Visiting the Old Haunts at Home Amid Old England Roads
The narrator revisits Peterborough and surrounding Cambridgeshire towns recalling youthful river journeys. He notes Wansford bridge under construction with pedestrian niches, lists inns seen along the Nene, and recalls a Robin Hood legend site. He describes Peterborough’s revival, a sugar beet factory, a large viaduct, and urban changes around Longthorpe Thorpe and Milton Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wansford
Robin Hood
Little John
Alwalton Church Yate
Willie Queax
Peterborough
Budge
Longthorpe
Thorpe
Milton Park
Stamford
Boston
Morton
England
Lincolnshire
Cambridge
Saskatchewan
Heston
Idal
Sidney
Portage la Prairie Licensing Notices and Repairs
A fragmented notice shows a Portage la Prairie license for sales conduct and housing repair work. It mentions oxy acetylene and minimum welding, with references to a residence and a named individual. The readable fragments indicate a local licensing or trade certificate context.
Visit to St Botolph's Church Known as the Boston Stump
An observer describes the Church of St Botolph in Boston also called the Boston Stump. The tower rises 275 feet with seven doors for the days, 12 nave pillars for the months, 24 steps to the library, 32 windows for weeks, 60 steps to the chancel roof, and 65 steps to the stump top for the year. The writer notes harvest preparations, Easter-like ceremonies, knights’ effigies, red ceiling colors, inscriptions, and a walk through cobbled streets, a junk market on Bug Row, a windmill, and a cafe rooftop view. The bells sound triumphant as the day ends with reflections on faith and farewell days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Botoph's
Boston
Brian
Michael
Thad
Weil
Gray
St. Botaph's
Ceers
St. Kolph’s
Bagot Community Notes and Local Meeting Preview
The notice outlines a Tuesday event with whist diving and dancing and requests lunch provisions. J. H. Adams shipped a mixed livestock car earlier this week, including 19 cattle 4 calves 45 hogs and 7 sheep all in prime condition. The MacGregor hockey team tied Bagot 44 in a recent match and upcoming plans include a visit from the Lorg Pls Indians and a Friday local gathering with Congregational meeting attendance and served refreshments. Bagot Elsrith WMS elected leadership for the coming term with Mrs B G Crealock as President and other officers named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams
MacGrexet
Lorg Pls. Indians
Meeting notes with Olson Pogue and Marorie Stone discussed
The lengthy session covered Crealock and Marorie Stone with a $43.05 annual remittance. The next meeting was set for February 1, with a wire transfer noted for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra Olson
Mis
Pogue
Cr. Crealock
Marorie Stone
Local Churches Donate Apace Of Service To Canada
A fragment notes donations by interests to local churches under the United Church Canada banner. Beaver referenced as part of the item. The text suggests a faith organization contribution to community service through the church network.
Farms for Sale in Pool Districts With Equipment
Improved farms offered to farmers with full outfit and feed for spring delivery. Details include full outfit in initial letter. Toronto General Trusts Corporation, 24 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tnis
Toronto General Trusts Corporation
Portage Avenue
Winpes
TENDERS FOR SUPPLY OF WOOD AND CARDS TO MACAULAY SCHOOL
Tenders will be received up to January 31st for 20 cards of seven foot wood and 75 white poplar to be delivered at the MacAuley School by March 15th 1934. The lowest bid may not be accepted. AE Chant Sec Treas phone 874 MacGregor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macauley School
AE. Chant
Sec
Treas
MacCregor
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Beckus
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Old Homestead
Campbell
California
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Manitoba
Tery, 1B
McCormick & Co
Macgregor
Man
ARD
A. G. Mackinnon, M.D
Mackinnon
J. Perewal MacKinnon
Malcolm E. Mackinnon
B.A. Telephone
Austin
di J. H. Merrell
Bik
Portage la Prairie
Sin Ca
Oro Croucher
ALON
H. A. Lye, Llb
Soa Vatuer
Associa
P.O. Box
Stoney
R. A. McLoughry
Nteed
Ustin, Man
Rogers House
J. Woodin
Piato
Organ
Her
J. R. Horton
Geo
Croucher
Portage la Prai
BAGOT
UBM
Bo'clock
Te Oth
Jon
Bagot Elsrith Wms
B. G Crealock
P. Mills
K. E Walden
A. Farncombe
Jessie Arcold
United Church
Canada
Sam
Beaver
Anglican Church
G. L. Armstrong
St. Paul’s Church
J. M. McPhee
Turner
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