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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 24, 1927
Page
2
Acton Local Notes Record Weather and Society Events
Twenty years ago the Free Press notes church special services next Sunday, a missing rail line, and funding for milit operations. Local mill plans, repairs after a gale at Acton House stables, injuries and a death following a roof collapse. Concerts, window displays, and new barn construction are described alongside community meetings, elections, and a March birth in Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schonla
Mareh
Upaeon
HD Awe
Srederigk Alreot
Abel Fe
Laura” Ryder
Kamien
J. C. Wleant
B. A
A. Y. Munn
General Assembly
F. Montreal
Acton House
John McKuchern
Malcolm McDougall
McDougall
Mr. McKushern
Wfc- Kaphorm
McEachern
M. McDougall
Barney McMillan
Unaworth
Mosers, Hondereén & Co
Minas Walluca Nimia
Minas Anole
Mina
Collawat
Waller
C. Goeleht
Wo" Stark
Gray Refarua
J. Dauar
N. McLeod
W. Rafer
Tt. Moore
Qugoku
Youla
Acton
Wo Ou Fouldé
Canada’s Fruit Ahead and the Empire Market Drive
A historical note on Canadian fruit and vegetables promoting domestic consumption and exports. It highlights lectures and publications from Canadian Grown Apples and Houlta guides, praising Ontario and Manitoba yields and urging imperial markets to buy Canadian fruit to bolster quality foods across the empire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Campaiga
Tsaulag
Okilonge
Climson
Huitlah Columpie
Dynathan
Ontario
Canada
Car Load of Horses to be Sold by Public Auction
A car load of Western-bred horses, weighing 1000 to 1600 pounds, damaged, will be sold by public auction by Mr Harold King Bam's on March 26 at 1 PM. Terms cash or by approved credit. Auction location in Mayuealig.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold King- Bam
Mayuealig
Wriday
Norah's Bright Idea in a Busy City Office
Norah, a young woman, lands a job as a fashion department assistant, devising a plan to organize shop orders with rubber stamps for each shop. She debates the risks and pushes forward, inspired by ambition and family hopes, while juggling a demanding office routine and a budding career in a fashion newsroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abele
Deak
Thors
Norah
Vwtw
Erandfather
Ulace Noruk
Newby Torveighburg
Nordh
Nevah's
Phen
Bunday
Dollara
Cheela
Woreh
Nike
Dorling
Aho
Mel —Yistoker
Narah
Ula
Aecus
Vaid Alu
Thora
Lloyd
Nobrah
Whiting
Loyd
Abe
Tia
Weis
Mysterious Rail Work Tales From a Village Barber
A narrator recalls a rail yard accident and a veteran engineer named Davie who ran the Haut br highwater branch of the Old Colony. The tale centers on a stubborn cranky engine and the moment it nearly caused disaster, with the crew’s attempt to fix it and the engineer’s final, telling words. The old trade, pride, and fear mix as a fateful event unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alf Davie
Haut Br
Old Colony
Davie Ft
Ehg
Farewell to Acton’s Retired Editor in 1878 Memories
A nostalgic column recalls the long tenure of Acton’s editor, his early work at the town paper, and the transition to a new editor. It traces the paper’s origins with founders Hacking and DiNwif, notes community events, and honors the retiring figure who guided local journalism for decades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
billUlog
Neo
Hla
Lyfe Qither
Candy Roca
Lockwood
Acaemy
Albert Callout
Yalleville
Ta Finink
Aliko
Hia
T. Albert Moore
Twax
Acton
Jutmacl
Mil
Aid
Bin
Falr
Uke
Adtao
Ade
Hacking
Camye Avor
Harry Holmes
Gallendar
DiNwif
Wacko Wau
Listowel Mariner
Luntol
Tor Yeats
Gasper
J. H
Gaels Pounder Daily Adverttuar
Mackin
Vais
Ueplratlois
Vlackdne
Moore Cale Wraith
Chu Young
Thas Hoaddors
Albert Moore
Um Moore
Moore
Alvo Lott
Acton Fm
Achda
A Lonesome Hoy Involving a Boy and a Woman
A New York Times excerpt portrays a boy seeking help and companionship from a woman as he wanders in the rain. He explains his father is dead and his mother is also gone, living with Aunt Clara in Brooklyn. The woman consoles him as others perceive his vulnerability and longing to belong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dughia
