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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 26, 1934
Page
8
Denny Infant Maxwell Edwin Elroy Dies in 1084
Maxwell Edwin Elroy infant son of Mr. and Mrs Roy Denny died on Thursday evening July 19th 1084 in an obituary notice noting the birth family names and date of death rendered in a historic newspaper style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denny
Jesus
Maxwell Edwin Elroy
Mrs
Roy Denny
Acton Fair events and community notes span July 1934
Readers share opinions on civic holidays and Acton Fair dates while local happenings unfold. The letter chronicles a wedding memory, beer regulations, and school heating costs, plus Mayors conference and sports results. Notable mentions include Dr Nelsons daughter injury, and national exhibition dates in August.
Prairie fruit orchards and scientific breeding evolve prairie fruit
The article explains how scientists support prairie settlers by breeding fruit suited to prairie soil and climate. It notes Canadian wheat advances by Dr. Saunders and predicts significant fruit diversification within twenty years, with wild berries and cultivated varieties flourishing in the western prairies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marquis
Saunders
Ottawa
Prairies
Canada
Canadian Prairies
Doctor admits a rare medical misstep in historic case
A somber exchange questions a physician about a grave error. The doctor recalls a past incident where a rapid cure affected a vast number, underscoring the tension between swift results and medical caution.
Giant toy army display in Wuppertal winds up crowds
An exhibit by Herr W Wolff features 60 000 toy soldiers the largest ever seen assembled in Wuppertal. The display includes a garrison of pre war uniforms with Prussian regiments, a war time battlefield, tanks planes trenches and a miniature Imperial Staff. A complete war cemetery adds a grim note. Also an ad for Kirk's Stomalk-A at Brown's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wuppertal
Rhineland
W. ‘Wolff
Germany
Death's Head Hussars
Millie Meets Don Frazer At Mike's Hash House
Millie, a hash-house cashier, is drawn to Don Frazer who breezes into Mike's restaurant. He flirts and promises to see her tonight but must leave for Pittsburgh, hoping to use Millie, while she weighs risk and romance against her limited social world and warnings from Mike and her family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illig
Mille
Don Frazer
Ercounter
Orlte
Alpha
Millie
Don
Miso
Agg
Mike
Pittsburgh
DHS
Not on Speaking Terms and the Plank Paper Joke
A sailor away at sea receives a letter at a port of call. He opens it to find a blank sheet. A friend quips that the paper is the ideal of the plank, and the joke centers on a name used by friends more than the owner as the refrain of the humorous exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jong
Bill
Acton Proclaims Civic Holiday Observance 1934
City of Acton proclaims a Civic Holiday for 1934 and requests all citizens to observe it. The notice emphasizes official observance by the town and respectful participation by residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
World’s smallest book described from 1674 Holland
The piece notes the world’s tiniest book made in Holland in 1674 by Carl Van Lange. It contains 49 pages with each page about seven tenths by three tenths of an inch. The title is The Court of Flowers and the calf leather bound volume features gold leaf and a gold clasp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland
Carl van Lange
Prices That Align With The Times And Quality
A brief note stating that our prices fit the times while delivering quality. It emphasizes value, reliability, and a commitment to steady pricing without sacrificing standards. The message positions the brand as economical yet trusted.
Control of Brown Heart of Turnips in Eastern Canada
Study by the Dominion Laboratory of Plant Pathology links the brown heart condition in turnips to boron deficiency. Field tests show borax at 10 pounds per acre reduces symptoms. mix with 5 to 6 parts dry earth, apply in drills, and allow 3 to 4 days before planting. Contact the Dominion Laboratory of Plant Pathology for more details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Dominion Laboratory of Plant Pathology
Fredericton
N. B
Voters List Notice Issued for Nassagaweya 1934
Notice states the copies of the voters list have been transmitted to entitled persons under the Ontario Voters List Act and posted in the Nassagaweya clerk's office on July 14 1934 for inspection. It calls voters to correct errors or omissions as required by law, dated July 14 1934 and signed by John Marshall Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
Legislative Assembly
Nassagaweya
John Marshall
Said
Irritating Trifles Kill Love in Marriage Says Judge
A judge with over 40 000 cases explains separations stem from petty faults rather than big crimes. Small grievances in cooking, breakfast routines, tobacco, cleanliness, and manners erode affection, while congeniality and daily courtesies protect marriages. The piece urges attention to daily amenities to preserve love.
Acton Machine Shop For Sale By Tender Under Bankruptcy
Tenders for the Acton Ontario Machine Shop assets and a Durant 1929 six cylinder sedan are invited by the Trustee in Bankruptcy of Frederick Sheldon Blow. Separate bids requested with 20 percent deposit, inspection available, highest bid may not be accepted, sale as going concern with payment terms and delivery to Brantford based Trusts and Guarantees Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Sheldon Blow
Acton
Ontario
Acton Ae Cars
Trusts and Guarantees Company
Dalhousie Street
Brantford
Cellar tragedy shocks family with implied shooting claim
A fragment describes a child warning of a man in the cellar and a report that a father and Mr. Smith were inside, with Mary hearing that Mr. Smith "tall papa to give him another shot," suggesting a violent incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Ave
Papa
Mr. Smith
New Brunswick Lures Sportsmen With Salmon Moose Hunting
New Brunswick remains a top fishing and big game area with over 1600 non residents licensed to hunt or fish last year. Salmon drawing Canadians Americans and British visitors. moose hunting also strong with 684 killed. Residents issued 17824 licenses while non residents killed 29 moose and residents 655.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New’ Brunswick
Lcense
New Brunswick
Canada
United States
United Kingdom
Kedgwick
Matapedia
Upsalquitch
Two Hands and a Punny Exchange About Time
A quirky dialogue about holding hands leads to a joke on time limits. The passage shifts to a playful question about Australia’s borders and kangaroos.
Notice to Creditors Estate of Thomas Dewey Jermyn
Creditors of the estate of Thomas Dewey Jermyn late of Acton Ontario and formerly of Hamilton and Oakville Ontario Win Guelph Ontario retired barrister who died at Jacksonville Beach Florida on April 16 1934 must send full names addresses and descriptions of their claims to the undersigned solicitor. The executor will distribute assets after August 14 1934 and will not be responsible for claims not yet received notice. Dated July 12 1934 Toronto General Trusts Corporation Executor By H N Farmer Acton Ontario Solicitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Dewey Jermyn
Acton
Ontario
Hamilton
Oakville
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