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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 14, 1929
Page
2
It describes long mornings of farm work from 5.30 a.m. and pride in ploughing with horses and machinery. The narrator reflects on daily tasks, social visits, church activities, and the personal memories of Thanksgiving and Armistice Day 1918, with note of German prisoners in the fields.
A film director hurries to finish a West ern thriller while adding action to the plot. A straw dummy lies on the ground near him as he exclaims in shock about the cliff incident.
A boy named Ebeneser Pottingill Todd is teased for his long name. He discovers a new name Edward Percy Todd by changing the name in the family Bible with Uncle Ebenezer’s consent, then informs his aunt and peers. After a coming out party and school acceptance, Edward earns a five thousand dollar legacy from Mr. Pettingill in Dolham.
An article extols Canadian apples, especially Northern Spy, McIntosh, and Baldwin varieties, shipped to Britain, Ireland, and Europe. It notes refrigeration on fast steamers, standard box and barrel pricing, and simple payment by card, with rates from Montreal, Quebec, Saint John, and Halifax. It also mentions worm prevention and health tips unrelated to apples.
A dramatic account of how Henry James? no, a writer recounts Stevenson's intense reception of the draft of Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. The author describes a luncheon scene, the mother’s initial criticism, Stevenson’s rage, and the manuscript’s destruction then reconstruction amid feverish writing sessions.
A clock party designed for intermediate and high school age guests features a Father Time host and clock dial activities. Guests wear clocks, write names on them, and engage in rapid partner rotations with timed tasks and a prize for best time guess.
Wade faces discharge and seeks a fresh start in the office of Ruggles and Company. He weighs Wellman’s fault, considers a job offer from Mr Burton, and contemplates a position tied to State Realty Company while negotiating a renewed salary claim. The dialogue reveals tensions, recommendations, and a plan to prove steadiness under pressure.
A reader recalls aging and virtue shaping beauty, contrasting a once pretty girl spoiled by bitterness with an elderly woman famed for kindness and grace. The anecdote, drawn from a Cincinnati Enquirer clipping, weighs appearance against character and wisdom.
A sale by public auction will be held on Friday November 15 1929 at 1 00 p m on the premises west half of Lot 25 Concession 3 Esquesing Township 1 mile south of Acton. Goods include horses cows pigs hens dairy equipment hay grain and farm implements with cash terms and option for joint notes if needed. Numerous livestock and machinery items listed with names and descriptions among the many articles to be sold.
A government backed five year experiment examined the impact of lights on hens in a controlled setting. The study compared hens with lights to those without, across two years, noting price per dozen eggs and total yearly output. Results showed more eggs under lights during winter price surges but little change in annual totals.
Ultraviolet light distinguishes antique from modern marble by revealing repairs and modern forgeries in Carrara statues at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. It notes a Dostena forged head and patchwork on fifteenth century marbles. The piece advertises Dr Jogg's Asthma Remedy as a preventive option for persistent asthma symptoms.
A small trading vessel captain sought to land contraband at the port. He approached the customs officer and spoke with a quizzical note about payment and sight. The officer responded with a puzzled exchange, leaving the incident unresolved.
The piece quotes Dr. Charicas Dtemmeta praising cooperation as an economic necessity. It argues the team can win by recognizing each member’s contribution and keeping the group focused.
A fragmented notice touts a herbal remedy sold by A. T. Brown of Acton. It asserts strong healing effects from potions labeled Nature's Fifth and other herbal blends. The item reads like a sales pitch for various tonics and tonics aimed at ailments.
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