Holidays Bring Home Many Local Residents
Miss Nellie Hall of Toronto returns for Christmas with family in Acton. Hugh Fraser comes home from Western University London. Dr E N Harrop of Toronto visits for the week end. Ilo Marzo of Oakville visits at home this week. Helen Ostrander returns from the University of Toronto. Irene Dunn of Downeyville Ontario holidaying at home. Myrtle Soper of Jamestown New York home for Christmas. Evelyn Roney of Georgetown visits Mune Roney. Ted Hansen from the University of Toronto home for Christmas. Beth Harrison returns from Toronto University for Christmas. Ivan Kirkness of Port Sydney spends the holidays at home. Mildred Hollinger of Utterson spends Christmas at home. Gladys Agar of Nobleton spends Christmas vacation with relatives. Eugene S McPherson of Toronto spent the week end at the parental home. Frank Kelly, Robert Chalmers and Robert Hall of Wingham home for the holidays. Jessie Young, nurse in training, spends a few days at home. Henry Sayers recovering nicely after illness. Bertha Brown of Toronto spending Christmas with her sister Fern Brown and local friends. Engagement announced: Margueritta Thomas of Guelph to Archie Theaker of Guelph. wedding to be announced soon.
Mummified Dogs Found In Ancient Arizona Buried Beside Bodies
Two mummified dogs were discovered in northeastern Arizona beside ancient human remains. The civilization dated between 2500 and 1600 B C. The yellow-haired collie resembling dog and a smaller black and white one were found in perfect preservation, suggesting dogs were kept as companions.
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Arizona
Beeside
Protecting the Baby and Caregiver Roles in a Household
A baby protection scene shows the wife as the baby's nurse while the husband questions the arrangement. The wife confirms the nurse is qualified and insists no one may kiss the baby around her. A separate note praises Dr Thomas Eclectric oil for camp use, to rub wet feet and legs to prevent muscle pains and aid cuts or contusions.
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Thomas
Magistrate Remarks On Defendant’s Look At Arrest
A magistrate questions the defendant’s appearance during arrest. The constable replies the suspect wore “a sort of Q and pinched look,” implying a pressed, worried expression. The exchange captures a courtroom moment reflecting police observations.
Not transferable ticket rule questioned by Begohra
The exchange reworks the line not transferable on a ticket with a Rat explaining admission hinges on the attendee. It underscores personal attendance as the sole path to entry.
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Rilke
Rat
Dr Thomas electric Oil Advised for Farmers and Stock Rides
The notice urges farmers and stock riders to keep Dr Thomas electric Oil on hand as a ready remedy for flies and as a potent cattle and horse treatment, surpassing any substitute for sweet oil in treating colic and related ailments.
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Dr. Thomas Electric
Grounded youth seeks path amid deskbound authority
A fragmented dialogue hints at a young man's resolve while contrasting humble, practical action with a boss who sits behind a desk. The lines suggest tension between initiative on the ground and top‑down leadership.
Crismus Cheer Bit Verse by Edwin P Green
A playful verse urging Christmas giving with bits and tokens to cheer distant friends. The piece references mistletoe and heather, praising simple gifts as warmer than letters and urging readers to share a bit of Christmas cheer.
Slats Diary by Oliver N Warren
Sunday shows a childlike note about Christmas letters and a misplaced paper note. Monday mentions an editor denying a newspaper sale and a joke about a mustache. Tuesday describes dancing with Jane and a joke about serpels. Wednesday covers parental punishment and a wedding plan. Thursday notes a banker’s wife seeing a hotel story in the newspaper. Friday recounts a party with Jane and a question about parental consent for marriage. Saturday mentions Livy Tubbs’s daughter being spanked and a church attendance rebuke.
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Seelen
Jake
Sankuim
Jane
Nagg
Rlomurkubel
Lizzy
Chirch
Sunday School Lesson Notes on Mercy and Judgment
A historical summary of the Sunday school lessons for December focusing on God’s mercy, punishment of sin, and guidance. It outlines central truths about divine justice, repentance, and the call to stand firm in faith across generations and nations.
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God
Your Chance to Be Happy and True Friends Worth Wealth
A reflective editorial cites a Frenchman and Stevenson on happiness found in a few loving hearts. It argues happiness lies in deep friendship, speaking freely, and walking in love, claiming such ties are the true wealth of life.
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Prenchman
Robert Louis Stevenson
Conscience and the Valor of the Soul Quote
A Rousseau citation discusses how conscience and the soul's valor reflect the body's passions as the voice guiding virtue and judgment.
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Rousseau
A Stove For Every Home
JWoneer Equipment Co advertises electric coal and wood stoves and a range of guaranteed used and reconditioned stoves. Repairs offered for all makes. Old stove accepted as part payment. Terms arranged. Established 1923 at 19 Woolwich St Guelph Ont.
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Jwoneer Equipment CO
Woolwich St. Guelph, Ont
Notice to Creditors of Annis Diana Farmer at Acton
Notice to creditors of Annis Diana Farmer late of Acton widow who died November 15 1935. Executors require full claim details by post or delivery with addresses descriptions of claims and securities by January 20 1936. After that date executor Harold Nash Farmer will distribute assets to those with notice and will not be liable for unnotified claims. Box 335 Acton Ontario.
