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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 06, 1934

Page

11

The Best Coon Dog in the World Hunters Find Rex on Ridge

Lawrence Dill Pickle and John Taylor Williams prep for a night coon hunt with Rex the claimed best coon dog in the world. The group treks rocky ridge by Willow Brook near Hornby’s corn patch chasing a coon that Rex bays up a giant oak two-story treetop climax.

Ohn Taylor Williams Sniffy Lawrence Montgomery Dill Dill Pickle Pickle John Taylor Ello John Sotiows Dill Larence John Taylor Williams John ‘Taylor John Travor Williams Lawrence Montgomery Mort Reynolds Mort Tomorry Sam Olling Pete Simpson Sarah Rex King Lawrence Baptist Church Randolph Brothers Rod Tim Jerry Blakeman Bosco Treadway Montgomery Dill Tank Berry Bosco Judd Willow Brook Rocky River Trout Fox Jerry Coon Dogs John ‘Taylor Williams Jim Virginia Hornby Dil Dil Pickle Dad

One Was Enough Engaged Twice But Broke It Off

In a casual exchange a man explains his engagements. he confirms he got engaged in the first week but spent the second week ending the relationships, noting that in real life things rarely unfold as smoothly as hoped. The dialogue highlights hesitation and practicality in romance.

Hubby and Wife Exchange Postal Plea in Measles Letter

A domestic note shows a husband asking about mailing a letter to his mother inviting her to visit. The wife refuses and jokes about adding a postscript claiming the children have measles.

Cause for Worry in a Wary Marriage Conversation

A light exchange centers on a husband and wife debating remarriage after a possible death. The husband names two responses to avoid implying longing for freedom or selecting a successor, revealing the social nuance of commitment and fear of misperception.

Mr. Batch

Feeding Hogs for Market At Fredericton Station

At the Dominion Experimental Station in Fredericton New Brunswick experiments compare hog gains from feeds on farm such as potatoes skim milk and oats. Raw versus cooked potatoes and milk meals show cooked potatoes more valuable and no significant carcass differences.

Dominion Experimental Station Fredericton N. B

Reindeer Await Freeze Up In Mackenzie Delta Trek

Nearly 3,000 reindeer purchased by Canada in 1929 wait for winter at the Mackenzie River delta in the Northwest Territories. The herd started its 1,000 mile trek from Napaktoolek in 1929 and faced blizzards and glare ice forcing detours. A new crossing is planned for autumn as the Department of the Interior prepares a winter grazing range for future northern natives.

Alaska Yukon Mackenzie River Northwest Territories Cros Mackenzie Napaktoolek Shingle Point Delta Department of the Interior Dominion

Sayings Reveal Charity Behind Mrs. Jones Remark

A dialogue shows a son asking what his mother meant by calling Mrs. Jones queer. The reply explains she was too charitable to state her true opinion, revealing social judgments and tact in a family exchange.

Forethought on Bride Pearls and Gifts

A dialogue fragment contemplates a bride wearing her groom’s pearls or imitations. The speaker muses that pearls bring bad luck, suggesting earlier belief and a possible symbolic motive behind the choice of faux stones.

Not Vain Comment Reveals Self-Reported Pride

A brief exchange suggests vanity. The speaker claims the subject is not vain about appearance, noting she has good reason. When asked how this is known, the reply states she told the speaker herself.

Canadian dividends rise in July 1934 results

July 1934 dividend payments reached 17,632,095, higher than 1933 and 1932. For January–July 1934 total dividends paid amount to 114,866,305, up from 84,324,977 in 1933 and 102,127,786 in 1932. Mining firms again contribute about 4,712,908 to the monthly total.

Acton Fall Fair Horse Specials and Premiums 1934

Special prize list for Acton Fall Fair September 18 19 1934 details horse classes and premiums including Best High Stepping Horse in harness Best Single Turnout Best Span High Steppers in Harness Best Carriage Brood Mare and more with monetary awards and prize substitutions for various classes. Also lists dairy cattle sheep hogs chickens and produce sections with prizes and sponsors.

George Cowie Ritchie & Agar Halton County Erin Eramosa Robert Simpson Co Pioneer Equipment Company Daymond Motor Co Quelph Suitabkax Acton Creamery T. Eaton Co T. Eaton Company Limited Guelph Weston Cake and Bread Co Canada Bread Co Guelph Union Stock Yards Toronto

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