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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 07, 1935
Page
6
A fragmented verse by Edmund C. Dowd urges silence to hear Nature speaking. It contrasts noisy fools with the stillness of lips that move not. The piece hints at nature revealing inner mysteries to the calm observer.
New and traditional dishes tested by Edith Elliott of the Dominion Department of Agriculture outline pickled beets mustard relish celery pickle and pear jam. Also included are Jewel Jam Carrot Ketchup Apples in Cranberry Juice and Apple Sauce with practical tips and methods.
A reflective column recalls 19th century Acton life with notes on church concerts Acton Cornet Band local artists Miss Orr Georgetown Mr Marvy Jenner Miss Strange Mrs Gardiner and Mc Cauley of Guelph and Miss Williamson The piece mentions a hot Toronto mayoralty race a busy county fair and rising taxes plus local tradespeople events and petty mischief.
An advertisement claims Miller's Worn Powden eradicates a worm evil believed to affect children. It describes the mudl ine as safe for use and asserts it clears digestive channels and heals inflamed surfaces, presenting it as an excellent remedy.
Quebec offers abundant game for amateurs and professionals including moose deer caribou and furred birds. Seasons run from late summer through late fall with regional variations and broad access via roads railways and air links making hunting accessible from major centers.
A dessert recipe describes preparing an apple soufflé with lemon juice yolks whites and apples. It suggests a double boiler cook time about sixteen minutes and serving with sweetened whipped cream.
Josh Hillings notes engage crowd with a riddle about preparation. A misread line suggests a pun on death wealth and marriage, ending with a doubled joke about dying twins in a flubbed quote from John J. Winkler.
The fragment contrasts modesty with ambition among youths and clergy. It notes a Christian youth seeking distinction while an aged saint accepts lower status as an honorable virtue, underscoring themes of humility and social rank in the era.
The Canadian Department of Mines leads a broad program of laboratory and field work across coal utilization gold ore processing and metallurgical studies, ceramic research and industrial minerals surveys in Ontario Quebec the Prairie Provinces and British Columbia. Officers are deployed to gather firsthand data on coal markets ore dressing and clay industries, with ongoing tests in gold milling and base metal processes to boost recovery and product quality.
Fragmentary speech from Mr. McNabb disputes a signed document. He references keeping ten commandments for a man in heaven and complains about a hauntie tackle charge for two rooms in High Street. The readable text portrays a local dispute with informal dialect and limited context.
A vintage advertisement extols Persian Bahu as a true elixir of youth. It claims the product refreshes rejuvenates and adds a youthful charm to the complexion. It promises to soften beautify skin whiten hands and soothe dryness for discerning women.
A diary fragment by Oliver Wn Warren recounts a chaotic school week with a near-forgotten incident involving a boy in the room, a teacher’s warning, and plans about pay for trouble. It follows days from Sunday to Friday with notes on Lizzy Tubbs, a noosepaper rumor, and a puzzling late-evening event.
A stranger dined in Aberdeen and tipped a penny. The waiter noted the slender reward and learned the stranger claimed to be the wiser in Aberdeen. The man then declared himself the new champion and shook hands.
A philosophical reflection on duty as the guiding principle in every moment and relation. The excerpt asserts sincere commitment to duty leads to real success, echoing a Thayer quote about life’s true measure beyond talent or beauty.
A brief cartoon caption humorously contrasts Uncle George's understanding of women with past money and present brake, hinting at financial decline and social schemes.
Laboratory tests show Kellogg's Av-Bain supplies bulk and vitamin B to relieve common constipation and iron for the blood.
Medical notices list Dr J A McNiven as physician and surgeon with office and residence at corner Bower Avenue and Eigh Street Acton Ontario. Hours posted include morning and afternoon slots with weekend and after hours availability by appointment. Contact numbers include Acton and Georgetown exchanges.
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