April Fools Day and Spring Thaw Disrupt Rural Town
Odd spellings aside, the report notes a heavy thaw with ice on store covers and choked roads in early spring. It cites farm and town impacts, a local dog incident, and warnings about busy preparations for Butter Wrappers and advertising. Also mentions a charity donation, a Ford Tour Day stock sale, and a nurse-like sermon in nearby churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wablan
Northwanl
Milton
Conall
Ian
Walton
W. Thurtell
Chicago
Formar Acton Loy
I. P. Moore
Ascrotary Acton Patriovic Fund
Wilter Conraoa
Kana Placeata
Magiatrate Pico
M$iltan
Prater
Mr. Yas
Harald
E. Goanell
McMuster Universalty
Maronto
Waradons
Hapitat
Ayalu
Ara Horahy
Nasseyuwoye
Analy McDonald
Hookburnfoliog
Legwaxing
A. Uran
N. Patternon
Garag
Gladys Cook
Carp
Qeok
Baneath
Thoranner
Yale
Wreck at Port Credit Prompts Funeral and Arbitration
A wreck near Port Credit last Friday led to two men hospitalized and a large funeral at Moffat on Monday. Local justice proceedings followed as the Ebanozor Church arbitration board met at Acton to hear witnesses and consider an award of 180 in favor of Mr. W. H. Taylor, ch asrobltst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams O. Andoreoy
Willian Anderson
Cuolph
Port Credit
He. TV
Acton
Jn Condor
Hall
Ous
Tela
Cheney &O
Vauntly Villa
Consti Pation
Orewkons Corners Welcomes Spring Amid Local Happenings
Mild weather brought a touch of spring to Orewkons Corners as residents noted the end of sleighing and reporters circulated about town. Mr Barnaldo observed activity in the yard while the Ladies’ Aid met at the church yesterday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnaldo
Ile Yard
Oclpyi
Town paper details illness and civic notices
Local town paper reports Mrs Watson critically ill from tooth infection with blood poisoning. mentions spring health campaigns, church mortgage burning, missionary anniversary services, and road conditions after thaw. Includes military orders, Georgetown rail wreck, and a cereal of assorted notices and ads.
Obituary for Aton resident John Woyd Mackensle family man
John Woyd Mackensle of Exqueasing township dies after a long illness. Born 1841 on the family farm, he was a veteran of family service and a lifelong resident. Survived by son John Boyd, architect in Abton and Georgetown, and daughter Myra, with wife Myranda who predeceased him. Funeral held Saturday from the Millard home to Fairview Cemetery led by Reverends Cameron and Wilson.
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Jon Mackenens
A. At
Machousin
Aaton
Exqueaing
Solu Afuokevule
Waverloo
Royal Rappers
Quetec
Lagdha
Hamual John
Waalorn
Narbars Boyd
Wuron
John Woyd
Abton
Georgetown
Mya
John. Mulund
Muackensle
Acton
Mackensle
Guilot Diaponltion
Pecabyterian Church
John Millard
Fairview Cemetery
Trev
Camaron
Georgetowt
Teav
Wilson
Auton
Druggists Split Over New Prohibition Rules on Liquor
Canadian druggists surveyed react to a new prohibition measure, with many saying they will avoid liquor sales entirely. Interviews in Gualph Mercury quote several pharmacists noting they already restrict or stopped liquor handling, while defenders urge careful implementation and adherence to prescriptions.
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Gualph Mercury
Onprecs
J.D. MecKus
Dreadfoot
Lualyosa
Pogardus
Alex. Stewart
Leglatature
Toronto
Council of Phanoacy
Sid Stewart
Tolin
W. I. Beattie
A.T. Brown
Acton
Aagar
Acton Boy Writes From Winnipeg About War Service
A letter from William Andrew, son of James Andrew of Acton, now at Winnipeg with the L Y D battalion, discusses his exile from Acton, army life, and a hope for spring. He recalls growing up in Acton, mentions snowy winters, and notes he will report next Monday.