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Annis Diana -Farmer
Acton
Ontario
Neighborhood News continues from Page Two
Local notes report visitors at Atlantic City hotel guests from Oakville and greetings for Mrs Leaver while Mr and Mrs P Lawrence celebrate their fifty first wedding anniversary. Oakville mourns William Deberry a respected longtime resident. Water and Light Commission praised for its colorful display on Colborne Street and George's Square. Santa brought cheer to Victoria Hall at the Legion Christmas tree party with lively children.
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W. G. Jaffray
the Drift
Oakville
Chalfonte- Haddon Hall
Atlantic City
Samuel Leaver
P. Lawrence
Chisholm Street
Wiliam Deberry
Water and Light
Colborne Street
George's Square
Santa Claus
Legion
Victoria Hall
Burlington Subway Work Advances with New Post Office Plans
Burlington progress on the subway at Freeman is underway with a large steam shovel digging and trucks moving dirt. Worries arise over pedlar price inflation after a boy resold wreaths at inflated rates, while architect Werbert B. Murton prepares plans for the new Post Office building on Inglewood Drive. Tenders for the building contract are expected early next year.
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Marshall Close
Montreal
Wintemute
Roseland
Copy ,& Sons
Freeman
O.N.R
Lakeshore
T. W. Puller
Burlington
Bull
Young Ind
Gavzatte
Milton News Roundup of Town Events and Local Names
The Milton degree team of the 1.0.C.F. No 02 performed the third degree at Streetaville lodge. Milton Corporation received a government cheque as its share of revenue from two local hotels. Wallace E. Dickin, formerly of Milton, elected mayor of Owen Sound for 1930. Alderman Mekin long served the city. Santa visited Milton with a large turnout and a parade from Town Hall along Main Street led by the Band and followed by the Girl Guides and Boy Scouts. Farmer Warvey Dixon found a hen perched on his car roof while shopping. the hen remained unfazed as he finished.
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Santa Claus
Milton
Main Street
Girl Guides
Warvey Dixon
Erin notes and local sports updates from Halton area
Messrs Francis Hurren and Fred Delaney visited relatives in Toronto. Lloyd Kuke fractured his right arm after slipping on the tee. Erin Municipality received a 127 cheque from government for beverage room revenue 1934 95. John Scott resigned as Erin Continuation and Public School Board janitor after over twelve years service. Henry McKinney former Erin resident dies at 65. Shamrock Hockey Club reps attended Halton OWLA meeting as teams Bolton Bradford Shelburne objected to Erin surface. They will join WOILA group later.
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Francis Hurren
Fred Delaney
Toronto
Lloyd Kuke
Rin
Scott
Erin
Drenry McKinney
Chinguacousy
W.o.ila
Ben
Advocatu
Notable Visitor Stuns Firm Leader With Beauty Question
A stern woman asks to see the firm head and is described as very beautiful by a junior clerk. The boss quips that he is not a lighthouse but a tallow candle, joking about marriage. The exchange ends with the young clerk remarking on the head's potential wife.
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Alk
Also Mentioned on This Page
Nellie Hall
Hugh @raser
Western University
London
E. N. Harrop
Ilo Marzo
Helen Ostrander
University of Toronto
Irene Dunn
Downeyville, Ontario
Evelyn Roney
Georgetown
Mune Roney
Ted Hansen
The
Beth Harrison
Toronto University
Ivan Kirkness
Port Sydney
Mildred Hollinger
Utterson
Gladys Agar
Nobleton
Myr
Eugene 8. McPherson
Messrs
Frank Kelly
Robert Chalmers
Robert Hall
Wingham
Jessie Young
Toronto General Hospital
Henry Sayers
Bertha Brown
Mrt
Fern Brown
Margueritta Thomas
R. M
J. E. Thomas
R. R
No. 2
Guelph
Archie G. Theaker
Maury Theaker
Crismus
Crismag
Edwin P, Green
George Wallace
Clothes
Yonge Street
Hyrie
Oliver N. Warren
the Sunday School
Review
Zion
Laxuson
Christ
Harold Nash’ Farmer
Gregory “Theatre
Sybil Jason
Barnes
Strongy
Maureen O'Sullivan
Joe]gie Crea
Scrappy
Fox Newys
Decenhen Seth
Harry Leon Wilson
Charles Laughton
Zusu Pitta
Mayle
Mausle
Neighborhood News
Borlington
D. L. Moody
A. H. Bishop
Son
Wood
APA Agag
W. Evans Butcher
Mill Street
Ont
H. N. Farmer
Business Directory
J. A. McNiven
Carner Bower Avenues
Elgin Street
E. J. Nelson
WM. G. Cullen
Prederick and
Mill Streets
Harold Nash Farmer
Eta
One
Kenneth M. Langdon
Notary Public Offices
Acton Georgetown
T. Beynick
Catetain Street
A. J. Buchanan
D.D. S
Pp. W. Pearen, D. D.S
L. D. SL
Lymon Black Mill Street
Actom
A. G. M. Bruyns
Francis Nunan
Wyndham Sireet
Guelph, Ont
General Insurance
Fidelity Bonds
Fred L. Wright Acton
Savage & Co
China
Guelph, Ontario
WynDham
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