Origin of the mace as symbol of authority in rulers and churches
The mace evolved from a popular weapon favored by warlike clergy, adopted by Crusaders for guard protection, and later retained by royal followers to symbolize power. The British Commons used its third mace, with prior ones lost after Charles I’s execution and Cromwell’s removal. a modern view notes war as a death gamble between peoples and systems.
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House of Commons
Great Britain
Charles I
Cromwell
Kingston
Jamaica
Bernard M. Baruch
Bedtime Meals Guide Promotes Light Cereal Snacks
The article argues a light easily digested snack before bed aids sleep while heavy meals disturb rest. It cites tests with children and adults using ready to eat cereal and milk, noting cereal suppers reduce restlessness and that midday heavy meals suit children best. Recipes for bedtime treats and cookies accompany the guidance.
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Chienay
Tempting trays for ill served with care and variety
A reflection on hospital meals advising against asking a patient what they want. Value lies in small portions, variety, neat presentation, and small touches like a flower or picture card accompanying the tray to improve the dining experience.
Plowing Match Highlights No Tractor Entry at Shelburne Farm
Local Dufferin Plowing Match at R A Jelly farm near Shelburne drew no tractor entries showing horse power popularity. Ralph Hamilton presided. Willtm Beaton of Owen Sound judged and issued tips to plowmen. Harvey Curry special for oldest contestant went to John Lyon aged 48.
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John Lyon
Corner Stone Laid for Acton Y M C A Building
The ceremony marked the corner stone lay by Mr A Murray for an Acton Y M C A building funded by a $250 000 000 movement in Canada and the United States. Dr Best highlighted the body and spirit of the Y M C A, urging sacrifice and volunteer leadership while outlining its aim of worldwide fellowship and church loyalty.
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Canada
United States
Dr. Best
Acton
J. A. Murray
G. R. Easter
B. C
Midland
Ontario
Quiet Dealer Advises Silence in Store
A commercial traveller finds two customers in a country general store parlor playing checkers with proprietor Mr. Jones. The visitor warns of more customers, but Jones keeps playing and urges quiet, hoping they will leave.
Acton Schools Athletic Meet Results and Champions
Acton School meet at Milton on October 11 produced champions across events led by Roderick Ryder and Hector Lambert. Senior and junior boys and girls earned top marks with form totals and individual event wins across dash, jump, throw, and relay events.
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Wylo
Hector Lambert
Howard Norton
Wylo Near
W. McMullen
Pete Vault
Dorothy MacArthur
Mary Papilon
Audrey Chalmers
Dorothy Mac-Arthur
Kay Chapman
Mary Papillon
Margaret Smith
Kathleen Chapman
Jack Blow
Roderick Ryder
Acton
Georgetown
Milton
Diplomat’s diplomacy cited in a father son quip
Aye! Aye, Sir! Father explains a diplomat to young Eric as a man who remembers a woman’s birth day but forgets her age in a quaint old exchange.
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R. H. Wansbrough
Toronto
Harold
General Hospital
Oddities of perfumery show synthetic scents dominate
A Columbia University professor notes synthetic perfumes steadily displacing natural ones. He cites castor oil and coal tar as raw materials for scents, including a vanilla perfume from coal tar and a violet leaf scent made with phosgene derivatives, while artificial musk links to explosive chemistry. The piece highlights nature as a chemist and cautions about repulsive jasmine components when concentrated.
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Columbia University
Nature
Changing Woman's Mind About Baby Name
A young mother considers her child's name, while the husband disagrees and diplomatically persuades. He suggests Janet as the chosen name, claiming it would be a fine first sweetheart's name and a compliment to the baby.
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Janet
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Flint, Mich
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Guelph
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Charles McLam
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Albert Brown
Kitchener
J. P. Scarrow
Mrs. T. Morris
Dorothy Babcock
Louise Leatham
A. H. Bishop
Alfred’ Bishop
W. J. Gould
Barbara Warren
John Wood
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A. Mason
George Mason
Miss Gibbon
Sundridge
W. T. A. Bell
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R. M. MacDonald
C. McColl
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Nisbet
Kenneth
Alliston
H. T. LePage
Leslie Armstrong
Keith
Harold Cheer
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D. C. Russell
Papilion, Sr
James Graham
Edna Vistoria
James Coyne Lindsay
N. F. Lindsay
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St. John's Church
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James Jaffray
William Jaffray
Adam Jaffray
Peter Prifce
James Morton
Buffalo
N. Y
John Morton
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Barbara B, Brooks
F. W. de Eystrice
A. T. Davies
Lake Shore
Bronte
W. E. McIsiveen
de. Eystrice
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Canadian Department of Agriculture
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Vanesse
J. Brush, Jr
Marsh
Rogers
Mein
Little
Chatham
Brush
Plate
Johnson
Oakville
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Nicholson
Hamilton
James A. McLachlan
McLachlan
Glen Road
Mr. McLachlan
Fergus
Matthew Swann
Minnie Hunt
Hamilton Union
A. Murray
Frances Perkins
Holland
Woodhall & Musselle
Acton Beauty Parlor
Margaret Ley Acton
Missouri
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Franchot Tone
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Wolf Dog
Ralph Forbes
Fox News
Joe E. Brown
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Fred Turner
Jim Jones
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Wyle Near
A Jones
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Jim ,Jones
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Ada Elliott
Hazel Wilson
Helen Lamb
Lucy MacArthur
Helen Mooney
Elva Wylie
Bessie Vickers
Mary Robertson
B. Watts
Jean Bennie
Verna Joe
H. Watts
Margaret Harrison
Alice Taylor
TD. MacArthur
Lilian Woodhall
Lilian, Woodhall
Eric
Savage
Parke
A. T. Brown
Orggist
Parke’ Ler
Jams
Buckingham
Barker’s
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Free Press
E. Coles
Acton and District
Acton Free Press
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