28 Oct 1936
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Newspaper
Ontario Georgetown Herald
Location
Georgetown, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 28, 1936
Page
1
A garbled fragment recalls a tense game or match featuring the Robins with hints of struggle, doubt, and courage. The text references Edgar A Guest and themes of effort, improvement, and resilience amid a tough competition.
Hon. T. W R McQuesten announced that 1807 motor vehicle permits and operators licences will expire end of 1936 and new plates will go on sale in November. Permits may be obtained by mail from the Department of Highways Queens Park Toronto.
A historical notice explains the best practices for storing winter vegetables. It covers temperature guidelines of about 33 degrees Fahrenheit, ventilation strategies using cellar windows or exterior walls, and the use of a sandy loam layer to regulate humidity. It also notes storage layouts for cabbage and celery, recommending upright plans and eight inch row spacing with slatted wooden bins.
A Canadian article traces Hallowe'en links to apples and pumpkins, noting the fruit and vegetable symbolize the feast. It discusses ancient roots in Egypt and Ireland, Druids and Old Samhain, plus modern practice of bobbing for apples and festive recipes for candied turnip and baked Canadian apples.
An old clip notes an elephant assigned as switchman guiding a train to the main line by nudging a lever. Witnesses report the animal’s delight with the success, tossing its trunk in triumph as the train completes its correct path.
Instructions mention placing apples in a dish and pouring juice over them. A note indicates the dish may be served with or without plain or whipped cream.
The piece notes the poppy’s symbolism for Canada on Poppy Day, honoring 60 000 graves in France and Belgium and 170 000 Canadians disabled by the war. It highlights Dominion efforts to assist disabled veterans through workshops while criticizing hidden taxes that fund government revenue and urging thrift.
A fragmented diary style scene describes a city’s din with street traffic, rattling trucks, sirens, and crowds. Amid the noise a household scene unfolds with a baby grand, Victrola, telephone, poodle, and electric devices as the narrator wakes from a deep sleep.
A vintage note extols Canada’s fish based ingredients for salads. It promotes light digestible options rich in nutrients and vitamins with varied seafood like lobster and salmon. Simple to elaborate recipes suggest canned lobster with chopped egg and mayonnaise on lettuce leaves.
The old MacLaren Castle on Calexion mountains, built by Scottish masons from Stone Imported from Uselami, and surrounding 300 acres, has been sold to W. J. Blow of Wounstock. The structure, erected by Alexander Maclaren after he arrived from Scotland 118 years ago, faced mortgage strain as expenses outran income. Grace and Duncan Maclaren descendants are noted, with relics found on the estate reflecting Indian days and local court districts.
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