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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 21, 1929
Page
2
A fragmentary verse shows springtime scenes with children’s play and animal imagery. Names like Anna M. Dryant appear as a signing voice, while misread words evoke a nostalgic poll of Orbs and bunnies in a domestic setting.
A dramatic monologue letter recounts a father’s remorse for harsh parenting and his vow to change. He describes kneeling beside his sleeping child, admitting faults, and pledging to be a better father, while praising the child’s innocence and the healing power of family.
The 1020 edition of 5000 Facts About Canada edited by Frank Yeigh is in print at the proves and highlights progress since the armistice. It covers ten years of expansion and includes Canada West Year during the last 12 months. The booklet, titled Canada, lists 50 chapters and is aimed at Canadians seeking national knowledge. Copies are 3 1/2 cents from dealers or from the Canadian Mack Publishing Co. Toronto.
Roger faces a stubborn farmer Gribbin but finds aid from Mrs Winstead and Dr Carson after a raging storm. Roger survives, gains hard farm work then a driving job, and Pauline's faith and prayers echo their stubborn hope for a better future.
Experimental Farm Note from Kentville outlines sowing, starting indoors, and transplanting annuals for home gardens. It covers grouping tips, preferred varieties for borders and cut flowers, and lists flowers such as Sweet Alyssum, Candytuft, Lupine, Nasturtium, Gaillardia, and Zinnia. It warns against some disease issues and advises indoor starts for tender annuals.
Durant introduces refinements to its Redear Continental engine boosting power and speed. A new flush-type steering enhances handling and full steering radius use. Dealers offer test vehicles to prospective buyers with no obligation to compare and judge the Durant on its quality features.
Tony DeCapella and others were offered the Rocky Mountains and other landmarks at very low prices but many backed away. He reads a big magazine to avoid hype and cites concerns about cost and fakery. He jokes about weight and diet while reflecting on American dream promises.
A historical guide discusses chemical treatments for seed potatoes. It covers formalin baths at 1 part formalin to 124 gallons of water, with two minute dips at high temperatures, and notes on using organic mercury compounds and corrosive sublimate. Precautions include dissolved solutions in hot water, dirt-free tubers, alternating casks, and fresh solution after three treatments.
An Amazican lawyer confronts a Chinaman who asks about his fees for defending a man accused of killing another. The lawyer quotes £500, the man returns days later with $504 and says I will kill him.
Auction on the premises Lot 17 Concession 6 Erin Township lists horses cattle pigs sheep and implements. Sale includes roan mare registered cattle milking heifers calves and farm equipment with terms 12 months credit on notes or cash discount. no reserve.
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