Local Civic Holiday Notes and Fair Preparations
A July era local column highlights Civic Holiday events in Acton including the Hob Wilson Fun Co garden party, garden party at Women's Institute, and notes on crops, flowers, and home gardens. It reports Wingham voters rejecting a high school expansion by 139, mentions Erin races where Mickey Todd placed second, and notes Dandelion wine and butter tea led to a ptomaine poisoning death in Westmeath. It also previews Music Day at the Canadian National Exhibition with 25 bands and 3,500 choristers, plus details on exhibits and improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erin
Mickey Todd
D. H
Lindsay
Acton
Harses
Claus B
Travel notes on English cities and ancient sites tour
An extended account describes a Canadian party's England visit from Bath to York. Highlights include Roman baths at Bath, the Bath Royal Crescent, Cardiff and Swansea docks with coal and nickel industries, Liverpool's Lever Brothers model village and the King’s Cathedral opening, Manchester Ship Canal, and Harrogate's spa setting. The party plans York Minster and other historic locales with civic receptions.
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Exater
Ontari
Cra
Ontario
M. Crouch
Exeter Advocate
J. M.—optheatt
Exeter
Bath
Juslua Caewar
England
Themewan
Ituth
Funoun Math
Walea
Cardiff
Bwanaea
Europe
Canada
Prairie Country
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Vancouver
Pacific Canal
Panama Canal
Atlantic
Cardiff’ Express
Swansea
Wales
Sudbury
South Wales
Cheater
Liverpool
Port Bunright
Lever Hrothers
Lst
London
Fim
George
Maury
Manchester
Wuch Ecliled
Stockport
Rochdale
Hudderafield
Christie & Co
Batteraby & Co
Harrogate
Old Yorkshire
Vountaing Abbey
Hipon
Kean
Gainsborough Fousy
Princess Mary
Viscount Latucalleys
York
York Minster
Guildhall
Corporation
Museum
Beotland
Moohe
Yorkshire
Local News and Events From Acton and District
The Acton Gazette reports a charity picnic by the Woman's Auxiliary of St. Albanas Church at Springs Park with open invitations and a Salvation Army Band visiting Acton for an open air concert on Main Street. Bread prices likely rise as wheat costs push per loaf up, while a Hamilton couple completed a 450 mile canoe trip from Huln to Sault Ste. Marie, detailing hardships and speeds. An acknowledgment notes a new song amid editorial humor about printing quality. Tennis tournament results show wins by Matthews Ramsay and Gray Brown, with various junior and senior matches. A column recalls exchanges with Acton in Ontario and notes Canadian weather as a factor, plus reflections on local papers and news habits. Estimates for attendance at the Canadian National Exhibition suggest 10 percent of attendees will be American, potentially 150,000 visitors from the United States if the 1,600,000 total is reached.
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Acton
Enyg- Mah
Ontario
United States
United
Drunkards on the Thames Act sparks Ontario worry
A Toronto mother writes to the Mall and Empire urging action against revived liquor sales. She recalls past drunkenness on her street and asks mothers to question their children about changes, hoping prayers and votes will curb the “deplorable condition” and thwart trials to overthrow the Tom Derance Act.
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Mall
Empire
Toronto
Ontario
Tom
Mall and Empire
Vialtora
Ming
Thelr
Milna
Western Crops Improve in Western Canada Despite Rust Fears
Winnipeg reports better Western crop conditions with rain on Monday aiding much of Huskatchaway and Alberta, and most of Manitoba has sufficient moisture for harvest. Rust risk remains in Manitoba but cool clear weather today slows development. Rye harvests are underway and yields look promising across Manitoba locales.
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Winnipeg
Canada
Huskatchaway
Alberta
Manitoba
Jppinca
Johnny’s Overstatement Sparks Fatherly Scolding
A boy named Johnny returns with a tally of four remarkable automobiles. He proclaims they are as big as four houses, prompting a stern correction from his father who says the claim is exaggerated and unfitting. The exchange highlights a lesson on restraint and accuracy.
Acton Canada and Acton England Share Celebrations
An English journalist recounts a recent visit to Acton Ontario, tracing the town’s 1872 incorporation, its busy leather and glove industries, and civic amenities. He notes Acton Canada’s parks, hydro electricity, waterworks, post office, churches, bands, and civic groups, highlighting the Acton Gazette’s ties to London and congratulating Acton England on its thriving community.
Acton Canada Jubilant Praise and Humble Canada Acton
The Acton Gazette prints gratitude to Mr. Moore for writing fraternal greetings to Acton Canada and Acton Middlesex. The note compares towns, noting Acton Canada’s population about two to three thousand and Acton Middlesex about 63,000, praising civic virtues, parks, water supply, and era of enterprise while lamenting local limitations and longing for imperial unity.
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BP. Moore
Acton Nee Pru
Canada
Duplag
London
Acton
New World
Acton Middlesex
Moore
Ita
Nourlablag Horticcultural Society
Ite
Ley Vkating Vink
Thames
Niagara
Landen
Sparks Circus Promises Wild Show in Guelph
Sparks Circus arrives in Guelph on Wednesday August 13 with a morning parade at 10 30 featuring wild animals trained by German and English specialists. The program includes tigers leopards bears ostriches and sixteen rotation horses plus two elephant herds and a fox hunt finale with Irish bred jumpers and trained hounds.
