Acton reminiscences recall tanneries and schoolyard tales
A nostalgic piece recalls old Acton tannery figures like George Beardmore and his son Walter, and the Beardsmore era in the company. It weaves in schoolyard mischief, the Assorted acts of youth, and the writer’s memories of Jack Clarke, Torrance, and local families, closing with notes of Acton Fair memories and tannery jokes.
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George L. Beardmore
Acton
Beardmore
Walter D
Walter
George W
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Coll . O. T. Beardmore
Torrance
Tony
Jack Clarke
Chargy
Toront
John
England
Pairwew
Honnas
Jim McIntosh
Man Survives Tanery Plank Incident At Georgetown
A workman fell onto a tannery vat from a plank set too near the liquid. He was carried out with a tan skin color and red face. After the accident he avoided tanneries and returned home to Georgetown, vowing not to return as Mary and I prepare for visiting company this week.
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Georgetown
Mary
Driving Tragedy Reflected In Court and Remorse
A driver recalls a fatal road collision with a millworker on a night shift. He notes the unavoidable finding, the worker’s death, and his own lingering guilt as he reflects on how slight changes might have altered the outcome. The account ties to themes of loss, responsibility, and the lasting impact on a survivor.
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Bet
1938 Motor Permits Now Available Across Province
Toronto September 6 1937 Minister of Highways T B McQuesten announced that 1938 vehicle permits and operators licenses go on sale province wide. 1928 permits issued for new cars and trucks to avoid late year transfer fees. New plates feature crowns and orange figures on blue. no letter prefixes. Reduced rates aim to ease costs for motorists and commercial vehicle owners. Existing 1936 permits valid until March 31 1939. Over 100 issuing offices and mail options available through Motor Vehicles Branch Queen’s Park Toronto.
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Toronto
T. B. McQuenten
Hways
Highways Department
McQuesten
Theas Muing
Department of Highways, Motor Vehicles Branch
Queen's Park
Merry line about laughter and self humor
A playful line celebrates self mockery and a cheerful spirit with humorous self reflection, suggesting lighthearted mischief and a merry outlook.
Potatoes Sprout Early with Chemical Treatment
Farmers learn that certain chemicals awaken dormant potato buds, allowing a second crop in a season. Treated whole potatoes or cut pieces exposed to fumes start sprouting within days, yielding shoots ten to twelve inches high earlier than untreated crops.
Iris care and propagation for bulbous and rhizomatous varieties
The article explains iris types with thick roots and bulbs, stating bulbous irises are popular and hardy in severe winters per Amherst data. It covers indoor and outdoor cultivation, potting techniques, timing for bloom, aftercare, and best propagation methods through division and bulblets. It also advises selecting varieties by climate and testing roots for northern and warmer regions.
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Amherst
Mass
Do It Yourself Pulp Fuel From Newspaper Clippings
John E. Mason provides a do it yourself guide to making fuel from waste paper found in homes. Readers roll pulp into bricks and logs using simple homemade molds and a masher, then dry and burn pulp balls or bricks in a kitchen range or open fireplace.
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Ora
John E. Mason
Vulgar Haste Mr. Henpeck
A snippet shows a patient telling a doctor that his wife has a dislocated jaw and hints the doctor might visit if in the area next week or the following. The line reflects a casual exchange likely from a humorous or conversational column.
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Mr. Henpeck
Doctor Questions Cause of Husband Death
A doctor asks a woman patient the cause of her husband’s death. She cannot recall the disease’s name but insists it was not serious. The exchange highlights a humorous misremembrance of medical details.
Joyce Finds Shoes Fit For Two Feet
One day Joyce argues with her mother over shoes, replying that she has no other feet to swap. The humorous exchange ends with a light moment about footwear and common-sense.
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Joyce
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