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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 04, 1924

Page

12

In Memoriam and Birth Notices From Guelph Area

A mixed read of births and obituaries lists Albert Pure Hodllo and Charles William Hood in Guelph area births and deaths. Notices mention Margaret Duggan widow of William Hood and Margaret Augusta Cough with ages and dates, plus Handerson and McDonald obituaries. An In Memoriam note honors Most. Dillh with a reflective verse about remembrance and nature.

Thomphon T. J, Day D Handerson Fruce County Habnay Walkerton Hev. J. W. B Handerson KO Yourn Linehovan Margaret Elienbeth Marcin Donald Ho McDonald

Local Items Reflect Quiet Autumn Notes Across Town

The brief local items record varied happenings from September events and fairs to school reopenings and weather. Mentions include Toronto Exhibition attendance, a Napanee Old Boys’ Reunion, daylight saving confusion, farm work weather, and municipal tax adjustments in Durham and Elora.

Homeward Journey of Canadian Editors' Party

Reported in two parts, the Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association tour recounts a 171 member party traveling by sea and rail through Belgium and the United Kingdom. Speakers, musical interludes, and thanks highlight leadership by Mr. Ruperti Davies and support from The Press Association and Tom Cook & Son for arrangements. The return to Quebec ends with fond homecoming reflections and gratitude for hospitality.

Ertaotial Livite University of Dawson Glangow Gallega Leader-Mall Urunty Quebec George Lezae Mold Uni Canada Lorne Koty C. W.N. A. Wau Gonlu Jack Hunter Ibnourdine Hoporter Ahtp MacDonald Guy Graves HP. Moore Acton Ontario Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association Praas Association Ruperti Davies Renfrew Mercury Afr Davies Association Bir Waled Old Land Bridale Empire Preau Associatan London Olcera England Scotland Ireland EL Jtoy Mayles Aaoclaon Bayles Deviat Joe Messrs. Dayles Hayled Attal Thos, Cook & Fon Tours Uystaleson Europe Antwerp Thos Cook & Hon Ludgate Circus Landon Belgium George Graham Huitlah Btuart Wakdey France Philippe Roy Mngland Campbell Stuart Harry ‘Brittain Cont Burnham Lord Leaverbrook Cole Grant Morden Violet Astor Frank Wewnom H. EB. Turner Pred Armatrong Valentino Knapp William Davies James Owen A. T.gregory Major Grover Scothland Robert Bruce Quay Provent McDonald Ti Treland Jlobert Gall Ulnekburn McCalle Athens Miele Italy Odyvinte Courtealen Leon Avellern Murry Sitch Ognadhae Montreat B.C. GI Latta Uae Canadian Bam Crawelees

Oliphant Campers Plan Summer Grounds Near Wiarton

The Oliphant Campers Association in Uttle village Oliphant near Wiarton unties a summer setup. A suitable site with a building will be erected to host touring motorists with utensils tables benches and baskets. The grounds will welcome the public for June July and August for tea coffee and a relaxing outing.

Oliphant Campers’ Association Uttle Oliphant Wiarton

Local Oshawa Newspaper Reverts to Thrice-Weekly Issue Plan

The Oshawa newspaper announces a return to three issues per week amid high publishing costs. It notes staff, funding, and reader impact while reporting on local education, exhibits, and school reopenings in Nelson and Fishers Corner.

Oshawa whe_Alvar_Ereus Ontario Nofarmer We Publintos Dioyn Nelson Fishers Corner School Tuewlay North West

Alberta Butter Trade Seeks Year-Round Shipments to Britain

Provincial Minister George Hoadley announced continued Alberta butter shipments to Britain after returning from Britain with offers to handle large quantities. The effort aims to keep supply steady throughout the year amid growing demand in the Heltha market.

Alberti Kamaton Alberta George Hoadley Britain

Town and Country Neighborhood News Report of Picnic Day

A local neighborhood event drew a crowd to Agricultural Viek with a beewall tournanimat ion and interont displays in the afternoon. Denver at Morgan, Tturria & Company hosted a large picnic grounds gathering with about twenty five attendees and twenty mat or cars parked around the park.

Wmuealekorm Mogan Tturria & Company

Local Milieu Notes and Community Events on Labor Day

Pro nicks and farm chatter from Mlue Spring Park and surrounding towns. Toronto visitors, harvest chatter, and weather impact on grain crops frame a day of gatherings, weddings and engagements, with thefts and preparations for Milton day events noted.

