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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 15, 1931
Page
7
Twenty Years Ago In The Free Press Acton Notes
A 1011 item from the Free Press recalls Malry Lake skating and winter traffic in Acton, with twenty five new houses needed to handle growth. Robert Nolles delivered a record maple load from Erin to G V Y HR weighing 11925 pounds and 1000 feet long. Special Evangelistic services began in the Methodist Church with Rev Gev Barker assisting. Rev J C Wilson was elected Moderator of Quelph Presbytery. The Hardware and Metal Journal advertised Christmas ads. Mulholland obituary notes Acoryn Mulholland, 73, of Exquesing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malry Lake
Acton
Roy
Angus McEachern
Robert Nolles
D. A. Henderson
Erin
G. ‘Vy
Bundeay
Gev. W. Barker
Woodstock
Quelph Presbytery
J. CO. Wilson
A. Wa
Hardware and ‘Metal Journal
Toronto
Canada
N. F. Johnstone
Med Mulholland
Wit
Acoryn Mulholland
Laying Houses for Cold Climate and Winter Bird Comfort
A report from Lethbridge Experimental Station details poultry housing for harsh winters. A shed roof design with double tar paper walls and six inches of planer shavings keeps 60 heavy breed or 92 light birds per room at comfortable temperatures, while a gable straw loft design drops to three degrees below zero. Humidity stayed higher in the warmer house but did not increase colds compared to the colder, more open sheds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lethbridge
Alt
Canada
Cnat
Nothce
Department of Agriculture
Ottawa
W. H. Fairfield
Miller's Worm Powders Promised Quick Worm Cure
An old text touts Miller's Worm Powders as an effective remedy to expel intestinal worms in children. It claims immediate worm destruction and correction of conditions favorable to worm growth, presenting the product as a health aid for distressed youngsters.
Old Man Turns Thirty Tomorrow
A visitor asks after a father figure. The boy replies that he is aging but doing fairly well, noting he will be thirty tomorrow. The exchange hints at a light domestic scene and a birthday milestone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anamoll
The Ministry Of John The Baptist Sunday Lesson
John’s preaching drew large crowds to the banks of Jordan and demanded fruits worthy of repentance. He warned of judgment and pointed to a coming mightier one who baptizes with the Holy Spirit, urging genuine inward change beyond outward baptism. The lesson urges self-examination and practical piety, inviting readers to live righteously and help others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Aid
Manny
Ecclesia Teal
Thor
The
Jordan
St. Lawrence
Abraham
Arcie
Ong
Christ
Doti
Paul
Christ Jesus
Yobin
Folly to Be Wise in Job Offers
A clipped exchange shows an applicant arguing that lacking knowledge of the work makes a high wage easier to earn, while the employer counters that ignorance increases risk and effort in selecting a candidate.
Rhetorical Quiz Sparks Classroom Giggles
A playful classroom moment features a teacher prompting with a riddle about what to eat a man who keeps talking when others lose interest. A student answers with humor, suggesting a leacher as a pun response.
Warns ATI Past 40 to Heed These Signs
Warning notice advises readers over 40 about burning irritations urinary and bladder weakness and back pain. Promotes Dr Heathworth’s Ureniles as a remedy with a refund offer if not satisfied, available at dry stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ati
Heathworth
Child’s veiled excuse for skipping school arouses curiosity
A child named Hoy says he will not go to school because they must work hard. His mother asks what tasks are planned. Hoy hints at the teacher’s claim that they would have a certain class activity today, but he does not elaborate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Jesus
Little Hoy
Rail timetable notes include Sunday restrictions
The schedule lists Going East daily except Sunday and Going West daily except Sunday. It also notes a ban on trains Sunday and a special Mag train designation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunday
Toronto Freight Express Serves Keele and St Clair Avenues
Freight delivered by special express to Toronto area Keele Street and St Clair Avenues. Westbound dally service operates Sunday with pickups at any piers in Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Keele Street
SL Clair Avenues
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Thurbor
Neue of the Free Press
Jonan the Baptist
Olden
Brudgale
Matt
Phil Rai
J. Cadesky
A. ‘I. Brown
UU & P
Jennie E. Wideman
ALT. OC
Conservatory Xaminationa
CO. WY. Warrizon
Anadian Nationals Railways
Pam
National Electric
Dally
Bundy
Imperial Life Assurance Company of Canada
Toronto, Ont
Frederick L. Wright
Main Street
Garren
Adnuhss
Kavel BY
Easthound
Valetor Pressing
Davidson
Richard HW
Blanche
Savage & Co
China
Guelph
Ontario
WynDham Bi
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