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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 21, 1934
Page
7
A speaker rails at a church that feels unfriendly with long sermons and poor singing. He admits quitting could save time and money, then a conscience voice urges self change by boosting church life, serving cheerfully, and not shirking.
This feature lists cooling drink ideas for warm days including shrub based beverages, lemon tea blends, and fruit mixtures. It describes preparing berry shrub with sugar, diluting tea with lemon and grapefruit juice, and making cordial syrups for quick summer servings. It also mentions Persian Balm as a cosmetic product for skin relief.
A village picnic on the Old Hill unites neighbors as inventor Mr. Eliot reveals a new wheel idea and plans for a country oriented Leader newspaper. John and K reflect on friendship, community ties, and future collaboration.
A fragmented diary entry details a week of small incidents and conversations. It mentions shooting a window with a Beeby gun, weather and farming tasks, a preacher's comments on country issues, a massage ointment anecdote, a divorce reference, and Effy Eck taking voice lessons. It closes with an asthma remedy testimonial about Dr Kellogg’s remedy.
A firm kept a daily arrival log where workers wrote their names and times. The first man claimed a late train, others copied ditto. One morning the first entry read Wife had twins, provoking surprise and humor among staff.
In a quirky exchange Mike and Pat discuss cranberries at a fruit store. Robert questions the fruit, and Pat confirms the berries are good to eat noting they make better apple sauce when stewed with sugar.
Mr. Hardup declares vegetarian intent after the butcher stops giving him credit. Mr. Spicer asks if a doctor advised it, but the reply suggests the butcher prompted the change.
Canada reports a March copper output of 30 832 982 pounds, a new monthly high, surpassing March 1933 by over nine million pounds. First quarter 1934 nickel production totals 26 973 681 pounds, up from 7 050 231 pounds a year earlier, with 1933 nickel at 83 107 606 pounds. Sudbury in Ontario holds the world’s greatest nickel resources.
The Ski Line Trail Hikers of the Canadian Rockies announce an August 3 to 6 hike with optional related events. Participants may join the July 27 to 30 Trail Ride or the Alpine Club camp July 16 to 31, with a sequence starting Emerald Lake Chalet and traversing Yoho Pass Twin Falls and Yoho Glacier. A Pow Wow at the end and options to continue toward Lake Louise Banff Field or Burgess Pass ensue.
An advertisement claims liver pills from Carter's relieve misery caused by lack of bile and poor digestion. It condemns calomel and mineral substitutes and urges readers to buy Carter's Little Liver Pills, marketed as pure, gentle, and safe with a red label.
Medical doctor J A McNiven listed as physichn and surgeon with office and residence at the corner of Bower Avenue and Elgin Street detailing practice location.
Local notice lists hours from 9 a m to 6 p m with evenings by appointment and indicates gas for extractions, noting the office closed all day Wednesday and providing phone 148 for contact.
Announcement notes a graduate veterinary physician continuing the late Dr. H. A. Coxe’s practice after 27 years in service. Provides night and day contact numbers and states the office shares quarters with the late Dr. Coxe.
Granite and new designs for monuments and markers will arrive about April 30. We offer to submit designs or consult on securing a suitable memorial.
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