Raising Spring Broilers In Ontario Experiment Station Findings
A study from the Dominion Experimental Station Harrow Ontario reports that Barred Plymouth Rock cockerels reach broiler stage in eight to nine weeks, averaging 1.88 pounds from a feed of about five pounds plus green feed. Profit depends on feed egg cost incubation and mortality. separate males from pullets and fatten selected birds with a two feet per bird pen, liberal dry mash, a fattening mix of two parts ground corn to one part ground oats, plus skimmed milk, while maintaining clean litter and legs for market.
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Dominion Experimental Station
Harrow
Ontario
Monumental proposal and mock dignities in old speech
Dialogue hints at a formal marriage proposal invoking lineage and honor. The text contrasts with a joking inquiry about a bank and value. An ad-like endorsement touts Dr. Thomas' Eclectric Oil as a universal cure, claiming swift relief from sores and strong value despite a low price.
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Thomas
Old Age Pensions Reached 67 7309 In Canada June 1932
A Department of Labor return shows 67 7309 Canadians received old age pensions as of June 30 1932. The average monthly pension was just over 19 dollars with a 20 dollar maximum. Five provinces and the Northwest Territories participate, with the Dominion paying 75 percent and provinces the remainder. Nova Scotia New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island prepared legislation to join. Quebec has not adopted the act.
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Canada
Department of Labor
Provinces
Northwest Territories
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Prince Edward Island
Quebec
My Shadow and the Shadowed Path
A reflective poem fragment contemplates whether the speaker’s shadow comforted those in trouble or deepened their darkness. The speaker asks if their presence offered relief or added hardship as others move forward, ending with signature initials W, OC. Ackerly.
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Ackerly
June 12 1913 Free Press notes grandstand work and local events
Twenty years ago items report frost damage to beans and corn, park grandstand reconstruction due to rotten joists, church trustees to decide on interior remodeling, and a lightning struck barn causing damage. Record hens and exams of staff noted, local post office tender awarded, and school board updates. Died Bridget Gibbons in Esquesing.
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Methodist Church
Toronto
Stewart
Miss “Humphries
Geo. A. Proctor
Sarnia
Reeve Hynds
Upper Canada College
Acton
Fairy Lake
Georgetown
B. Rowena ‘Humphries
M. Z. Bennett
R. Clark
F. Holmes
Ina White
Elma Robertson
Wonderland Ture
Gibbons
Con
Esquesing
Bridget Carty
Peter Grobons, Sr
Asthma Remedy Promises Cure Says Kelloge
A historic ad claims asthma can be cured by Dr J D Kelloge's Asthma Remedy promising relief after years of suffering. The notice asserts comfort and sleep return with use and urges readers to ask their druggist to supply it.
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J. D. Kelloge
A Woman's Guiding Resolve to Lighten Others’ Burdens
A cheerful woman with many sorrows explains to a friend that she would never add others' burdens with her troubles. She says she laughed when she cried, smiled through disappointment, and sought to leave people from her presence without extra burdens. If everyone adopted this resolution, the world would be a pleasanter place.
Tempering self confidence with self doubt
The text argues that healthy self confidence requires self distrust to curb arrogance. A young man is described as certain of himself, denying need for education, opposing others, and needing no friends. True self confidence comes from recognizing weaknesses and striving to improve.
Slats Diary: Ike and Minn Flinch Eloped Plans Mentioned
Diary fragment records Friday to Thursday observations by Slats about Ike proposing to Minn Flinch and her refusal, Tommy Pepper’s questions, Ant Emmy and Addiges readings, Ole TM Man Bray’s sad parrot, Pa’s days, and a note on treating cow garget with Douglas Egyptian Liniment.
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Ike
Aed
Tommy
Ant Emmy
Emmy
Munday
Crick
Jesus On The Cross Lesson Reflects Divine Love And Sin
A Sunday School lesson analyzes the crucifixion of Jesus as the ultimate display of human sinfulness and divine holiness. It cites prophecies from Psalms and Isaiah, notes the mockery at Calvary, the two criminals, and Jesus as substitute and path to access God through his blood and death.
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Stuay
Jno
Place Jerusalem
Jesus
Calvary
Christ
God
Tragic Monkey Death Puzzles Scientists At Upton Zoo
Naturalists ponder a Chester incident where a monkey appeared to kill itself by tying a noose and hanging from a tree. The report blends local zoo events with tales of the orang pendek and debates on animal self-harm and near-human apes.
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Upton Zoo
Chester
Congo
Dutch East Indies
Sumatra
Schoolgirl’s playful riddle about distance
A schoolgirl asks her father how far between the ears, and he jokes it is 714 inches. She retorts Mayo is halfway around the block, delivering a lighthearted banter exchange.
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Mayo
Centurion Witnesses Jesus Crucified Realizes Son of God
The account notes the centurion in charge at the crucifixion recognizing Jesus as the Son of God at the hour of apparent defeat. His faith arose as others doubted, contrasting with the fading faith of the apostles.
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Jesus
God
Not a One Way Street in a Young Life Lecture
A vintage advisory note compares prosperity and popularity to one way streets. It warns that both money and friendships can be gained and lost, urging youths to guard promises engagements and sensitive matters and to value what they earn. Life has few one way streets.
Advertising in newspapers drives business success
Irregular ad plans yield shoddy results and wasted energy. A merchant should advertise consistently rather than pull signs or screen windows. Those who stay with newspaper advertising join the moving drama of life and improve odds of success. the unadvertising path leads to failure and potential bankruptcy.
Time Tables at Acton Going East
Passenger timetable details show trains eastbound from Acton with daily and Sunday-only services. Timings include arrivals at Georgetown and various busy periods in the morning and afternoon.
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