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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 18, 1930

Page

4

The Leap For Life A Dobbsville Circus Daredevil Stunt

George Wood and his brother Splinter plan a daring stunt after a town circus leaves Dobbsville. A broken bike and risky jump over a brook lead to a crash, triumph, and a lesson in teamwork as the boys seek a prize and fame from a Beetle magazine photo contest.

Dobbaville Krammar Gorge Wood Fétion Splinter Orient Ems Finks George Gold Smail Ned Hoe William Peynter Custard Poynter Dobbsville Tle Cleorge Wilton Splinger Horg Wim Georga Ateering Blayauyt Yeap Forte Withhin Cgeorie Andy Wham

Metal Mast Advances Yacht Design With Aeronautical Tech

The Whirlwind mast, a 168 foot aluminum alloy yacht mast, uses aviation methods to cut 1200 to 1400 pounds without losing strength. Goodyear Zeppelin engineers under Dr Kart Amstain designed it for Goodyear-Zeppelin, replacing wood with metal and adding a crush-like structure for rigidity.

Paul Familond Thonw Syndicate Francis Werreshoff Danner Charlen A. Lindbergh My. Hammond Goodyour-Zoppelly Corp Akron Kart Amatain Wornshoft Clty Ywland New York Goodyear-Zeppelin

Local Pride and the Value of Community Affection

A thoughtful piece argues local pride grows from knowledge of a town’s history institutions and people. It warns against provincial pride shown away from home, which hampers mental growth, urging love of home tempered by broader, constructive interest.

Lemon fruit uses in laundry and pantry practice

The Jomon is described as a versatile fruit. It can substitute for vinegar in many recipes and adds flavor to dried fruits. Lemon juice or rind is suggested for souring dairy and aiding cooling. It also claims to bleach laundry and remove stains with lemon juice and sun exposure.

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Fragmentary dialogue hints at a tense exchange

The garbled text shows Wi'em declaring land wealth and Georgenmilled's restraint while Phaytho laments a mistaken extraction. Joka'th on me implies blame or duty, with an implied dramatic disruption and emotional tension between speakers.

Quiet farm life and a late night blaze recollection

A reflective farm diary recounts a quiet evening disrupted by a distant fire. The author notes the emotional value of possession, a neighbor recovering from injury, and a wary eye toward daylight saving and early closing laws, all while cataloging daily concerns and small triumphs on Ginger Farm.

Tavis Neroas Partner Parner Hia Bip Canada England Fant Mable

Blue Bowls Recipe and Kitchen Tips for Morning Tables

A nostalgic kitchen piece extols blue mixing bowls for serving breakfast cereals waffles and desserts. It offers recipes and tips using all bran for healthful meals, and playful lines about family bowls and Grandmother’s dishes. It includes a subrecipe for a milled waffle and a jam filled center variation.

Mary Abe Komo Plynler Koopa Papa Boar Jack Frost Noro

Unclear Crime Note Mentions Theft From Shop

A fragment describes a customer walking to the back of a mall shop to borrow sausages or tea with intent to pay the next day, noting it avoids trouble for both borrower and shopkeeper. The text compares the law to a rigid modern legal code without clear context or outcome.

This Great Healing Oil for Skin Eczema Ad

An advertisement urges readers to try Moone's Emerald Oil as a cure for eczema and skin troubles. It claims first application relief, full treatment results, and a money back guarantee if not satisfied, promoting the oil as superior to ointments and salves.

J. Haaard Moone

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