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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jul 16, 1931

Page

5

Social and Personal Items in Acton District

A long list of residents and visitors in Acton area entries includes Mr. George Jiggins home from Aurora for the weekend, Miss Mona MecQoschie in Toronto, Mrs. Norris visiting Milton, and many others visiting relatives in Acton and nearby towns. Engagement announcements note Audrey Bradley to Rosa Kolchon Cameron and Mildred Georgina Moore to Dr. Elmer Henderson with July weddings planned in California and Ontario.

William Killy Mandie Jon Toronto Helen Smith Rolland W. Smith Berkeley California Acton Mise Audrey M. Bradley Rosa Kolchon Cameron Mra. Gamoren Georgetown Ontario Everly Ims Calif George M. Moory Oro Ont Mildred Georgina Elmer J. Henderson Aurora David Henderson

Fragmented exchange hints at unrest over months

The readable lines show a tense exchange between Margaret and Vor about ongoing tremblings and a suggestion to dismiss them. The fragmentary text lacks clear context or outcomes.

Orchard Profitability From 1913 to 1934 In Quebec Report

A Douglas-like historical report from Cap Rouge Quebec details an orchard with 378 apple trees, costs and revenues over eighteen years. Total expenditure 1509.43 dollars against 4300.36 dollars revenue, profit per acre and per barrel figures are given, illustrating long term financial outcomes.

Information Serview Department of Agriculture Ottawa

Healy Heirs Benefit From Irish Free State Governor Will

The will of the late Tim Healy reveals a gross estate of £48 007 left to his executors Elizabeth Mealy Glenawlin and Joseph Wealy with Timothy Wealy, his sons. It states deep family unity and directs annual sums to charities he valued, reflecting gratitude to old friends and support for his widow. The probate was opened in the Boorstat Courts.

Catnte Tim Healy Healy Dublin Boorstat Mealy Mian Elzabeth, Mealy Glenawlin Joseph Wealy Myr Timothy Wealy Yegarda Charities Wealyer Irish Free Glate

Ontario Turkey Farm Proves Profitable Venture Near St Williams

A two year Ontario Agricultural College project at Turkey Point near St Williams Norfolk County shows profitable turkey farming. At a 1 860 bird range, with 300 more expected, birds reach 7 pounds by nine weeks and 12 pounds within months. The program aims to market in September for Thanksgiving and improve soil fertility via nitrogen rich droppings and green manure.

Ontario Agricultural College Turkey Point St. Wiliams Norfolk County W. R. Grahiats A. C G. ¥. Chriatlo Dominion O. A. GC Marton Uno Boo Wanilla Arya Turkey Wale St. Willams

Salt deposits boost western Canada mineral output to new highs

The piece notes growing sodium sulfate and related byproducts in Western Canada with Prairie provinces Manitoba and Saskatchewan driving a jump from 6 018 tons in 1990 to 31 571 tons in 1991. Increased use by sulphate pulp mills and Copper Cliff nickel operations under International Nickel Company spurred the rise amid optimistic government estimates of large proven hydrotalcite deposits.

Chowlkall Prairie Provinces Manitoba Sankatchewan Lalberia Western Canada Prairies International Nickel Company Copper Cliff Milla Mary Argo Department of Mines

Woman Ferry Keeper Mrs Rowbottom Retires After 72 Years

After 72 years of service Hannah Rowbottom retires from the Trent River ferry at Castrn Donington England. She ferried nobles hunters and locals, carrying animals and people across daily, and many passengers knew her personally. The Donington ferry may not seem the same without her at the helm.

Sleventy Hannah Rowbottom Trent River Castrn Donington Laleasterahire England Prsenger

Ontario Breeders Win at West Exhibition Judging

Judges awarded championships in three cattle breeds at the Edmonton Exhibition. Masterplees a three year old Ghortham shown by T. A. Hrusack Downaview Ontario won grand champion with Matchless Minastros of Duncan Campbell farms Moffat Ontario taking reserve grand junior champion.

Ontario Mtvo Stank Edmonton Ghortham T. A. Hrusack Downaview Minastros Duncan Campbell Farms Moffat

Market reports show wholesale price ranges for eggs meats and grains

Toronto quotations list wholesale values for butter creamery eggs and poultry to shippers dairy products and country trade. Prices cover beef veal lamb hogs hides wool and grain with ranges for No 1 No 2 and No 3 Northern wheat and Timothy hay and Ontario potatoes and New York white potatoes.

Toronto Tirsk Yoranta Olty Toronto Board Timothy Inc Apo Otatoerh Ontario Potatoon New Yrmawheck Potatoon Bos Ught

Tramp Seeks Aid Amid War Hardship and Flood Echoes

A distressed tramp pleads with a lady for help after losing his family in the Warlda disaster and his money to the Wall Atroot. The lady recalls the man as the guna man who once loved a family in the Galverton flood and endured war shock. He insists he is the unluckiest man in the world.

