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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Nov 23, 1939

Page

2

World of Voices: Maggie and Kenneth in Gessford tale

Margaret, a switchboard operator at Gessford Construction, uncovers extenuating voices and secret dealings as Kenneth Owens clashes with Jimmie Gessford. Kenneth exposes Bloomfield’s corrupt practices, earns back trust, and he and Margaret plan a Creek Bend home with Mrs. Marlowe, his cousin.

Margaret Ainsley Gessford Construction Company Margaret Jimmie Gessford Jimmie Kenneth Owens Kenneth Maggie Madge Mr. Gessford Margie Whipp Jake Ken Martin Gessford Martin Ancomac Creek Pheer Wen Sobek Une' Bend Margiret Lane Henneth Owens Oscar Bloomfield Bloomfeld Bloomfield Redding Broomfield Tran Butto Blomfield Indy Gessford Creek Bend Mrs. Marlowé Jimmie Unt Geesford Mar

Do You Keep Animal Crackers and Biocedts Mentioned

A fragment notes a casual exchange about snacks with animal crackers and a peculiar term biocedts, indicating a playful or mistaken item reference in a lighthearted piece. The readable text centers on a conversational line and a snack mention without broader context.

Canadian Farmers to Show at Chicago

Canadian exhibitors prepare for the 40th International Livestock Exposition and 21st International Grain and Hay Show in Chicago. Last year they earned 365 awards including 17 Grand Championships and 61 first prizes, with wheat championships won by F Lloyd Rigby and Victory oats by Justin Rigby. Judges include J Charles Yule, J Irvine Black, and H Noel Gibson, with Dr G L Christie on the boards.

Chicago Canada F. Lloyd Rigby Wembley Peace River District Alberta Central Experimental Farm Ottawa Lloyd Rigby Justin Dominion New York Ben J. Charles Yule Carstairs J. Irvine Black Fergus Ontario Oxford H.noel Gibson Mt. Brydes G. L Christie Ontario Agricultural College

Accident Deaths Among Older Adults Highlight Prevention Need

The article notes about eight million people aged 65 plus in North America and that about a quarter of 110000 annual fatal accidents involve the elderly. Falls are common. injuries heal slowly. burns complicate recovery. education should start in primary schools to instill self protection as children become the older generation.

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Fats From Fishes Highlight Valuable Nutrients

The article notes fat fishes like herring, pilchards, sprats, salmon, and mackerel provide vitamin A and essential fats. Herring offers year round supply and bone caution, while sprat adds lime salts. Salmon is meatier but less fatful. white fish like plaice and cod are often inferior and overcooked.

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