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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 29, 1936
Page
6
Poem recalls a heavenly harvest of faithful youth and elders who spread Jesus love and lived by creed. It honors noble men, women, and daily deeds that sow religious devotion through fifteen decades, awaiting eternal joy in the hereafter.
Betty Barclay offers festive treats for Halloween including Jack o Lanterns made with orange gelatin and peaches, plus a Halloween Punch recipe with pineapple, grapefruit, ginger ale and raspberry notes. Also announced are 1937 motor vehicle permits sale starting November 2 in Ontario with new plate design and numbering.
A youth known as a rainmaker reportedly delivered moisture to native farms in Harrismith before being struck by lightning from an extra cloud while his father sought $5 payment for the work. The incident spurred a tale of myth versus truth and claimed the son as the cost of natural aid. The report blends local folklore with a tragic death and a reflection on payment disputes.
A playful dialogue shows a teacher asking about a mankey's actions while a student answers with a pun. The dean is referenced in a joking context as climbing a vein.
A patient jokes calling an ailment their frat illness, as a kind visitor replies with hope it will be their last. The brief exchange captures a moment of humor amid care and concern.
A humorous scene centers on a butcher bragging of pork that could outshine veal in chicken salad. A man with a suitcase chases a train to the platform end, fails to catch it, and an onlooker quips about missing the train while the man laments his brow.
Residents report threatening mail as a serious offense. Ward notes penalties apply and asks for suspects. The exchange underscores the need for law enforcement action against intimidating correspondence.
A timid wife speaks to her husband as a billboard speeds toward them. She questions his awareness and asserts concern about danger while he remains asleep at the wheel. The scene centers on a domestic moment of fear and shared responsibility.
Advertisement notes a dental surgeon office with hours until 6 p.m and evening appointments available. Also lists bookbinding services including account books bound to order, periodicals bound, and ruling done. Located on Wyndham Street in Guelph Ontario.
A seven year old, taken to the zoo, gazes at a spotted leopard for several minutes. He asks his mother a puzzled question about why someone wants his dad to sign something.
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