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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 08, 1931
Page
2
The piece urges giving thanks on Thanksgiving Day and every day, noting Providence provides abundance despite imperfect distribution. It argues that wealth lies in blessings rather than wealth or ease, and hardship can deepen appreciation while strengthening resolve for future tasks.
The piece urges ignoring small annoyances like noises or weather to stay focused on work. It argues that concern over heat cold or a neighbor's radio distracts and harms success and happiness. The refrain is a call to dismiss trifling disruptions.
At the Canadian Good Roads Association annual convention in Lucerne Quebec S L Squires argues urban areas benefit most from highways and should fund a larger share of permanent commercialized roads He cites urban trucking and tourism as key factors and notes Halton County faces new highway construction benefiting intercity traffic between Toronto and Hamilton.
The Huntingdon Gleaner reports police surgeons test a device using a breath sample in a rubber balloon. The breath passes through reagents that change color based on intoxication level, even indicating drinks consumed. Some suspects refuse to blow into the balloon, hindering results.
The Brampton Conservator criticizes maintaining the Wednesday half holiday into October arguing no real benefit to employers or workers. It notes farmers are busy harvesting and midweek markets risk reducing Brampton trade and urges keeping business open for better service and prices. Acton observes the half holiday mainly year round except December.
The article notes Fire Prevention Week runs October 16, urging year round fire safety. It cites Canada’s ten year fires causing 386000 fires, $43 million in property losses, 3926 deaths, 1858 serious injuries, and last year’s 30200 fires with $46.11 million in losses. It warns 80 percent of fires stem from ignorance and neglect.
The piece muses on Go North, Fire Prevention Week and fall fair attendance, notes lingering public mood, cites Canada water power growth and central distribution, and mourns the death of Mrs. Linn Schrag, Brampton news writer known for engaging reporting.
A diary like reflection on fair weather and fair stalls, community life and weathered routines. The author muses on neighbors kindness and boredom, thoughts on gloves and church habits, and a digression into the Gold Standard and daily chores with Partner as a playful foil.
Readers are warned about vague vacation guidance that promises pleasant destinations but ends with confusing advice about finding people and places. The fragment suggests choosing a location and inviting others, though the meaning remains unclear.
Two odd healthful recipes titled Honey Date Bars and I. A. Chance Cake appear with instructional steps. Ingredients include dates eggs honey bran and baking powder for bars, and shortening sugar eggs flour sour milk and spices for cake. The text also advertises a worm remedy named Mother Graves Worm Exterminator.
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