Clara
Brooklyn
Anna
Atay
Aunt Anna
New York
Janet the Monitor Saves Class From Disruptive Outburst
A sixth grade pupil Janet acts as monitor after the teacher leaves the room. A loud commotion erupts as a pupil knocks items from a desk. Janet and another student flee along the aisles. The teacher returns and commends Janet for maintaining order, delivering a lesson to the culprit about keeping order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troon
Janet
Wiedon
Tio
Janeta
Muorcledt
Che
Local Figures Attend Meeting and Casualty Report
A jumble of neighborhood notes describes residents returning home to convalesce, a wartime operation in Toronto, and a new tenor appointment at Moony Tilleto. It notes a near-miss on Grand Street, a car collision on Grant Street, and a February meeting where a renouncement or resolution was discussed. The April 7 gathering promises a social hour and possible discussion of church or civic topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winn
Tipduueonany
Wlulayany
Yumiton
Hin Hime
Trane
Muhttauue
Nether
Toronto
Oliver “Tey Mando
Hurlngton
Moony Tilleto
Cook County
Anne Mital
Chleiysa
Harry Wedel
Vrant Street
Plastik
Urant
Vinton Wonson
Mabhnd
Pline
Wade
Hyoly
Abe
Groutland
Wabanthing
Sontloulni
Georgetown Notes From Wakefield Home Concert and Local News
Georgetown society items report Mr Wakefield recovering from an injury and planning to attend church events. A concert is set for April 4 in Georgetown. Several residents receive updates on health, travel, and family happenings. Community announcements include birthdays, hospital visits, and local addresses amid a broader summary of daily life and agricultural price changes.
Oakville notes and community events in Arnprior area
Oakville residents visit Arnprior. Galt man visits son in Oakville. local sports, church events, lodge gatherings, dance and dinner reports. Notable items include Oakville Baseball Club meeting set for March 24 in Council Chamber, and St Patrick’s Day dinner by the 7th company of the Ladie’s and Bt. John’s Church. Also mentions Nilton Choral Society concert and Milton News Bowling Club annual meeting with officers elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. MfcCulim
Waughtory
Arnprior
WS. Jarvin
Galt
Gust
T. 1
Jarvin
Chisholm
Herbusty Mo
Harlten
Schoostafy
Watton Memorial United Church
Oakville Basehall Club
Savage
Notary Club
Galina
Udttts
Milas Irene Very
Qedrge Very
Colborne and
Kerrstroute
Oakvilla Lodge L. O. L
L. O
Jfatton
Vwimot
Hamilton
Gault
Drealde
Qee
Blitzer
Eolfthia
David Crawford
PK Afr
Robert Bell
Hootland
Homa
Mlua A
Nogd
Aulten
New York City
Niaht
Nilton Choral Rociety
Winoe Lawt
Thair
Princess Theatre
Joan J. OM. Campbell
Thes Bank of Commercet
Ft Dunidan
Liale
Charlotte Campbell
Milton
California
Florida
McMibbon
Havin
Boon
AL To
MycNabb
All Night with Asthma Humidity Cure
A historical notice describes a nightly asthma remedy by J. D. Kellogg. The method, named Awsthina Humody, is claimed to ease symptoms by passive drainage and soothing effects, promising relief for sleepless victims throughout the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Kellogg
Fragmentary notice hints at local disputes and names in 19th century text
Fragmented OCR lists names like Mr Wane Conhoy and John Canton amid unsettled phrases. It hints at a county matter, farm movements, and a warden turn, with unclear dates and places. The snippet mentions a Worm exterminator and reference to a mother seeking treatment, but specifics are obscured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cielple
John Canton
Beart
Wilson
Hue Wold
John Hine
Angle
Whey
April
Local Dentistry Directory and Office Notices
A historic business directory fragment lists Dr JeAe McNyven, Dr E S Nelson, Harold Nash, M A Ganveyanosr, and Dr J H Johnson among others. It includes dental offices, addresses on Broadway and Frederick Street, and references to telephones and office hours. Also mentions tailored record books and periodicals.
