Acton Nicklin family linked to town history and church
The piece recounts the Nicklin family's long ties to Acton, detailing Edward Nicklin and descendants. It covers their home on Main Street, the old estate, and the 19th century arrival of the Nicklins who fostered musical and civic life, including church organists, council service, and temperance leadership. It notes relatives living in Guelph, Hamilton, Calgary, and elsewhere, and recalls social gatherings on the Nicklin lawn.
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Nim
Toronto
Blan
Mann
Evan John’ Cameron
Othara
Wien
Wm. Hryeraa
Aston
Ware ‘Adama
Poxseaaion
Nicky
Main Street
Adam Cook
Mr. Nicklin
Howard Ninklin
Bwackehamer
Augen
Robert
Albert
Katie
Maggie
Warner
Driggs
Jeggio
Hale
Ohly Wilbert
Maggia
Nolgon
Guelph
Jesaln
Myre
Mary
Methodist Church
Augusta Nicklin
Prioc
Thors
H.storey
Yourn Albert
Magale
Jessie Abd
Talanta
Msyge Wood
Ori
Ard
Nicklin
Itresomo
Cnammentarios
Lanocolay
Nigknat
Mr. Tovell
Hamitton
Walilna
Thomas
Watking
Mamilton
Tovell
Jonathan
Bramoan
Everton
Aaton
Edward
Bowers Avenus
Hobart van Welag
A.B. Niakila
J. J. Robert
Shaneton
Mex
Micklin
Ronald Mannalup
Acton
Riggs
Nev
Joel Briggs
Hla Bleth
Taftor
Tuncay
Magmlo
Nolaon
Hia
Chiat
Reta
Elford
Nelsson
Acton Divislon
Agelon
Purry
Alhart
Canada
Atlantic
Torey
Alburta
Albus
Aghool
Hoard
Reave
Nicki
Hlorey
Duley Ain Calgary
Bir
C'sulwood
Edith West Bunkutaon
Thow
Harold
Tamatant Ongingoy
Alty
Daugutar
Hue
Nicklis
Warmer
Port Credit
Methodist Episcopal center ends in Richmond dairy business
Fragmented OCR notes discuss a Methodist group, ministers, and a shift toward farming and dairy commerce. The text references costs, resignations, and subtle moves into milk production, implying a local church group changing business focus.
Storing Vegetables From Wartime Storage Tips
Agricultural notes advise storing potatoes carrots cabbage and turnips in cool dry ventilated spaces with sand or soil beds and light coverings to prevent rotting and wilting. Guidance covers cabbage choice storage, humidity, and avoiding frost while suggesting box or drawer storage for greens and onions.
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Uidersnath
Darigor
Noyoro
W.T. Macoun
Boninsen
Martiausturlet
Natow
Canal boats towed by motor along towpath proposal
In a discussion of canal propulsion a French design is described for towing boats by a motor tractor fitted behind the boat. The system uses a drum and a cable to pull the vessel along a towpath, with the tractor moored at mooring nests and connected to the towed boat to control speed.
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Lonweite
Heathen to Christian Conversion Explained by Missionary
A missionary reader from Atlanta describes motives behind heathen conversions in China. He argues that offerings rise as converts become Christian and that the change is tied to prestige, comparing zeal to a prodigal return from pagan practices and stressing sincerity in temple worship without gifts.
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China
Hoya
Atlantia Mirdonary
Cornstalk turned to ag es bount citaation
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Cornstalk turning to agriculture and mentions wartime ships and packaging materials. Includes disjointed lines about cornstalk products, including fiber, pulp, charcoal, packing material, and chemicals. Ends with a reflective line about love and a distant house.
Clearing Auction Sale on the Town of Brin
The vandecule andt la received Re stsuigtiony from LW CG WATSON to offer live stock implements grain roots bale 2 horses 3 milk cows 2 calves 19 tensor hay tools lumber and more at one oclock p m Friday October 29. Terms include cash or credit on approved notes with 6 percent discount for cash. Propristor Aedy Kerr auctioneer phone 36.
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Watson
Lfriday
Lamba
Oxford
Uredd
Eli
Henan Santini
Taube
Deering Miorwhrake; Lngw
Aedy Kerr
Clearing Auction Sale in Stownathy of Brin Auction Sale
The undersigned has involved in sale by public auction on Tuesday November 2 at one o'clock sharp. Lots include horses cattle milking cows breds and calves pigs poultry implements and farm tools. Terms cash or credit on approved notes. Hindley Auctioneers Ra and estate owner. Royal stock and farm gear to be sold.
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Balada Huilding
Toronto
Weary Pea
Thy Buladay Tea Company
Canaia
United States
Almeria
Jura
America
Wurppe
Montreal
Hokson
Winnipeg
New York
Chicano
Datraly Tuttalo
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Sam Ankulns
Ban Francinos
Lohion
Tag
Stownathy OF
Brin
Wubile Auction
John King
Stewart McCutchson
Horral
Indy Airliver
Lyniea Horner
Ole “Worrel
Ali
Helfer
York
Lincoln
Oxford Faran
Oxford
Mannoy
Harris ‘Bintier
Foo
Font
Deering
Eeoder
Harris
Oath Cultivators
Mlaury Yalkin Menelor
EadRsey Nes
Hindley
Contentment or laziness in youth and virtue
A reflective essay argues against poverty as a result of laziness and excess. It questions whether young people are truly content with meager work, urging effort to use time and talents to improve wealth, help others, and avoid comfortable vice. It distinguishes virtue from mere contentment.
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Dworld
Abundance on the Farm Promises Record Harvest in Ontario
A universal verdict lauds Canada’s 1920 harvest as the greatest yet. Weather boosted yields and quality across wheat and corn, with prices rising from 2.20 to 92.00 per unit. Poultry gains noted, Kentville trial cited, but farmers neglecting poultry face lessons from the experiment.
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Canada
Ontario
Kentville
Plymouth
Tormax
Willy
Look Pleasant Says Advice From a Bygone Era
A fragmentary excerpt urges readers to smile and look cheerful at the breakfast table and on the way to work. It contrasts pleasant appearance with gloom, noting daily routines, factory life, and the social pressure to present a positive front amid harsh conditions.
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Aryl
Too Much Like Hell A Young Lawyer Bracing For Change
A fragmented OCR passage discusses a young lawyer amid college life, criticizing his bold vows and actions. It mentions plans to visit places of worship, a hasty letter to a former college dignitary, and a claim that life without Christ is unfit for a young man.
Fragmented OCR notes from plantation era dialogue
Fragmentary text depicts a dialogue about a plantation and a problematic past. Names and clear actions are obscured by garbled OCR, yielding mainly partial phrases and unclear speakers. The passage references a doctor, a decision at a meeting, and ongoing tensions at the site.
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