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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 21, 1931

Page

6

Memorial notices and local sports recap from Burlington chapter

Obituary notices from Wellesley Hospital Toronto and Burlington Ontario honor anniversaries and deaths including Janet McKinnon and Mrs Margaret Stewart. A Monday euchre league recap highlights Tommy Gibbons and Murray McDonald dominance with 90 possible points and Rowles team blame.

Euchre Tommy Gibbons Jack Rowles Tommy Murray McDonald Menara Yoard Jas. McIntosh Wsg Nia Rh, Lowrie

May News Briefs From Local Life In Guelph

Daylight saving time began in Guelph on Saturday and summer plans are being arranged. Gardens thrive after rain and many outdoor attractions appear in May. Cars new on streets, dogs curbed by law, and census rounds start after June 1.

Guelph

Swede Seeks Unusual License at County Judge Office

A young Swede waits in the County Judge's office asking for a license. The judge inquires the kind, and the man responds with a confused request about a hunting license, adding quirky phrases in a baffling ramble.

States Bane

Laughing Artist Horford and the Relentless Knock at His Studio

An amusing tale from painter Edward Simmons recounts Oliver Horford’s reaction to a persistent caller whose repeated knocks reveal a well meant but tiresome visitor. Horford notes the visitor is often unavailable and jokes about special knocks for intimate friends to avoid interruptions.

Oliver Horford Edward Simmons Bimmona Mr. Horford Herford Mr. Herford Blank

Miller's Worm Powders Marketed For Parasitic Worms

An advertisement touts Miller's Worm Powders as a complete worm cure for children. It claims one dose makes stomach and bowels inhospitable to parasites and improves digestion, without need for purgatives. The text references depictions of doctors and buyers and uses uncertain dialogue about deportations and Greek goats.

Monument and memorial stone offerings advertised

An old classified style notice promotes granite wall monuments markers and cemetery stones. It emphasizes durable memorials, urges customers to compare prices, and invites inquiries on available stock and quotes before ordering.

Kidding the Out Worms for Garden Health

Instructions describe using a tin can to trap cutworms by burying a can over young tomato pepper or egg plant so the top is 1 to 2 inches above ground. As plants grow the cane is raised to keep moisture and protect plants. Also mentions Peralan Malm beauty product claims.

Guide Hall Meeting Encourages Self Cleaning Talk

A weekly meeting in the new Guide Hall featured Captain delivering a cheerful home cleaning lesson for girls. The talk compared eyes to windows and finger nails to doorsteps, urging personal tidiness and a hopeful camp experience described as wonderful and eagerly anticipated. A benefit concert Friday at 8 o'clock funds the camp.

Dusby Walmala Walt Lewat Orioles Gulden

Notable Canadian Contributions Across World Progress

A Canadian newspaper lists inventions attributed to Canada including the first railway sleeping car the all electric radio the idea of paper from pulpwood first isolated helium gas and the panorama of America electric heating the world s first electric stove standard units submarine telegraph and a diabetes serum discovery. It notes Canadian roles in telephone origins long distance tests electric chemistry advances compound steam engine and other innovations shaping global commerce.

Dominion Cannin Atlante Canada United States Ontario Paris Crantford Toni Wilson Hamilton F. A. Rantin Toronto

Motorists warned of new amendment in traffic act

Toronto police enforce new provision under the Highway Traffic Act prohibiting driving while intoxicated or under the influence of drugs. A motorist was arrested after officers detected alcohol smell and testimony noted two glasses of wine. The magistrate sentenced seven days in jail under the act.

Toronto Mutone Kaldthe Coatsworth Joll

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