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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 14, 1931
Page
14
A lyrical poem celebrates May with images of bees, flowers, and sunshine. It references a little bird in a maple tree and the joyful mood of spring, urging happiness as the world blooms and children smile. Attribution notes Anna M. Pratt.
Twenty years ago the town sees rapid maple bloom and talks of moving the grand stand and selling the lakefront lot on Lake Avenue. Contractor Croft finishes Mill Street and Knox Avenue pavements with Willow Street work and a John Street pavement petition. new Lake Avenue paving planned. Fred Smith joins Metropolitan Bank staff. Dr James Samson from Windsor explains government annuities benefiting seniors at Town Hall. Adam Cook shows a new map for a sub division with thirty six lots on Mill Street Queen Street and Cook Street. Brock Street may extend west and Cobble Wit summit reserved for an observation point with rustic seats and trees for public use.
A vintage ad extols Persian Bath as unmatched for creating a lovely complexion. It claims cooling, soothing effects against weather roughness and imparts a delicate fragrance and velvety skin texture. The product is praised for softening and whitening hands and is described as a peer toilet requisite for every woman.
A travelling man learns from a Wink area host that a hired worker will inherit the ranch after the owner’s two years of work, revealing a curious pay arrangement. The piece also touts Mother Graves Worm Extaminator as a health aid for children.
Posthumous notes praise moral formation and biblical study, urging study of the Bible and life of Christ as guides for young men. The text also promotes seeking older, virtuous company and emulating the savior. An ad for Douglas Egyptian ointment claims rapid relief for muscular rheumatism and injuries.
A Sunday school lesson examines Jesus entry into Jerusalem, the crowd’s reception and the soon shifting devotion. It notes the faithful act of disciples obeying Jesus and contrasts popular enthusiasm with true allegiance, urging daily acts of compassion toward the needy.
A noted French explorer seeks proof that North Africa is the cradle of humankind by excavating the Sahara. He aims to locate prehistoric tools while noting the desert's extreme climate and scarce water sources challenging fieldwork.
A historical ad style note warns of worm infections in a wife and praises Millers Worm Powder as a quick remedy. It claims worms cause teeth grinding and convulsions and asserts the medicine eliminates worms and relieves symptoms promptly.
The text reflects on reverence due to God in worship and notes Jesus cleansing the Temple of buyers and sellers. It emphasizes His authority to demand reverence from those created by Him, framing the act as defending sacred space during prayer.
A vintage ad touts Dr. Bouthworth's Oratabs as a cure for bladder weakness with claims of rapid relief. It guarantees money back if unsatisfied after one box and urges readers to try ten days of sealed packages from their druggist despite potential side effects and high cost.
A diary style update from Ginger Farm chronicles daily life on a homestead. The writer details chick care after a hatch, garden deliveries, family helpers, a sick day, and the humorous chaos of domestic duties with chickens, a calf, and noisy roosters disrupting sleep. The entry ends with a wry reflection on rural living and seasonal signs.
A weekly radio or TV feature titled Canada on Parade airs each Friday evening highlighting Canadian topics and culture for the audience.
A fragment notes train service Sunday operation patterns and states times shown are in Standard Time with Sunday none or limited service mentioned. The readable snippet implies schedule caveats for Going Weat Dilly with wording about daily except Sunday.
The document lists daily and weekend service notes for Toronto terminals including Keele Street and St Clair Avenue. It mentions daylight saving times and special express freight with pickup at any address in Toronto and freight delivery details.
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