. The letter also references the Pioneer Cemetery cairn project and the Montreal Conference presidency of Prof M A Gifford.
The article outlines factors for successful grass and clover seeding including seed quality soil condition and timing. It stresses selecting pure seed with good germination avoiding patchy crops by firm seedbeds and early May sowing for timothy and clover to establish before heat and feed shortages.
A humorous exchange shows an irate old woman asking a druggist for canine pills while insisting her husband is a perfect gentleman. The druggist quietly dispenses quinine pills, leaving the anecdote in silence.
The lesson centers on the resurrection appearances and the Great Commission. Jesus authorizes the disciples to make disciples of all nations, baptizing them into the Father Son and Holy Spirit, and teaching them to observe all commands. He promises to be with them always, until the end of the world.
A fragmentary diary style entry recounts daily misadventures and social scrapes from Friday to Thursday. Odds and ends include family tensions over money fidelity and social plans, with a final unrelated advertisement for Miller's Worm Powders claiming digestive and health benefits.
A Texan touts a perfect climate and giant pumpkin yielding half cradles for babies. A New Yorker counters with a quip about three sleeping police on a beat, highlighting humor in regional boastful boasts.
A devotional passage proclaims that Jehovah in the Old Testament and Jesus in the New Testament are continually with believers. It asserts Christ’s presence in sorrow and joy, sickness and health, life and death, and calls Christians to hold this truth always.
A Kellogg All-Bran advertisement touts regularity and health benefits with a testimonial from Stephen Higgins. It asserts bulk from bran aids elimination, notes iron content, and contrasts with patent medicines. The copy urges two tablespoons daily and shows uses beyond cereal, including baking.
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