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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 22, 1923
Page
2
A strange mixture of verse and prose discusses hopes and prayers, then shifts to varied uses of dust from wood and mahogany. It notes packing oranges, dust as fertilizer, plaster, sound deadening, cold storage walls, cleaning, and as fuel substitutes.
A historic account describes using dynamite to curb fires in oil fields. A towering blaze in a field was halted by exploding a hundredweight of dynamite to blank out the burning column, saving vast potential damages as wells burned and threatened miles of area.
Sir William Willcox, adviser to the Home Office, says no cases of poisoning from unopened canned foods were noted during wartime outbreaks. He notes that proper canning under government supervision ensures only wholesome products reach consumers, and that lab tests cannot detect toxins if unwholesome material is excluded during manufacture.
In a textile mill, workers communicate through hand signals during machine noise. A learned foreman and apprentices observe time cues and loom movements to convey simple words and rhythms. The system, used for generations, enables quick, precise exchanges without speech in noisy environments.
A boy questions why cows do not give milk after a visit to a farm. He asks his mother what happened and what to expect, expressing worry about the herd’s lack of milk. The dialogue reveals concern over dairy output and farm conditions.
Kennard plots a daring rescue along Green River to stop Julian from delivering a bid that could rescue the lumber firm from financial ruin. He braves treacherous currents and a collapsing bank, signaling to Julian and ensuring the bid from Wills & Company arrives. The perilous night ends with Julian’s mission saved and Kennard rewarded with a firm contract and thanks from Mr. Gibson.
A mule pulling a wagon caused a driver to struggle to control the animal. In a burst of violence a Black man strikes the driver after an altercation, leaving the man stretched on the ground. A bystander, an older Black man, stands over the driver and questions the mule’s behavior.
Fragmentary dialogue shows a farmer discussing buying a cow. The cow is praised as good natured and capable of giving all she can, though exact milk quantity and sale terms are unclear.
A journalist recounts attempting to buy illegal liquor in Toronto Ward districts. The expedition traces bootleg routes from downtown hotel to dimly lit rooms, detailing drivers, prices, and wary conduct as officials face enforcement limits. The piece questions public safety and legality amid widespread illicit liquor access.
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