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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 13, 1916

Page

2

International diplomacy and wartime policy debated

The article reviews Allied aims to secure a universal peace by respecting national sovereignty and freeing nations from coerced domination. It contrasts this with enforcement by force, praising Asquith for challenging German leadership and advocating free peoples determining their own futures without military dictate.

Germany Europe Withsat Prémiser Asquith Bethenand Hollweg Prealar Asgal Enalgas Ia Kletory

Obituary notices span families across cities and countries

The obituary recounts Mug Jauxa Waprra and Willan Holland deaths, noting long illness and recent passing in Acton and Toronto. It lists fourteen children and several survivors in Milwaukee, Detroit, and the United States, with funeral details at St Alban's Church and Walrview Cemetery. The piece also mentions William Hametraat in Acton and William Hornby, both connected to extended family and local communities, with burial and memorial references.

Mug Jauxa Waprra Carollna Hollan Janes Waite Haeuta Willan Sa Apnea Ake London Asd Canada Muskoka Aida Actos Wiltian Hillarmer Ousol Acton Pascad Hla John Toronto William Hametraat Weimstraat Cama Acton Biaathar Trafalgar Bate Orewaony Cornea Haematrast Qualph Margaret Vatugo Ean Bellis Big Fatty Guill “Myr Hornby W. AL Cary Milton H. Cary Movahy Nia Aon Kintstrao Hawk Blow Chesley Alnoe Cory Sarvieg Wan Fiald Mr. Hornby Holy Long Haakatchawan, Oatpavlo United Stalls

Acton Soldiers Return and Front-Line News Highlight Community

Military notes from Acton recounts soldiers Haustiel Frye Melvin Hoper and Arthur Ander laan home from Orangeville for weekend visits. Acton platoon paraded to Knox Church as Rev O Wilson preached. James Mutrie killed in France, leaving a wife and four children. A patriotic concert planned in Erin with the Ladies Patriotic Society and the Alton Dramatic Club to perform Uncle Josh. W. Strumpf of Rochwood returns from the front to a civic welcome.

Haustiel Frye Harrie Melvin Hoper Arthur Anderlaan Orangeville Lila Wigglora Robert Stewart Kipling Patag Wershone Milton Tueaday Acton Knox Church Rav O. Wilson Fryer Orpingtton England Vic Janis Moore Robt Moore Cult Tint Batt EB. V. Wright Mattallon Lieut. Roberts Neopulting League Waren James Mochrie Adjutant-Garens Ottawa Calla John Moohsie Robert John Mutrie Col John Mutrie Rockwood Bramona France Afetor Mutrie Erin Ladles Alton W. Srumpf Rochwoadd Hla Olthena Lytha Kla Lowa Bavora Walcome Ware Faa Wailal Burwicks Shelburne Witta Campbelllville Garbert Andarson Visborg Hastoy 104Th Battalion Haltea Cate Hou Mr. White Mred C Lam Tance Marines Pasa Wall Cansilan Harald Nailla Grant Fa Ao Llout Jennle Irving Air Max Kla Othmar Grant Franca Beas Guy Wallaca Laatosa Lege Cranteara Turderia Alas Grant, J. 1 Actos

Birthday News and Local Notices From The Community

The page notes birthdays and health updates, including Matthew celebrating an eighty sixth birthday and a fall afterwards with a fractured thigh but recovery. It mentions Mies Wessle Hwindleburat moving to Acton for a position, Mr. Landes Waddell injured, and George Soaxel relocating to the road for a wartime role. It also references visits by Reuben Konter of Toronto and a wedding trip by Clayton Vongelrest and his bride to Hamilton and other places.

Mise Wessle Hau Acton J. G. Muswall Landes Waddell Qeorge Soaxel Lakh Thurelay Woad Waranier David Alouzel Ab Aberna Matthew Comarkallo Pettig Toronto Vendrable

Survey of Farm Practices in Four Counties 1915 Report

A provincial survey in Dundas, Waterloo, Northumberland, and Carleton examined crop rotation, manure use, weed control, and grain varieties. Findings show wide variation in rotation adherence, fertilizer handling, and pest management with notable gaps in variety knowledge and manure savings.

Dundas Waterloo Northumberland Carleton Efalus My. Nusulek Thaly Balda Dandas Thia Sevantian Yessa Bevanty Aavan Fartera Dundes Gordon Vurrow Torosto Globe

Farm Fertility, Market Reading and Stock Concerns Highlighted

The article urges light soil covers for crops to prevent wilting and stresses timely fertilizer study for fruit and vegetable rows. It notes the value of reading market reports, improving farming tools like corn brooders, and marketing products when market conditions permit better returns. A stray item mentions a person named Giant Parenty and a theft incident at Littleswaplob, Eng. with unclear details.

Yrofanor JE

Trail of the Angling Caneslet and Outdoor Notes

Rod and Gun Viablog presents practical angling visuals and tales under the heading Wlablig Notew. Edited by Mebart Pare Lingaln, the April issue features outdoor lore, stories, and tips for the angler published by W. J. Taylor in Woodatsot.

Mebart Woodatsotly W. J. Taylog

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