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Jamev Andraw
Acton
Durotan
Man
William
Winnipeg
Mr. Moora
Actos
Eta
Hattalion
Winni Peg
Woatora Provincia
Poshapa
James Andrew
Battar
Turon
Gindrogarde
Fond Mataorlew
Old Acton
Tam
The Iron Maiden At Nuremberg Torture Exhibit
A New York World piece describes the Efsorie Jungfrau torture device used at Nuremberg. It details iron doors opening onto a chamber where condemned women were executed by exposure to spikes blades and a trapdoor dropping them into a dark torrent below. Electric lamps lit the scene for visitors.
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Nuremberg
Higuiy
Touger
Ars Fred
York World
Edible Snails and Odd Tales in Vague Travel Notes
The passage mixes observations on snails as food with scattered literary and travel notes. It mentions edible snails in France Italy and parts of New York, describes large white shells on pomatii, and notes various culinary uses. It also includes a comical exchange about deaf and dumb speech, descriptions of sapphires, and a history of steamboats on the Milwaulaalppi with cotton trade and war-era disruptions. The text blends dish mentions with miscellany and rough anecdotes.
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England
France
Italy
New York
Mont Doltectous When Properly Prepared and Cooked Oud, Ag Conon Hurley Imaga
Thoussudu
Loula
Momplia
Vickieburg
Ateamera
Social and Personal Notes From Berlin and Toronto
Society items list visits and travel among A Anderson Naalor Clarenca Ming Clara Boomer of Toronto. People like Mao Amtth Mika Jonalo Bunlch and Valin B H Moore of Toronto and others travel to Stratford Lake poaltion and Breslau. Robert Wallace and Wallace return, house repaved. Meynard Johnstone and family plan to move.
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Myre
A. Anderson
Naalor Clarenca
Rlonde
Berlin
Apont Hubilay
Mies
Marlon Lawson
Cisalph
Ming Clara Boomer
Toronto
Anton
Mao Amtth
Mika Jonalo Bunlch
Hunday
Valin
H. Moore
Gran. & Toy
Yosapsh Watner
Lake
Stratford
Robert Wallace
Mies Wallace
Winglam
Robert Boott
Bower Ave
Trav
O. F. Kraugh
Breslau
A. Auderaan
Willow Streat
Marold Bleatbrook
Trov
Oakville
Cat
Robool
Meynald Johnstone
Ile Hom
Bankatoon
Hank
Mra
Tolinotoré
Childyan
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Peel
Wellington
A. Wellouchiey
Yarm Hollday
The
Acton Free Press
Thunaday
Marcie
Nassauaweya
Orewkons Corners
Theolitor
John C
Watson
Altra
Board of Health
Gould Sanitary Coutitions
Mothallat
C. Draper
Rav
A. T. Crutcher
Changtu
China
Bunnay
A. G. Hendargon
A. O. Wonderaan
Paria
Franco
Davidson
API
Hose
Davidaon
London
Hamo
W. J. Popplatt
Upornumanry
Hugh Grange Loran
Foutorick Weary Wold
Wobertain McConnell
Hugh Buchanay MacPherson
Ford Wonster Vrodenburgh
Joseph Hugo Winter
James Heary Wedley
Edward Jame Moore
Grover Hrooke
John Cordon Kennedy
Willan Edward Cae
Mubart Wealey Powell
Rydney Wilson Orr
James MacLeod
William Aubrey Robinson
Gaorgetown
Toro Wade
Oran
Qualph
Wm. Andrew, Jr
Burnbank, Man
Irland
Burabank
Iron Maiden
Cansas
Minarala
Wallace
Wade
Auto-Union
Buita
George Wallace
Guelph
Ont
Clare Ain
Sir Job
New Wash Fabrica
Ixquinte
Macdonald
Ity
Ontario
D. E. Macdonald & Bros
Sie Guelph
Wyndham
Macdonnell
Carden Streets
Guelph, Ont
Stata Sawa Seasvaceac Ka
Mateaaceas Ranta Area
Chevrolet
F. C. B. Oshawa
Boudix
J.A. Willoughby
James Woods
Salas
Canada
Ford
F. O
Pord
Patterson
Hurford & Chisholm Superior Bakery
Actoa
Out
Ayaas
Yi Aun Mra
Russell
Gons
MM. Saxe
New Post Ofice
Duxtex
E. Nelson Mershin
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