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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 19, 1933
Page
13
A fragmented call to action urges bold support and honesty. It urges never bluff, to meet strangers with a strong stance, and to throw bouquets rather than knocks while promoting a booster spirit and clear truth.
Hallowe'en desserts include Coconut Banana Snow and California Poinsettia Salad with orange segments and paprika cheese balls. Also offered are Meat dishes tips, a Gait Gimmer beef prep, and a Stuffed Flank Steak recipe with crumb filling and relish.
The diary entries recount quirky events and opinions from Priday to Wednesday, including radio claims, mayoral voting talk, invitations, and misadventures. It mentions Butch Riley for mayor, a World Fare trip to Chicago via Mexico City, and a testimonial about Persian Balm marketing.
A travel party crossing the Peralan desert paid four hundred dollars for bottled water and hired four camels to carry it. The piece argues water is the essential drink, more valuable than wine, and that thirst can heighten appreciation.
Lord Macmillan, chairman of the Royal Commission on banking, praised Canada’s landscapes before sailing to England on the Empress of Britain. The Scotsman said Canada rivaled Scotland in beauty, citing Gatineau Valley’s lake, Lake Louise, and Victoria’s Butchart Gardens as celestial and superb sights. He vowed to carry memories home.
A speaker recalls World War I lessons about command. He argues armies need capable leaders and many followers who faithfully take orders, praising the private who performs duties well over an incompetent general. He urges spreading religion as a mind-stirring force.
The pamphlet urges care in selecting companions to avoid hypocrisy. It condemns praying for guidance while socializing with influences that drift from virtue, urging readers to align their circle with moral aims and integrity.
A schoolboy wrote a composite on the brain describing that it starts working in the morning and stops only when the day ends. The excerpt notes the brain’s automatic effort during dull work and contrasted sharp thinking in enjoyable reading or social interaction.
A fragment quotes Dr Reisner praising service to others and the value of helping society. The line frames moral duty as essential to meaningful life and community work.
Fragmentary ad style text touts URATABS as a remedy for bladder issues and sleepless days. It claims dramatic relief and personal testimonials, though the wording is garbled and lacks verifiable details.
Frank E. Gannett, president and founder, argues newspapers are read more intensely now than since World War I. He cites their role in politics, economy, and society, noting steady demand for views and their resilience as a stable advertising medium for manufacturers and retailers.
An OCR fragment shows legal professionals advertising offices in Acton and Georgetown. Harold Nash, M. A. Barristers and Notary Public, Conveyancer, etc. advertise Perry man Block Acton with hours 0.30 a m to 5.00 p m Saturdays 12 o'clock. Kenneth M. Langdon, Barrister and Notary Public, offices in Acton Georgetown with hours and contact details for appointments.
Tailored accounting books and bindings for all needs. Periodicals bound with care and precision. Ruling neat and prompt. Located on Wyndham Street near Williams Store in Guelph, Ontario.
The passage reflects on reverence for memories and the value of lasting monuments. It frames choosing a memorial as a dignified, timeless act and positions services as a respectful counsel offering.
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