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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 14, 1933
Page
14
A fragment reflecting on the booster era, praising real men who drive rivers into deserts, open flumes, power mills, and push national wealth while sham figures cry from the sidelines. The imagery contrasts sturdy progress with sycophantic critics as a small dog snaps at larger rivals.
Twenty years ago readers reported on corn roast parties around September, a new house project on Church Street nearing stucco completion, and Rev J F Ostrander preaching in Walsh. Births, deaths, a fall fair ticket rush, a 400 mile Ontario bicycle tour, and an enduring Oil of Eclectric fame were also noted.
The Division of Botany notes new to Canada weeds in 1932, including some mustard family specimens. Perennial rape is urged to be suppressed at any cost due to its deep roots and quick recovery, occupying space in crops and hindering binding and use. New infestations should be reported to provincial or Dominion agriculture departments for timely action.
Canadians enjoy a popular corn roast as part of the spring orchard cycle alongside sugaring off. The event centers on sun ripened corn, butter, salt, and bonfires with two cooking methods: husked cobs roasted on sticks or boiled cobs in a kettle. Cupid often appears, and weddings follow such seasonal gatherings.
Alberta shines again as Sergt. T A Jensen of Innisfail wins the Governor General’s gold medal at the Dominion Rifle Association at Connaught Ranges Ottawa. Born in the United States he moved to Alberta as a boy and runs a garage while serving in the local militia.
The Sunday School lesson discusses Solomon’s temple dedication in Jerusalem, the ark of the covenant, and the Shekinah glory filling the temple. It contrasts covenant law housed in the ark with God meeting His people, and looks forward to future fuller manifestations of divine glory through Jesus Christ.
A Dalhousie area hen began laying two yolk and four yolk eggs as technocracy reaches hemposts. The four yolk egg weighed half a pound three and seven eighths inches long and eight inches around. In Nova Scotia a bantam in Truro hatched a feat with three eggs appearing after a nest emptied at noon and later two eggs appeared with a third soon after.
A local exchange involves strong language about a betrothed couple. The quarrel centers on lineage and approval from families, reflecting social tensions. No formal action or official statement accompanies the clash, leaving community opinion divided.
Acton Fall Fair lists prizes with donors for Best Bag of Northern Spy apples and Snow apples, Best Barrel of Northern Spy apples, Best Butter varieties, and Best Pail of Honey. Donors include Nelson, Johnstone, Rumley, Mowat, Gardiner watchmaker, Bishop & Son, Falconbridge, Evan Jones, Nesbitt, Evans, Nicol, Mainprize, Matthews, and others with cash awards.
Sunday only peaveenedaeeies Daily except Sunday. This fragment mentions a publication schedule but lacks coherent details or identifiable entities.
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