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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 25, 1936
Page
6
A fragmented verse sketches a child in a wicker carriage with sun in her eyes. The caller’s text weaves questions about discomforts of a cap, pin, strap, and restraint, hinting at a protective mothering sentiment amid odd imagery.
Classic household hints present two pineapple based desserts Hilo Honey Sherbet and Fudge Pineapple plus a nine pie recipe formula. Recipes emphasize fresh fruit pies and a raspberry dessert with gelatin and whipped cream, all aiming at quick summer desserts for entertaining.
The article recalls Mal Street as Acton’s former leading business axis, its early 19th century development, and the Secord corner saga. It traces owners from Mrs. S Augusta Secord to Cooper Akins and Wm Casper, plus changes to the street, shops, and surrounding trades, with notes on local memories and later tenants.
A railroad gang timekeeper in Musouri asks a new worker his name. The man replies he is "George Washington" and jokes he did not cut down the cherry tree, saying he is new on the job after over a year.
In a humorous aside a child pleads to write to his mother but cannot spell or write. An adult offers to write for him, noting the mother cannot read, illustrating a quaint domestic moment.
A quirky note on Stapellia pulide, a so called star pellia plant that roams outdoors in warm months. Plant it in sun with the pot buried, then bring indoors before frost. Variants include yellow mottled and purple star pellia and the yellow Toad Flower.
The Eramosa Softball League lists Eden Mills Everton Rockwood Bulldogs and Rockwood Church as competing. Results show Eden and Everton high scores across June with Bulldogs and Church also winning key games. several matches postponed due to exams. final standings unclear with partial scores and a missing game.
An editor mocks a hopeful poet calling his work an escape of gas while the poet quips about a meter issue. The brief exchange plays on literary puns and tonal disagreement.
A dated biblical verse stresses training children in righteous paths. The guidance cites Proverbs 22 6 and emphasizes lasting impact of early instruction.
In Ontario near St Thomas on May 30 31 a Holstein cow named Daisy gave birth to triplets two bulls and a female weighing about 60 pounds each. The calves are healthy with no sign of exposure and Daisy has produced eleven calves including the three newborns and two sets of twins.
Directory style listing of doctors, lawyers, a notary, and a dentist in Acton and surrounding area. Includes office hours and addresses on Avenue Elgin Frederick Mil streets and Lyman Block MU Street, with phone numbers and service notes.
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