01 Nov 1928
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 01, 1928
Page
1
A fragmented poem describes night arriving with the sea and shadows creeping. The speaker's spirit seeks rest as a distant setting star glows and a bell sounds across fields.
Mr Gunney frets over a hard headed Ayruhine cow that won t leave the pasture while Caleb recalls a tale from youth about breaking animals and a balky horse at a hillside, concluding a firm method may teach the creature a lesson.
An Aberdonian demanded a bottle of whiskey held at one penny in a shop window while the price card claimed twelve shillings. A policeman intervened as the shopkeeper relented and the man left with the bottle. The attendant officer quipped on the carry on, and the man promised to return the empty bottle for the price.
Barney Vallum, a Pine Island Lumber Camp bookkeeper, learns of a possible gold mine plot to cheat Joe Rothwell. He treks alone through a starry night to Greenview to warn Rothwell, whose trust leads to a new career as a village pastor.
A report by A W McCallum of the Botanical Division documents three decay types in balsam fir heartwood and butts red rot feather rot and brown rot. Findings show rot enters at heartwood through branch ntubia and through roots for butt rots, not appearing until trees reach substantial age aiding rotation planning to prevent economic losses. The bulletin No 194 from Ottawa outlines implications for pulp manufacturers foresters and lumbering interests.
An all purpose remedy described for sailors soldiers fishermen lumbermen and outdoor laborers. It claims to ease pain relieve colds dress wounds subdue inflammation and overcome rheumatism. Marketed as a faithful friend and essential in home medicine cabinets.
A garbled text fragment mentions an Uckot agent, rencrvation, and a Navajo chieftain. It references a phyaglalan’s cigarette guidance and a long cigaretta holder. The piece also notes a gulomobile coat and engravings on doors, plus talk of traveling abroad and thinkers of the world.
Public auction announced for Lot 12 Concession 0 Maqueaing 2 miles south of Georgetown on Tuesday November 6 at one oclock. Items include cattle herd several Holstein cows milking well, heifers, spring calves, a Clyde team body of horses, Belgian colt, yearling Welsh pony, and various other stock with terms of 13 months credit on approved notes and cash for calves lambs and bow.
Public auction by YT. J. O'Neil at Crowsons Corners Yarm on Tuesday November 6 1028 selling cows calves pigs implements harness grain and farm tools with loads of stock names and numbers and payment terms including cash and credit options.
Public auction on Thursday November 8 1928 offers cattle cows heifers Jersey bulls calves sheep poultry and 6 foot binder mower hay tedder and implements. Sold as is with cash or approved notes and 6 percent discount for cash. Hay grain and farm accessories listed with quantities and varieties.
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