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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 10, 1936
Page
14
A poetic contrast of two sisters born in one town on the same day, one living in a terrace and the other in the street below. Their lives diverge with marriage and hardship, yet in death both are united before heaven beyond social divides. The piece appears in a 1916 issue of the Value of The Free Press.
The Department of the Interior reports the Canadian reindeer herd has risen to 3 750 animals after the annual round-up. Fawning in April to June added 936 young, with 493 females and 438 males. The herd now includes 1 762 adult females, 608 bulls, 444 steers, and 936 fawns, signaling growth since the previous count.
The article traces early synthetic ruby and sapphire production by Verneuil, notes the appearance of emerald imitations, and warns that paste gems resemble real stones but lack durability. It emphasizes price declines and urges buyers to examine stones carefully before purchase.
The writer recalls attending the Exhibition with her family at Ginger Farm, describing finding children, viewing the Bluebird tires, sky writing, and the Kneller Walt Band. She notes transport choices, the Band Shell acoustics, and the joy of visiting exhibits plus a practical tip on car parking within grounds. The piece emphasizes educational value and family outing planning.
The Kincardine bridge over the River Forth nears completion at Hincardine on Forth, but critics mock it as Scotland s folly. It cost about 1 635 000 dollars though no first class road lies within three miles. A Queensferry suspension plan at 18 250 000 dollars exists, but state aid constraints loom. Local funds required before Perth bridge gains ground.
The speaker favors giving fast cars space and driving at own pace to avoid teaching bad habits to a future driver. They argue courteous road behavior has psychological value and could improve manners if widely adopted.
Francis King, veteran of the Boer War the great war and the Nicaraguan revolution, a colorful prospector from north to British Columbia, arrived in Sudbury recently on vacation. He criticized the Canadian government for not aiding the mining industry as he believes.
A fragment shows playful dialogue between characters about the sun and scenery. The lines suggest a rural or conversational setting with a humorous tone. Names like Dave appear in the exchange, hinting at casual street talk.
A bystander questions the victim about the collision while the injured woman describes the driver’s attire as a three-piece tweed suit with Canton crepe lining and a periwinkle hat trimmed with artificial cherries, revealing vivid street gossip.
Two laborers work on a tall block of Nat material. The man at the top calls down asking for silence and both struggle to hear each other. A wry moral note follows about destroying prejudice with a new virtue.
Summary of a school and community arts and produce contest listing prize items and sponsors. Includes Best Landscape Painting by a Public School pupil GEO Weston Bread & Cake Co and Best Bushel Casheb of Mixed Vegetables with Woodhall & Musselle plants Spring 1937. Also notes best Float or Novelty Outfit in a School Parade with Band Hardware Co Silverware prize and additional prizes.
A reader describes a simple party stunt using a soaked sprout pea balanced with pins forming a cross. Bread balls on pinpoints wrap around the pin tips, then a tube and breath create a spinning pea that hovers about the tube and resumes circling with continued blowing.
A collection of old fashion recipes includes Baked Slam Slice using ham with whole cloves and peanut butter glaze, Caramel Cream Pudding and Lemon Pie with simple steps. Also notes on streamlined refrigerating appliances, highlighting white with black trim and energy economy.
The timetable lists eastbound and westbound daily trains at Acton with Sunday exceptions. Services run at 6:15 am 10:07 am 6:13 pm eastbound and 8:59 am 2:23 pm 7:04 pm 11:26 pm westbound with Sunday only 1126 pm service.
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