In Loving Memory Notices From a 1930s Local Paper
A sequence of memorial items lists Died notices and In Memoriam records for individuals including Ethel Alberta Russell, McNabb, Nan Y, Mary Ann Pryer, and others. The fragments reference family relations and dates in Nelson Township Acton Georgetown and nearby areas, noting bereavement and ongoing remembrance.
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Sheppard
Nelson Township
Ann Freeman
Aepe, Pard
Ethel Alberta Russell
David ‘Henderson
Seth
Pryer
Mary Ann
April Fools and Easter Echoes From The March Weather
A collage of notes from March ends and Easter begins. March’s last day brings talk of maple sap and spring, a snowy Montreal report, and local plans including trout season, basement work on Mill Street, and a record Twenty three guests at Town Hall. Easter services and church requests mix with a hockey score 6-5 for the shoemakers, and a note on a postponed Easter parade in Toronto.
Halton Protective Association elects officers at Milton meeting
At the annual meeting in Milton the Halton County Protective Association elected W J Clements as honorary president W E McCready president and Robert Bush Jr as secretary treasurer for the ensuing year No animal thefts were reported in Halton County last year.
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Halton County Protective Association
Milton
W. ‘J. Clements
W. E. McCready
Trafalgar Township
Robert Bush
Halton County
Walton Secret Reveals Hope As Wonderful Thing
Smith and Jones exchange brisk banter on hope and fishing as a small quote shown in a humorous dialogue. The line about hope being wonderful frames a lighthearted feature on persistent fishing.
Life of John P Barberree Luminous With Faithful Courage
An obituary fragment honors John P Barberree noting his life as a flame of devotion and a readiness for God’s will. It recalls his stride toward the eternal sunrise and extends warm sympathy to his wife and daughter, connected to Rev Geo Clark of the Hamilton Conference.
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John P. Barbétree
Barberree
A. Aue Wuahand
Hamilton ‘Conference
Geo. Clark
Thorold
Canada Rolling Back Sportsmans Map Expand Hunting Areas
Canada extends hunting and fishing access as new lakes near Minaki Lodge and areas north of Ontario and Quebec open to sportsmen. Aeroplane train routes bring muskellunge and Great Lake trout up to forty pounds, while national parks add speckled trout in glacial lakes.
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Canada
Alan
Longstaff
Canadian National Railways
Montreal
Ameridan Association
Langstaff
Minaki Lodge
Lake of the Woolds
Ontario
Canadian National Lines
Quebec
National” Parks Branch
Maligne
Jasper National’ Park
Jasper
Canadian National ‘Railways
Lake of the Woods
Ontafio
Blind students ride bicycles in linked set at English college
A historic account describes eleven blind students using a single linked bicycle system at a British college. A guide leads the line as riders, unable to see, share the pleasure of cycling previously beyond reach, highlighting the role of assistance and adaptive invention in enabling this activity.
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England
Soft Hat Purchase Turns Odd Bargain
A man who lost a bet enters a hat shop seeking a soft hat. The salesman presents the softest option, but the buyer insists he needs something "tender" because he must eat it, prompting a puzzled reaction.
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A-man
Back to Nature In Flight Dream Ends In Family Plan
A girl tells her grandmother that she will soon take her to the country by air, while the grandmother insists on traveling by train. The exchange blends whimsy with a hint of caution about travel method and future plans.
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Jenny
Nostalgic frames of daily life in earlier days
A rambled musing contrasts past and present manners and social norms. It lists whimsical contrasts on fashion, work, leisure, family roles, and public life, highlighting changes in women’s dress, children’s behavior, transportation, and community rituals through a nostalgic lens.
Orchid Guides win flag contest amid spring cheer
The Orchid Patrol of the First Acton Company of Girl Guides wins a flag contest with their design named Ye Prize Winner. Bluebirds and Popples follow. Chaffinchs face criticism as the judging notes dark skies and limited flags. The piece celebrates spring, camp dreams, and the Guides' hopeful future with sun and song.
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Ovex
Acton Acton
Girl Guides
Bluebirds
Popples
Bethe
Phoebe
Food to Keep You Fit Promotes Vitamin A Rich Diet
Medical authorities urge housewives to boost family resistance by using vitamin A rich foods such as milk eggs butter and certain fruits along with whole wheat products Shredded Wheat is highlighted as a pure Canadian whole wheat option that can be served in varied combos with milk and fruit for a balanced meal for children or adults
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Germany
Arabia
Turkey
Seeding and Thinning Rates improve Mangels Yield
Field tests at Ottawa's Central Experimental Farm over eight years show mangels yields rise with seeding rates from 6 to 18 pounds per acre, best economic result at 6 pounds per acre. Thinning distances 6 to 18 inches yield 25.63 tons, 2.25 tons more than 6-inch spacing, with hoeing and thinning accounting for much labor.
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Central_ Experimental
Ottawa
Co Ning
Cellophane: From laboratory to everyday wrap
A description of cellophane’s origins and versatile uses from delicate lab experiments to wrapping cigarettes, foods, hats, tapes, and ornaments. The material is derived from spruce pulp, treated to strengthen it, and touted as a practical, odorless, dustproof wrapper with broad future utility.
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Mneasahah
Mae Ose
Rev. H
Bennié
Agnes
J. Cole
Willigam
Cole
McNabb
Beyee
Archie
Godverich
Nan
Alice
Thomias
Y Kiedy
St. Alban’s
St. Joseph's
Shoe
Shoers
Glov Ers
Toronto
York
Halton Protective Association
KE Walton’s
Smith
Hope
Jones
Myon
Ini
W. Scott_Straahan
Ned
Roels
Bodley’s
Clark’s
Galguide
Acton, Ontario
BRAY
Bray Chick Hatchery
Brampton
Welland
Dunnville
Hagersville
Lindsay
Peterboro
ST. Catharines
Tor
Geo. C. Brown
Norval
Georgetown
Pallant’s
Mill“ Street
Acton
Aviatien
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