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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 30, 1933
Page
7
A fable style scene in the woods shows a lion and other animals debating a plan. A rabbit overhears them and considers trying the lion's method though his own courage falters. A fox arrives to investigate and the片 luncheon scene suggests caution about promises and preparedness.
Lent hints present two dishes using corn eggs and vegetables. A corn batter with milk eggs sugar and flour bakes in muffin rings. Halved hard boiled eggs get yolks removed filled with seasoned yolk mix and served on crisp lettuce leaves.
A series of kitchen notes describe preparing a tomato and pepper salad with orange pieces and minced onion dressed in French dressing. It includes vanilla and orange junket desserts with apricot whip and orange flavored meringue garnishes. Also mentions a cleaner testimonial and a medicinal oil ad style blurb.
The writer reflects on old Globe issues from 1877 1878 1879 1880 noting sports curling and train strikes 1876 1877 markets wages and Ontario government estimates. He recalls marriage notices births and the paper’s tone and era while sharing personal memory.
Ross Farquhar records a week of small events and sayings in a diary style. Entries mention Joe Hix, Ant Emmy, Mrs Plat, and Pan Handler jokes, church praise, an insurance lapse, a bizarre water flating machine, a Florida land telegram, a police search for a dead horse, and Douglas Egyptian Liniment as a leg wash for stock.
The article argues weeds and insect pests both threaten crops, with insects often causing noticeable, near total losses while weeds decline more gradually across many crops. It highlights soil moisture loss from weeds and cites a Dominion Experiment Station test showing timely cultivation can destroy weeds more effectively than delayed topworking.
The writer compares two distant cities two thousand miles apart noting a dead economy and poor lighting in the first city and a lively, well lit bustling atmosphere in the second. He concludes the first city is a place to die in while the second is a place to live.
A exhortation to readers to write nightly a to do list for the next day, including study tasks, library research, letters, calls, and time for outdoor exercise and reading. It argues planning curbs wasted time and, though imperfect, improves daily success and life success.
Creditors of John Cameron late of Acton Ontario who died March 6 1933 must send full names addresses descriptions and claim details to Executor James Eccles McMillan and solicitor H N Farmer by April 24 1933 under Trustees Act Notice states executor will distribute assets to those entitled and is not liable for claims not yet received Dated March 23 1933 H N Farmer solicitor Acton Ontario.
Mortgage sale under power of sale by R J Kerr at two in the afternoon on a farm in Esquesing Township Halton County Ontario. Land consists of the easterly half of Lot 32 eighth concession area about 100 acres with a dwelling and farm buildings. Sale subject to reserve bid with 10 percent down and balance in 30 days. Solicitor Harry W Page Toronto. Date March 16 1933.
A nine year old, Elizabeth, wears her best dress on the first day to influence her new teacher. Her father questions the habit and she explains the aim is to seem better than she is.
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