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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 13, 1916

Page

7

Clean-up Day for Acton Urges Broad Community Effort

The Acton Clean-up Day call urges wide citizen involvement and municipal support for effective sanitation. It notes cold weather and heavy snow delay cleanup, stresses provision of carts and disposal areas, and calls for voluntary actions to improve streets, yards, and alleys.

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Acton area notices and community events overview

Local item roundup covers lawn bowling, school board and library board meetings, a farm fire with damages, church announcements, a concert in Knox Church, a wartime fundraising event, and a Paris exhibition with large crowds. Many names and places context the community update.

Missionary Address Highlights China Work and Support

A report of Mr A T Rutahor and missionary efforts from West China. Cratcher’s vivid appeal to aid church work in China and the exposure of thriving missionary activity are noted. Crutchoy spoke at morning and evening services and at the Sunday school. Russell’s Tea Cream Parlor announces Friday night opening.

A.T Chongtu China Cratcher Crutchoy Eveniay Russell's Nollear

Pasture Lands and Economic Factors in Selection

The article compares pasture fertility to other land uses noting higher profits from pasture due to rising farm labor costs. Water access for stock is highlighted as an important consideration in choosing pasture.

Simple chemical test to judge soil quality for farmers

The article describes a at home soil test using hydrochloric acid and litmus paper to assess lime content and acidity. A soil ball is tested with blue red litmus to determine acidity or alkalinity and moisture, guiding farmers to distinguish rich lime soils from poor.

Disease of cucumber leaves spreads across eastern states

A bacterial disease reducing cucumber crops causes angular brown leaf spots that make foliage ragged. Pathologists have isolated the germ and confirmed infection can occur through tiny leaf openings, with soft rot of stems possible but not directly linked to fruit rot.

Federal Department

Pirate of corn furor shocks poultry market

A garbled note describes a supposed agent used on fowls to mask rot, claiming a mix of ointment and other substances. The piece suggests danger in improper handling and market impact from such adulteration.

Prohibition Referendum Set for June On Ontario Plan

The Ontario referendum on prohibition will occur the flat Monday in June 1010. Prohibition measures and liquor licenses will be repealed if the people vote to continue prohibition, likely keeping current holders in place. Legislature debates focused on pending clauses with major provisions left for future discussion.

Ontario Boph W. J Tanna Provincia Mme Trowall Cata Sean Otto

Past Month Report by Lorne Achdel Records Numerous Names

The report lists multiple individuals across sections Ba IV Cussa Crasa and Hathroon Millar. Names include Clara Lanty Alvio Ryder Veaballa Watkins Ju IV Caroline Hyder Donald Dougall Eales Moadera J Cesta Elenore Johnatese Arnald McDonall Ronald McKachera Laura Lambert Willows Wathins Hugh Brows f I Cussa Jeasla Ryder Marla Laats Roy Johnston Hector Macdonald Besala McDonald Crasa Campball Millar Gordon John Stane Angua McFachéry Janis Teacher.

Lorne Achdel Clara Lanty Alvio Ryder Veaballa Watkins Caroline Hyder Donald A Dougall Eales Moadera J Cesta Elenore Johnatese Arnald McDonall Ronald McKachera Laura Lambert Willows Wathins Hugh Brows I Cussa Jeasla Ryder Marla Laats Roy Johnston Hector Macdonald Besala McDonald

Fragments Of Travel And Local Notices From Toronto To Saskatoon

A garbled list of people visiting and staying in various places reports travels to Toronto and Saskatoon. Names include Fred Emich, Bertha Brown, Dorothy Nelson, Victor Gunton, Lizita Mood, Meladatone, Moore, Elizabeth McDonald, Wannall Wallace, McMillan Health, Reginald W. Johnston, Rev J O Wilson, Harry Ball, John Camerad, Mrs J A Murray, Mr John Huurvey, Mrs O A Health and others. It references a funeral at Georgetown and a discussion on lease relief and stock disposition concepts.

Fred Emich Toronto Hundlay Bertha Brown la Hataldloa Dorothy Nelson Victor Gunton Waa Blases Elizabeth McDonald Wannall Wallace Abe Felonde le Haratford McMillan Health Madsan Publishing Co Husday Reginald W. Johnstons Baskatoon Hask J. O. Wilson Tle Brother Harry Ball John H. Camerad Clovarevitta N. Y J. A. Murray Joh Huurvey Georgetown Yostentay John B. Leslie Bre Volert Johnston Geonrge Lasalle Aleo O. A. Health Walrvlaw Hace Leon Vialtlag Rela Vee Chisago Baapolis Baskalobewan Builth

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