Acton Recollections and Local Accidents Hit Acton
Recollections of Acton recount a construction project on Church Street with contractor Kenney and W. 2. Kenney building a bart and driving shed amid accidents at the new Acton Tanning Company sheds. Workmen Edward Hib and Alex Cripps suffered injuries from timber mishap and a falling cedar post. A park match between the Argyles of Toronto and Acton is expected. Zeigler Hinch clothing store advertises fall stock with men and boys attire.
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Kenney
Hla
Church Street
Acton Tanning Company
Edward Hib
Alex. Cripps
Toronto l
Acton
Mra. Reinhart
Peresanuta
Argyles
Toronto
James Scott
Matthews
Zeigler-Hinch Clothing
Guelph
Beardmore wins tug of war cup at Exhibition 1927
Exposition events recall a big 1927 tug of war victory by Beardmore and Co in the Industrial group. Local sports note Alfred Bishop won the Eden Mills open races and Gordon Cooper placed second for Hercules Athletic Club Acton. Schools reopen with nearly 400 pupils, and a new baby born to Mr and Mrs John Allan in Guelph General Hospital. Ida J Mason Agnew of Acton dies in Toronto.
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Beardmore and Co
John Lawson
Marjorie
Arthur
Toronto
Eden Mills
Alfred Bishop
Hercules Athletic Club
Acton
Gordon Cooper
Bathing Beaches Celebrate Summer Fun and Fashion
The article recalls July and August crowds at bathing beaches enjoying sun and water. It notes old versus new bathing costumes freeing movement and aiding swimming. It highlights cheerful activity, sun safety, and the healthful, natural appeal of swimming for women and girls.
Flies Provide Food For Birds Ducks In Season Says Entomologist
Dominion entomologist H J Seamans urges calm as cadaceares or sand flies swarm along eastern Canadian rivers. He notes ducks and fishes feed on them giving sport in season. Control is limited though DDT or pyrethrum sprays may offer minor help. The flies are blamed for nuisance near the Niagara St Lawrence Ottawa rivers.
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H. J. Seamans
Dominion
Mr. Seamans
Niagara
St. Lawrence
Ottawa
Canada
Wealth and greed in a Sunday school lesson tone
The lesson warns wealth does not moralize by itself and condemns greed. It contrasts prudent, charitable use of wealth with hoarding and price manipulation, urging industrious yet generous living and divine accountability for wealth. It cites biblical passages and notes that true righteousness can exist without riches.
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James
Christ
Jesus
Jno
Palestine
Jerusalem
Jesus Christ
Fragmentary Ledger of a Humble Trade Verse
The readable lines suggest a reflection on wealth and pride, contrasting rich power with humble origins. It hints at goods and creation but remains largely garbled and incomplete.
Madara and Antique Furniture Public Auction Sale
Public auction at Trlernsio on September 7 1047 at 12 o clock features a large walnut suite 4 chairs matching tables sideboard and corner What-not bookcase and various bedroom dining and kitchen furnishings plus bedding quilts linens carpets and garden tools. Terms cash with settlement through the clerk. Auctioneers Tindely and Ellioty operate the sale.
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Lucas E
Trlernsio
Windsor
aVhia
Tindeley and Ellioty
Milton Juveniles Win Tulton County Championship Again
Milton Juveniles defend title by defeating Ourke ville ando 17 to 1 to claim the Tulton County Championship for the second consecutive year. Miltons offense totaled 22 runs in the win while opponents managed 2. Sections of the text describe violence and local incidents unrelated to the game as well as scattered misprints and unclear segments.
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Milton Juveniles
Tulton
Hanes Ourkeville
Ando
Oakville
Actin
Eltizen
Milton Legionnairea
Caladonia
County G.blal
Mitton Poat
Lachelng
Champlton
Oakville News Briefs Highlight Church Rector and Local Events
Rev. F. C. Jackson named rector of St. Jaco's church in Oakville. Police incident leads to a car theft potaway. car recovered. Rt. Hon. William Lyon Mackenzie King visited Oakville last Saturday for a reception hosted by Lt. Gov. Ray Lawsen and Mrs. Lawnos for Taranto Mena and Women’s Press Clubs at Ballymena on Lakeshore Road East. Aluminum window frames being installed by Weath erstone Windows Limited as Oakville builds new houses. Discussions on incorporating Bromte-as a village occurred at a ratepayers meeting with Ontario Municipal Affairs official Mr. Carter attending. Red Cross swimming class activity at Bronte Beach included a Wiener roast tied to orientation awards.
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F.C. Jackson
St. Jaco's
Guna
Oakville
Rt. Hoan
William Lyon Mackenzly King
Ray Lawsen
Ray Lawsen and Mrs. Lawnos To Members of the “Taranto Mena
Womens
Ballymena
Lakeshore Road East
Sxasghea
Weatherstone Windows Limited
Carter
Ontario Department of Municipal Affairs
Clearing Auction Sale at Esquesing Farm
Public auction of farm stock and equipment at G W Wilsons farm Lot 3 Can 6 Esquesing on Tuesday September 01 1087 at 1 30 pm features horses cows pigs poultry tractors and implements. Real estate sale includes 100 acres brick house barn shed and spring creek with terms of sale announced day of auction.
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G. W. Wilson
Can. 6
Township of Esquesing
Uorses
Guernsey
York
M.H
Yvenr
Ae Hindley & Elliott
George Currle
Carnival profit tops Lions report in Burlington
At a Lions Club luncheon in Burlington the 1917 Carnival was hailed as the largest yet with a net profit of 6220.47 dollars. Two thousand people visited Burlington's swimming beach over the August weekend. A Bell Telephone worker, Mr. Wm Davidson, suffered an accident at the Lions park when struck in the face by a ball.
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Lions Club
Brant Inn
Burlington
Nelson Ave
Wm. Davidson
Bell Telephone
Lions Park
Aroun
Nelson
Burlington Beach
Women's Institute
Convalescent
Lakeshore Highway
Lake Ontario
Gazette
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Madara
Milton
Clement and Mountain
Moorefield
Cara Mahas
Kendrick
Viscount Mountbatten
Queen Victoria
Milton Welding
Mill ST
Acton Park Pavilion
Howard Home Freezer
Howard
Roy
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