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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 18, 1933
Page
5
A nostalgic poem by Florence Crannell Means describes clotheslines as a blooming garden on washing days. It paints colors of red, gold, amber, apricot, and white as garments dance in sunlight.
Jessie Logie discovers Brents fake old dishes for boarders and fears her family’s platter is a modern imitation. After researching, she learns Aunt Jane’s diary reveals deception, transforming her view on value and spurring plans to improve the farm and home.
Recipe notes for new dishes include Toast Brownie serving six with orange juice rind and sugar, Hodge Podge pudding with orange pulp apples walnuts raisins and spices, and a chocolate sundae junket with homemade chocolate sauce. Also offers orange juice as a lighter dessert option and a muffin and meat with rice recipe. Egyptian liniment mentioned for muscular pain relief.
A weather study covering 48 years at Medicine Hat shows 1886 as the driest year and 1927 as the wettest. Dry years occurred before 1900 and recur periodically, prompting plans by the Dominion Range Experimental Station at Manyberries to study year to year climate changes and the need for controlled grazing and permanent water supplies.
The piece argues the true measure of work is completion not clock time. It contrasts Done Oclock with Half-past Through and Quarter of Done and urges readers to finish tasks. It also notes Dr Kellogay's Asthma Remedy as a natural, seemingly magical aid sold nationwide.
A family discussion centers on buying fine dishes and pictures to create lasting heirlooms for descendants. Jessie exclaims it can be done and valuable, while a boy notes pride comes from heirlooms, even if not genuine, highlighting the desire to preserve family legacy.
Friday Pa is embarrassed at the dry cleaners after the fire chssel blows sand and he forgets his pants pressing. Sunday Pa discovers money missing from his pocket and suspects nobody. Monday a teacher asks about Effigy. Jake explains a tombstone in a graveyard. Wednesday quiet evening. Thursday Clint Mull notes his mother-in-law at his business causing trouble.
A Canadian Government Bureau of Statistics report notes over 14 million American tourists visited Canada in 1932, with about 11 thousand from overseas. It highlights Canada US travel as the world’s largest international movement, the benefits of tourism publicity, and the goodwill fostered by host guest exchanges.
Directory note notes money lent on mortgages by Perryman Block and Acton. Hours are 9:30 p m to 6:00 p m. Saturdays until noon.
Kenneth M Langdon barrister and solicitor notary public maintains offices at Acton Georgetown over T Seynuck's cafe on Main Street. Appointments available by phone. office hours Tuesday and Thursday 1 15 p m to 4 30 p m with evening arrangements on request.
Dental office in Leishman Block operates 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. with evenings by appointment. Gas for extractions is closed all day Wednesday. Phone 148.
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