Births and Death Notices From Acton District
Births listed for Kathleen Rubh Watson McPhee Awrey Mason and others. Deaths noted include John Robert Awrey in Erin Township age 80 and Robert S. Gibbons of Acton aged 92, with locations in Acton Toronto Norval and Detroit. Notices record families and dates in March 1932.
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Pinlay
W.rj. Finlay
Acton
Kathleen Rubh
Watson
Norval
Robert Watson
Awrey
Erin
John ‘Robert “Awrey
W. D Frick
Sorauren Avenue
Toronto
Robert S.gibbons
Spring arrives late as snow covers Acton region
A collection of Local items notes late arrival of spring two weeks away EKaster, lingering snow, measles waning, and ongoing hockey season. Mentions include Meaford area council debates indemnity cuts, junior hockey event in Georgetown, and local misfortunes from a smithing injury and a fall. Also reports on tax rate increase in Orillia and Ontario Quebec Weekly Newspapers meeting.
Airy Sustenance Exchange Sparks Banter in Market Broadcast
A tramp asks for food and jokes about being hungry since Thursday. He raises his hat politely and references a Union. The exchange occurs as Market Men's broadcast from Chicago is recalled, highlighting a brief, humorous interaction.
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Chicago
Criticism Does Not Prove Superiority
A reflective piece argues that harshly judging others does not establish personal virtue. It claims loud critics rarely lead exemplary lives and that those striving for right living avoid wasted energy in fault finding.
Tragic Death of Acton District Inspector Tuck
A 67 year old inspector for the Differin County Children's Aid Society died in Orangeville county jail. Coroner's jury ruled strychnine poisoning as the cause. The case involved prior rumors of charges against Tuck over ward care and a January resignation request by J J Kelso of the provincial aid office.
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Herbert FR
Tuck
Differin County
S. T. White
Sregare
Children's Aid Society
J. J. Kelso
Children’s Aid
Bete
Émrickat
George A. Leighton
Humorous Exchange Highlights Old Time Banter
A playful dialogue features a coach praising a line about dodging and tackling opponents. A new player cites bargain days with his mother as part of his training. Two aging figures discuss holiday gifts, revealing wit about stockings and socks. A sociable traveler misreads a meeting as familiar jokes.
Gobelin Factory Tapestry Gift to Philadelphia from France
A monster tapestry depicting Americans leaving for war at the Gobelin Museum in Paris is a gift to Philadelphia from the French government. It will be shown in New York before final destination. The Gobelin factory, renowned in Europe, has served as the state tapestry factory for three centuries.
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Gobelin
Gobelin Museum
Paris
Philadelphia
New York
Europe
Potash Application Rates for Various Crops
The article explains that sandy and muck soils are potash deficient and that application rates depend on soil fertility and crop type. It suggests 50–75 lb per acre for most grains, doubling for clovers and alfalfa, and 100 lb per acre for potatoes roots corn and leafy crops, with 200 lb occasionally profitable. It advises combining potash with nitrogen and phosphoric acid and to test on a small scale before large purchases.
Bishop and drummer swap names on railroad journey
A Louisville Times anecdote recalls Bishop Watterson on a train mistaken for a big house representative. The drummer asks if he represents a firm, and the bishop replies Lord & Church, prompting further odd questions about branches and goods before revealing the notion of clerical rank.
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Watterson
Lord & Church
Lord” & “Church
Self-Help Advice on Confidence and Ambition
The passage argues that friendship and success come from avoiding self doubt and pessimism. It stresses not believing in inherent bad luck and instead backing ambitions with confidence and hard work, warning that pessimism can undermine any effort.
Prisoner Pleads Guilty in Courtroom Exchange
The prisoner in the dock demands a male jury, insists on being tried by men, and declares his guilt despite objections from his counsel and the judge. The exchange highlights tension over gender in the trial setting.
Budget debate over supporting daughter income
Dialogue shows a judge or official asking what income will support a daughter. The response states five thousand dollars a year, and the counter mentions counting private income of five thousand, confirming the figure.
General Ma Dominates The War Front On China Shore
Amid the clash of rifles and cannon on China’s shore whispers tell of General Ma’s prowess and bold attacks. The verse praises Ma’s undoubted skill and commanding presence while noting the absence of mention for Pa in the frontline narrative.
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China
Yonder Hill
Bear-eyed robber seeks "two cases" at bank teller
A man bursts into a savings bank rushed to the teller window and hands a $50 bill asking for “two cases.” He claims a sign outside promised 4 percent and jokes about drinking whatever it is, leaving staff puzzled by the demand.
Bookseller bills customer over unreceived order
A bookseller sent a bill to a customer for a book the customer denies ordering. The customer argues the sequence: if ordered, not sent. if sent, not received. if received, paid. if not, won t. The riddle highlights a dispute over a purchase and delivery.
