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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jun 21, 1948

Page

5

Scarlet fever antitoxin helps cure and prevent damage

A Canadian medical bulletin explains scarlet fever causes and how antitoxin, used early and in adequate amounts, can cure and prevent organ damage. It notes 362 scarlet fever deaths in Canada in 1926 and urges free access to antitoxin for saving lives, with questions addressed to the Canadian Medical Association.

Canada Canadian Medical Association College Street Toronto Ietter

Acton Baseball Team Wins Again to Lead League

Acton defeated Emington 13 to 5 for a third straight win and top position in the league. The town’s players also reported a 7 to 6 victory for a kiddie game in the park. Obituaries note Robert Nickuin and Michael Lamb passing in June 1908.

Acton Nickuin Trobert Nickiin Lamb Guelph Michael Lamb

Care of the chickens on Lang in early poultry notes

Practical guidance on chick care from Central Experimental Farm includes hopper feeding as effective as interval feeding, when heat is removed the birds should be steered to roots and range, best range soil, and clean housing. Emphasizes water, grit, oyster shell, and evening grain, plus Canadian policies on registration and record of performance to boost poultry breeding.

Central Experimental Farm W. WH. Delffenbach Over Pital New York Thia Ds Howe Canada Dominion

Sunday School Lesson Review on Jesus the Saviour

The June 24 Sunday school lesson surveys Jesus the Saviour with themes on sacrifice service and childlike faith. It outlines the Easter narrative from Jesus entering Jerusalem through the crucifixion and resurrection and suggests discussion questions about Pilate Barabbas and Jewish factions.

Jesus Jerusalem

Social Centre in Northern Woods Lake of Buys

Deep in the rugged North Country forests the Lake of Buys offers seclusion and a summer playground for vacationists. Modern hotels with golf tennis bowling swimming and music provide a perfect holiday, with numerous hotels and cottages awaiting choice.

Heam Lake of Buys Lake of Bayo

Jar Handles Aid Biblical Genealogy at Gezer Site

Excavators at Gezer uncover jar-handles inscribed with maker names linking to biblical figures in Chronicles. The marks revise the descent of the potter families, tracing the Menaheth line from Jeroboam era to Hezekiah and Ezra Nehemiah periods, with scarab tokens tying to Egyptian religion.

Palestine Alte Gezer Macalister Netaim Gederah Egypt Menaheth Menahem Cileb Jephannels Hebron Ue Tel Joab Judah Uzziah Shebaniah Ezrah Carmel Scarab Amaziah Jotham Uzizah Hezekiah Simeon Moab Edom Bethlehem Pahoth-Mynb Ezra Nehemiah

The Lure of the Laurentians

The Laurentians draw year round visitors for fishing and hunting. Montreal readers note ash fishing remains strong with catches exceeding past records. The Tremblant district shines with lakes Gauthier and Oulmet and access via Canadian Pacific Railway to Shaw Bridge and other towns.

Laurentians Montreal Arctis Clyele Devil's River Interventry Lakes Mont -Tremblant Canadian Pacific Railway Shawbridge Piedmont Ble. Marguerite Val Morin Ste. Agathe Ivry St. Pallatin InbeHe Laurier Ottawa Maniwaklyno Uils Ume

The Soap Trade Boosts a Scotsman Storekeeper

A veteran Scotsman shopkeeper, Peter Campbell, owner of a modest town store, buys Imperial soap from a traveling salesman. Campbell tests samples, approves the line, and places a large order after a cautious audition, marking the start of the salesman’s success in selling soap to mills in town.

Peter Campbell Campbell Ruah

Fine and Sea Holiday Tents From The Maritimes

Pictou Lodge in Nova Scotia offers a well recommended resort hotel and many other accommodations along the Maritimes coast. Canadian National agents provide information on holiday possibilities including woodland resorts and seashore getaways for an affordable vacation.

Muskoka Lakes Canada Muskoka Dake Pictou Lodge Nova Scotia Maritimes

New Miracle Salve Claims to Free Joints From Stiffness

A sensational ad touts a miracle substance claimed to loosen stiff joints and stop their creaking. It promises rapid skin absorption and urges readers to try it for knee, hip, and shoulder pain, featuring testimonials and a distributor named J. Simward.

Chen Ko J. Simward

Monument to Edith Cavell Shines in Jasper National Park

An Ardent tribute to Edith Cavell crowns Jasper National Park in the Canadian Rockies. The statue stands atop Mount Edith Cavell, a striking peak reached via Cavell road, admired by visitors from Edmonton and by a notable Chicago Daily News contributor.

Edith Cavell Jasper National Park Arkle Clark University of Ilinois Chicago Daily News Simon Garvey Hanies Wadi Taj Mahal Tudin Pyramids Epype Victor Emmanuel Rome Lincoln Washington Traffalgar Square Nelson Canadian Rockies

Time Tables AY Agton Time

schedule shows daily times for Monday to Sunday with values like 7.55 a.m. and 11.97 a.m. It notes freight service to and from Toronto Terminal Keele Street and St Clair Avenue and pickup at any address in Toronto.

Toronto Keele Street St Clair Avenue

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