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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 14, 1929
Page
7
An ode-like tribute recalls a hero’s memory and the nation’s endless mourning for fallen warriors. It evokes ancient kings, sacred havens, and the enduring shield of chivalry as the dead are honored and remembered across halcyon years.
Hystander notes a November 11 ceremony with rain clearing, a town parade including Guides Scouts and veterans, a cenotaph wreath laying, and a speech by Rev Dr Moore. The piece mentions Major Cummings thanking troops, peace talk broadcast, and President Hoover remarks urging equal footing for all in war costs.
Data from the Dominion Experimental Farm at Nappan Nova Scotia suggest pork production can be profitable for small farms using rough feeds like cull apples potatoes and turnips along with grains. Early fall farrowings yield faster gains. green feed and careful feeding timing reduce costs and improve gains, with pointers on housing and exercise to prevent winter crippling.
A former resident shares reflections from abroad on community closeness and kindness. The piece links a personal tale of Charlie Stewart’s rise to responsibility with Strabane and Acton memories, asserting success comes from steady work and diligence.
The American Board approves transferring mission control in North China to Chinese hands. 117 American missionaries will operate under the Chinese board alongside 14 ordained Chinese leaders and 87 Chinese women workers, with appointments and duties shifting to local administration and consultation.
A cryptic dialogue discusses a woman named Exama and a married sister. The speakers reference frequent meetings and a girl who must go to the theatre for a public cry, labeled as Epworth Morals in the credit.
Ottawa druggist touts Joint-Eaze as a remedy for stiff inflamed joints and neuralgia. The letter praises its overnight aid for lumbar pain and chest ailments while claiming rapid absorption through the flesh to bones and ligaments.
The prince design enters fashion from evening frocks to formal afternoon wear and now appears in woolen street frocks. A model shown features a Queen Princess type with a nickel line and gradual rise, made in novelty tweed with a piqué collar and notable button trimming. Paris distributes the tone lavishly.
Women embrace the latest fashion silhouettes with a wrap lap front and left side bow. A raised waistline is promoted with contrasting front levers to heighten the slenderizing effect across sizes.
New York City resident Mr Pinley Allen visits Georgetown at his home. Mr and Mrs J Moore host in Toronto. Government plans for Georgetown’s new post office awaited. Local politics quiet with nominations two weeks off. Major Grant and George Ford visited Kelwinnin Lodge in Toronto. Mrs Pred Sinclair recovering well after surgery at Guelph General Hospital. Miss Ellim Chapman arriving from Vancouver to spend winter with Mrs C B Dayfoot. Garnet R R Wiggins of Greyhound Dus Ines New York visited. Roy Wigglun returns to New York for the winter.
Cards offered at reasonable prices with printing of your name and address included. They claim infinite variety and many are unusual in design.
A rough diary style entry describes a family returning from college, injuries, and chaotic daily happenings. The narrator recalls a brother with a broken arm, another with a troubled wife, and various odd incidents at home and school across days Friday to Thursday.
A brief exchange hints at an act of self harm or a countermeasure involving gunpowder. The dialogue suggests shock and moral questioning about the possibility of self-inflicted death in a historical setting.
The article promotes using hot water with four tablets of magnesium oxide to relieve stomach acidity and indigestion. It claims the method strengthens digestion, prevents fermentation, and is pleasant without laxative effects. It also notes most digestive troubles come from excess acid and poor blood supply to the stomach.
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