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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 28, 1936
Page
6
Poetic fragment expresses longing and heartbreak as the speaker laments a forbidden romance. The speaker recalls beauty that lured them from duty and contemplates forgetting the beloved despite deep feelings. The lines reveal inner conflict between love and social restraint.
A home menu feature offers two desserts and a main dish idea. Tuna and celery souffle combines tuna, celery, tapioca, and eggs baked in a double boiler, yielding a firm souffle for eight. Banana tapioca cream blends tapioca, milk, eggs, and bananas, chilled and vanilla-flavored, serving about eight.
A torn excerpt blends a humorous verse about asking Biddy and Mrs Mulligan with a long Acton street memory. It recalls Mil Street near Guelph Street, Grand Trunk wood trades, and an 1860s to 1900s era cricket and baseball scene. It mentions George Sleeman, Billy Sunley, Bil Smith, and Charlie Middock.
The publicly owned Hydro Electric System of Ontario ranks as the third largest in Canada, surpassed only by two national entities. Capital investments in commissions and municipal plants exceed 400 million dollars, serving about 877 municipalities and companies and supplying light and power to around 630,900 customers. For the year ending October 1935 the commission reported total revenue of 30,000,500 dollars.
A reminiscence of Acton's Commons recalling Company drill by Captain Allan and Lieutenant Cretchton on the public greens. It notes Good Queen Victoria's birthday celebrations, Scottish contests, Calfthum plans, and the terror of local girls. The piece mentions the Grange parade, fires, lodge gatherings, and notable locals who shaped the Commons before the Grand Trunk era.
Canada sold about 103000 head of cattle to the United States in 1935 the largest in years and moved another 21000 head of calves across the border also a high figure. Approximately 6000000 pounds of beef were exported to the United States in 1935, far above 1934. Exports to the US since January 1 1934 through mid March 1936 have been more moderate than the prior year and at lower prices.
In the Belgian Congo codfish is a luxury used mainly by about 25 000 whites who drive demand. imports from Norway and Great Britain fill the market while two forms exist boneless and whole. Meanwhile Dominica and Caribbean markets rely on Canadian supply with limited imports from other nations.
Fragmentary OCR shows a young author discussing writing a book on infant finance and parenting. A friend asks location of the author, and a term about Eve sending her away for six months while writing.
A humorous diary recounts a week of domestic scenes with misheard dialogue. The entries feature Ma, Pa, Jane, and the teacher in school day mishaps and small-town humor. It captures weather, jokes, and family banter with a nostalgic voice.
The article argues China’s family structure sustains national unity amid floods epidemics and political upheaval. It notes very low wages in Shanghai across industries, with some jobs earning only a few cents a day and apprentices receiving board and shelter. Seventy to eighty percent of the population relies on agriculture for livelihood.
Grace and Anne discuss suitor Mr Bracktor with Grace admitting he is not wealthy yet. Anne claims his modest income and new business place him low on the ladder, while Grace recalls plans and longing for Vai. The scene ends with Grace feeling content with modest love over wealth.
France prepares a new government led by Leon Blum a prominent Socialist and Front Populaire figure as premier designating a cabinet drawn from the Socialist and Radical Socialist parties. The government is to take office in June amid shifting political forces.
In a terse exchange a father asks if the car was used last night and the son confirms taking some of the beys for a run. The father then asks the son to tell the owners that Y found two of their Upsticks.
Scale insects threaten rubber plants and ferns, hiding along branches and leaf veins. Inspect your houseplants using the Garden Graph, then scrub infected plants with a whale oil solution and warm water, loosen scales, rinse with a cold water bath to remove residue.
Acton Georgetown entries show Beynucks Cafe on Main Street and Yar Appointments in Acton with limited hours Tuesday and Thursday from 1.15 pm to 4.30 pm. Also note dental arrangements moved to Symon Block Sal Street Astom with new contact details.
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