Fragmented OCR News Snippet on City Water Talk
A damaged OCR fragment hints at a discussion about city water issues and citizen input. The readable bits mention a town meeting and concerns raised by residents regarding water service.
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 11, 1918
Page
2
A damaged OCR fragment hints at a discussion about city water issues and citizen input. The readable bits mention a town meeting and concerns raised by residents regarding water service.
Esquesing Township council meets with multiple motions approving payments for dog taxes and damages from sheep losses. Funds allocated for Auditors' report copies, Red Cross, telephone charges, and sheep trials. Meeting adjourns to May 20.
An Ottawa government order in council requires able-bodied residents to engage in useful work or face penalties. Exemptions cover youths under sixteen or over sixty, bona fide students, those temporarily unemployed due to employer disputes, and physically unable workers. The measure aims to prevent idleness amid a national need for labor.
A local meeting in Guelph adopts a tax rate. A ten year old Leamington boy dies from poison after maple syrup from a rusty pail. Cattle auction in Lot le generally sells 108 head for nearly 23000. Perth County seeks a district agricultural representative. Reported military and civic notices span Windsor to London with multiple deaths injuries and transport changes.
Turbulent reports describe a terrific explosion at the Hotholem Stool Company's plant near Baltimore. Company officials refuse to disclose damage estimates while investigators assess the scene and determine the extent of the incident.
Word has it Capt (Rev) H F F D Woodcock former St Jude’s rector Oakville wounded overseas as Chaplain of the 164th Battalion. Mrs W C Waller reports Acton lads received parcels bought with proceeds of a patriotic dance. Pte C Fletcher of the 134th Highlanders wounded in the legs returned to Milton with a gold watch. Pte William Gee Dougina noted as Wortany admitted to Fourth General Hospital Basingstoke April 3 with a gunshot wound left shoulder. Lieut J F Peacock, Milton, recalled to England on the 20th after furlough due to his father’s death. Arthur Lynde, former Hambourg Conservatory teacher, now lectures in Acton Thursdays 8:30 to 6:30.
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