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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 25, 1930

Page

5

Social and Personal Notes From Acton Weekend Visit Snaps

Miss Clara Lantz of F Cotte brondaging at home and many locals like Mr. Rous Allan Eugene McPherson Angus Kennedy and Laura Wiles are mentioned with weekend visits and travels in Toronto Detroit Guelph Welland and Paris. Mrs. Gordon Maynard notes partial health improvements and Elsie Hudson returns from England aboard Cunard Arantia.

Clara Lantz Elsie Hudson England

Acton Fair Highlights and Corrections Echo

Fall fair items recap with corrections from Acton last week. Winners include Allan McKay Oakville in the steeplechase and John Graff for largest family with twelve members present. Toront o Garrison won polo. G T Boardmore took two potato races. notable arena acts drew praise. A W Miles donkey rides amused children. Acton Band praised. photog courtesy from A St Brown.

John Graff Acton Pui

Fall fair dates planned for season events in Aberfoyle

September 2 3 and 6 7 9 30 through October 2 mark the fall fair schedule for Aberfoyle. Readers are urged to plan attendance around the exhibitions and displays highlighted across the September 26 27 and September 30 October 2 window.

Aberfoyle . S

Entered Into Rest Mrs James Tiarmer Aberfoyle

Obituary notices recount Mrs Maria Langdale Tiarmer of Aberfoyle born Proton May 10 1861. She married James Tiarmer Nassagaweya Dec 21 1881 and lived on farms before retiring to Aberfoyle. Survived by husband son and daughter and siblings with funeral details and church support. Also notes on Mrs Towns and remodeling Wonderland Theatre progress.

James Tiarmer Aberfoyle James Harmer Maria Langdale Proton Egremont Nica Guelph James Viarmoer Nassagaweya Pudinch Tnrmor P. W. Richardson Pusllnch George Luanindale Georie Dicka Yoronts Romer John Orkir Tewna Mary Elizabeth Stockell Tobt. Blockell Weat Gilleishiry Robert ‘Townr Thunhtera Ube Xan Hamp Graff Acton Oliver George Wallace Carl Grant Andrew Samuel Jordan Wyvvale Andrew Furlong Elmvale Allandale Nso Ios Wala United Church Anik Mra Graf Tworoolock

Prize Winners in Field Classes at Local Livestock Show

Readable portions detail awards across cattle, sheep, and poultry divisions. Winners include Best Female Jersey, two year old heifers, various calfs, and multiple breed champions such as Shorthorn and Leghorn lines, with names like McCann, Wrigglesworth, Patterson, and Alexander recurring.

Jersey Paternouns Morrison W. D. Almaunder Nsomontlw J. Murray W. J. Alexander J. Gratt Cow J. D. Bull Ed. Alexander A. Ys. Patterson Helfer Od. Bull A. GL Patterson Bull A. YG. Patterson A. J. Murray Alexander

Letter on wages and price policy in Western Canada

The writer argues that high prices and limited wage levels depress consumer purchasing power and unemployment in Western Canada. He suggests lowering prices, widening farmer and producer leverage, and expanding harvest pay could boost demand, employment, and mass production efficiency. He cites wheat markets, railway rates, and factory pricing as key factors. The letter advocates shared burden relief and greater production to balance the economy.

Fanuy Canaat Yam Canada J, Jan Camahan

Colored Voices on the Day’s Events in Idle Talk

An excerpted dialogue among Black narrators and bystanders features casual speech about daily life and social tensions. The scene includes phrases about mules, brands, and memory, with references to a bluesy refrain and local chatter.

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