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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 19, 1936
Page
6
A poetic meditation by Mary E. Hayhurst urging readers to pause from bustle and self pity to consider life leading toward eternity. The verse contrasts joyous motion in society with personal grief and restless striving, inviting reflection on fate and purpose.
The article promotes ice cream as a nutritious winter food rich in vitamins and butterfat, urging regular family use. It provides recipes including baked tart with meringue, butterscotch sauce, tea cream cake, and vanilla ice cream with gelatine, milk, and whipped cream, noting heat and appetite appeal.
A quoted exchange shows praise directed at a university president after suspending a group. The speaker notes congratulating the president on bringing forth “such a fine young man.”
Readable memories recount the 1865 murder of Martin Dromgele and the arrest and escape of David Lightheart. The piece then traces long past tenants of the Mall Street block including Legler, Lozier, Dickson, Fyfe, McTavish, and Benton. It previews further South Mill Street histories if weather allows.
A widower proposes to five different girls with no success. A kindly reply suggests wearing a veil next time. The editor and the parson clash over a sermon report, accusing the editor of incompetence for repeatedly misprinting the word reverend.
Lord Pontonby shared a story five days before his death illustrating King George's disdain for public displays of private life. A royal farm manager bought a cattle prize bull at a high price, swept show prizes, and was then asked about the costly purchase. The king warned that ordinary farmers cannot pay high prices or win by paying for beasts.
Miss Emily Post proclaims potato chips may be eaten with the Ongers. The quip suggests Micy Emily may have tried spearing one with a fork.
France rushes troops to border fortifications after Germany’s Rhineland move. Map shows French Belgian pillboxes and larger forts from Belfort to Verdun. German garrisons listed in Manne rheim Frankfurt Coloyne Dusseldorf, while French concentrate at Metz.
The advertisement urges readers over 40 to try URATARS for bladder issues and sleeplessness. It cites testimonials and promises quick relief with Dr. Gouthworth URATARS formula, noting druggists can supply a money back guarantee.
The page lists physicians Dr J A McNiven Dr E J Nelson and Dr W G Cullen with office hours near Bown Avenue Elgin Street Frederick and Mill Streets. It also notes Harold Nash farmer M A Barrister Solicitor Notary Public Conveyancer at Mill Street Acton with hours and appointments and Kenneth M Langdon solicitor Notary Public at Acton near Georgetown, offering office hours by request.
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