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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 03, 1949
Page
3
This guide explains types of cleaners from straight auction to motor driven brush and agitator models. It covers features like detachable attachments, belt driven parts, cord handling, and choosing models with adjustable handles, bumpers, and rug settings for effective daily cleaning.
A plain obituary for a man who served in the Free World War is followed by reflections on his lack of notable traits. The piece notes his sober, dependable life and limited standing, yet surrounding him at his funeral were about five hundred people who admired his quiet integrity and resolve to own himself.
A column reflects on the refrigerator as a breakthrough, then advocates cooperative home building, home repairs by helpers, and practical self sufficiency. It urges farmers and families to DIY, share labor, and cut costs by reusing materials and making clothing at home to save money and gain independence.
Home economists of the Consumer Section Dominion Department of Agriculture say Canadians eat about four pounds of cheese per person yearly and that digestion issues come from heavy meals rather than cheese itself. Proper cooking toughens cheese protein. when used with cereals eggs or vegetables it forms a main meal. Rabbits run faster uphill than downhill due to longer hind legs.
The quote celebrates an inner sense of achievement that follows a job well done. It asserts such fulfillment cannot be bought but is earned through effort and success.
Erin Win Crews, section foreman on the CPR Cataract Forks-of-Creaiyy Division, was seriously injured when he tripped and fell from the right of way over a bridge at Forks of Credit, a sixty six feet drop. He was accompanying a tractor when the accident occurred on Monday afternoon. The incident follows a separate crash near Mona Mila where Clarence Clark’s vehicle struck a deer, leaving occupants unharmed though the car damaged. The deer was found dead near the railway tracks Monday morning.
The Gazette reports a rumor that Dominion Bank plans a Brant Street branch in Burlington. Robault unearthed a 1781 or 2816 dated coin while farming Kilbride, and Don McFarlane, a McMaster University student, won sprint events at the University of Toronto meet last Saturday. John Hunter, born in Glengarry County, died October 29, 1949, at his Oakville residence.
A railing pamphlet argues against Royal Commissions shaping culture and tastes. The author contends government censorship risks eroding individual choice, citing Russia and other nations as warnings and urging citizens to form preferences from within.
A garbled text fragment discusses solving large problems and helping others through personal effort. It mentions hardships, work, and the idea of building from raw materials to meet people's needs with personal attention. The passage reflects motivational themes about resilience and initiative in tough times.
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