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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 03, 1932
Page
7
Poem fragment reflecting on frontier life and Cherokee imagery. Narrator recalls hunters and explorers, mentions Andrew Jackson, Boone, and Native and settler figures in a contemplative mood. Dora Read Goodale attribution indicated.
A November 1912 snapshot recalls local life with changes in Mill Street and Willow Street, customs office activity passing goods worth over $100 000, a new residence nearing completion, and a discussion of rail line routes through town. Also noted are weddings and a Worm Powder advertisement.
The lesson explores Psalm 72 and Ephesians 2 13 19 focusing on the glory of Christ's reign and the breaking down of ethnic walls. It argues that true peace follows righteousness and that the spread of the gospel unites Jew and Gentile in one body, with peacemakers as the kingdom's builders.
A producer, facing no opening, offers to hire the actor on salary after the star demands immediate placement on the payroll. The actor notes multiple suitors including the electric light, telephone, and milk companies. The producer laughs and hires him.
The piece asserts that ideals persist beyond youth and cannot be outgrown. It argues that adults who abandon ideals become smaller, cynical, and focused on material gains, unlike their high school selves who held firm beliefs.
The Finance Minister opts for a 4 percent bond offered at a discount over a par 4 percent issue, aiming to match government revenue needs. Investors prefer discounted bonds as yields align with or exceed par purchases, especially when rates may fall and prices rise, with taxes applying only to the coupon, not the discount.
A quirky reader puzzle presents five questions about everyday scenarios and social behavior. Winners answering correctly earn a place in the Hall of Fame. The piece riffs on humor and cultural norms of the era.
John G. Roper, Dominion President of the Canadian Legion, praises ex service men and explains Vetcraft Poppies program. Disabled veterans manufacture poppies and wreaths and the Legion contracts with the Department of Pensions and National Health to distribute them nationwide. Proceeds fund relief and essential aid to ex service men and women across Canada.
Dominion bonds attract diverse investors including insurance firms and individuals. Their value rests on safety, backed by Canada's will and ability to pay, with a history of punctual principal and interest payments, even through wartime financing.
The product is praised as a delightful, fragrant balm for women and families. It claims cooling, refreshing effects that soften and brighten skin, tones and stimulates the skin, and serves as a hair fixative and shaving lotion for men and children alike.
A provocative quotation attributes unflagging momentum to Adolf Hitler, arguing that the man born to rule presses ahead despite opposition. The line frames determination as a defining trait of his ascent and leadership style.
Local column urges residents to act on plans for Christmas shopping with less than eight weeks left. Advice emphasizes arranging purchases early and following through on intended gifts and preparations.
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