Canada Facts About Canada A Jubilee of Youth Unity
A 1927 feature from Canadian Facts Publishing outlines Canada’s progress and national programs. Promoting a tabloid perspective, it urges readers to obtain the issue from Canadian Facts Publishing in Toronto for 36 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canaan
Coplea
Pyublwhtin Company
Yturen Streat
Toronto 2
Canada
Simple Remedy for Bad Stomach Promises Easy Relief
A vintage ad extols a gentle Magnesia remedy to soothe stomach acidity. It discourages strong medicines and dieting, urging small, regular doses to keep the stomach sweet and neutralize acids, claiming inexpensive, widely available magnesia products will prove their value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atonia
Jae
Erin Clearing Auction Sale of Farm Stock and Implements
Public auction at Frank Jennings estate on Monday March 25 in Erin Ontario. Lots include driving mare, cows, calves, poultry, furniture and agricultural implements. Terms cash on delivery. Roy Hindley as auctioneer and Plank as clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Jennings
Luctida
Bia Farm
Lot
Erin
Rouses
Fleury
Cullivatore
Grasa
Huytgy
Domocme
Whassbario Qrindatone
Bhovolay Winslow Hash
Iadtders
Harrolg
Léedar Vouta
Furs Alghing
Roy Hindley
Plank
Clork
Erin Township Auction Sale Courtesy of JAB Russell
A public auction conducted Friday March 26 1527 lists farm stock cattle horses and implements. The sale includes a two year old Black Florence horse a three year old brown mare and other livestock plus hay and farm tools from McCormick mower to Deering cultivator with terms cash and on delivery of goods. Auctioneers Ker Auctioneer and Frank Clerk oversee the sale in Erin Township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heltera
Apeora
L.mmolfur
Mront & Wood
McCormick
Krost & Wood Tay Lauder
Muganye Morris Seed Dei
Deering Cultivator
Whage
Chatham
Muusay
Marvin Hay
Tudhopa Anderaon
Mergdan
Beverly Rew
Hay
Ull
Oaal
Hed. Ker
Yu-3 Whotio Jt
Actoh
Out
GO. Vrank
Clank
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Canning Sr
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Qeo
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Poultry Divsion
Central Experimental Farm
BY “Setby
Manigarcas
Wlanchéster
Ivrloly
Som Tiyan
Vanlaled
Vanduruy
Thia Poom
Daun
Ant Weble
Wrontica
Marcu
Aed
RW. Gnibraith
Ae. Moore
H. P. Moore
J. J. Miller
Thomas Mxolwotela
Wubjndt
Neighborhood News
Burlington
Georgetown
Onuret
Murry
Daytéot
Mrt
J. FN
Qenwillans
Georgatown
Mra
J. J. Thompson
Goldy
T&c
Maritime
Ioratd
Oakville
Busines
Je Ae McNyven
Ome and
Healdgute Cortini Bower, Avenue
Lehga Hs BL Ts Bey
Serena
DR. E
Nelson, Vredinicic Aru
Aaton, Gutaria
Harold Nash “Farmer
M. A. Ganveyanosr
Htoy
Pernyman
Block - Acton
Ont
Montoagea
Hoturi
Ldr
J-M-Bell
B.D
L.D
Toronto Univer
Doukod
Ollicont
Cornnr
Miiland Wrederick’ Streata
J. H. Johnson
D.D.S. L.D.S
Omica
Dank
Nyye
Acode
Francis Nunan
Beokbindsayu
Perindicalu
Gus
Roy Kerr
Wownating OF
Sale
Erin A
Russell Loti
Hallhvatad
Injian
Anan
Clal Lous
A. E. Nicklin
Bower
Thauranes
Collectior
Itaolf
Aron
Monumenta
Thoosa
A Nicol
Aston
Baby's Own
Samed
Mercy
D. M. Ferry & CO
Windsor, Ony
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