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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 25, 1928
Page
11
The item collection reports a chilly autumn mood with weather complaints and leaf fall. It mentions the annual Plowleg Match near Palermo, local ads, a Burlington court docket with three cases, Hallowe'en plans for Acton children, and a small burglary at a Burlington confectionery with about $15 stolen and cigarettes taken.
The Acton Express notes the first postholiday meeting of Acton Chamber of Commerce Middlesex England. Members debate secretary earnings and upgrading rules while promoting local industry and town prosperity. A factory magnate presides with questions on full-time staff and funding.
The Pres Amocla meeting at Fergus featured talks on newspaper make up and ad placement by Hugh Temlin. Attendees toured Beatty Brothers Limited, a major Fergus factory, noting its five building complex and Canadian growth since 1874. The banquet included toasts to The King The Village of Fergus and The Press, with Beatty executives discussing manufacturing scope and a $124 000 yearly expenditure on printing and advertising.
Friday October 26 clearing sale of farm stock and implements by Pann Block and others. October 27 Gov Lazenby Acton bale of household effects. October 30 Fred Alexanders Rockwood clearing sale of palm stock and implements. November 1 John Lowry Mimosa clearing sale of farm stock and implements. November 6 T J O Neill Crewsons Comers at the Alex Cripps farm clearing sale of farm stock and implements. November 14 A McFarlane Eden Bills clearing sale of farm stock and implements. November 16 Myr Stewart Nastaaneyn farm stock and implements sale.
The dollar sign ($) first appears in print in 1797 in Chauncey Tee's American Acceptant. Research by Prof Cajori traces its evolution from a single penned symbol to two motion cues for p and a, noting rare early uses before 1800 and limited appearance in 16th to 18th century manuscripts.
Local notices detail Henry Culwell of Georgetown and Hev AL Manh linking pulplin laytumndity, Mildred Wilson locating her uncle Wallace Wing of Campbelville, and church events at Abeh ezer United Church with a guest speaker Litte-Mier Margaret Wildoit. Reports cover hospital updates in Guelph, sewing classes organized by the Women’s Institute, and visits among residents including Mrs. Wright and others visiting from Toronto and California.
November feature highlights outdoor life and recreation with essays by Moannycastls Dale A Hryar Williama Robert Jumen and J W Win on. Additional sections Guns and Ammunition by C U Landis Outdoor Talk by W C Motley and Winking Notes by G P Bladen plus the junior LO D E F Baxsar report and society notes.
Public auction set for November 6 1928 at one o'clock selling cattle including five young cows several milking and fresh cows plus calves two horses and ponies lambs and a Jamworth sow with 32 months credit on approved notes. Clerk W A Wilson signs the notice for Boring Calves Lambs and Sow handled by Aucksneer F. Den Petch.
A series of community visits and Sunday services marked the Churchill United Church anniversary. Residents from Guelph and Arkell joined in the weekend, with wide choir participation and pastors Rev A P Beard and Rev N D Michinnon delivering anniversary messages.
Mir and Mrs J Glendinning move back to Eden Bills area then return to IL BR Guild Bons stone building on Main Street. Mr Loren J Guild and staff vacate to a nearby building. Also notes illness, Hallowe en preparations, and visitors from Simcoe Whitby Guelph and Acton amid village events and Bible Society collectors.
Public auction notice for T. O'Neil sale in Crewrons Comem on Tuesday November 1928 at 1 pm includes Holstein cows with breeding, heifers, calves, and dairy stock. horses and ponies. pigs. farm implements such as binders mowers rakes cultivators and separators. wagons harness and farm tools. hay oats and grain. terms cash for under 10 and credit on higher amounts. description notes items in good condition and to be sold as listed. Auctioneer BR J Rem. Clerk O Plank. 21-2
A fishing party including Cheater Matthews EK J Has bard R R Arnold and Dr BE J Nelson journeyed to Meaford to lure lake trout. They were successful, sharing a splendid catch and promising fish stories to reveal the champion fisherman later. A Rural Editor's Splantid Estate visit to Mr J C Templin's garden and offices in Fergus highlights his riverfront lawn, embattled fence, stone basins and scenic landscaping. The piece notes Templi n's pride in his home and the Newa-Aecord offices nearby.
An auction notice for STANLEY D. McDOUGALL announces a public sale at his premises near Marden Station on Thursday November 8 at 1 pm. Items include horses, cattle, pigs, poultry, implements, grain and hay, household goods, and furniture with cash for sums under 15 and credit on approved notes for larger amounts.
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