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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 25, 1928
Page
5
A digest of small town items from Guelph and nearby regions covers church anniversaries and autumn weather musings, a Paler mo Plowleg event near Palermo, local debt figures per capita, ad prospects from Pare Paras, a Georgetown High School teacher dispute likely to go to court, and a Burlington burglary at a confectionery store with about $15 cash stolen.
The Acton Chamber of Commerce resumes after holidays with debate on rules and governance. They discuss full-time secretary needs and expanding subscriptions to fund growth while promoting Acton’s industrial and commercial prospects and town prosperity.
A Fergus led gathering marked by a practical demonstration of newspaper make up and ad placement. Beatty Brothers Ltd, of Fergus, with 1400 workers, showcased factory operations and growth from 1874 to a leading Canadian farm equipment manufacturer. The event featured the Uxbridge club style banquet with toast to the King and the Press while noting Beatty’s 124000 dollar annual printing and advertising expenditure.
Friday October 26 bootch Ciock arising Fann y Block and Implements. Saturday October 27 Goo Lazenby Acton Bale of Household Effects. Tuesday October 10 Fred Alexanders Rockwood Clearing sale of Palm Stock and Implements. Thursday November 1 John Lowry Mimosa Clearing sale of Farm Stock and Implements. Tuesday November 6 T J ONeil Crewsons Comers at the Alex Cripps farm Clearing sale of arm Stock and Implements. Wednesday November 14 A Mec ar fiance Eden 2s Clearing sale of Parm Stock and Implements Friday November 16 Mr Stewart Nastaraneya Farm Glock and Imple Inent sale.
The dollar sign first appears in 1797 Chauncey Tee work American Acceptant at Lansingburgh New York. Studies credit Prof Cajori with tracing its evolution though the symbol arose unconsciously from pen motions in manuscripts. 18th century documents show the sign used in some copies before 1800.
Community notes report Henry Culwell from Georgetown and Hev. AL Mandh of Mden Milly exchanging words and Mildred Wilson locating her uncle Wallace Hing in Campbelville. A church service near Sunday evening will feature a special speaker Litte-Mier Margunt-Wilton. Natsayaweya’s Mrs. N. Tr. Wilson underwent appendicitis surgery in Guelph General Hospital.
The November issue of Taxi and Gun and Canadian Silver Vox News presents a collection by noted outdoor writers including Moannycastle Dale A Bryan William Robert Jumen and J W Winkton. It highlights outdoor stories recreation and gun and ammunition features. The Baxsar ball is set for December in the Council Chamber.
Auction notice lists cattle with several milking cows and calves, 1 Clyde Team and Belgian and Percheron Colts, 11 spring lambs, one Jamworth Sow, and 32 months credit on joint notes. Sale set for Tuesday November 6, 1928 at 1 pm, Lot 12 Caon ecenton, 27 miles south of Georgetown. Clerks and auctioneers named as W A Wilson and Petch.
The Churchill United Church anniversary services drew crowded congregations with special musical numbers by the church choir. Local residents from Guelph and Arkell visited, including Miss Lucinda Graff and Miss Gladys Myder, while ministers Rev. A. P. March and Rev. N. D. Midfinnon delivered anniversary messages.
Mir and Mrs. J Glendinning return to Eden Bills area to operate meat chop in Guild Bons building on Main Street with Loren J Guild and staff relocating nearby. Local note welcomes back residents while detailing a stroke patient’s condition and Hallowe en preparations. Visitors listed include Henderson Hewat Wilder Milne Lynch Goreide Dolton Torrance and Henderson. Idle Society collectors round village. Dameade Science course draws participants.
An auction notice for a public sale at Cripps Farm on Tuesday, November 1928 lists Holstein cows and calves, Jersey and Ayrshire cattle, a Dapple Grey mare, roan mare, rifles of stock, Yorkshire pigs, poultry, farming gear, and feed. Cash for small sums. credit terms on larger amounts. items must be settled before leaving the premises. Auctioneer Br. J. Rem, 34 Actor phone.
A group including Cheater Matthews KE J Has bard R. R. Arnold and Dr BE J Nelson formed a fishing party that traveled to Meaford to lure aplen and trout. They were highly successful, with friends at home enjoying fine fish dinners. the article notes uncertainty about the champion fisherman for the trip.
Auctioneer Moy Hindery advertises a Thursday sale at Stanly D McDougall’s premises near Marden Station listing horses cattle sheep poultry implements grain hay and more. The sale offers cash for under 15 and credit terms over 15 with approved notes. public notice by Williams Laidlaw clerk.
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