Thanksgiving reflections and aging care concerns
A Thanksgiving weekend scene at Ginger Farm contrasts autumn colors with family labor from Toronto and homebound chores. The writer visits a modern aged home, noting residents' loneliness and the need for belonging, family care, and intergenerational connection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ginger Farm
Toronto
Aparles
Can Peara
Art
Farmer
Biddy
House of Refuge
Grandpa
Grandma
Adventurous Fruit Desserts From A Home Kitchen
Homemakers explore using apples peaches pears for desserts and toppings. Recipes include Semi Sweet Apple Dessert with batter over baked apples, Peach or Pear Conde with rice milk and lemon, Baked Peaches with butter sugar and nutmeg, and a Grape Charlotte with grape juice gelatine eggs and cream, all serving chilled or warm.
Spelling and Language Evolution Through English History
The piece surveys how spelling has varied from Elizabethan independence to 19th century humorists and modern efforts toward standardization. It notes writers like Artemus Ward and Bernard Shaw influenced spelling, while pupils increasingly adhere to conventional norms and debate whether innovation should continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artemus Ward
Bernard Shaw
Francis Drake
Daniel Boome
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KNOX
Presbyterian Church
Acton
Ontario
John C. Robson, M.A
Huntsville
Knox Ladies’ Aid
Mr. A. Test
Halton
Robert H. Armstrong
Hallowe’en
E.P
Acton High School
Actonarena
Master Cleaners
Roy
Acton and District
THE
Bell Telephone
Company OF Canada
Actos Free Press
Qweadeline FP. Clarke
Hinton
Aska
Mra.t. S. Aska
Charlotte
Liberal
Milton
Walter E. Harris
Minister of Citizenship and Immigration
James C. Cunningham
Kenneth Y. Dick
Halton County Liberal Association
Aca Meat Market
Sun Brite
Bologna
Ay Games
Gram Thermatic
Hardwick Gas Ranges
Gilson Washers At
Quaker
Monogram
Delco Heating Systems
Murphy Paints
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