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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 20, 1932
Page
7
Poem fragment by Charles G. D. Roberts depicts a dusk farm scene. Shadows fall over pastures and forest edges as night creatures stir. Cattle wander, frogs call, and stars emerge while the farmstead fades from view.
The Free Press reports blasting on Harvey farm by Beardmore Co for railway scales near the G T R siding. Heavy rains washed out a bridge while Maria Street pedestrian path grows dangerous. Epworth League Civic Committee to hold a mock Municipal Council election with nominations announced, polls to open after speeches. Died Harriet Chapman Speight aged 79 at Markham Ontario wife of late Michael Speight formerly Acton.
Ad copy touts Persian Balm as essential for every dainty woman. It claims to beautify the complexion and soften the skin, making hands look flawlessly white. The product is described as delicately fragrant and quickly absorbed, leaving no stickiness. It pledges to refresh youth and provide feminine distinction.
Sanitation is key to controlling bacterial fungal and virus diseases by removing and destroying all diseased material to cut infection sources. RoGuing and disease-free nursery stock aid planting, while soil borne diseases require long crop rotations and strict sanitation to prevent soil sickness. An added note promotes Douglas Egyptian Liniment for relief of rheumatic and inflammatory conditions.
A study of Joshua 24 and Ephesians 6 urges readers to choose Jehovah as God with wholehearted service and truth. It argues for rejecting idols, defines proper masters and servants duties, and emphasizes living for Christ with sincere obedience and integrity.
A warning issued by the Crops and Markets Branch cites farmers losing thousands to smooth talking salesmen selling high price seed oats. Reputable trials at Ottawa and Guelph institutions show true high yield varieties, while some grains are shipped out to Buffalo and repackaged as new varieties sold at premium prices.
A witty back and forth contrasts those who joked about the stock market with a man who insists he was serious, claiming the market itself deceived the fooling public. The exchange highlights candor, irony, and public skepticism about market behavior.
The hat trade faces rapid fashion churn with ten distinct styles in the last year. The beret endured longest, with Empre Buggalé, Robin Hood, and other brief fads shifting in weeks as women seek a satisfying look.
Gingerbread relatives featured by Barbara B Brooks include gingerbread waffles and various coconut and pudding ideas. The piece outlines recipes and serving suggestions, with notes on using gingerbread batter, toppings, and optional flavor add-ins such as walnuts and candied peel.
The Free Press notes patrons delight in the broad range and modest prices of Christmas card samples. Demand is strong and stock is limited, with a warning that restocking may be uncertain if orders are delayed.
The piece argues that youths with no bad habits demonstrate backbone and self-control. It asserts many adopt habits like profanity or smoking due to peer influence, while a lack of bad habits signals other good habits like decisiveness and orderliness guiding future behavior.
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