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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 30, 1952
Page
20
The fragment blends religious verse urging love for humankind with a brief political note on elections. It contrasts voting concepts a majority versus plurality while weaving in a poetic reflection on faith and neighborly care. The text shifts from spiritual exhortation to civic terminology.
A collage of quirky civic stories from across the United States describes tension and humor in politics. From an 80 year old pleading to live until Election Day to a 78 year old protesting women running the country, the items reflect national whimsy and conflict in a column by W. E. Farbstein.
A dairy writer recalls a vet visit for a cow named Crowsey and the misadventure of drenching her with a pungent dose. The tale shifts to drought fears as wells run low, water costs rise, and farm life reflections mix with weather grumbles.
A reflective column laments the gap between modern farming conveniences and the hard work on some farms. The writer recalls filling coal oil lamps and trimming wicks in a time of fewer comforts, acknowledging lingering smugness and a wish to avoid such judgment. The piece contrasts past labor with present methods.
The author reflects on the abundance of modern conveniences in farming and expresses confidence that even the less fortunate will gain comfort in time. The tone is forward looking and aimed at uplifting readers amid evolving domestic improvements.
Mr. and Mrs Ed Spence of Toronto visited with Mr. and Mrs T D McCutcheon over the weekend. Lois Campbell of Guelph was Saturday guest of Mr Roy Hindley. Robert McCutcheon of Kitchener visited Friday at the home of Mr and Mrs Harvey Jestin and Bobby. Chas Bye and Larry Mona Road visited Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs J P Benham. Bruce Jeffers and baby of Guelph visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Howard Gilbank and Wendy.
Sports announcer Clem McCarthy drew complaints for rapid blow by blow accounts during the Max Baer fight. Baer leaned over the ropes in the third round and shouted to the press box for him to slow down so he could keep up with the narration.
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