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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 12, 1931
Page
6
A fragment recalls a figure who, after action taken with effort and resolve, returns by night to perform a final kiss once more, hinting at remembered affection and impulsive longing embedded in a poetical scene.
Economical desherta offers two quick light-cost desserts using coconut, apples, dates, and nuts with southern style coconut topping baked until brown. Snowflake pudding crafts custard style dessert from yolks whites coconut and fruit. orange tapioca pudding combines milk tapioca orange segments and sugar for a baked custard finish.
The text advises eating slowly and gradually adopting foods that reduce acidosis. It cautions against extreme fasting or dropping all acid-producing foods, recommending smaller portions, more greens, vegetables, milk, and fresh fruit. It suggests including oranges and tomatoes as part of an alkaline diet and encourages regular breakfast and hydration to feel better.
Residents recall a century of maple sugar and syrup making, describing the seasonal work, evolving methods, and the annual camps near Acton. The narrative blends nostalgia with notes on the shift from traditional to modern techniques and the enduring community spirit.
The reminiscences describe a past sugar bush near Acton and a farm once owned by Mr. Wenley Murray. The writer recalls sugaring off with family fare, notes the shift to labor saving equipment, and cites government data showing maple production in Canada. It highlights Quebec and Ontario as leading producers and discusses the potential to tap more virgin maple trees with modern equipment.
The honey industry in Canada has shifted from hobby to profitable venture with rapid growth in the Prairie provinces. Manitoba, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Ontario show striking production gains, while overall honey output rises toward four million pounds nationwide.
Information Service of the Department of Agriculture Ottawa Ontario notes barley can match corn in digestible nutrients for dairy cattle. Experts advise balancing barley with protein from legumes or alternatives, limit barley to 25 to 33 percent of grain rations, and in some districts entirely replace oats with home grown barley.
A quirky sample of censored or garbled notices shows misprints and odd phrasing. Phrases seek a respectable woman, private family baths, experienced salespeople, and a folding bed described oddly, reflecting sloppy typesetting and OCR quirks in mid century ads.
A humorous exchange features a salesman proposing with a boastful fortune claim. The lady answers wryly about the mismatch between his grand fortune and her petite feet, showcasing playful romance in brief dialogue.
A historical note details the vast laundry operation of the Canadian Pacific Railway in 1930. It states hotels and bungalow campers, station restaurants, and the British Columbia Coast boat service contributed to a grand total of 3,636,881 laundry pieces including towels, napkins, coats, blankets, and tablecloths. The Royal York Hotel in Toronto is highlighted as the largest, with similar equipment spread across Canada’s hotels.
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