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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Mar 03, 1932

Page

6

What Is Life's Grandest Work Says Jean Blewett

A poetic excerpt attributed to Jean Blewett emphasizes daily labor and living truth. It posits that love of work and truth define a fulfilled life rather than distant heaven. The verse envisions making the world glow with sunlit love and a sense of divine approval in daily deeds.

Jean: Blewett

Pleasing Whips And Maple Desserts For Children

Betty Barclay presents two whipped desserts and a mapled dessert idea. Orange flavored gelatin whip with prune pulp. strawberry whip set in mold. maple junket topped with maple syrup. Creamy orange drink suited for children or underweights. May include garnish suggestions.

Delicate Salad Assembly with Nut and Fruit Garnish

A 14 inch cut of ace heart forms a central slice on a salad plate. Centered atop is cottage cheese with orange segments arranged in a cross around it. Each serving includes 1 or 2 medium or small oranges, plus spaces filled with walnuts raisins almonds and dates, served with sweet French dressing. Also contains a beauty note praising Persian Balm for skin and hair care.

Ace Heart

Expectation Shapes Outcome in Daily Life

A reflection argues the pessimist fixed on failure never improves despite efforts. It contrasts with optimists who anticipate success and persist through challenges. The piece asserts that overall results align with one’s expectations, urging confident, determined effort for practical success.

Fragmented OCR Phrase Mentions 0.40 and Men

The readable bits show a monetary figure 0.40 and a reference to a man. Other details are unclear in the damaged OCR text, yielding no complete event, person, or organization to anchor a fuller item.

Eramosa Townshiip history and early Rockwood school

The piece recounts Eramosa Township’s early settlement with the Rumsey brothers and later families, the creation of S.S. No 4 in Rockwood, and pioneers John Harris and James Black. It notes the 1847 school trustees, the Rockwood Academy era, teacher salaries, and development of local institutions and land deeds linked to Protestant church maintenance.

the Free Press Eramosa Township Day Rockwood Eramosa Samuel ‘Ryckman William the Fourth Francis Bond Head Halton Gore Upper Canada Survey General of Woods Rumsey Brothers Robert Henry John States Eden Mills Wm. Osborne Wm. Smith John Harris Guelph S. S. No 4 9Th of Vic Yeers Ustees Alex. Burns James Black Ireland Harris England Cromwell Waterloo Mahse Canada John . Harris Scotland Thomas Burns Esquesing Alex Burns Robert Patterson Presbyterian Acton S.S. No James. Black Milton Martin's Black Dundas Norval Robert—Farries Alex. Hills Robt Dunbar Archie McNabb Robt. Farries Hill J. J. Hill Rock_wood Robert Dunbar Stuart Wm. McNabb William Presbyterian Church Charles Bramosa Norris’ Black John Richard Harris John Robertson Aoe Barnard Shultis Wm. Wetherald Wet

Collapsible Camp Pail Aids Campers In Tight Spaces

Instructions describe crafting a collapsible canvas pail for camping using two hardwood hoops and a wide canvas strip. The assembly includes a larger hoop, a smaller hoop, stitched canvas, waterproof seams, and a swinging wire ball through the top hoop. It notes another item, a gold plated wire used to measure heartbeats.

Diary fragment from robss Farquhar household notes

A fragmented diary entry records weekly family events and worries. It mentions marriages and deaths among relatives, a doctor visit and talking about arithmetic and education, and a seller’s dress window with a suit priced around 100 dollars.

Lifetime of a Watch Pulsations Beyond Fifty Years

Experts claim a good watch lasts about fifty years with the balance vibrating 18 000 times per hour and the hairspring matching the tick rate. Annual pulsations reach 157 580 000, totaling 7 884 000 000 over fifty years, a remarkable run given the small amount of mainspring power fueling daily energy.

Rcord

EREANT EPISTLE DELIVERED AFTER SIXTEEN YEARS DELAY

A long lost letter written by She A Hood, a Fort Worth and Denver Railway car man, survived sixteen years on freight car 6000 and finally reached its intended recipient. The message traces Hood’s Northbound railroad career and a rediscovered note once attached to a box car before being forwarded to retirement era officials.

A. Hood Fort Worth Denver Hood Fort William Grand Trunk Pacific Railway T Road Henry Fletcher Sid Pletcher

Uratabs Promise Restful Sleep and Bladder Relief

An advertisement promises quick relief from burning sensation, bladder weakness, frequent urination, and back or groin pain through Dr. Southworth’s Uratabs. It offers a 10 day money back test via any Bool druggist, asserting safe, risk free trial if unsatisfied with results.

Bool Druggist

Make Play of Play For Health and Happiness

The piece urges Canadians to make play of their activities. It argues that outdoor exercise alone不足. amusement and a playful spirit are essential for genuine benefit. By joining games for enjoyment rather than solely to win, one gains health and pleasure.

LangdonAdvertises Legal Offices and Hours in Acton Georgetown

Kenneth Langdon barrister solicitor notary lists public offices in Acton and Georgetown. Provides business address over Seymuck's Cafe Main Street with appointment phone numbers Acton 65 and Georgetown 88. Office hours include Tuesday and Thursday 1 15 p m to 5 30 p m and evenings on request.

Kenneth"m Langdon Acton Georgetown T. Seymuck Main Street

Dental Surgeon A J Buchanan D D S Office Hours

Dental surgeon A J Buchanan D D S maintains office in Leishman Block from 9 am to 6 pm daily with evening appointments by request Gas for extractions offered. Closed all day Wednesday. Phone 143. Successor to late Dr Bell. Street address listed as nai. Street-Actin.

Leishman Dr. .J.*m “Bell Nai -Street Actin

Jeweller Expert Repairs Prompt Service

A Canadian repair specialist with years of experience servicing other jewelers offers prompt repair services. The firm highlights capability to handle repairs for external jewellers and invites new clients seeking trusted jewelry restoration.

Canada

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