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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jan 31, 1924

Page

2

Adverting and Planting Tips From Kentville Notes

Rural notes discuss shrub groupings for house grounds and border planting. Advice covers pruning, spacing, and plant selection including Bridal Wreath Spirea, Japanese Barberry, Lilac, and evergreens. W. H. Hlalr of the Kentville Experiment Station signs a horticulture update alongside anecdotes on the history of toasts and ceremonial drinking.

Spircep van Houttel Philadelphus Herbers Thunderell Ross Rugossa Anthony Waterer Welgela Eva Rathko Diervilla Tybrida McReen Bavin H. Hlalr Kentville

Palmist’s tale of engagement hints at mistaken ring

A palm reader misreads a young woman saying she will marry. The scene shifts as the girl learns she is actually engaged to a man named Wilkins, while the palmist quips about lines and rings, revealing a returned ring from Mr. Winns.

Palmint Argonaut Irl Wilkins Nes Mr. Winns

Vanished pig leads youths to crate rescue at Glyndon farm

Frances Ward Hazel and Ward search after a pig escapes from a barrel at Aunt Evelyn’s farm. They trail tracks to a hidden crate where Pearl, the pig, is recovered unharmed. A plan forms to replace the lost pet and secure funds for a college social.

Hamel Evalyn North Oly Evelyn Gad France Frances Pearl Ward Frost Hazel Willy Ward Treet Walton Hawel Molita Lryants Amomud Keap Joby Slater Veryant Harel Andy Maxell Lladville Wilday Dia Cura Mother Pearl Bud Francon Evelyn Thaled Penri North Glynston Mug North Glyndon Glount Warren Wuxel Altene Mati Haselwald Glyndon Tee Chen Dhalla Learl Aed Hesel Hagel Iptfold Frances

Germ causes colds proven by human experiments

Dr. Pater Olltaky of the Rockefeller Test presents a germ linked to common colds as an unseen infectious agent. Four years of experiments on human volunteers show cold symptoms develop after exposure to nasal washings, transferring to others, suggesting a transmissible germ despite unseen microscopic proof.

Pater K. Olltaky Locksfeller Tes New York Oltsky Epidensis Indusnes

Hard work ethic reshapes youth in business era

A flawed youth view on labor is examined as the author argues true success comes from engaging work that is meaningful and purposeful. The article notes that those who find work interesting, pursue practical education, and contribute to progress are less likely to feel burdened by long hours and intense effort.

America Great Buallteag

The Ounce of Prevention In Brooklyn A Tetanus Death

A thirteen year old boy died of tetanus after stepping on a rusty nail near a washwood area in Brooklyn. A physician warns the disease could be prevented if wounds are cleaned with antiseptic and kept clean, urging immediate antiseptic care and wound washing to save lives.

Tetanua Brooklyn

Maquening Coddell Declarations Limited Budget Meeting

Board of Wardale officers and auditors discussed annual accounts and by law changes. Debates covered salaries, wages, stone road work, and a $16,000 loan for street and drainage expenses. Several staff and contractors listed with payments and refunds. meeting adjourned to Monday in February.

Maquening Coddell Fir Organi von i Poralatute Devharationa Bffce Hooves Duputy Weah Coupellora Ca. G Urawn Aalie Willan Gawry Thormpaon Warde I Honnete Jan L. Hranddal John A. Crowns Theie Vertunerigtan Marriclowil Board of Mentth Hilth Hantury Wolertau Accouint Vancoas Tetipahire Arevel George Lawrie Mtnwee Thomas Sion Walter Hodge Browupitowin Wimer May Ciltford Cantelon JW. Campbell Moore Hunorville John Williamon Nodh Mamilton O. Hrown Fonta Harry Ferry Willan Moores Irving Valuntor Mackenzie Lumber Bridge W. O. Moran W. A. Stirrat Repaira Coorgstown Vwydro Commlanian Hyhte Gqlenwilliama Worlild Creak Holi Telephona Co Canada Ingot Iron Co Aulverta George Laalle Wtatita Habor Vos Bo Hum Wotherington Wark Wiiniin McCultough Brnoest Gray We Marth David Olvens Ming Holow David Giyomi Oliver Unter Kenneth Hunter Thos Malrids Roy Harvoy Bo Dunes Ellenbosth David Robert Doughty Margaret Garvin Vo Turnod Hamilton John Meredith Muarahall Wm, McDonald Angus McDonald Hort Hmothurat Bo Jw. F. Sinclair O. Cardinall Ruddell Herbert M McCauley Joaeren Counel Monway

Deaths and family of Lady Hanson of Trafalgar London

Obituary notes the death of Mrs. Hannon van Mixe Appelbe widow of Sir Charles Hoannen former Lord Mayor of London. Born Trafalgar she studied in Trafalgar public school and Wesleyan Ladies College. Survived by husband and daughter Mint Poole wife of F C Youlu BD, with references to Canadian ties and local Methodist ministry history.

Hannon Ie Charles Wansen London Hannon van Mixe Appelbe James Appelba Trafalgar Hulton Trafaljar Laidlew College Yiamiilton Charles Hoannen Canada Howick Mitchell Stampton Dundas Parry Hound Burlington Helleville Ottawa Montreal England Hanson Frianda Cor- Minh Wilton Crescent Wowoy Hall Cornwall Wid Haunaoh Methodiat Joe Boges Charles Cady Hannon C. i Sed Noglmaant Alec Moutprant City of London Mint Poole F. C. Youlu Moyal Artillery I Kon Hay Hatton County Durkan

Untapped file alters city life in kitchen incident

Fragmentary local notes describe a move and a row over a stove and appliances. The dialogue mentions new conveniences and a month with activity, including a kitchen mishap that apparently did not fully extinguish.

Clancy

Fragmentary 19th Century Dialect Exchange

In a brief overheard exchange Mald and Miutrumi discuss a missed appointment and a medical attack. Mald notes a doctor called after an acute condition described as a feedle vretion, while Miutrumi confirms the event and its severity without clear details.

Mius Jackson

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