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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 22, 1897
Page
2
The piece surveys tariff fights and government moves in the Dominion, noting France and Egypt tax shifts, department stores campaigns in Toronto, and reductions in savings bank interest. It covers rail tariffs, license act amendments in Ontario, and Nova Scotia provincial election results with Liberal victories and a close Dominion contest.
London reports Greece and Turkey now in active warfare with both sides engaging along the front. Turkish forces gain advantage as despatches note larger Turkish numbers and continued fighting as wartime tensions loom over Europe.
The Monday council meeting sees approval of the sixth report from the Committee on Finance with payment of several small accounts including John B. Cameron’s $3.00 bill for street work. A $60 grant to Acton Cornet Band was approved for open air summer concerts. Discussion notes that a cedar timber shipment did not meet specifications and that the Bell Telephone Company poles may be used for alarm wires. Adjournment followed at 9:15 PM.
It records the death of Mabel Gordon eight months old daughter of Mr and Mrs George Gordon who died on a Wednesday. The item also lists numerous local residents visiting relatives and spending holidays, with notes on weather and farming conditions.
An Advocata notice from Winston Ontario proclaims Dr Williams Pink Pills cured a man of a hip joint disease after five hospital trips and three months in bed. The patient spent years and about 900 in medical bills before the pills restored walking ability and health. A separate brief notes the sudden death of a six week old child near Mille ascribed to exposure during a windy Easter day.
This notice urges readers to reject Teak Pedlar offers and switch to a 25 cent per pound tea option, claiming substantial savings. It cautions that pedlars are persuasive con artists and stresses that many have stopped buying from them to save money.
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