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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 03, 1913
Page
2
Cabinet Council appears to support a parcels post policy with the Postmaster General authorized to implement. Washington coverage notes the new Democratic regime intends strict probity with liquor confined from the White House.
Plans and specifications for the new 26000 post office and customs house at Acton are now open for inspection. Tender forms must be signed and submitted by April 30 with a 10 percent bid deposit. Local tenders expected for all or part of the project.
The formal opening of St Alban’s Parish Hall on Tuesday March 3 featured a social evening, speeches, music, and refreshments. Wardsens Beardmore and Wood hosted visitors, praised the hall’s purpose for Sunday School and social gatherings, with hopes the Aston community will use the new facility. An auction and musical items were part of the programme. A distant business letter from Merchants Bank in Acton, Ontario, requested local employment and included a portrait.
One way and return Homeseekers tickets from Ontario ports to Western Canada and Pacific coast cities go on sale after April 15. Excursions run Tuesdays to Winnipeg and points west with through coaches, Pullman cars, and low rates lasting into autumn. District agent O K Horning notes Grand Trunk Pacific route highlights Winnipeg Saskatoon Edmonton to Alberta and B C with descriptive literature available.
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