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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 29, 1936
Page
15
A poem fragment recalls a mother’s changing ties to land and children. It covers spring birds southward grief and the family’s bond with the land, culminating in the mother locking away dreams to make the land her own.
Twenty years ago the Acton issue reports a coal famine in Acton and local charity the British Red Cross Fund receives 408 from Fxquealny Township. Sergt Harry Warwood returns on furlough and is honored with a gold watch at the Town Hall. Mrs Alice Fleury moves to Acton and Mr W D Smith leaves for Toronto. Pa H W Kenney died after being wounded in action in England. Died: James Frank Graham formerly of Evins, aged 66.
The International Live Stock Exposition will run November 28 to December 5 at the Chicago Stock Yards in the new International Amphitheatre. It will mark the 37th renewal with plans to house over 13 000 animals and entries pouring in from all states and Canadian provinces for 30 plus breeds of livestock and draft and light horses. Cash premiums total about 100 000 with entries for pure bred stock closing November 1 and carload contests open until November 21.
A farmer from up the river reflects on aging, work ethic, and temperance. He notes he is sixty eight, keeps helping neighbors, and values labor over leisure. The piece laments a lack of peers with his steadfast spirit in today’s Dominions.
A reflective diary notes farmer partners ploughing in cold wind and the warmth of home by the fire. It contrasts rough talk among farmers with gentleness toward horses and a mischief soaked week tending an injured horse named Prince, ending with a plan for tea by the house.
A short humorous obituary style piece notes the man followed strict health rules. It mentions dental care, regular doctor visits, rain gear, sleeping with windows open, vegetables, gland removal, golf, and abstentions from smoking and temper. The funeral is next Wednesday and he is survived by health institutes and manufacturers.
A casual exchange recalls a brisk sales start with two orders in a single office. One request was to “Get out” and the other to “Stay out” as a blunt gauge of early reception.
In a classroom dialogue a teacher asks about Julius Caesar and what he might be doing if alive. A pupil quips that Caesar would be drawing the alday pension, reflecting playful wordplay on aged figures.
The pope delivered a peace blessing from Castel Gandolfo before returning to Rome. Soon after, he contracted a severe cold, raising concerns for his health amid his weakened condition.
Professor Clifford McCallum of Amherstburg Ontario served as official pianist at the 53rd AME Episcopal Church congress in Hamilton. He has been blind 37 years and estimates knowledge of two thousand hymn tunes. He graduated from the Halifax School for the Blind and works as music teacher and arranger. He has two children.
A seller protests a yearling price, offering to raise the bid to five hundred dollars. The prospective buyer laments the stallion’s value while a buyer-seller quarrel unfolds in a tense, humorous bargain.
A gallery of royal regalia prepared for Edward VIII’s May coronation includes the sceptre with the largest Africa diamond, the dove adorned crown, and three jeweled swords. The sword of state and state crown symbolize military power and royal authority, with the Ampulla dating to 500 AD and the imperial crowns prepared for ceremonial use.
Daily services run except Sunday with morning and afternoon departures. Sunday timetable shows evening and late night trains, including a 7.05 pm and 7.19 pm service and a 12.40 am leg.
A partial OCR listing shows various prices and items such as pan and pin with values like 7.00, 9.10, 4.90, and 9.00. The text is incomplete and lacks clear context or identifiable entities.
The Acton Free Press promotes its weekly Thursday edition offering up to date local news and editorial features. It promises fast reporting on evolving economic events and timely alerts for readers to stay informed.
A note reports that subscriptions for AN magazines were taken at a location titled Nhce Pree Prista Ollles. It records a misprint or garbled place name and implies collection of subscription payments or orders. No further details on individuals or dates are provided.
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