Farmers and the Eastern Exchange grow from coil to cooperatives
The article notes Virginia farmers forming a cooperative selling network, the Eastern Produce Exchange, expanding from one bank between counties in 1900 to 32 banks today. It cites price growth from 16 to 350 dollars per acre, now about 500 dollars per acre, with 3,600 members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
Ontari Henry
Perona
V. Produca Exchange
Exchanka
Merchapilas
Grisey
Reminiscences of Acton Streets and Early Homes
The column recalls Acton's early days with memories of the William Grant property on Frederick Street, Brown's store on Main, and the J. K. Brown family. It traces the movement of houses, the rise and fall of a grocery shop, and the lives of neighbors like the Littles, the Madisons, and local tradesmen. The piece links former residences to later events, including school, church, and local industry, ending with notes on a blacksmith shop and other structures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
William Grant
Frederick Street
Ieen Grant
Brown
J. K Brown
Ware
Branda Slingerland
Cau
Ryder & Mowatloves
R. G
Herbert
Herb
Funn
Sarnia
James J. Hull
Everton Hne
Rockwood Crossroad
Mra. Brown
G. H. Brown
Alta
Mr. Brown
Barnie
Robert Little
Acton B
Halton
Lovell
Littl
We of
Charles Laaby
Hiector McDonald
Douglas
Toronto
Little
Beardmore
Ave Ave
Alx
Bracer
Bolt
Fraser
Mia
James Wan
Mie
Willow Street
Jimmie
Jamenie
Nellie
Allan
John A. Carson
Halem
Oregon
Carson
Raept
Luke O'Reilly
O'Reilly
Samuel Saini
W. J. Swackhamer
Fergua
John Cameron
HH. T. Arnolt
Arnold
Hisawuceeas
Georgetown
Cameron
Ebbage
Main Street
Gibbons
Charles ‘Tv
Hin
Writing clarifies complex ideas through precision.
An older man explains that writing makes vague ideas clear by forcing precise expression. The young man learns that attempting to put thoughts into writing tests understanding, often revealing gaps and preventing misbeliefs about a subject.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hualneas
Jin
Confectionery in Ancient Egypt and Early Sweets
A historic note traces confectionery to 3400 years ago in Egypt. An English writer recalls boiling wheat starch with grape juice to make a paste, an early form of a Turkish Delight style sweet. Dates, honey jellies, and preserves appear in tomb records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gucasea
Dun Lo Noah
Also Mentioned on This Page
Acton Bree Press
Myunic
Saya
Elliott Jenkins
Ife
Liberty League
Pastore Condi
Tieghnes
Ernest
Service
Wittny
Oacer
Tommy
Lan
Paps
Bradstreet
Theas
Fairview Cemetery
Sony
Ancient
Egypt
Cream OF the
D. H. Lindsay
THE
Electric Plour & Feed Mill
T. J. Speight
Georgetown, Ontario
Willye-Overland, Limited
West Toronto
Avery
Jim
Shiloh
Wilson
Cisantahandle
Deruggista and Grocers
J. N. O’neill
Chatham
Dodge Bros
Eople
Sayons
Compariaan
D. ¢. Russell
A. T. Brown
James Bymon
J. G Will
Johnstone & CO
Nelson & Co
Delicioua
H. Wile
Moenery Evans
J. B. MacKenzie
Mrb. J, Modqugall
JAS/ SYMON
Buc
Sharo
Abe Willry
Shwe
Atate
Maunenay
Gus
Mont la Daserving
Aas -Ryders Mint
Ford
Gov
Wand
Sonnl
Ps &'Co
Ptario
Aly
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!