Eyes in the dark on Ruth and the hedge hogs
A reminiscence from a Maine farmhouse recounts Ruth's trek to fetch seven pullets and a cockerel from the Silvers. Nighttime forest dangers include hedgehogs thought to follow lantern light and a later catamount encounter prompting a hunting party with gun and hound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grandmother Ruth
Minnie Farm
Joe
Silver
Nancy Silver
Ruth
America
Joel
Silvers
Ivery
Nancy
Alore
Western Fair A Cross Section Of Ontario Development
The Western Fair in London runs September 10 to 15 featuring educational displays across all exhibition departments. Guests can enjoy harness and running horse racing, live stock championships, agricultural products, flower and poultry shows, dog and art exhibits, and educational features highlighting Ontario industry and culture at reduced Grandstand prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Ontario
London
Ontario
Canada
Queen's Park
Talc and Soapstone Production in Canada Surges in 1933
In 1933 Canada produced talc and soapstone valued at 3186 749, the highest since 1929, up 17 percent from 1932. Ontario and British Columbia yielded 15 181 tons valued at 143 156. Soapstone, mainly in Quebec, valued at 43593, served as refractory material in alkali recovery furnaces and as filler in various industries. talc exports and imports totaled 10 124 tons valued at 116 950 and 2 105 tons valued at 48 650 respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Ontario
British Columbia
Quebec
Persian Balm Ad Promises Beauty and Softness
An old ad touts Persian Balm as unrivalled for feminine loveliness. It claims skin toning and rejuvenation, extra soft texture, flawless white hands, and relief from roughness or chafing from weather. It is described as indispensable, delicately fragrant, and non sticky, a toilet requisite for charm and elegance.
Talking Book Exhibit At Canadian National Exhibition
The Canadian National Institute for the Blind showcases a comprehensive display at the Toronto exhibition. The booth features Braille books and a Braille typewriter, with demonstrations of crafts, manufacturing, and adaptive services across all divisions, plus an emphasis on eye care and public programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Institute For the Blind
Canadian National ‘Institute For the Blind
Toronto
National Library of the Institute
the Courier
National Library
Canadas
Institute
British Columbia
Alberta
Newfoundland
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Quebec
New Brunswick
Nova Scotia
Prince Edward Island
Dominion Meteorological Department
Sporting Gcoods
Prince's Gate
Canadian Farm Implements See Rising Abroad Exports
Canadian farm implements and machinery are gaining international demand. In June exports rose almost 70 percent to 327 192 dollars from 192 554 the year prior. Over the year ending June 1934 exports totaled 2 337 554 dollars, up from 1 263 562. Major shipments included cream separators to Australia 3 308 285 harvesters and binders to New Zealand 43 220 and 35 to Denmark 4 862 100 mowing machines to Chile 6 551 and 98 to British South Africa 5 735. South Africa also bought cultivators 8 683 harrows 4 239 and ploughs 44 818. Ploughs valued at 14 692 were sent to the United States 7 193 to the United Kingdom and 7 012 to Argentina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
New Zealand
Denmark
Chile
British South Africa
United States
United Kingdom
Argentina
Honoring the Emperor and the Power of Large Drafts
A tale credits Alexander the Great with a favorite general allowed to draw on royal funds. The treasurer delays payment until the emperor is consulted, proving the ruler honors him and his dominion through bold drafts. The piece reflects on faith in asking for great things and includes ad-like lines about Douglas Egyptian Liniment and a Beard quotation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander the Great
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the Free Press
By C. A.stephens
Gram
Caramount
Yalc and
Soapstone Production
Winnipeg
Daniel Carter Beard
Silvertown
Sofie Tires
the Mountie
Goodrich Safety
Silvertowns
Stev Oe Goodrich
The
Silvertown Safety League
A. McIsaac
Ont
Acton
George Cowie
Ritchie & Agar
Halton County
Erin
Eramosa
Society
Robert Simpson Co
Pioneer Equipment Company
Daymond Motor Co
Guelph
Acton Creamery
Acker Furniture Company
Venetian Mirror
Esquesing
Massey-Harris Co
Alex. Hume
Massey-Harris
T. Eaton Co
T. Eaton Company
Guelph Weston Cake
Bread Co
Canada Bread Co
Union Stock Yards
Carroll’s, Limited
Gilson Mig. Co
F. Mooney
Ee Eee
L. L. Mullin
Toronto Elevators, Ltd
D. H. Lindsay
C. W. Barber
Poultey
B. P. Rocks
Bray Hatcheries
George Brown
Norval
J. W. Jones
M. Panant
Phy Alex. Meiisaac
A. T. Brown
Wood's Grocery
J. Wood
J. Woods
G. A. Dills
E. J. Nelson
Mra Isaac Adams
Rev
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