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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 17, 1934
Page
14
May 1914 Acton notes and parades in Free Press
Twenty years ago notes report a Calithumpian parade planned for Monday led by General Skiddlemad inkberiddlebumjum. An Acton fire caused damage to several buildings including Morris Saxe’s corner store, with embers igniting nearby roofs. In Garden, Acton, a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Dit Melenet. Died Caldwell in Acton Carl Frederick infant son of Mr and Mrs B F Caldwell aged 4 months 15 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawson
Kenney Bros
Arthurs
Mill Street
Matthews
Garden
Acton
Pee Dit Melenet
Miller's Worm Powders Touted as Quick Worm Cure
An advertisement proclaims Miller's Worm Powders alter stomach and bowel conditions immediately and sweep away worms. It claims the medicine destroys parasites and improves health, especially for children.
Canada’s Great Bear Lake produces steady radium output
Four years after radium ore discovery at Great Bear Lake Northwest Territories Canada remains a steady producer. Sabine Point deposits lead to continued supply from Ontario refinery Port Hope for cancer clinics. Uranium compounds also sold to glass and porcelain makers and British markets. Government not involved in pricing or production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Bear Lake
Northwest Territories
Canada
Port ‘Hope
Ontario
Sabine Point
Great Bear Take
Dominion
British Isles
T of Mines
Eldorado
Starling War Sparks Rural Debate On Birds And News
The writer argues starlings threaten crops and trees, citing Jack Miner and urging action. He reflects on humane limits, recalls childhood anecdotes, and praises local Westfield and Canadian weekly papers for serving community news and local welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westfield
Pennsylvania
Pree Pries
Hha
Jit
New Scarecrow Idea Demonstrated At Agricultural Show
An agricultural show demonstrates a new scarecrow concept. A farmer asks about efficiency and the demonstrator confirms it. The device reportedly scares crows and even deters a thief who had stolen corn three days earlier.
Eggs for Breakfast Stirred with Racial Tension
A white patron orders eggs while a Black waiter warns against them, saying no eggs are fresh or available. The exchange highlights racial pretension and scarcity as the two men debate a simple meal.
Acton Adopts Daylight Saving Time By-Law
The Acton Corporation by-law adopts daylight saving time from midnight May 12 1934 to midnight September 3 1934. Citizens are urged to comply with the time change during the specified dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commcei
Corporation of
Acton
How Place Names Are Decoded in Canada
The Geographic Board of Canada, formed in 1879, handles official naming for new places. It consults provincial representatives, coordinates with the U United States Board on cross border features, and processes about 6000 names across 30 maps annually. Inquiries from government bodies and the public seek authentic names and origins. Douglas Egyptian ointment promoted for sore necks galls and other conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Dominion
Geographic ‘Board of Canada
Dominion Goverment
Quebec
Geographic Board of Canada
United States Geographic Board
Canada's Mineral Wealth and Oil Sands Prospects
A 1933 Canada Mines Department overview notes Canada leads in nickel asbestos and ranks highly in gold radium platinum cobalt aluminum silver copper and other minerals. It highlights vast Northern Alberta bituminous sands with oil potential for well over a century, plus oil shales in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. 1933 mineral production valued at $220,502,096, up 15 percent from 1932.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Dominion Department of Mines
Dominion
Alberta
United States
Nova
S¢qobia
New. . Brunswick
William IV and the Royal and Ancient Golf Club
William IV agreed to be patron of the club at St Andrews and allowed its formal name The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews. The club helped spread the game, making St Andrews its headquarters for generations. In 1553 the Archbishop approved people using the links after Parliament had ordered golf and football to be discouraged in favor of archery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William IV
St. Andrews
Club of
St Andrews
Hidden Question Sparks Silent Dare Between Two People
A tense exchange unfolds as a man challenges a woman's secret thought with a whispered dare. The moment hints at hidden motives and a possible rule break under the cover of risk.
Beaumont Quotation on Revenge and Religion Reflected
A fragmentary quotation discusses revenge as easy and natural to the world but argues religion teaches neglecting revenge is worse than pursuing it. The phrasing reflects literary diction and older punctuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Beaumont
TENDERS FOR COAL AND COKE FOR ONTARIO BUILDINGS
Tenders addressed to the undersigned for coal and coke supply to Dominion Buildings across Ontario will be received until 12 noon daylight time Thursday June 1934. Forms and conditions available from the Purchasing Agent Ottawa or Supervising Architect Toronto. Tender deposits required to secure fulfilment of the tender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion
Province of
Ontario
Dept. of ‘Public Works
Ottawa
Adelaide St
East
Toronto
Ont
Going West Daily Schedule Snippet
Brief transit note shows daily westbound service with Sunday only operation and specified times 10.07 am and 6.12 am across passes through.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Filer
Georgetown
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Berton Beraley
Ise
the Free Press of
Leitless
Jack_Miner
Jack Milner
Jack
Miner Lo
Oataryings
Alboit
Jack Miner
Ginger Farm
Rafe
Wien
E. T. Thetford
Ara T
Kellogg’s
Kellogg
London
Joneses
Jones
Jonesés
Department’ of ‘Public
Renee
Ies
Inadian National
Railways
Milton
Savage & Co
China
Guelph
Wyndham
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