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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 17, 1935
Page
5
A poetic fragment recounts finding a shell on a mountain peak far from the sea. The shell seems to sing of ocean mysteries and tides, prompting questions about how it came there and whether the sea itself ordained the moment. The piece names Eugene Pield.
A vintage menu feature offers Lima bean dishes with cream cheese and asparagus tips, options for cold desserts and an orange vitamin salad. It includes instructions for creamed lima and asparagus dish, buttered lima recipes, and a homemade ice cream soda tip. Also notes a doctor line promoting vitamin rich fruit and greens in salads.
Flowery prose depicts Jim Kilwine torn between midnight parties and domestic ire. Nancy accuses his secrecy as Vina Martineau intrigues him, while Sport Conley and others mingle at a grand anniversary night club, sparking jealousy and tension.
The article notes a rise in tourist traffic at major Canadian ports, led by Windsor Ontario as U S visitors travel via bridge and tunnel. 60 day touring permits total 103,076 with 1,723 travellers vehicle permits and 213,401 short tours, while Fort Erie and Niagara Falls show high outbound and inbound activity reflecting strong cross border interest this season.
The diary recounts a rough week in the household of Pa and Ma with humorous slang and local color. It mentions mischief about school, a pitcher show, and Pa’s attempts to influence Emmy while noting social missteps and everyday chores. The tone evokes a rural or small-town slice of life with family dynamics and local references.
Modern methods simplify poultry raising making meat an everyday diet. Crate feeding finishes turkeys waterfowl while batteries are common in plants. Dry cool ventilated quarters and vigorous birds yield best results. Feed should be light colored and include home grown grains mixed with sour milk. Elevator screenings and cheap potatoes boost gains. for details contact Ottawa Department of Agriculture or your experimental farm.
An analysis traces Canadian made farm implements exporting from the Dominion to Africa and beyond. The piece notes Ethiopia surrounded by Canadian harrows seeders and ploughs as war munitions are readied elsewhere. It highlights peace through agriculture reaching French Africa Egypt the Anglo Egyptian Sudan Kenya Rhodesia Belgian Congo and more.
A moving obituary-like tribute praises a person who lived well laughed often and loved much. It notes intelligence laughter kindness and beauty in earth and art, claiming the deceased left the world better by poetry deeds and a rescued soul. The piece honors a life of inspiration and benevolence.
A Hungarian carpenter Major Pap claims to produce beetles birds flowers snakes and liquids from the air through trance. He demonstrated in Kerrington England and Budapest where 32 live beetles were produced at a meeting. Researchers say the trance is required and precautions were taken to rule out fakery.
A garbled dialogue shows a child asking to walk while the parent urges washing and water. The fragment hints at a casual domestic moment with misheard words and unclear context.
A light captioned quip contrasts a motor vacation with a Scotchman's stay at home. Frank jokes about letting his mind wander rather than traveling this Summer, reflecting a witty local humor tone.
A playful exchange unfolds as a prisoner mumbles about losing his hat while another prisoner urges him to stay. The moment captures a light escape attempt turned humorous anecdote from the scene.
Schedule snippet lists hours for Mill Street Acton office from 9.30 am to 12 noon and 1.00 pm to 5.00 pm on Saturdays 12.00 oclock.
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