Nickora Mlue Spring Park End Bra Wit Spelyght Kenneut Moelact Milas Macklea Hogarth Toronto Mise Lotte Spoleht Acti Heoton Tuenipa Chas Gamble Huffalo Bent Jant Eld

Noble Farewell Draws Norval Friends to Toronto Move

A large Norval gathering bid farewell to Col. Alexander and Mrs Noble as they depart for a new home in Toronto. The Nobles, longtime village leaders, were lauded for 40 years of service to the Presbyterian Church and local governance, with tributes from neighbors, a short program, and a musical sendoff.

Col Alexander Mra. Noble Norval Toronto Robert Noble Mr. Noble Yuart Seasion Tin Haw Aldo Mra Noble Cot Gordon Brown G. Werbert Jackson Qader Atha McGuire Annabel MccLaughily Mr Noble Col Noble Nome Mle Maurgaret Hunwell George Brown Mrr. Gowdy Af Limehouse Norman Hassel

Damaged Text Depicts Hospital Admission After Patrol Incident

Fragmentary report describes a person from HeurAWwes OCU of the BMethodtat Chapel entering Quelph General Hospital after a disturbance during a recent tir a. The event involved damage to a baffle and a confrontation with Crows.

Quelph Guneral Hospital Fur

Brookville Wins Tournament Amid Labor Day Derringer

Fragmentary report notes Brookville victorious in a football tournament on Labor Day. Mentions Brookville 16, Guelph 4 in a G C A league context with Rookwood and Edun Millet named, plus later Brookville 23 and other incomplete scores.

Brookville Wan Ueverland Gation Brookville Guelph W. CG. A Rookwood Edun Millet Flackwood

Hatuntay Picnic Trip and Town Happenings

A fragmented local page reports on Oak Tire Company officials traveling to a rural picnic at Wabanao Dark, a bank robbery teaser, and civic notes. It mentions a mayoral incident, road work, tax rate discussion, crop damage from moles or bird pests, and several residents moving, traveling, or speaking at meetings.

Nonnsgaweya Council Reviews 1901 Roadwork and Tax Measures

The August meeting approved road and bridge accounts including Duncan Campbell gravel work and dynamite, J. Toward gravelling, H. Poor stone contract, and other riding projects. A by law set municipal taxes for general and village purposes with a 3 percent late fee after December 11 and 6 percent after January 15. Council to meet by call of the Hoose.

Nonnsgaweya Council Duncan Campbell Uridge Pillow Laking Ravelling Joba W. Adamson T. HL. Snyder Robert Ingtn Bo. Dawson Urravelling N. Lilycrop H. Poor Atone Janice Moffat Reading Atone Climax Machinery J. Numacy Ughete Ford Wpatra Grador Pos A. Anderson Culyart Yamabuw Umber Ree Dalri Mt. Kingsbury Timber End Iubor Hinehutta Oridge Extrum Liliyerop Muntorial World Acron Frage Talon Gious Wm, McShad Hehvol Vollee Behodl Jomil

Record Wheat Yields Across Ontario As Harvest Exceeds

Peter Yorter of Nurford reports Alison Campbell near Hurford yields 681 bushels of fall wheat from 10 acres, averaging 59 bushels per acre. A five acre field produced nearly 63 bushels per acre, with the crop noted as fine and fallow followed by laid manure. Prior records include 65 Dunkeld per acre at Carn, and 1,764 bushels on ManOchester Jim Campbell’s farm averaging 44 bushels per acre.

Ontario Peter Yorter Nurford Sun Toronto Alison Campbell Hurford Porter Carmpbell Jame Shellington Manoheater Jim Nere

First Class Mixup on the Platform

An elderly woman laden with bundles hurries onto a platform and stumbles into a first class carriage. A porter, mistaking her for a first class passenger, opens the door and asks if she is indeed a first class traveler. She smiles and replies, "Thank you and how's yourself."

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Prize puzzles spark cash rewards with entries posted

A local contest offers a $1 500 cash prize for word creation from given three word prompts. Entries list Junker Educator and Clergyman as sample solvers while rules outline circular and anti rules. Address Bhemeld Laboratories Bon t 10 Aurora Yala.

Witwes Junker Bhemeld Laboratories Aurora Yala

Special Offer for Railroad Fare Stated in Ad Fragment

An OCR fragment shows an old class ad promising free railroad fare to the nearest branch and weekly payments of 20 to 35 dollars. It claims quick enrollment for auto, tractor, and garage-related schooling with a fifteen day offer and a Toronto Willow Hill location.

Fen Manud

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