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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 17, 1932
Page
7
A nostalgic poem contrasts children imagining toys and games with a future filled by hope and small joys. Vivid images of roller skates skipping ropes painted wagons and kites hint at a brighter world beyond old tales as youths step toward new horizons with dreams in their eyes.
Betty Barclay shares spring muffin recipes including basic muffins and Queen Tea Muffins with steps for mixing and baking. The article includes a Caramel Pudding with Marshmallow Whip recipe and tips for using leftovers, such as Portuguese Tomatoes with gravy and creamed carrots. It concludes with cosmetic notes praising Persian Balm for skin and shaving use.
The article traces 19th and early 20th century Eramosa school and church records, detailing trustees, funding shifts, and site decisions. It highlights families Harris Black and McNabb shaping No. 8 and No. 9 sections, salary changes from 85 to 1000 dollars, and notes on school expansion and community commitment across decades.
Fragmentary text suggests chickens on roads cause frequent crashes with drivers and accompanying cautionary notes. No clear names, dates, or locations are readable.
The CPR hockey team defied a rocky start to clinch the Railway Telephone League championship for a second straight year. Fans roared as CPR rose to the top, defeating Bell Telephone in a two game set with decisive 4–0 and 5–1 wins, before a record 13 000 at the Forum Montreal.
A historical notice touts Miller's Worm Powders as an effective vermifuge. It claims the medicine clears stomach and bowels of worms and helps regulate the infantile system in children while being safe when directions are followed. It asserts the powder destroys all worms.
Article notes algaroba trees provide abundant beans for cattle and chickens and serve as rich soil fertilizer. It highlights Hawaii as a leading example and mentions mesquite in the US and the fishing cat of India as other notable facts.
Directory style entry shows medical practice by Dajas McNiven at Corner Bower Avenue and Elgin Street Acton Ontario with Benn permutation details. It lists Harold Nash farmer and M A Barrister solicitor notary conveyancer in Perryman Block Acton Ontario and notes mortgage lending hours from 1 30 p m to 6 00 p m with unclear times.
Barrister Kenneth M Langdon notary public offers appointments at Abton Georgetown over T Seynick's Cafe Main Street For appointments call Acton 65 a 0 Georgetown 88 Office hours Acton Tuesday and Thursday 115 p m to 530 p m Evenings on request A J Buchanan D D S Dental Surgeon in Leishman Block Hours 9 am to 6 pm Evenings by appointment Gas for Extractions Closed All Day Wednesday Phone 143
P W Pearen D D S successor to late Dr J M Bell announces dental practice in Acton. Located at 29 Mill Street.
An advertisement from Wyndham Street near Williams' Store in Guelph Ontario promotes bookbinding services. It highlights account books made to order and periodicals bound with ruling done promptly.
J H Jordan presents expert repair service and prompt turnaround. For years they have repaired items for other jewellers across Canada, demonstrating capability to handle customers' needs.
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