Acton reminiscences span mill sites and family ties
A long, reflective column traces Acton’s history from mill sites and early farms to modern homes. It recounts Nicklin and Adams families, local businesses, taverns, blacksmiths, and Mr Thurtell’s years, weaving in neighborhood changes, notable residents, and a cyclone’s impact on the Patterson barn era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jon
Mill Street
Mail
Mary
Brace
Beml
Acton
Mill and
Malin
Queen Street
Biny Coopers Corner
Mount Campbell
Cobble
Robert Campbell
Campton
Don Jamin
Edward
Benjamin
Jim
Eaward
Albert
James Goldis
Guelph
la Albert Edward
Northwest
Lowell
Mich
Oliver Lasby
Billy «Uborough
Alfred L. Hemafrest
Thomas C
Moore
Nelson F
Neil Patterson
Sim
Anderaop
John Wallace
Jimmy Campbell
Dawn
Nail
Patterson
Bank of Nova Scotia
West End
McDowell
Jomoa McLain
Mike ‘Apeight
Mike
Vim Yim
Spaight
Markham
Spelght Waggon Works
Harylet Uaa
Dasin
James Mo‘Lam
Noble McLain Jim
Agra
Dave “Williamson
Lizsie Wilds
Jamon MaLam
Mia
Wilcabeth
Thudell
Slater
Bens Jamin
Edward Nicklin
Fury
Wea
Ae Massatant
Alexander
H. Trown
Wichard N. Brown
Thurtell
Akitul
Wardy
Alexander ‘Thyrtell
Yiu
Siper
William
Kankakes
Chicago
Bia
Kogath
Ponabledt
Brown
Haggard
Cherry
Housaheld
Reme
Inhard Ape
Businowm
Tecawater
A. T
Anton
John V. Kannawin
Ators
Bra
David’ Kloss
Thurtelt
Gatla
Barber Louis in Sunset recounts a troubling visit
A narrative from Sunset, the Taaf fic-monthly, recounts a barber Louis who owned a shop in Parla. The account describes a tense and uncomfortable barbering session, heated towel, mishaps with a chair and a pot, and a claim that Louis left a mustache option intentionally. The critique shifts to broader reflections on public trust and integrity in leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nike
Louis
Edward —Gerlamy” Partridge
Louie
Maree
Tsoen
Ximong
Yellen
Bineto
France
Tman
Canada’s future and sobriety in a temperance debate
Ernest A. Wall urges readers to consider alcohol’s impact on individuals and the state as Canada’s prospects unfold. He argues for a truth-based, disciplined path, calls for responsible leaders to uphold vows, and stresses national reform toward vitality and unity amid a campaign climate in Victoria dated 1920.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallter
Canada
Mick
Omclaly
Ernest A. Wall
An Old Fashioned Home With Simple Comforts
A nostalgic portrait of a plain home inviting rest and contentment. The narrator praises unpretentious decor, patched carpet, and unornamented surroundings, noting no pretentious spices of luxury. The piece exalts humble warmth over showy trimmings and keeps the elder homey charm intact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt Tala
Water, Pure Drink from God’s Hand, Declared Sacred
A fragmentary verse praises water as nature’s pure beverage brewed by Providence. It laments polluted air and toxic tanks, then extols water’s beauty and life giving role in deer, birds, children, and gardens, invoking divine blessing over this healthful drink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Earth
Calental Towern
la Wyter
Herbert
Mebriage
Religion Essential to Good Citizenship
President William Howard Taft argued religion is vital to citizenship and government. He said study of a person’s relation to the Creator strengthens moral restraint and internal obligation, guiding citizens toward noble progress and a stable, popular government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William IL Taft
Apeech -In
Doston
Step by Step on a Six Hour Day Plan
A man argues for a six hour workday promising happiness for all while questioning whether six hours would suffice. He notes the current six hour frame and jokes about future timetable revisions and the idea of adding time to the hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coures
Xyatem
Clearing Auction Sale At Township Farm Stock and Implements
Auction notice for McGlaughlin estate near Naxtagawoya details stock and implements in a sale Monday October 21 1920 at 1 pm. Highlights include several cows with breeding dates, yearling cattle, Shelfort calves, and a range of farming gear from Massey Harris equipment to plows and harness. Terms offer 14 months credit on joint notes with 6 percent per annum on farm goods and hay cash. Roy Hindley Shorey serve as officers with pathan clerks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelfort Riaing
Masey-Harris
Herria
Massey- Harris
Massey- Harria
Tousetold Noode
Hay Cash
Maver Fern
Roy Hindley
Hsig
M Shorey
Ae Pathan
Cates
Inlew
Pete Wingla
Rady Kerr
Canadian Persian lamb breed gains traction across North America
A fragmented report traces the spread of the Karak breed from the Dominion provinces to the United States and Alberta imports. It notes farmers in New Brunswick to Oregon raising Karak sheep, valuing full-blood Karaks at around $2,000 with half-breeds at $2, second-hand stock and related wool prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United ‘States
Aurway
Naona Automobile Chamber of Commerce
Papma
Astra
Brunswick
Edward
Islaya
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Byrright
Glean
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Mate Progrem Presbyterian Waratminster
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Tom Rumley
Mbiners
Park Ave
W. K. Buckley
Mfg
Chemiat
Dundas St. E
Toronto
Acton Granite Works
J. Nicol
Fe Jnongment
Ferryman Bloch Mill Street
Ont
Bower Avenue
Actdh, Ont
Shin
Township Obey
Wndersighod
Walt
Kirin
Dollinagad
Haha
Nellie M. Stockford
Eab
Khan
Nowinx
Imhontinu
Theey and
Bambe
Tir
Albartn
Unite of Husbandry
Calgary
Kamloopa-dir
Malhianna
Ahee United
Dawlay
Murray
York
Columbia
Leips
Inter
Tanner’ Co-Operative
A Conway
J. N. O'Neill
Georgetown, Ont
Georgetown
Milton
J. R. Leishman
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