Acton notices mix of sales and church schedule
Local notices advertise a church service topic Election Addressing to Chief and Power sermon. Classifieds list found raincoat lost owner can claim, farm listings Halton Wellington 40 to 300 acres Erin farm 123 acres details and auctions for farm stock and implements. Local agent wanted for life insurance. Auction sale by James Cooper for farm stock Friday March 24.
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Facm Atock and Implements
Naxsagaweyn
Halton
Wellington
Acton
Surplus Auction Sale at Erin Township
Morden Kaiger auctions farm stock on March 12 1024 at one oclock with horses cattle pigs and grain. Items include brown and bay mares three white and red cows plus calves several hogs sheep and peas with 10 percent cash or other terms. Auctioneer J Kerr Acton offers terms of credit on approved notes and cash discounts.
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Morden Kaiger
Soll
Hine
Erin Township
Hoelfers
Cuvea
J. Kerr
Phona
Acton
Wonderland and Comedy Shows Ignite Saturday Picks
The listing promotes Wonderland adventures with perilous journeys and romance, plus two comedies You ought to be arrested if you mingle, and The Munksy farm. Shows catered to bankers and businessmen with staged photo captions and sermons.
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Munksy Farm
New Spring Cotton Fabrics Offer Fresh Frocks and Kids’ Styles
With the approach of spring, a variety of cotton fabrics arrive in bright colors and playful designs. New dotted Swiss, checks, and ginghams promise easy, inexpensive frocks, rompers, and house dresses for all ages, with prices from 25 to 85 cents per yard and patterns ready for selection.
Spring and Summer Undermuslins Mail Order Specials
Advertises undermuslins and household goods with special prices on nainsook lingerie fabrics, mercerized mulls, plisse crepes, butterfly crepes, bleached cottons and sheeting, white flannelette, and curtain scrim. Highlights 35c, 45c, 75c, 50c, 59c, 39c, 25c, 19c per yard and five yards for 95c deals.
Orange slices and candy sale at local shop
A fragmented advertisement notes orange slices and a pure orange flavored barley candy offered at 29 cents per pound during a weekend sale. It mentions fresh shipments of Smiles N Chuckles chocolates and a full trio of ice cream bricks with home delivery in town.
Footwear sale offers discounts on surplus stock
Local retailer advertises liquidation of left over footwear including women's slippers and boots and men's Goodyear welts with prices from 60 cents to 6.50. Many items are described as regular prices slashed, including women’s moccasins, high top boots, spats, and a few suitcases offered at unexpected low prices with a liberal discount for bulk purchases.
Acton News Roundup Highlights Local Civic Efforts And Fire
Town reports praise for sidewalk clearing after storms and note a small fire at the old Stephenson shop rear on Main Street subdued with minor loss. Obituary honors George Hyndes and George Wynds, while Hydro Commission plans a new Hydro Shop to serve hundreds of electric users. A Toronto firm eyes Acton for aluminum utensil plant. Hewetson Co. hosts social evening with performances. Train delays on Ottawa route and a recital by Prof Curr mark the week.
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Bervics
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Hewetson
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Acton
Town Hall
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Kenyon
Ernest Coles
Hyrun
Strew Olive McLaughlin
Yendolph Hoellvogels
Hervant Glia
Mise Viola Waller
H. Yweby
FE McCleary
Waby's
Ocestry
Social and Personal Notes From Guelph and District
Local social column notes numerous visits and homecomings. Ernest Colon and others travel to Guelph and Lindsay while Toronto and Hamilton connections appear through several friends and relatives. The week features church anniversaries, sermons, and gatherings plus travels to Waterloo Galt and Norval.
Dr Farmer's South American Sea Voyage Tales
Dr T D W Farmer writes from Rio de Janeiro about a twelve day voyage from New York aboard the Munson Maes. He recounts ocean travel, Neptune’s equator crossing, shore visits to Rio and its capital city life, and social events aboard with fellow passengers including Walter Lodge.
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Qamey
Walter Lodge
Buenon Alren
Ike
Neptune
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Wttle
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Wil Ursund
Light & Vpowue Company
Wdahta
Stormer Kiaproms
Cha Wroat
Seateof
Marlborough
Woddatock
Foland
Local U F Meetings and Oddball Events In Town
Local clubs announce their routine Friday February 29 gatherings at the home of Afr Tlugh Ate Cauchwon and a Shrove Tuesday program on March 4 featuring music readings and a varied lineup. News notes include a snow display along the sidewalk, a cantata planned by the Methodist choir for Easter, and reports on chicken thefts in Trafalgar with alleged sulfur fume methods. A tale of two hikers is told, plus a summary of Guelph city engineer Nicklin's record year and a CN station platform incident. The town also notes a mistimed flower delivery at Knox and Mapleville churches and the opening of a new Alliston library funded by the Women’s Institute with praise from government officials.
Fire destroys barn and implements at Hold farm
A fierce blaze consumed the Wankend farm barn near Hold, with six horses killed and hay and grain lost. The fire origin remains unknown though it started in the stable late evening, destroying the barn and its contents while residents aided in smoke and heat relief. Local figures and neighbors assisted the Hold family, who lost their home and possessions, as neighbors planned reconstruction and a community fund drive.
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Howe
Ali
Mra
Hold
Taranto
Ghely
Powltlon
Cluthes
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