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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 13, 1899
Page
2
The document compiles scattered notes on municipal control disputes in Winnipeg and Wisconsin constitutional amendments. It references bribery penalties, public office terms, Spanish prisoners, and Peace Conference invitations, alongside 1898 Haitian concerns and the Bradstreet quarterly business outlook.
At the last regular Sedost council meeting Reva Pearson preached as Councillors Clarke Frencls and Murray attended. A Free Library Board communication requested a 200 grant for present year additions and current expenses with repayment to the municipality treasurer upon provincial receipt. The Finance Committee presented a sixth report urging payment for coal for the Power House freight and other expenses. The Free Library Board meeting followed with members including J B Pearson and Cbair Ian Bevo and others. The board adjourned after confirming the 196 expense plan and loan for new books.
The King’s Daughters present an 18th inn entertainment by a colored troupe called The Nashville Brodeorea. Monday night show features songs dances and a cake walk with the male quartet and cake walk praised. Health Inspector fumigated fever-infected homes and library books arrived for scanning.
An 19th century medical claim presents Paine's Celery Compound as a universal remedy. It attributes the preparation to a leading professor from Dartmouth Medical College and extols its benefits for nerves, health, and spring purification.
The Etrosta and Walks Committees aim for a tidier town this summer and report easier curfew enforcement. Royal Template of Temperance membership reaches 280 with 20 new initiates in the past month. Reverend D. W. Bolder attends the International Epworth League Convention in Indianapolis. A wagon accident on Martin Street damages a storefront. Reformer Dancon troupe enjoys Venice and Rome. Spring medicine article promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with testimonials and local pharmacy notes.
The firm advertises complete spring and summer stock with latest world novelties. It touts fashion plates from New York and London and invites the public to view items. They guarantee fit and workmanship and claim Bellwarp Serge fibers that do not fade or color change for two years or money refunded.
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