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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 17, 1934
Page
6
A fragmented dialogue recalls uncertain events and unnamed speakers. The text hints at a refusal to reveal details and a request to weave incidents into a story, with a brief greeting exchange between two individuals.
May flowers appear on dusty business streets as physical culture takes hold in schools. Dr Lawson moves offices to Arthurs Block Mill Street. Calithumpian Parade anticipated. A fire at Mill and Willow Street damages nearby buildings. Acton celebrates births and reports infant death Caldwell Carl Frederick, four months old.
An advertisement exalts Miller's Worm Powders as a quick remedy for intestinal worms and morbid stomach conditions. It claims the product destroys parasites on contact and serves as a healthful aid to the young constitution.
Four years after radium ore was found at Great Bear Lake Ontario’s Port Hope refinery supplies radium with a steady flow from Sabine Point. The WH company also yields uranium compounds used in glass and porcelain for British markets while Ontario sells radium to cancer clinics. Government plays no direct role in production or pricing.
A reader argues for drastic action against invasive starlings describing droppings toxins and disease risk, while confessing mixed feelings about harming birds. The piece recalls Jack Miner and urges Canadians to curb the pest, noting garden damage and neighborly discussions on rural press value.
An agricultural show demonstrates an idea in scarecrows. A farmer asks if it is efficient and the demonstrator confirms. The method scares crows and even a thief who had stolen corn three days earlier is driven off.
A breakfast order leads to a tense exchange as a colored waiter cautions a white customer about eggs saying they may not be fresh because there are no eggs available. The dialogue highlights racial tension in a brief domestic scene.
The Acton Corporation by by-law adopts Daylight Saving Time from midnight May 12 1934 to midnight September 3 1934. Citizens are urged to comply with the time change during the period to prevent confusion from dual time systems.
The Geographic Board of Canada governs naming of new places and features, consulting provincial representatives and coordinating with the U S Geographic Board for cross border names. It handles about 30 maps yearly with around 6000 names reviewed and fields many inquiries on origins and meanings. Douglas Egyptian ointment is recommended for sore necks and related conditions.
The Dominion of Canada led in nickel and asbestos production and ranked high in gold, radium, platinum, cobalt, aluminum, silver, and copper. It also mined cadmium, feldspar, gypsum, mica, talc, and more. Northern Alberta holds vast bituminous sand deposits with oil potential for over a century, while oil shales in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick offer petroleum prospects. Canada’s mineral output in 1933 reached 220,502,096 dollars, up over 15 percent from 1932.
William IV became patron of the St Andrews club and allowed its formal style The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews. The club spread the game and St Andrews became the golf headquarters for generations. In 1553 the Archbishop approved public use of the links after Parliament had once banned football and golf.
In a tense moment a man asserts insight into thoughts while a woman whispers a secret urging action. The pair operate under implied gaze and secrecy, suggesting a hidden motive or plan. The scene conveys intrigue and suspense in a quiet, private exchange.
A fragmented quotation discusses noble mind but argues religion discourages neglect and urges heed to duties. The text reflects early modern views on virtue and piety, contrasting worldly savor with religious expectation in daily conduct.
Tenders for coal and coke for Dominion Buildings Ontario will be received until noon on Thursday June 1934. Tender forms with specifications can be obtained from the Purchasing Agent Ottawa or the Supervising Architect Toronto. Tenders require a deposit not exceeding 1 cent of the amount to secure proper fulfillment.
Daily schedule notes indicate services running except Sundays with morning and midday passes through. Times referenced include 6.12 am and 10.07 am, suggesting timetabled runs during weekday windows.
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