The Community’s Social Side of Life
Miss Fern Brown spent the week end with Toronto friends Mr A Mason was in Montreal all week on a business trip Mr C se Harrison 45 on a busiest trip to Toledo Ohio this week Mrs Wallace Frankum spent the week end with friends at Woodbridge Miss Kathleen Cook of Toronto spent the week end with Acton friends Mr Charles Landsborough spent the week end with friends in Toronto Mass Rae Cook of Toronto is spending a few days with Acton friends Mr We Taylor of Lyndon made Acton friends a brief call on Thursday last Mrs Mansell Taylor and Ollie of Moffat are visiting with her father and friends this week Mr and Mrs Roy Wansborough of Toronto spent the week end with Mrs R H Wansbrough Mrs Chas McLain of Toronto spent Sunday at the home of Mrs Robert Garvin and Miss Garvin Peel tree
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. I We
Taylor
Lyndon
Acton
Chas. i McLain
Toronto
Robert Garvin
Miss Garvin
Peel Tree
John Fimslie
Guelph
W. R. Elmslie
Ben
Joseph's
Joseph Yemen
The
George Burrows
Mr. Yemeni
Ballinafad
George Yemen
Peter. Cole
Main Street
Wm. Arnold
Kennedys
Duncan Kennedy
Invernessshire
Scotland
Knox Church
John" Robertson Kennedy
John R. Kennedy
Knox ‘Church
Lfe
End
United Church
Kennedy
Acton Lodge I. 0 O. F
Walker' Lodge
A. F
A. M
Bible Society
Acton Fair Board
Amichaay
Russell
Jean
Unionville
Angus
Angus-of-Ogdem
Utah
Mar
Nelson & Co
Elouity
C.L. Poole
AL. Bennie
Knox
Batryign
C. C
Henderson
T. ‘Brown
Matthews
D .N. McTavish
W.mc Cooper
R.E. Nelson
B. Unsworth
St Owens
Co. CL Henderson
Alex. Stewart
Walker
Simpson
Sumley
Robert Brydon
C. B._ Russell
L.maddock
F. Wison
A. Wilson
H Prudham
H. Fulton
E. Willard
F. Couch
D. M. Henderson
David Henderson
Galt
J. B. Mackenzie
J. M. Moore
J. McDermid
Georgetown
Fire destroys barn and stables on Georgetown farms
Fire at Frank Peters farm east of Georgetown destroyed barn dew and horse stables early Monday. Hired man spotted flames around 3 30 a m with bucket brigade saving two adjacent buildings. Origin unknown. Peters insured for about 1800 on buildings. Nearby, Mrs. Clifford F Whitehead found husband dead from a heart attack after returning from a funeral in Walkerville. He was 42 and had lived in Guelph six years. Georgetown to hold municipal election with nominations largely acclamations except Ward 1. Arthur Speight and P B Blackburn are contenders for the vacant seat and voting Monday January 24. Toronto Telegram notes Eddie Cantor film Palmy Days to be shown at Gregory Theatre Acton Monday replacing Whoopee. Narration describes Cantor as an unwilling helper to a gang of crooked fortune tellers in a zany, lavish production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Peter
Georgetown
Petch
Walkerville
Clifford ‘F. Whitehead
Guelph
Suffolk Street
London
Arthur Speight
P. B. Blackburn
Toronto _ Telegram
Eddie Cantor
Samuel Goldwyn
Gregory
Acton
Eddie
Beddie
Cantor
Morrie Ryskind
David Freedman
Mystic
Rube . Goldberg Bakeries
Mastering Thought Reveals Route to Success
The piece argues that regulated thinking, not unbridled thoughts, separates successful people from unsuccessful ones. It warns that those who claim they cannot control their thoughts lose life prospects and fail to reach front rank. Concentrated thinking is essential for achievement.
A Good Match
A suitor declares a violent temper to win favor in a quarrelsome betrothal scene. The father accuses the youth of insolence while testing his ability to marry his daughter. The dialogue reveals tensions over suitability and family approval.
Farewell to local residents in Acton obituaries and notices
Notes from Acton report multiple obituaries for Mrs. Elmslie and Mr. Yemen from Guelph and Acton. George McAllister a noted breeder dies in Guelph. A long letter to the editor laments local utility billing and hardship amid hard times, urging fair treatment and publication.
Letters to the Editor at The Free Press
The Free Press invites signed letters on matters of general interest and may publish under a pen name if requested. Letters should not exceed 500 words and must be received by Tuesday noon to appear in that week’s issue.
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The
Free ‘Press
Colonel Causes Fuss in Non Smoking Carriage
A red faced colonel occupies a first class compartment. A new passenger bursts in as the train starts. The colonel, angry at the intrusion, asks to smoke in a non smoking carriage and is met with a sharp rebuke.
Herbalist claims miraculous hair growth tonic
A fragment quotes a herbalist praising a hairgrower product as marvellous. It mentions a customer in the fruit business who spilled a bottle of lemons and sold every one the next day by mistake for cocganuts.
Planning spring farm work and repair services
Dear Friends and Customers, with the holidays passed it is time to plan spring land work. We suggest checking implements and bringing any that need repair to our shop before the rush. Our prices are reasonable and we are first class mechanics. Your patronage is respectfully solicited.
Quotations From Toronto Markets Dairy Poultry and Hog Prices
Market report of Quotations to Shippers and wholesale prices for creamery butter No 1 pasteurized eggs poultry and dressed meats with ranges for beef calves hogs hides wool and tallow. Includes delivery basis values and city and country quotes for Toronto dealers and buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
City
Grain price quotations on Toronto Board of Trade
Grain dealers on the Toronto Board of Trade quote No. 1 Northern at 70c, No. 2 Northern 64c, No. 3 Northern 61c. Hay and straw prices list No. 2 Timothy at 12.50 to 13.00, No. 3 Timothy 10.00 to 11.00, Oat Straw 6.50 to 7.50, Wheat Straw 6.50 to 7.00. All straw must be of good length. Ontario potatoes in bags 30c to 35c delivered on track and via truck in Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto Board of Trade
C.l.j. Bayport
Ontario
Toronto
Do Not Be A Human Trailer Buy Your Own View
The piece warns against following the crowd and chasing trends like trailers hitched to a trolley. It urges individual thought and initiative, not echoing others or accepting others’ choices, noting that true leadership comes from forming one’s own opinions.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Free Press
Fern Brown
A._Mason
Montreal
Harrison
Foledo
Ohio
Kathleen ‘Cook
Charles Landsborough
Mass. Rae , Cook
Ing. A
Mrs
Roy. Wansborough
R. H. Wansbrough
Acton‘and District
Gregory Theatre
John Elmslie
Joseph
Yemen
George McAllister
eorga—McAllister
Waterloo Avenue
Grey
McAllister
Bloomingdale
Aberdeen
Dominion
Helen Lou Marboro
John A
George R
Joan R
Arthur Dunning
Robt. Hemill
Holyoke
iMass
Emmeline
John Robertson
Canada
Laerge
Light and Water Commission
Reeve
Council
Aydio
W. Coleman
Acton-Free Press
Price
Ros
Ralph
Consult
P. E. Robinson
Hyes
Dr. Buchanan
Life
Insurance
Frederick ‘L. Wright
Perial Life Assurance Company
Acton, Ontario
Geo. Cowie & Son ‘General ‘Blacksmiths
Roance
Warner Baxter
Estelle, Taylor
William Collier
Fox Movietone
Aus.p
Egge
Zrade
Brazil
Tbs
R. J. McPherson
D. E., Macdonald & Bros., ., Ltd
Ontari
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