Quilt Bug Bites In On Family In Acton Notes
A narrative recalls a quilting family as the old Quilt Bug spreads through Mary Aunt Bessie and Papa sewing. Historical items from March 1884 mention Provi nces liquor splits Toronto, new Glove Works brick trade, Acton growth, a Grand Trunk station incident, and a Georgetown skating race reflecting past community life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pee
Canada Glove Works
Georgetown
W. Speight
Acton
H. Johnson
Milton
Strangled with Asthma Relief Promised by Kellogg Remedy
The notice extols Dr J D Kellogg's remedy as an unequalled treatment for asthma claiming relief from suffocation and suffering. It asserts breathing returns to normal and bronchial tubes are cured, promising comfort and rest and great value at its price.
Chautauqua Folds Its Tents and Fades From Scene
A long reminiscence notes the decline of the Chautauqua movement once called the portable university. Founded 1874 on Lake Chautauqua New York it expanded to 21 circuits and 511 lecturers. It shaped national culture with notable figures from Bryan to Roosevelt and Harding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Roosevelt
America
Jean
Lake Chautauqua
New York State
United States
Canada
Chautauqua
Ames
William Jennings” Bryan
Lyman Abbott
T. de- Wit Talmage
Booker T. Washington
Deliver
Drummmings
Cannon
la Pollette
Champ Clark
Gore
White House
Hayes
McKinley
Taft
Harding
News Reel
Radio
Indifference as a Choice in Facing Failure
The text explores two paths after failure acceptance. It notes some youths choose apathy to avoid effort and social friction. It describes peers who mock successful classmates and claim detachment from good marks, while many failures remain stuck by self imposed indifference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somme
Clas
Yeast Bread Variations and Rich French Dough Recipes
A historical bakery guide outlines methods for kneading, rising, and baking yeast breads and fruit buns. It details raisin bread with increased sugar, pineapple-like clover leaf rolls, marmalade buns, coconut buns, prune folds, nut buns, Chelsea rolls, Luncheon Roll variations, and a Rich French Yeast Roll dough with step by step mixing, rising, shaping, and baking instructions for multiple loaf forms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chelsea
Fragmentary Note Spurs Meager Seizure of Evidence
The readable fragment mentions a thief and references calomel and a purely vegetable remedy Soy. No clear event, date, or identifiable organizations are present.
Worth Remembering on Amusement and Worm Remedies
The piece cites Ruakin urging amusement balanced with preparedness and busy hands. It then promotes Miller's Worm Flowders as a reliable remedy to expel worms from a child's system, noting possible vomiting as a sign of thorough work and assuring worms cannot long persist when used.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruakin
Diary of small town mishaps and everyday oddities
A dated series of cursive diary notes recount minor incidents in a rural community. Events include family frictions over hats and finances, school and club tensions, a sick dog, a lukewarm social scene, and vague workplace musings. The entries mix humor with local character as relations and routines unfold.
Local Doctors and Officials Printed in Harrows Street Notice
A historic notice lists physicians J. A. McNiven and E. J. Nelson with Sarpen Electro Therapy contact, Harold Nash as farmer, M. A. Baerrisier as solicitor and notary public, and conveyancer services. It mentions Mill Street and loan hours from 0.30 a.m. to 6 p.m. with Saturday closure at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Nash Farmer
M. A. Baerrisier
Langdon's Law Offices on Main Street Activity
Acton Georgetown offices of Kenneth M Langdon Barrister Solicitor and Notary Public advertise availability for appointments at T Seynuck's Cafe on Main Street. Office hours listed as Tuesday and Thursday 1 15 p m to 4 30 p m with evenings on request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth M. Langdon
Notary Public
Acton
Georgetown
T. Seynuck’s
Main Streets
A J Buchanan D D S Dental Surgeon Notice
Dental surgeon A J Buchanan offers office hours in Leishman Block until 6 pm with evening appointments for extractions. The office closes all day Wednesday. Phone 148.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Buchanan
Leishman Block
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sis
Bessie
Aunt Bessie
Mary's
Mary
Toronto
Provinces
Grand Trunk
Graham
Bolle
Hogs Farquhar
Ant Emmy
Saterday
Becuz & Man
Tost
Iim
Hank Brepp
Sundy Skool
Mertle
Hunk
Tuttle
Spinsters Club
Becuz
Matty Evans
Ant Emmys
Are
Cis
Fawker
Brekfast
Wensday
Freda Cross
Rudie Valley
Avon Marie
Edwardsburg
Acton Free Press
Business Directory
J. A. McNiven
E. J. Nelson
Mill Street
P. W. Pearen
Dental Surgeosa
J. M Bell
Francis
Nunan
Guelph, Ont
Williams
Axelrod Auto Parts
Pheme
Guelph
Gerdem St
A. D. Savage
Guelgh
Savage
J. Necol & Gon Hione
ONT
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