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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 13, 1916

Page

3

April notes and local changes sweep Acton to Brampton

Local items report Easter events and concerts, road repairs from Fairy Lake to the quarries, and new town clerk appointment in Brampton. Maple syrup markets start with small quantities and rising prices while a waste paper drive continues for Red Cross Aid Society. An Ottawa Valley newspaper price increase is noted as 1.50 per week after July 1.

Monlay Hamilton Atuinsun Nvcrypian Logg Ua Hia Newmarket County Board Fairy Lake Dows Acton Rad Cross Aid Society Ed. Smithson Hau Bwanksa John McKinnon Hay Har A. G. Davie Soen Brampton Priogis Crampton Promis Waypor Ottawa Valley Lena Goa Renfrew Mercury Acton Red Cross Aid Society

Local events council notes and village notices

A town notice spreads across Council Chamber and church pages detailing lawn bowling and tennis evening events, library board activities, and confirmations of representatives to Ontario meetings. Jean Kennedy named to attend trustees meetings. farm fire at Ospringe causes losses. church services and concerts announced. Red Cross lecture planned. Woods-Wingham nuptials shared. war pictorials and parades featured. Easter concert and recruiting meetings slated. Paris slides shown with Archdeacon Davidson narration.

Counail Chabor Oolumns Wenderson's Natuya Haan TW. P. Moore Ontario Library Association Soronto Osprings Robert Grandy John McCatchobn Acton Moyer Knox Church Young People's Guild of Know Mica Gladys Wariner Toronto Elwood Oakes Guslph John McNall Red Cross Girls Club John McNeil Walmer Road Baptisl Church Woods-Wingham Alma Falaa Willian Bingham J. Ernant Woods Jumoa Woods Arthur Village Brantford R.M. No. 2 Alu Ro O L. Gregory Wonderland Soldiar France Alliea Belgium Borbia Russia Count de Losséps Jacquon de Lesaspa Zepplin Count de Lessapa Count de Lessape Aviation Weating Canada William Mac Kensle Ateo W. W. Meardiare Count de Lasaepa Methodist Sunday School Epworth League Motlan Cal Domville O. C 11Th Battalion Rollar Pee. Gibbons Dr. Julion Ant Gleason Uibbons Actonum Paris Patie Archilexeon Davidson Adelph Alty Purine Hein

Missionary Address Delivers Insightful China Work Report

Mr. A T Crutader, a missionary from Chongtu West China, spoke at the Methodist Church on a late Sunday engagement. He described China mission needs, favorable opportunities for chalattan religion progress, and the rigorous work of Chelsea missionaries with strong, practical results. He also noted educational efforts in East China and the impact of missionary support. Crutcher spoke morning and evening and gave a compelling afternoon address. Trussall's Tea Cream Parlor announces Thursday night opening with new selections and notices Nollari's ice cream.

A.T. Crutader Chongtu West China Wan Windilrosson Critador China MM. Crutcher

Pasture land choice under rising costs

The article notes that as land becomes more fertile pasture gains profitability due to higher crop and labor costs. Water access for stock is a key factor, and selecting fields with favourable moisture and terrain affects pasture productivity.

How to test soil for lime and acidity

A guide describing simple soil tests using hydrochloric acid, litmus paper, and moisture indicators to determine if soil is sour or alkaline and deficient in lime. It emphasizes hands on testing on the farm and notes many farmers waste years trying to farm sour or lime-poor land.

Disease and crop measures from eastern states and Ontario notes

A report on leaf spot disease of cucumbers describes the angular brown spots and bacterial cause, with infection through stomata and impacts on crops. It also includes a practical land measuring method using hardwood markers and a brief on poultry production and seasonal egg prices.

Middle States Ontario Quo Federal Department

Parasite Remedy for Fowl Wounds Described in Local Note

A fragment describes a home remedy for fowl parasites using vaseline and blue ointment mixed in equal parts. The paste is smeared over the skin near the vent area, not rubbed in, covering roughly the size of a penny.

Prohibition Measures Put Forward by Ontario Legislature

Ontario officials announced that prohibition will take effect on the first Monday in June 1910 if the referendum sustains it. The Liquor License Act will be repealed if prohibition continues, with the status quo likely if voters opt to preserve current conditions. W W Hanna spoke on the plan as the legislature advanced the prohibitions bill, though some sections were deferred for later debate. Opposition leader Trowell criticized the timing and said the act should have moved sooner.

Ontario W. W. Hanna House Trowell Sald Uoense Axtausion

Class Roll Call Names and Places in Monthly List

The list records a month’s names including Santa Clara Alvin Rydae Veaballa Watkins Caroline Ryder and others. It shows multiple groups with pairs such as Johnstone McDonald McDougall and Kathleen Millar Dougall Murray McDougall. A. Jauoixe is noted as Teacher.

la Lorne Clara Santa Alvin Rydae Veaballa Watkins Caroline Ryder Donald Ne- Dougall Ele McBaotern Cesua Elmore Johnstone Arnald McDonald Ronald McRachers Laura Lambert Willaiay Watkins Hugh Brown Il Crasa Jeasla Ryder Marie Lants Roy Johnston Hector Macdonald Wadall McDonald Crass Campball Mill

Frail travel notes and local notices from Toronto visits

A stream of short sentences lists residents and visitors passing through or spending time in Toronto and nearby towns. Names include Mina Hostha Hrown, Miss Dorothy Nelson, Mr Victor Gunton, Mr Gladstone Husband, Miss Elizabeth McDonald, Miss Wannal Wallace, Mrs Reginald W. Johnstone, Rev J Wilnos, Mr Harry Bell, Mr John H Canisrod, Mrs John Harvey, Mrs O A Health, and others. Mentions of travel to Haskatoon and various chores punctuate the notices.

Fred Umich Toronto Mina Hostha Haraliton Dorothy Nelson Victor Gunton Misa Luella Gladstone Mian Moore Elizabeth McDonald Wannal Wallace Burntford McMillan Macsan Publishing Toronta Wan Hou Hundly Reginald W. Johnstone Haskatoon Hask Wilnos Hia Harry Bell Hell

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