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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 14, 1934
Page
7
Nancy Byrd Turner recalls Mary who planted odd crops each year and swore to let the unique harvest speak for itself. She gathered a bizarre mix of produce with playful names and sold it by summer’s end, earning her noted nickname through unconventional methods.
Betty Barclay offers simple, inexpensive recipes for lemonade fruitades and cool drinks to refresh hot households. Recipes include lemonade with dissolved sugar, fruit teas, summer appleade, orange-apple mixtures, and a cord of tips for serving children versus adults with ice and flavor.
The writer reflects on the old Pioneers Cemetery service, comfort in honoring founders, and plans to publish more local histories. He recalls 1884 Acton items, including bicycles, school classes, weather events, and community notices, ending with a note that space is used up for now.
Asthma often strikes at night causing weakness nervous debility and flesh loss. Relief is possible and Dr J D Kellogg's Asthma Remedy has proved its merits through years of service. A trial will surely convince you.
The Canadian bacon industry highlights rising exports to Britain from 4.9 million pounds in 1931 to 50.6 million pounds in 1933. Regulations require licenses from the Minister of Agriculture and labeling of Wiltshire bacon and containers. Breach may suspend or cancel export licenses.
A hotel guest cannot sleep due to a noisy corridor scene as fire brigade movements pass by outside his room. He complains to the manager, who explains that staff cannot control the fire brigade's motions.
A pair of joking exchanged lines about asking for a raise. One man asks his wife for permission to request higher pay, and the other responds with a playful notion of consulting his own spouse first.
A dialogue notes two families with prosperous connections. One speaker calls the relatives relatively rich, while the other rejects that label yet points to a generous uncle who is expected to fund their ambitions.
A playful aside notes Mr. speaker worries that his wife grows costly when she becomes pensive. The remark pairs a homely rhythm with a humorous contrast between mood and expense.
In a terse remark a man recalls a social misstep and a failed romance. The snippet hints at a witty exchange about commitment and fear of marriage, reflecting light local gossip tone.
Major Raymond Phillips claims a new radiophysic instrument, the radio psychometer, can energize and trigger electrical devices without touch. He says focused thought over the instrument completes a circuit, enabling bells to ring or kettles to boil with the body’s perceived radiations.
A longtime clerk, after 25 years with a big company, receives a large envelope from his boss. Inside is a photo of the employer, prompting the clerk to say the gift is “just me you.” The exchange ends with an ironic compliment on devotion and image.
In a courthouse scene a man asks how many children he has while a child calls out from the back of the room. The exchange centers on a family’s presence during a court proceeding. Authorities and participants are unnamed in the fragment.
Quote notes courage as the subjugation of fear rather than its absence, highlighting resolve and inner strength.
The copy touts Persian Balm as a charm for tall women and men alike, promising clear complexion and elegant appearance. It claims toning effects, skin stimulation, and textured-softening properties, with uses on hands, hair, shaving, and even tender child skin.
A J Buchanan D S Dental Surgeon lists office in Leishman Block from 9 a m to 6 p m with evening appointments upon request.
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