Flag Contest Sparks Guides In March Madness Observed
The Girl Guides report a lively March flag contest with three sheets of paper to form a Union Jack. Leaders and patrols like Bluebirds Poppies and Chaffinch work hard under judge supervision to complete finished flags by noon tomorrow.
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Moisé Cole
Iuto
Smith
Stephenson
Bluebirds
Pp. L. Perry
Guide Headquarters
P. L
Isabel Bruce
Esther Taylor
The Reputation of a Fault Finder
The piece discusses how being seen as a fault finder damages social ties and trust. It notes caustic wit among youths can provoke laughter at others while alienating targets, creating a barrier between critic and friends.
Keeping Trucks From Blowing Up on the Road
The text explains static electricity dangers from oil and gasoline trucks. It notes that grounding and ground chains are needed to prevent sparks and possible explosions during fueling and dispensing. Asphalt alone does not dissipate static. contact with rails or water can discharge electricity.
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Brent
Ancient knife found in England unearthed near Salisbury Hill
A geologist recovered a four inch blade from the Stone Age site outside Salisbury Hill in England. The notched cutting edge, rough grip handle, and remains among flint arrow-heads and animal teeth are noted. The tool still sharpens a pencil.
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Salsbury Hill
England
The Husband’s Risk
In a social exchange Mary vows allegiance to her betrothed aboard a voyage. Mrs. Jones remarks on the journey while Mary deflects concerns, saying the voyage is his lookout and any danger would be his loss.
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Mary
Relatives and Political Influence Vary by Senate Note
Senator Sorghum argues that a candidate with many relatives can gain votes and influence, while another speaker notes there is more than one type of relativity in political power, highlighting kin-driven leverage in politics.
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Sorghum
Anywhere Now Lady and Conductor Exchange Words
A passenger argues with a conductor on a transit vehicle asking where she is transferring to. The conductor replies with a request for her destination, while she asserts it is none of his business.
Riddle on Fish Length Stumps Readers
A brain teaser asks for a fish length with the head nine inches and the tail equal to the head. The body length equals the sum of head and tail. Solve to find total fish length. answer to appear in the next issue.
Bride’s Egg Troubles Sparkled by Hard Water Joke
An old friend questions a groom about his bride’s cooking. The groom quips he once heard her call her mother to ask if soft water is needed for soft boiled eggs and hard water for hard boiled eggs, poking fun at domestic skill.
Train Stop Offer Creates Shared Sandwich Moment
A traveler at a station hands a boy 50 cents to buy a 25 cent sandwich and one for himself. The boy runs to the window and returns with only one sandwich, saying here is your quarter as the train pulls away.
Unbroken Nuisance In-law Visit Recurring
Dialogue shows Goforth and Comeback discussing the mother-in-law’s repeated, unwelcome visits to a married speaker’s home with surprise at the ongoing pattern.
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Goforth
Unclear dialogue snippet on marriage proposal motives
The fragment shows Eugenie stating Bill proposed four times before she accepted and Minnie asking to name the other three girls, implying a gossiping Paris or salon scene about engaged women and suitors.
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Eugenie
Bill
Minnie
Waiting for Light at Headquarters Standoff
Fragmentary dialogue shows Thompson awaiting orders as workers strike and seek a clear purpose for their action while headquarters has not provided guidance. The exchange hints at unresolved labor tension and unclear leadership directives.
Poor Joke Sparks Tears and Embarrassment
A collection of quips notes how humor can wound when crowds cannot join in laughter. It laments tears of a child, sacred things mocked, a woman blushes with embarrassment, and a heart bears a sting.
Not Likely Office Boy Speech On Payment Visit
A clipped dialogue shows an office boy removing his cap, presenting a bill, and waiting for payment. The boss questions whether the bearer, now with a beard, will be recognized by the creditor.
Elegy in a Traffic Jam
A curfew tolls the knell of parting day as traffic slows to a halt. A pedestrian wanders away from the gridlock and exits the scene quietly, the world losing a presence without warning.
Farmer’s Boy Quenches Thirst With Enduring Labor
A farmer’s boy asks for water while hoeing but stays steady in his work. The foreman replies to press on, invoking the Good Book about thirst. The exchange underscores perseverance and faith.
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Manent
Weed seeds threaten crops Says Ottawa study
Weed specialists from the Department of Agriculture in Ottawa warn that a single weed plant can release vast numbers of seeds. Wild mustard worm-seed mustard shepherd's purse and tumbling mustard produce from ten thousand to over a million seeds, underscoring the need to prevent weeds from going to seed.
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Department of Agriculture
Ottawa
A Real Holiday at Grandma’s County Place
Tommy arrives at Grandma’s county home for a Christmas visit and asks where the bathroom is. A cheerful mother replies there is no bathroom, yet the family looks forward to a real holiday.
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Tommy
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