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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 09, 1929
Page
2
A garbled historic hymn fragment extols mothers faith and vows to be true to the faith till death. It speaks of living in holy sight, deeds of love and service, and a debt owed to mothers with enduring conviction. The text is a corrupted version with many misspellings and unclear lines.
A fragmented diary recounts Aunt Emmy and others recalling neighbors and past events. Vivid snippets cover conversations about names and readings, a field trip with Mr. Gillem, a teacher quizzing verb forms, engagement rumors, a mistaken notion of the telephone book, and a trip from Washington DC noting a place called Grant room with a burial mystery.
A Western Canada speaker notes that Empire Shopping Week starts with each Canadian and expands to home town and province to strengthen Canada and the Empire. Governors General and trade ministers back the movement with educational aims and aims to boost Empire produced goods across Canada and the empire.
A longtime church at Crewsons Corners has been sold by the Acton United Church trustees. Charlie Lambert, a former Sunday School superintendent and church member, bought the building and adjoining property, ending over sixty years of local worship and community service.
The article outlines Health Promotion Week emphasizing a balanced diet across three food classes: regulating, building, and fuel. It lists menus for breakfast, luncheon, and dinner with specific foods like orange juice, whole wheat biscuits, baked beans, roast, and apple desserts, plus notes on planning meals and using milk regularly.
Fashion notes describe a tailored frock by a Paris influenced designer. The slim diagonal lines produce a flattering silhouette with a downward V bodice and front box pleat. The design suits novelty tweed and crepe fabrics and adapts to cooler days with rough weave textures.
A stylish spectator outfit for spring events features a six gore ciremac skirt with outside seam stitching and a jumper blouse. The ensemble can be made with silk crepe for both pieces or silk knit for the skirt with a fine wear jersey jumper, reflecting tailored simplicity.
At the Dominion Experimental Station Mapuskazing Ontario data show average feed cost to rear Ayrshire heifers to freshening at 2 years 7.4 months is 197.50 with milk costs set and no labor housing charges. An outlay of at least 150.00 is required before any returns. Poor producers may never repay this investment.
W.T. Bracoun notes many seeds fail when sown before frost passes. He lists hardy annuals such as sweet alyssum calendula coreopsis cosmos eschscholzia larkspur linaria nasturtium pansy virginian stock sweet pea and tender annuals like nasturtium zinnia antirrhinum stocks tiglium that should wait until soil warms. Geraniums outdoors should be delayed until late May or early June. gladiolus can be planted early but canna and dahlia wait until frost danger passes. The sooner roses are planted in spring, the better they grow.
Tenders addressed to the Purchasing Agent Department of Public Works Ottawa will be received until 12 noon Wednesday May 20 1929 for coal supply to Dominion Buildings across Ontario including Ottawa. Tender forms with specs may be obtained from FW Wyone 80-61 Victoria Elwood Toronto Ont. forms must be completed as prescribed. The department reserves the right to require a deposit not exceeding 10 percent of the tender amount to ensure contract fulfillment. By order S. E. O'BRIEN Secretary
Druggist touts URATADS and URATABS as a safe inexpensive home treatment for bladder weakness urethral irritation backaches and getting up nights. Claims 50 years of private practice use and money back guarantee on first package with wide druggist supply.
A notice calls Old Voys and Girls to gather for events in Acton on June 20 20 and July 1 with no fee required and one stipulation that attendees be present for the July celebration. The message lists numerous Toront o and Ontario residents and a few U.S. cities as potential attendees.
A Letters to the Editor advocates a Made in Acton exhibit at the Acton Athletic Celebration to showcase local goods. The writer urges the town to use a town hall display with Acton made products and tags to highlight Acton’s prosperity and attract visitors during the Dominion Day event.
A promotional ad proclaims Moane's Knanscadd Oil as a powerful penetrating treatment for eczema and skin conditions. It claims quick relief, promises complete restoration of health, and urges immediate purchase with a money back guarantee.
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