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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 24, 1936
Page
6
The speaker recalls summer and spring memories in vivid nature images. Sep tember’s glow, sumac light, and thistledown mark change as autumn nears. The voice offers acceptance and gratitude for September as the fairest and brightest month.
A Ginger Farm writer laments fly infestations in homes and schools, urging screen doors and window screens to protect children. He warns against using formalin as fly spray, citing dangers and urging safer measures in both rural and urban schools.
A fragmentary diary recounts a week of school life and domestic chatter. Entries touch on discipline and curiosity about a girl named Jane, a town trip, political talk, and family opinions on current events. The writing reflects youthful mischief and confusion in a rural setting.
The Canadian farm youth movement coordinates with Dominion and provincial agriculture departments and the Canadian Council on Boys and Girls Club Work. By 1935 it included six project areas at the Royal Winter Fair, with 64 teams from all provinces and 30,282 members in 1,900 clubs, compared to 1,215 clubs and 31,142 members in 1930.
Notes from the fair report butter sold forty cents per pound and remarks on exhibits. Private Frank Taylor of the 45th Battalion CEF is reported dead after enlisting in 1914 at Calgary. The 164th Battalion at Camp Borden will be inspected for overseas fitness this fall. Married Butcher White in Acton.
June year Canada produced 318670 ounces of gold, 114 percent of world output for the month, with May at 308942 and June 186002 ounces. First six months total 1767509 ounces, up 16.3 percent from a year ago. June average price 35.09 Canada dollars per ounce, value 11111950. Gold mining marks a key facet of Canada's mineral industry and history.
Nigeria, in West Africa, shows a recovery in trade with higher import and export values last year. Imports from Canada rose 33 percent in 1995 led by motor cars and lorries, while overall imports from major partners climbed 45 percent.
Quote by George Long asserting true greatness lies in an honest life guided by a just self-estimate and steady self-examination rather than wealth status or intellect. It emphasizes personal integrity, consistent action, and obedience to known rules regardless of others' opinions.
A humorous exchange shows a rich father worried his daughter may want a Russian prince, while she clarifies she merely seeks a baseball pitcher movie hero or champion pulilist, highlighting playful parental concern.
The article outlines Canada’s early canal system built to bypass portages, noting Windsons Bay at Sault Ste. Marie and the Lachine Rapids as early works. It cites ten government canals totaling 1446 miles, 510 miles navigable, with 240 million dollars spent. Last year commercial vessels carried 29,000 passages and about 1.6 million tons of freight. Agricultural and mineral products dominated freight, including coal and oil.
One and a half million Hungarian wasps were imported from Hungary to Canada for crop protection. Discovered by Dr K Morris of the Institute of Entomology in London, the species Lirrium Sortifier will be released after hatching to prey on crop pests. They arrived by air to London and then by steamer across the Atlantic.
A shopper asks for a size and the salesman replies with a witty line about no shoes that are large on the inside and small on the outside, delivering a humorous contrast to expectations.
A blind newlywed couple in London captivates neighbors by managing their home and housekeeping without assistance. Mrs. Smith handles tasks with remarkable skill, drawing praise from those nearby.
London Ontario account describes Mr and Mrs Joseph Smith living in a well kept apartment. Neighbors tried to help but the couple remain independent. Mrs Smith keeps house with skill while Mr Smith works at a cigar stand and both navigate daily life despite blindness.
The Acton Free Press advertises a complete news reporting and editorial feature answering “What’s the News” every Thursday. Readers are invited to subscribe to keep up with the Times.
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