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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 13, 1916
Page
6
The document outlines a call for provincial powers to ensure complete reporting of tensions from various fronts and to reduce regional unrest. It discusses alcohol law aims to curb drinking while avoiding private conduct regulation and the need for stronger provincial enforcement of liquor shipments.
Obituary notes the death of Jauxa Waptra Aller at a home on Apnea Street after prolonged illness, detailing surviving family across Canada and the United States, and a funeral at St Alban’s Church. It also reports the death of William Hametraat at his Toronto home aged eighty eight, noting his life in Acton, Crawnons Corners, and Woodstock, with services conducted by Rev. H. W. Avibon and burial in Walview Cemetery.
Military notes recount Acton men returning from leave and front lines. Wounded Fryer and Mutrie’s son Robert John Mutrie killed in France. Major Weight and Lt Roberts visit town. Recruits appointed for Halton and Dufferin Battalion. local bands and drama club to hold benefit in Erin.
Fragmented notes report local arrivals and departures, a trip to Hamilton, and a birthday celebration. Postmaster Matthews marks his eighty first birthday with a recent fall and steady recovery, while C A G Matthews of Toronto shares the day with his elderly grandfather.
Gordon Vurrow reports from the Globe on a 1915 survey in Dundas, Waterloo, Northumberland, and Carleton counties. Farmers largely rotate crops inconsistently, use homegrown grain, and face weed threats like Canada thistle and ragweed. Manure handling improves but fertilizer loss remains common, with potatoes affected by blight and rot.
Agricultural tips urge cover crops with dry sand to prevent wilting and warn against neglecting soil fertility. Notes praise fertilizer studies, proper use of oil for borora and utféa, and market timing as keys to maximizing value. A brief livestock remark highlights feeding and grinding for better stock performance. A stray line reports a wrongful absence of a person in Littleswaplob, Eng.
Rod and Qua magazine from Woodstock Edited by Mebart Pare Lingala offers practical tips for outdoor anglers. The April issue highlights the Trail of the Angling Canosa and other pieces on outdoor life and fishing techniques.
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