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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 16, 1931

Page

9

Social notes from the Community Weekend visits

The week-end brought many visitors to the Community as Chesley Guelph Toronto London and Port Carling residents joined local families. Notable names include Mr and Mrs G A Dills Miss Dora Lambert and Mrs F A McLean with family. The piece also notes Judge Moore attending a Royal Work Hotel dinner and hymnary launch honoring Rev Alexander MacMilan DD.

Alex. Ganjoron Port Carling Moukoka Mra Lindenburg Hamiiton Bell Miss Dolla Streetsville Apent Wm. McFadden

Reduced Freight Rates For Prairie Feeder Cattle

The Honorable Robi Weir federal minister of agriculture announces an arrangement with Canadian National and Canadian Pacific Railways. It provides a 60 percent freight reduction for feeders in the Prairie Provinces buying cattle directly from producers for one side feeding purposes. The discount does not apply to furnished fed cattle or cattle moved to stockyards or market.

Robi. Weir Canadian National Railways Canadian Pacific Railways Prarie

Ballad of Trees and Master Ballad of Trees and Death

A fragmentary verse recounts a Master entering the woods cleaned and spent, meeting ashame and love among trees. The lines describe death and shame, a thorn-tree’s indifference, and the Master’s exit from the woods content with what befell him.

Ballad OF Elleny

Encribe Finals Shuffle Described In A Rochdale Match

The Enquire finals describe Jock MacArthur suffering a key misstep as Dominion Inn beat his side without veteran W A Blorey. Captain John Mellon led a late decisive rally securing victory for the Rominson Tan bey with Jack MacArthur contributing late.

Jock MacArthur Dominion Inn W. A. Blorey John Mellon McArthurites Jack Rominson Tan Bey Jack MacArhhur Medicing Mke W. A. Torey An Lontinidiinda Fay Ike Jack MacArthur Moxsers W. A. Slorey W. A. Builth Jug. Anderson Thos. Gibbons Boulnlon Yann Mesers John Mollett T. Burnie Wallace Frankum John Rowles Royal Battle Cuchre Phiytrs Acton Ares Dociaton

Captain Faces Tempting Freight Offer at Newfoundland Wharf

A young captain at the Newfoundland dock ponders a lucrative but risky freight proposal. A well-dressed stranger offers two thousand gallons of oil with high pay and an advance, tempting the captain to betray honest work for a larger home and family security. He recalls his parents’ proud hopes and vows to resist temptation, keeping his boat and dignity intact.

Lisa Aly Jaye Therou Newfoundland Rome Domethnes Anne Bemerwra Taland Falland Heals Alon St. John's Mother Tos Hick Rosa Ashing Martha ‘Tuttle

Barley in Livestock Feeding Guideline Pamphlet

A Department of Agriculture pamphlet promotes barley as a practical equal to corn for beef and dairy cattle, horses, sheep, and swine. It highlights barley as a Canadian, cost effective feed, its nutrient value, palatability notes, and recommended feeding forms and mixtures for various livestock under Canadian conditions.

Animal Husbandry Division Experimental Farms Branch Department of Agriculture Harley Inaba Ottawa Ont

Catching A Tide And The Thief In The Regiment

An old tale describes an Eastern chief exposing a thief by testing each man with a long stick. A Senegalese regiment tale shows a sergeant using poisoned water to reveal a thief, while one soldier refuses to drink preferring prison. The piece notes thieves are rarely hidden forever in Canada or elsewhere.

Canada

Fragmentary Exchange on Marriage Proposal

Missing words and garbled syntax convey a man recalling a proposal to his wife. The speaker notes her tentative agreement when To asked her to marry him, but the passage is incomplete and unclear.

Notable Misconceptions About Missions and Student Habits

An old story questions foreign missions by noting a traveler's failure to see native converts in India. A missionary counters with long residence to claim limited evidence of local converts. A student remarks on few peers who smoke or drink, challenging the view that such practices are universal on campuses.