Enouh Galverton

Boy Refuses Nightgown In Bedtime Dispute

A mother dotes on a stubborn boy named Willie who refuses to wear a nightgown. She suggests using his sister's nightdress but he balks, preferring to go to bed without clothing rather than wear a girl's nightgown.

Willie

Mystery Dialogue Reveals Marital Motives

Fragmentary line shows a married man seeking love and a second partner for money. Conversation hints at tension between affection and financial arrangements, with one speaker acknowledging complexity of relationships and motives.

Dairy Cattle Alfalfa Pasture Safety Guidance

Dairy cows on alfalfa pasture pose bloating risks. experts advise feeding dry hay first, ensuring water access, and avoiding wet or heavily irrigated pastures. Mixing grass with alfalfa can reduce danger, as cows prefer grass legumes and may curb appetite for alfalfa.

Anim Hushbundry Dominion Department of Auricuture

Hogging Corn Save Feed at Brandon Experiment

The Brandon Experimental Farm study explores hogging corn by letting hogs feed in mature corn fields to save labor and provide grain for hogs when farm grain is scarce. It notes the method reduces feeding labor, requires ample fresh water, and warns against self feeders in tankage use.

Brandon Oi Dominion Department of Agriculture

Tentative plans ripple through a quirky holiday scene

A fragmented tale shows Henry and his bride facing tentative plans and a weary landlady during a holiday stay. The dialogue blurs as misread phrases and odd exchanges reveal strained happiness and unresolved tension.

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George Jiggins Mona MecQoschie Mrs. Norris Milton George Ritchie Irene Plowern Mays W.D. Wallace London Min" Aggia Scott Trianda Delains Gibbons Hare Mouriel McComb Quelph Mra Wm. Middleton Chesley Mrs. Gugarman Los Angles, Cal Mrs. M. Pallant Enina Robinson Kenilworth A. J. Murray Hitchener Alice Macpherman Toronta Hoy Rumley Mias Ettle Dills Loyd D. Ported Detroit, Mich Acton Irlanda Hobert Watson Niagara Falla Alster All Ames | Perryman Misa Nelle Peternan Fred Jiggins Wi. Blatham Lois William Fryer Apton Willam EL Fryer Mra. W. J. Wentry Bridol Columbia G. Y. Dulchburn Parl L. A. King John Agnew Winnley Wmn. Frank Mya John Frank Jir Mount Forest Clary Willer Guelph Vnouphalty Mins Nernice and Mantor Yowand Edwards Weaverton Mr. and Mia George Edwards Gordon MckKay Mau Murlel Yoronto B. A. Wansbrough Misa Ruki Gibson Guelph Ww. G.lack Jennie Matthews Chus Morley Mr. Willanlaight G. B. Middleton Hamilton Ron Win. Middleton Michael Kuley Margaret Myley Wamilton Phillips Wis Theroht Tal — Milas Kathleen Craddock Toornto Tiunday Ming Merna Rawson D. A. Windoerson Rev.) McIntosh Mizabeth Waterloo Nev Mrs. Bennie Knox Manse Win. Landsborough Vera Landsborough Grand Valley W. W. Anderson Marley Negink, Lasky Mr. Mo Alex, McIuuse Guelph Hospital Margaret McDonald Dolly Varden Wm, Hf Fryer Mary Dorothy Foroan Norman Maanles Charles McLain Robert Garvin Garvin G. H. Blesby Gordon Huth Eleanor Niagara Palls J. L. Warren Yrad Warren John Wood M. Yt. Moore Mainprize Alex. Kannawin Glenmohr Lake Bimeoo Jackson's Bolnt Crillis Barrie Margaret Milt Healy St. Williams Salt Lake Englysil Ferry Qccupants Hort Warren McNion Molson Townslip A. Willem Bronte Walker Cura Mini. Williamson Mary Williamson Mary Young Miss Hinsell N. M. Laurie Murlington Dunham International Order of Good Bankul Eldorado Park Park Grand Order Tamporaney Bro Fred Walkeani Vemplir Waterboro Aventury Hen ‘’Rimble Brupton Ondts Tou G. A. Lamon Ganadiun Yank Grangeville Braninlen G. Gordon Woth Welferon Glenwilliam Allen Glenwilliama Mru. Muay Ghoviln Tov WH. Caldwell United Church 2. B. Younl Uwkrkway Ontario Reformatory David Wilson Charles Rennicks Stratford Nehard Johnston James Matthews York Airection Drenied Mente Gregory Theatre Wiuday Suly Lao Tolutoy Ghirring John Nolet Lupe Voelny Jack Mathuall Bercon Hnapshots Abraham Lincoln D. WcGrimith Pinger Gartoon Mave Wehong Henry Tbs McCormick's Bulk Soda Arabia RINSO LUX Soap Nelson & CO Mill Street Acto Voises Sumy D. E. MacDonald & Bros., Ltd Ontari
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