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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 19, 1936
Page
8
A nostalgic poem celebrates trees as steadfast companions through seasons and life. It praises shade shelter and strength their enduring role from childhood to old age, noting how planting a tree is a lasting gift to humanity.
Twenty years ago sleighs moved logs to town while snow vanished. Deer taken by Messis Wilds Stalker and Hoss return home with fine stags. Potatoes sold at 2.50 and 3.10 per load. several deaths and marriages noted including Porter Sisley in Toronto and Buttler Cutting nuptials at Menico. Public reception planned for Pte. Gov. Caswell in Toronto convalescent hospital.
A Dominion of Agriculture circular explains frost damage to sack potatoes in refrigerated cars. It details the tied bulkhead method and how warm air circulation, insulation, and proper loading reduce chilling injuries, with full instructions available from the Publicity and Extension Branch in Ottawa.
Japan fears trouble in its cotton sector due to tar restrictions and rayon competition. Spindle counts rose from 6,004 in 1887 to over 10 million, yet production quotas struggle to be enforced as consumption stalls. Textile exports are impacted, per the Industrial Department of the Coastline National Railways.
Gwendolyn P Clarke recounts a reading event at the Oak Full where Ethel Chapman Elizabeth Spridge and E J Pratt spoke on awareness by reading juvenile literature and the Titanic tale. She notes Miss Lawrence’s talk on The Superwoman and critic MacDonald’s comments as the program proceeds through a week of lectures and literary discussions.
Diary entries recount a week of mischief and everyday school life by Oliver N Warren and Jake. They describe teasing teachers, pursuing games, and small acts of rebellion with references to family, friends, and local settings.
A 1919 Canadian health note states 6 463 deaths from pulmonary tuberculosis last year and 1 128 from other organs. It emphasizes cure with early detection, patient cooperation, and ongoing doctor led treatment, warning against delay and overconfidence.
A wry exchange frames a family dynamic as a son seeks learning with both parents supplying influence. The mother attributes the knowledge to herself while acknowledging the father provides the son's thirst.
The speaker reflects on listening to Leslie Gordon Barnard and notes the address was intriguing though fatigue hindered full comprehension. The remarks promise future readings and mention Ralph Connor and Grey Owl as other authors of interest to the audience.
The article notes 1995 counts showing 357 automobiles with licenses from diverse nations, including Mexico, Canal Zone, Cuba, Puerto Rico, and Europe. It cites ongoing growth in international motoring and forecasts for 1936 arrivals with plates from Synwall, Cuaral Zone, Ceylon, Chill, and others, alongside US entries.
A hill denizen testifies in a lawsuit asking to write and read. He says he reads tygoers well but struggles with writing. The scene includes signs along a road and a six week calf nibbling grass as a city girl observes a hostess asking if keeping a small cow pays.
Tim Buck general secretary of the Communist party in Canada arrives in Toronto after a European and Spain visit. Ottawa reports Buck is still on parole and left Canada with consent of Justice Minister Lapointe. Rumors say efforts were made to prevent his return to the Dominion.
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