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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 12, 1935
Page
7
A fragmentary verse passage contemplates listening to nature instead of speech. The speaker vows silence to discern hidden truths and wonders, hoping quiet hours reveal the rose’s secret and perhaps reveal heaven’s sight.
Two Acton boys Alex Gribben and Harry Horneygold enlisted as WWI fronts grow. Pte Pred L Wright reports good health in France. Vancouver natives R Orr and Ernest Ebbage join Canadian contingent. Fairy Lake floods reach new heights. gravel spreads to repair roads. Eden Mix Town Hall destroyed by fire, residents distressed. Miss Quenna V Smith secures teaching post in Winnipeg after music studies in Toronto. Deverell's clothing store hit by fire and water damage, loss about 1000 dollars. Elizabeth Wilson named Physical Instructress for High School. 67 students enrolled. Born Nelles at Nassagawega. Witzle in Acton two sons born.
The Imperial Economic Committee notes fruit exports form a notable part of national trade in several countries. Apples reach about two percent of Canada and Australia New Zealand trade in 1933, oranges about 15 percent of Spain, and over 50 percent of Palestine. Bananas dominate Honduras Canary Islands Jamaica Panama, wine exports boost Algeria Portugal, currants lift Greece, with dried fruit notably present in many markets.
A neighbor seeks to buy a cow and asks about milk yield but receives vague praise of the animal. The piece argues that intentions matter little without actual results and urges young people to deliver results, not merely claim they try. It emphasizes that employers reward what is done, not what is meant to be done.
A health advisory warns that worms feed on children's vitality and endanger life. It recommends using a simple remedy described as a worm exterminator to protect youngsters.
A farm diary reflects on rain shortages and wells needing water. The writer cites a Toronto article linking heat waves to deforestation and notes a humorous daily life with a farmer husband. It recounts a pigeon kept due to a child's care and a bonded pigeon with chickens.
The brief ad claims Dough' Egyptian Yin Ment removes coins and warts quickly and surely. It presents a cure for ugly painful growths with a promised relief.
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