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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 14, 1929
Page
3
The text urges readers to clear mental fog and brighten their view. It asserts the world reflects the mind not external gloom. By choosing a positive outlook one changes the sky from grey to blue and life to brighter tones.
In a spring city suburb a man named Vernon bought vaccine matter and self vaccinated his left arm. The next day his wife found an unopened drugstore envelope marked vaccine matter and realized he had used her petunia seed envelope by mistake, causing a humorous misunderstanding.
A historical note recounts Doctor Verrett advising a young woman in the past to develop tact and friendliness. She had talent but was harsh toward nonequals, and the mentor urged self improvement, emphasizing kindness, cooperative spirit, and evaluating others fairly.
O I Turner Halton County doctor urges corn growers to combat corn borer by clearing stubble, packing and breaking stalks, and plowing in spring. Emphasizes freezing ground to allow tillage and to keep corn, ears, stalks, and debris covered until insects are no longer a threat, at least until July.
The article notes black licorice derives from Spain where juice and starch prevent melting in heat. It describes the licorice plant as a three foot shrub thriving along the Tigris and Euphrates valleys and claims kartee as possibly the oldest candy, enjoyed by children 4,000 years ago.
A letter from Winnipeg passed to the Fare Purna editor recounts childhood days in Acton and the wish to publish a list of old schoolmates. Rev Dr. Moore of Toronto and local readers discuss securing Robert Little’s old school register to revive memories and connections among former Acton pupils.
A claim that a unique cubtle power product dominates the market for daun and beast is asserted as the most valuable improvement. The text extols its longevity and widespread use, noting its prominence for many years in the industry.
A collection of old kitchen instructions includes New Reef with diced carrots potatoes and beer simmered until tender, baked ham with raisins and apples, orange lemon marmalade, mock duck with prunes and apples, lamb stew with vegetables, pineapple jelly, and gallery anecdotes on political heckling and quick retorts from British statesmen including Chamberlain and Palmerston.
Letter writers discuss Ontario and Manitoba pension proposals, arguing the act could deliver two dollars back for every one spent while acknowledging heavy municipal costs and tax shifts. They urge funding from luxury and wealth while noting burdens on farmers and the need to protect widows.
A tearful girl asks a policeman to arrest a man she says harmed her, claiming he broke something with his bicycle. Officers locate him and carry him into a nearby drugstore scene where the arrest occurs.
Easter observers have long linked egg customs to ancient legends from the Pinns and Heathen rites. The piece traces egg symbolism in early Christianity, defuses the Lenten egg embargo, and notes medieval egg gifts and the rise of pasteboard imitation eggs alongside modern church flower adornment.
Lily and Johnny face a nurse and their mother’s hospital room to decide a name for the baby girl. The nurse suggests Mary and the siblings debate options like Ellen and Seraphina before reluctantly agreeing to think more. The scene ends with a playful plan to resume the discussion.
In a country village at dusk Jamon lights matches along the roadside searching for a lost item. He discovers he lost a piece of taffy and laments, insisting his teeth are stuck in it. Vilh friends suggest five cents worth of taffy at the village shop to stop wasting matches.
In October 1028 Vera Vinding, age twenty four, was announced as Meotland's first woman minister in Yn the United Blues. Pindlay, native of Glawen Beotlan, earned an MA with honors in 1026 and awaits ordination after a call to Patrick Copgie-Gudonut Church.
An old time preparation called Mttle Distrated to Magnesia is claimed to instantly prevent sour stomach heartburn bloating and indigestion after meals. It neutralizes over acidity relieves gas and nausea aiding healthy digestion and is sold by druggists in tablet or powder form used daily by thousands.
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