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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 31, 1929
Page
3
Fragmented verse describes a wind cleansing the heart and mind. It mentions night and day cleansing, dust and cobwebs, and a wind from distant places moving through the speaker. The text alludes to a spiritual renewal as the wind of God courses through.
William Norman Munro is sworn in as Judge of Halton County to succeed retired Judge J W Elot. The official ceremony in the Judge's Chambers featured the oaths of office and was attended by county officials including W I Dick and Arch McQuilebon. Munro will dedicate full time to duties and reside in the county town. Also reported is a Peel Township sale of Wolstein cattle that included a five legged calf sold for 27 dollars.
Mr. Abel Sprout recalls a fire at the Plagg home and how the Flaggs saved beans and brown bread from the oven after the blaze. He notes the contrast with modern stoves and questions what breakfast would have fed the family without that old cooking method.
The narrative recalls old Mill Street lore about a farmer with two talking horses and an overheating hay blaze. A fuse trick backfires as the horses bolt, a bonfire of a wagon ensues, and onlookers fear a town blaze before the wagon breaks apart. Also recounted is John Whiteside and an arson prank on hay, ending with a blazing burden on his back.
Readable portions describe fruit salads and vegetable dishes with old fashioned instructions. The piece braids household tips with humorous up country conversations and a long digression on pageant planning, sleep, and stray anecdotes.
The editor of La Nature notes campers can start fires with wet celluloid film. Despite rain and dry matches, celluloid can burn when heated and even a small amount may kindle a fire. The piece cites the Cleveland Clinic disaster as a warning of the material's explosive risk.
A vintage ad explains excess stomach acid causes misery after eating and promotes saturated magnesium preparations to neutralize acid. It claims digestion is easy for most and urges readers to buy a Wil saturated Magnesia product from a local drug store to enjoy meals without fear of discomfort.
Circular fashions reappear with fur trimmed capes and draperies. Describes layers of circular flounces, a wide sash from a deep yoke, and a blouse peeking from a circular cape over sleeveless arms. The look combines lavish fabrics and plowing colors for leisure wear.
A historical note from Experimental Farm Now describes post harvest soil culture. It emphasizes plowing or disking to destroy weeds, followed by immediate tillage and repeated cultivation at 10 day to two week intervals until late fall. It recommends leaving land over winter and preparing for spring sowing. Weather then determines weed destruction effectiveness.
An energetic rescuer says he is glad to help and asks to meet again. The girl agrees, proposing to return tomorrow at roughly the same time to a saved location.
A fashion note traces jersey from utilitarian material to chic Paris designs. Designers showcase one-piece frocks with front and side godets, round piqué collars, and varied patterns, highlighting new textures and colorways in women’s wear.
An old advertisement claims Joint-Ease quickly relaxes joints and relieves stiffness and lameness in minutes. It promises easier movement akin to champion hurler mobility and claims rapid relief for muscle and bone tension.
W. J. Pattison urges advertisers to resist cutting ad budgets during downturns. He argues firms that maintain or increase advertising when business is poor gain an edge, returning ahead of rivals when conditions improve, benefiting both merchants and the community.
This notice touts Joint-Ease for sore joints swelling and stiffness in the foot ankle knee hip neck shoulder elbow fingers or spine. It claims quick relief and promotion for sale at drug stores in Canada for 60 cents.
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