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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 03, 1936
Page
6
Cheese Dishes From Milk Utilization Service
Recipes outline Welsh rarebit, potatoes au gratin, macaroni bake, and cheese custard variations. Ingredients include butter milk and cheddar with seasonings. Instructions cover melting, thickening, and baking times for cheese centered dishes with toast, potatoes, or custard cups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dairy Branch
Dominion Department of Agriculture
Old Acton Plow Co and River Creek History Flashback
The piece recalls the Acton Plow Company and the Stephenson plow tale. It recounts factory building, race digging through quicksand, and a Philadelphia prize, with local figures like William Stephenson, A. R. Woodyatt, and Richard Hamilton. It notes Acton creek’s path from a spring to Beardmore’s mills and trout fishing legends along Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Plow
William Stephenson
Mason Knitting Co
Blallea
Philadelphia
Acton Plow Co
Acton
Ontario
Canada
Maury
Stephenson
Alnus
Black
A. R. Woodyatt
Auld & Woodyatt
Taylor-Forben Co
Guelph
Anthony Stephengoi
John
Mul
River Streets
Johuy Hoart
Richard Hamilton
Fuirview Avenue
Fuirview Cemetery
David Williamson
Malcolm McPergon
Nassagawoya
George Beardmore
Torrance Beardmore
Erin Village
Famly
Erin
Hamilton
Josiah Royce
Orr
James H. Reed
Plaw
River Street
Acton Plow Company
Acton Creek
Gwitner
Gwitner's
Mrs. McPherson
JD. Young
Mr. WA. Lushy
Corporation Pond
Old Holt
Amos Mason
Jeremiah Yell
Mal Street
Beardmore Interests
Actonsbream
Jim Wilds
Wee
Main Street
Mike Speight
Edward Nicklin
Jim Matthews
Frank Taylor
Gardener Applicant Gets No Reference
A proper old woman questions a new gardener about a reference. The applicant admits no reference was provided because a warder had previously refused to give one.
Montreal Port Sets All-Time Shipping Record This Year
Montreal’s port reports a record total of 1 028 ocean and coastal vessels entering by November 12, with 3 020 ships including lake and river steamers for the year. The harbor offers nearly ten miles of berths, a drydock, electric and steam locomotives, and elevators with capacity over 15 million bushels. Montreal, 1 000 miles from the Atlantic, handles up to 300 000 tons weekly and remains a major North American slipping center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Vousta Ahins
Sontreal Harbor
Uain
Atlantic Ocean
North America
Rule Petroleum
Gssoline
Wallet recovery notice prompts return request
In a country newspaper a man who picked up a wallet is identified and asked to return it. The next day the recipient acknowledges the recognition and requests contact to arrange collection.
Life Death and Tuberculosis in Ontario
The article outlines long term declines in tuberculosis deaths in Ontario, noting a drop from the turn of the century to present. It highlights age groups most affected, the impact of early exposure, and the need for screening and treatment, urging support for tuberculosis hospitals and the National Tuberculosis Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
Bedett
Christaaa
Sauttarium
Ubrought
Minkola
Colchipiyew
Tanuute
College
Parana
When Should Diseased Tonsils Or Adenoids Be Removed
Health League of Canada urges parents not to fear tonsil and adenoid removal when needed. Indications include frequent long colds, repeated sore throats, enlarged neck glands, nasal obstruction, mouth breathing, noisy breathing, ear pain or discharge, and potential systemic infection from tonsillar glands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Health League of Canada
Health Organization
Shoe production gains in Canada in September growth cited
Canadian leather footwear output rose 5 percent from August to 2,106,061 pairs in September. Nine month total reached 16,817,638 pairs, with women’s shoes leading output at 8,300,130 pairs. Export volume jumped 140 percent in September to 25,333 pairs, while imports climbed to 62,450 pairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Cnadiin Sheerly
Witde Iralue
Dinner Stories and Ambition Probed in Humorous Exchange
A young man faces an interview where the manager asks about ambition. The reply turns playful as the man says ambition has them, while other quirky lines from Mrs Brown and a tradesman provide comic relief. A window box weeder by a tramp adds to the light vent.
Indian naturalist Grey Owl urges Indian guardians for wildlife
Grey Owl told a Toronto audience that Indians should manage wildlife lands in Canada. He argued their deep ancestral knowledge could protect Canada’s wilderness and that Judimis would make excellent guardians of wild animals, citing his own beaver work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grey
Grey Oqwl
Toronto
Rure
Canada
Les
Cuyada
Grey Owl
Judimis
Emake
Cabin
Local Professional Listings Acton and Guelph Advertisements
A paragraph of multiple business notices from Acton and Georgetown listing professionals. Includes Harold Nash farmer and notary, M Barrister, Langdon solicitor, cafe at Seynitck's Main Street, dental offices of A J Buchanan and P W Pearen, bookbinder Francis Nunan. Addresses: Mill Street Acton, Georgetown, Wyndham Street Guelph. Office hours noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Georgetown
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Lelshman
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General Insurance
Fidelity Bonds
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