Acton Residents Take Weekend Trips and Visits
A string of weekend visits and travel notes show residents visiting Toronto Milton Oshawa Georgetown and Ottawa. Names include Mr G Begley Mrs G A Dilla Miss Isabel Andrews Dr Dryden Rev Dr Kannawin and others as they visit relatives friends and attend events in the Toronto area and beyond. Local delegates also attend the Annual Fairs Convention in Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabel Andrews
Milton
Geo. Ritchie
Dr. Kannawin
Toronto
Acton
Handling Sheep Shows humane catching methods urged by expert
The Dominion Agriculture guide notes that old style shepherds crooks are fading on Canadian farms. It advocates humane handling using the hind leg or head, and cautions against rough pulling on wool which injures carcasses and weight gain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Spencer
Canada
Dominion Department of Agriculture
Uncertain Advice on Courtship and Peat Land Burning
An editorial fragment ponders kissing etiquette with a line about giving benefit of doubt. It then debates peat land burning noting risks of topsoil loss and soil infertility, suggesting careful regrowth if fire spread is unlikely and burning is reset.
Digestible Nutrients Improve Canadian Feeding Stuff Use
The Division of Chemistry notes feeding stuffs in Canada should be chosen by digestible nutrients, not just chemical composition. Trials at the Central Experimental Park show digestible protein and fats vary, with results for corn, silage, hay, oat straw, soy meal, and proprietary feeds guiding more economical, effective feeding decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Tis
Division of Chemistry At
Tor
Central Experimental Park
Girl Guides News from the Fifteenth EODCo Meeting
The February meeting saw Tenderfoots and other Guides braving snow and wind. Lieutenant Marjory Near trained Borse to near second class status while the captain explained the Union Jack. Plans for collecting old papers for funds and ahead camp talks featured. another ambulance lecture is planned and Guides should know their knots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tenderfoots
Marjory Near
Borse
Canadian coarse grains for dairy cattle guidance notes
The report outlines feeding options using oats barley and wheat for dairy cattle. It notes oats as high protein and fibre rich, barley as a supplementary high protein grain, and wheat as an expensive option best used when affordable. It discusses corn substitutions, protein supplements, and the role of alfalfa or clover hay in reducing extra protein needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
The Habit of Argument in Franklin's Youth
Benjamin Franklin notes a friend and himself enjoyed frequent argument as a bad habit. He argues arguing spoils conversation and can create enmities, while good sense avoids constant challenges. He urges young readers to reflect on this view from a noted sharp observer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Franklin
Franklin
Canada Wool Output in 1932 Rises Over 1931 Levels
Figures show 1932 wool production at 20 518 000 pounds from 3 647 207 sheep versus 20 365 000 pounds from 3 608 000 sheep in 1931. The data reflects a modest year over year increase in output and flock size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Charlie Chan Mystery and Nighttime Shorts at Fox News Event
A Saturday program features Charlie Chan in The Greatest Case with Warner Oland along with comedy shorts including Morning Noon and Night. The night also shows Jimmy and Sally romance with James Dunn and Claire Trevor, Leave It to Dad comedy, and Hot From Petro Brad dinnerware with Lillian Harvey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Chan
Charlie “Chan
Warner Oland
Fox News
Jimmy and
Sally
James Dunn
Claire ‘Trevor
Dad
Petro- Brad
Midnight Visit Sealed by Cold Silence
A fragment shows a family moment with a child asking for a parent at night and the mother replying that the cold keeps speech to a minimum, hinting at a somber mood and late hours.
Acton Triumphs Over Georgetown In 5-3 Hockey Victory
Acton took the measure of Georgetown 5-3 as Kentner and Arbie scored for Acton and Georgetown answered with Hall Cripps and J Horton. Holloway held the Acton net while Richardson starred for Georgetown as the teams traded pressure in a brisk contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Acton
Terry
Georgetown
Morton
Walters
Joe Kentner
Richards
Holloway
Archie
Joe
Aston
Ward
Hall
Kentner
Ame
Ainslie
Richardson
Arbie
Gibbons
Arbic
Huffman
Ike
Ainsie
J. Horton
Acton Nets
Steggall and
Test
Wind Gusts and Goals: Georgetown Hockey Recap
A Georgetown Hockey Club report describes an eight goal comeback, a 1 to 1 goal win scenario, and a high intensity return game with Joe Kentner driving play. Preston beat Elora 3-2 after a Preston–Elora 2–2 tie, while Acton climbs toward playoff contention with Lakeside foes looming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Preston
Ini
Georgetown Herald
Georgetown Hockey Club
Elora
Shelter Placement for Pigs and Litters
Direct sunlight is required for all litters of pigs especially falletters. Straw sheds or colonies should be placed to provide shelter with the opening toward the south.
Travelling School Car Brings Education to Ontario Children
In northern Ontario the travelling school car delivers classes to pioneer families. It arrives at every point along the CN lines for several days, with maps, books, desks, a blackboard, and living quarters for the teacher. Homework is left for students until the next visit, ensuring continued education where schools are scarce.
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Ontario
Canadian National Railways
Humorous Exchange About a Husband’s Shrinking Tattoo
A witty dialogue contrasts progress with a husband’s weight loss via exercise. The joke notes the battleship tattooed on his chest has shrunk to a rowboat, signaling a visual gag about body changes.
Sewing Hint Creates Button Shank With Pin Guide
A sewing hint describes making a button shank by laying a pin over the button and sewing over it. This keeps the button from sewing flat to the garment and allows a small space for thread to form a shank.
Safety Boots Save Toes from Railway Toe Injuries
A Safety Council report shows railway track workers suffer toe injuries in a working year with 344 employees losing 7 352 days from dropped weights. Loss equals about 25 000 dollars as weights range to 800 pounds. safety boots with steel toe caps saved toes, even when 690 pound iron weights fell on a worker's foot.
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Safety Council
The
Canadian National Railway
Safety Cound
Elephant Trunk Core Uplifted in Jungle Home
A description explains the elephant trunk as its nose hands and upper lip all at once. It is the most sensitive body part, built from thousands of muscles allowing sensing and smelling simultaneously. It notes elephants thrive in dense jungle where greens grow high and low.
Questioning Minds Ask about Brain and Change
Jimmy asks if the brain can move and if a person can change their mind. The reply explains such changes involve mental processes rather than physical brain movement.
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Mr. G. Begley
White
Rs. J
David Smith
G. A. Dilla
James
R. McIntosh
Oshawa
M. E. Lane
Guelph
N. ¥. Moore
Mays
Dr.) Dryden
New York
Mrs
H. G. Holmes
B.G. Arnold
Ottawa
Montreal
Qar
B. G. Amok
Beverley
Myra. J. R. Kennedy
ML. EE. Nelson
Bliss Betty Russell
Messrs
Angus Kennedy
Harry Hartop
Florida
Frank Cook
Wilbert Murry
Marion Brannigan
EB. H. Vincent
R. J. Kerr
J. F. Robertson
P. L Wright
King Edward Hotel
Acton Fair
Girl ' Guide
E.o.de. Co
Eddie
AD Man
Eddie Cantor
Gatepost
Lillian Harvey
Johnny, Jones
Oakville
Peter Smith
Blackburn
Elora Boys
Oakville Record
Lakeside
PWL
al Acton
Elora Neser
Jimmy
Wood’s Grocery
Kellogg’s
Valencia
Raisins
Westes
Acton Free Press
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