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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 02, 1929
Page
3
A religious verse speaks of endurance and faith as the traveler nears the end of the road. It prayers for strength amid weariness and promises a joyful welcome and heavenly rewards at journey’s end through Christ. The speaker vows to press onward despite fatigue toward the Saviour’s promised rest.
Readings cover Josiah’s early reign at age seventeen and the 18 year temple reforms. The narrative recounts Shaphan the scribe finding the Book of the Law, Josiah’s grief, Huldah’s prophecy, and the covenant renewal as the nation aligns with God.
Health pamphlet from the Canadian Medical Association emphasizes avoiding placing nonfood items in the mouth. It warns against removing ear wax improperly and urges practical habits to keep things where they belong to prevent disease. questions can be directed to 104 College St Toronto.
A fragment from May 6 1900 notes a May Day storm, local building and business changes, parish news, and people on the move. It mentions parsonage work at St Josephs, Speight's bakery engine, property sales on Young Street, Willoughbys Chicago assignment, Vestry actions at St Albans, and a feature on Margaret Wenn developing handmade bricks and local commerce.
A new hard red spring wheat variety named Garnet is being evaluated at Experimental Stations in Canada and abroad. Tests focus on milling behavior with Marquis blends, grain color, and suitability for the Old Country market. Canadian and federal agencies coordinate to ship Garnet for industrial-scale milling trials in England and Germany, plus trials in the United States.
An account from a cargo voyage describes villagers in China bargaining over turnips using local village money values. Nine men participate as prices vary by village and coinage, with disputes over counterfeit cash and mispayment delaying final settlement for hours.
The article outlines Africa rug making origin before Roman rule, noting Berber and Arab weavers, regional styles in Algeria, and the spread via native schools. It mentions Berber tapestries, Gnergour motifs, Kala rugs with yellow blue green brown colors, and extended craft transmission from craftsman to women.
The Christian Herald argues prohibition rests on moral right, not politics or economics. It contends righteous governance, not perfect enforcement, ensures victory and urges church and parishioners to join the fight against the social evil.
Chief engineer of Alabama Power discusses widespread use of electric refrigeration in dairy operations. He notes rural dairies with refrigerating machines save money, produce better milk, and require insulated storage. Wholesale dairies need smaller capacity per gallon and use water or brine cooling boxes.
A customer reports buying a chicken yesterday that lacked a wishbone. The poultry seller responds that the chicken was happy and contented, implying no fault or need for action.
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