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Maxacs
Canvax
Gualph
Feirat
Stellinghen
Germany
Sparks
Alxteen
Bibb County
Trobdr
Weath
Dart
Guelph
Saturday's Home Races Driving Club Report
The Acton Driving Club held the second series at the park last Saturday afternoon with a large crowd. Two races were run in the 3.20 and 3.30 classes, plus a coach race. Results include 220 Class won by Danny Belle from Willow and Betty News in second. 2.30 Class featured Hattie CG against Jimmy Hundell.
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Driving Club
Holda
Acton Driving Club
Talr Ceowd
Danny Belle
Willow
Betty
Clase Hattie
Jimmy Hundellen
Laughing mispronunciation leads to awkward encounter
A well educated man debates a French sentence with a mild woman who mocks his pronunciation. He loses composure as she repeats hawing laughter, finally prompting his embarrassment and her chilly reaction.
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Thorpe
Ahe
Vince
Extensive Clearing Auction Sale at Acton
An extensive auction sale led by auctioneer R. Kerr will be held at Acton on Saturday August 9 1924 at 1 o'clock. The sale lists furniture draperies carpets garden tools silverware and household items including a Weaver piano, Underwood typewriter, refrigerator range and many beds chairs tables and linens. No reserve and terms include $15 down and three months credit with approval.
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D. Vv. Ritchie
Bromluoz
MiKt Street
Acton
Edghy R. J. Kerr
Kergar Co
Plank, Clark
There She Blo ws I A Whaling Pipe Repair Farce
A playful local tale depicts a plumber hailed for wit as a whale sighting disrupts a voyage. The crew laughs at his expense when a pipe bursts and must be repaired, sparking a small civic joke about his supposed happiness.
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Regulay Vuten
Martha Jane Chocolates and Apple Blossoms On Sale
A vintage ad promotes Martha Jane Chocolates with 1 lb for 60c and 2 lbs for $1.20, apple blossoms at 29c per lb, weekend specials 32c per lb, and assorted bars 6 for 25c. Also touts lemon soda and ice cream during downtown shopping.
Summer Time Meats Properly Stored At Our Abbattoir
Our shop provides facilities to care for all meats properly. Every piece served is right. A large refrigerator at the abbattoir and an excellent cold storage plant ensure meats are served right all summer.
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Abbattoir
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Halbey
Burlingss
Haley
Aed
Che Acton
Tn Bout
Gollop
Hob Wilson Fun Co
Women's Institute
Tatepayers
Wingham
A. H. Blahop
Hoth
Wellington County
Marjory Feld
Leslie’s
Herbert
Ritchie
Ptomaine Poleoning
Francia
Maran Feng
Westmeath
Pembroke
Kerr
B. J. Langevin
Hewetson& Co
Dunath
Johnston City
N.Y. Bir
Tison
Magerie
Dr.Bell
Mill Btraet
Lamb‘a
Badeatrians
Fricker
Mendelssohn Choir
Tagg Onoy
Women's Auxiliary
St. Albana
Balvation Army Band
Mangators
Will Vistta Acton
Thalr
Outalda Pointa
Huln
Hault-Ste. Marte
Branland
Hamilton
Sault Ste. Marte
Lake Huron
Georgian Day
St. Mary
Mru. Stantkland
Mina Laura Moore
Quelyh
T. Jamee
Mra. Moore
Duoelph
Thin Paper
Doalgun
Orangeville Sun
Laird McDonald
Mousra
F. J. Lyte
Hector
Macdonald
L. C. Shorey
Mlaw J. Hrowh
Mlases L. Gray
Joan Kennedy
Mlasen Jeusle Anderson
Jessie Morton
Edith Dennla
Marguerite Hyman
Altke
Contestanta
Johnny
Canadian Editora
Thin Journal
Acton Gazette
Expres
Max
Uttle
Reqchring
Robert Hwan
Poatmantor
Bruce
Adamaville
Swan
Hoe
Ashman
W. J. Storéy
Sunderland
Heardmors Kole
Heardmors’ Upper
Heardmore
Holting Company
W. H. Storey
Konn Glove Works
Hkydor & Mowat Glove Works
Halton Glove Works
Acton Shoe Factory
Mason Knltting MU
Acton Electric
Thia
Albagts
Indeo
Acton Athletic Association
Promluca Mesary, Beardmore & Co
Acton Hydro Electric Commission
Hydro Power Commission of Ontario
Acton Water
Dominion
Olthons
Acton Citheen
Walker Lodge A. F
A. M.no
Acton Fics Paow
T. Albert Moore
Ham Ever Alnca
Terete i Moore
Sparks Circus
Quelph
Hanna Bros
Sunderland House
Sturday
Rumley Acton
Tovar
Oxford
O.V. Rugs
McLean & Co
Mill Street
Ont
Farmers’ Supplies
Chia
Borayoru
W. D. Talbot
W. J. Patterson
Main Streets
Acton, Ont
Fili
Smith’s Furniture Store
Furniture Store
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