Visitors From Town During the Past Week
The Free Press notes numerous social visits and homecomings. Emma Robinton visited friends in Guelph. W B Rumley and Joan traveled to Oakville. Stanley Coy of Galt visited Acton. Mrs. James Russell from Unionville visits her mother. Dr J H Johnson of Waterloo and Miss Laura Scott of Kitchener visited Acton friends. Alma Conway of Toronto spent the weekend with her father G A Bar. additional calls come from Toronto, Guelph, Woodstock, Cheltenham, and Bobcaygeon among others. Mr. Malcolm McLean returned home after six weeks in Toronto General Hospital, and several locals attended a funeral in Strathroy.
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J.“H. Johnson
Waterloo
Laura’ Scott
Kitchener
Acton
iMiss Wim
Arnold
L. B. Shorey
Bobcaygeon
Toronto
Malcolm Mclean
General Hospital
McLean
Obstacles Make the Game
A viewpoint that challenges ease as the source of zest. The piece argues that football thrives on players resisting goals and that life mirrors this: facing and conquering difficulties creates meaning and excitement rather than receiving everything easily. The more obstacles overcome, the greater the game.
Tall Tale From the Black Hills Old Timer
A South Dakota narrator recalls an urban legend from Sturgis and Fort Meade involving a miner's gunpowder wagon mishap. The old-timer describes loading black powder, lighting a pipe, and a spark igniting the wagon box causing a near disaster, illustrating frontier danger and folktale flavor.
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South Dakota
Black Hills
Sturgis
Fort’ Meade
Kerr Addressed on Circuses at Ontario Fair Convention
R J Kerr of Acton spoke at the annual Toronto convention of the Fairs Association on whether circuses and carnivals are essential to fall fair success. He urged a board guided approach to entertainment, promoting clean amusements and better stock exhibits while regulating traveling shows to protect patrons and gate receipts.
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The
Fairs Association
Toronto
R. J. Kerr
Kerr
Acton
Falr
Ontario
Excerpted Curtain Call Sparks Touring Company Tension
A grooved theatre moment shows the comic troupe debating their debut in a new venue. The exclaimer notes only five people in the house while the leading man seeks an explanation about unfamiliar surroundings.
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Exclaimer
Acton Triumphs Over Hespeler and Elora In Hockey Roundup
Acton defeated Hespeler and Elora as Joe scored thr ee and Brown led scoring for Hespeler. Holloway and Wardling chipped in for Acton while Elmira defaulted, reshaping the group standings with Acton leading alongside Elora and Hespeler in the playoff race.
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Guelpa
Fergus
Georgetown
Elmira
Acton
Elora
Hespeler
Notice the Guideposts for Fitting Careers to Taste
The essay argues that liking drives efficiency and that people should align work with passions. It cites outdoor lovers unlikely to enjoy indoor law careers and suggests alternatives such as sales, teaching, or nursing for those who thrive on human contact. Personal tastes guide career fit.
The Dastardly Villain Accuses Kiss Threat
Mary confronts Jane about a kiss with threats to stop future kisses if she screamed. Jane confirms the man warned he would not kiss her again if she cried out.
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Mary
Jane
Remarkable Memory Feat Told by Western Editor
A western editor professor and publicist recalls memory feats from history. He cites a congressman who could recall meetings with every constituent and other prodigies, but singles out a negro high school girl who memorized a long algebra problem she had no interest in solving and proved it.
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al Hicks
Wilen
Harry Thatcher
Market Reports Dairy Poultry and Hides Quotations
Market notes list wholesale dairy quotations for creamery milk no. 1 pasteurized, butter, churning cream, and retail trade prices. It includes poultry and eggs, dressed chickens, roosters, ducklings and guinea fowl, plus wholesale vegetables, beef and pork prices, hides and wool quotes, grain quotations on the Toronto Board, hay and straw, and Ontario potatoes delivered on track in Toronto.
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Peemcepanreneene
Toronto Board of Trade
Bayport
Ontario
Toronto
Knowing How John What do you do when brakes give way
A quip about car trouble contrasts with Bruce advising to strike a cheap target as a quick fix. The exchange highlights a dark humor approach to urgency and risk.
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John
Bruce
Gregory Theatre Weekend Shows and Attractions
Gregory Theatre presents Laurel and Hardy in their first feature length comedy Pardon Us. The Trap a dramatic short Geography Lesson tone novel ty Curiosity No 17. February 13 matinee includes Alias the Bad Man Western with Ken Maynard Comedy cartoon Sunday Clothes Fox Movietone News Silverware Night dessert giveaway Starring Richard Cromwell and Sally Blane last chapter of The Vanishing Legion Comedy Against the Rules.
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Laurel and Hardy
Ken Maynard
r—Pamale
Fox Movietone News
Richard Cromwell
Sally Blane
Farmer and banker joke about future career
A farmer asks the president of a bank to hire his son as a cashier to learn the business. The banker suggests making him a farmer instead. The farmer admits the boy isn’t very bright, so the plan shifts.
When Silence Is Golden In Social Discourse
The piece argues that when unable to praise others one should remain silent. It cautions against repeating gossip about disliked individuals and urges choosing to discuss admirable people or fall back to silence to avoid harm.
Holding His Temper in Street Car Exchange
In a street car a buxom woman steps on a man’s foot provoking a terse exchange. He demands she move while she retorts sharply and warns against temptation. The moment captures a brief clash of tempers aboard public transit.
New Spring Merchandise Arriving Daily at Macdonald's
New dresses in plain and printed crepes with bold spring colors. Coats showcase clever woollens and fur trims. Hats feature straw, felt, beret effects and high backs in leading colors black brown green. Accessories include neckwear leather handbags gloves and silk hose. Washables prints silks and woollens expand spring line. Wallpapers drapery curtains rugs and linoleums complete vibrant home showroom.
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Macdonald's
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Charles Selwood
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K. Arnold
Tena ‘Wilson
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J. F. Davison
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Joe
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Bill
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G. H
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