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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 30, 1937
Page
15
Fragmentary poem-like text reflecting on folding robes for seasonal change. Imagery moves from October to November with flowers, sorrow, and prayer. Theme centers on letting go of the year's garments and seeking strength through storms until winter ends and summer returns.
A bumper peach harvest boosts daily menus with fruit desserts pies pud dings and preserves. Recipes include Peach Marmagate Canteloupe Peach Preserve and Peach Conserves with varying fruit mixes and sealing methods.
The writer reflects on back to school hassles with crowded books and a twisted timetable. She notes excitement over aircraft visits The Cambria and Sir Hubert Wilkins plane, plus a missed trip to Acton Fair and a rainy but productive farm fair. A reader from the States plans a visit and the column closes with a promise to share more tales of everyday troubles.
Mr. Davidson praises Kellogg's ALL-BrAN as a health booster claiming relief from constipation and related symptoms. The ad suggests using the cereal with milk or in baked goods as a preferred alternative to pills and drugs.
A fragment outlines 21 years ago babies used tight clothing and frequent night feeding with long-tube bottles, poor washing leading to germ risk. It contrasts with current practices of lighter clothing, outdoor time, four-hour feeding, daily baths, and sterilized nursing items and toys for better bone and vitamin intake.
A bookmaker and hotel manager argue over a dinner mishap as the fish at a hotel turns and the bookmaker declares the drink has half spilled.
A diary entry from Oliver N Warri chronicles a week of routine in a rural setting. He notes waking after a muddy morning, chores like yard work, and breakfast. humorous classroom chatter with friends about plans and jokes. reference to a milkman and a neighbor girl Elsy. days ending with chores, milking, cleaning a basement, and practicing football.
A reader notes a girl’s game with a toy and recalls a remark about not speaking for a year and a half after T was born. The misspoken sentence hints at early speech delay and prompts reflection on communication milestones.
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