India Empire J. Hudson Young Bireet Acton

Discovery of Vancouver Island History and Explorers

The history traces 1602 discovery of the Strait of Juan de Fuca by a Greek navigator, 1778 Captain Cook’s voyage near the Strait, 1787 discovery by Barkley, and 1792 Captain Vancouver’s arrival at Nootka with Quadra. Vancouver spent three years surveying the area and the land is named after him.

Vancouver Ysland Strait of Juan de Fuca Indies Captain Cook Nootka Prince” Willam's Sound Cook's Inlet Capain Barkley George Vancouver Nootka Wss Quadra Hoult Vancouver Lnland Wa

Acton Adopts Daylight Saving Time By Law

Acton council votes to adopt daylight saving time from June 26 1931 at midnight to August 30 1931 at midnight. Citizens urged to comply with the by law as in nearby towns and cities. Dated Acton April 16 1951 and signed A Mahon Roeve.

Citles Nottes Corporation of Acton Wal A. Mahon, Roeve

Public Health AMOS MASON Reeya of the Municipality

Acton records dated April 16, 1031 show AMOS MASON and Reeya associated with the municipalitys public health matters.

Amos Mason Reeya Acton

Insurance Deals For Careful Drivers And Farmers

Old and reliable automobile insurers offer special policies with rules tailored for careful drivers and farmers. Attractive rates and coverage options highlight these policies as affordable and comprehensive. Inquire to compare terms and benefits.

American General Wows President With Secret Service Design

An American, elevated to General in a South American army, reviews uniforms with the president. The American explains color codes for the blue enemy and green navy kit, and points out a cornered hat with a yellow swallowtail coat trimmed in purple. The president exclaims the design is his secret service piece.

Navy Secret

Market Report dairy and meats wholesale prices

Toronto traders list wholesale quotations for dairy eggs poultry and meats. Prices cover pasteurized milk butter butterfat meat cuts calves and hogs, with range figures for Chickens, ducks, leghorns, and various beef and lamb products, plus wool hides and grain quotations and current live stock prices.

Metall Trade Carton Oo Pulat Nccor Wdes and WOOL Toronto Morse Hall Foranto Voard Cof Ontario New Brunswick Springer Burk Lambs

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Free Preas McLean Chesley Mir Mra. G. A. Dills 4. A. Russell Oakville Dora’ Lambert KR. N Guelph Dorothy McPherson Mary Chalmers F. A. McLean Billy Ches- Tey Viper Wm. Jonnstone John ‘Teehan Misus Teehan Mrsa.Boler Sayers Carlos Williams Sault Ble, Marlo Lake Avenue Charles McLain Robi. Gervin Miss Garvin John Marshall Nassagawega Mrr Yannn Adams Uth Fred E. Garvin Robert Garvin Mrs Garvin Bara Johnstone Helen Doris Master Hilly London W. Muir Poronto George Elliott John Waldie Marlon Kridgge Cape Breton Gland Fred Wibcock Missi Munsten Milton Wm. Landsborough Clarice Livingstone St. Catharines Mr. Geunte Soper George Noyer Taranto Apant Wake Avenue MM. Reid M. E. Weld Mra. F. McLachland Mary R. W. Reid Robert Bennett Minnie Bennett Brantford J. F. E. Terry Joan Merllyn James Gavley Wellenu Gasley James McFadden Henry Devitt A. Devitt Hite Gale Murdy Jack Malley Mia Eleanor Nalley Clara Bell Minnie Hinck Wm. McPadden Nothng Moe Discovery OF Vancouver Island the Public Health Automobile J. A. Smith Acton, Ont J.M. Savage Fish Mi. Street Vralibnat Shleed Toronta Buster— Croumery Pasteurlad Weta Croumery Pasteurlaed Coe Opeelal Indraksod Minata Madam Satan Milena Reginald Denny Kay Johnson Fox Movietons News Adil Norburn Stanwyck Sweetheart of the Dance Hall Mathews Ireland Allee Joyce John McCormuck Presa Giffing Call Papers Largett Wallpaper House Montreal Winnipeg J. Cadesky ACYON A.T. Brown Macdonald’s Men’s Branch Upper Wyndham St D. E. Macdonald & Bros., ‘Ltd
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