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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 23, 1903
Page
2
The Acton Free Press notes Prime Minister Fielding’s budget speech as a bold Imperial prospect, hinting at Great Britain and the United States while promising Canada’s economic surge. It critiques local printing favoritism and questions county council printing practices amid public concerns over taxes and municipal services.
Ontario appoints Mortimer Clark KC of Ottawa as Lieut Governor. Commission issued. Mr. J E Alderwick of the Pily Gomi administers oath of office at Toronto. Ceremony marks the transfer of statutory duties to the new governor.
Oliver Mowat died peacefully Sunday morning after five days of illness at age 55. Relatives and friends gathered as doctors and physicians attended him, noting a quiet departure from life after a period of severe weakness. The service honored his long public life and surrounded by family.
On Tuesday last week A M McLennan was named deputy from the county to the ACL Council for mounting corps. The council sent a committee of Uheandale to hear the deputation, with Toll Wood and Dr Wobaler chairing. Deacon and Ly presented his pal representative and urged the Cus relation. A $200 grant was approved for the Wheyhuent event, while $150 funded a skeleton camp. Andrew and Cook were named to audit the Oakville High Bela account. the treasurer may pay on committee approval.
The piece lauds Honore as a central figure in Canadian history, calling him one of the great Canadians and noting his influence. It mentions his role in the Confederation movement and his lasting impact on the country. It also touches on local county matters. The County Buildings Committee plans coal purchases for the county houses and a Walton Woman's Institute coin donation is mentioned, with a court-ordered road purchase and a June adjournment hinted.
Fragmented biographical notes trace Regan and Regan era figures through legal training, bar admission, and multiple government posts. Highlights include roles as Provincial Secretary, Postmaster General, and coalition era positions, concluding with a death in Toronto in 1904.
An advertisement touts Dr Willa Pink Pills as the most economical medicine for inflammation partial paralysis St Vitus dance indigestion kidney trouble and other nerve and blood disorders It claims hundreds of cures and urges readers to buy a two week or longer course highlighting affordable price and claim of rapid relief for chronic ailments.
Toronto papers report Mr R T Gamey, a leading figure in Ontario inquiries, vanished on Friday and did not reappear. The Royal Commission adjourned for the day as counsel and court sought to resolve irregularities, with further proceedings postponed to Thursday amid questions about his whereabouts and the deposit of funds.
Acton councilors Hynde and Brown presided as the town amended the cemetery by law to set the price for plots at two thirds of the standard rate for property owners and never residents. The measure includes a new rate of five cents per square foot for non residents and a dollar per thousand? The motion passed and the committee read and adopted the amendment with council adjournment at nine.
An old advertisement touts Dr Harte’s Orlery Iron Pills as a cure for pale complexions headaches sleeplessness nervous exhaustion and general weakness. It promises buy three boxes for $2.50 with a money back guarantee if no benefit after use.
Our spring stock is complete for 1903 and includes the very latest wallpaper patterns. We have renewed our selection, ordered in full, and expect prompt delivery with ample stock in every style. Visit us to see the new designs regardless of whether you intend to wallpaper this year.
An advertisement fragment lists the Venus underskirt with yoke and adjustable front, praising its fit and patented design. It also mentions other items such as wall fixtures, school outfits, boys’ sizes, fancy cakes, cooking ingredients, cleaning supplies, and various groceries with prices like $5.00 and $2.25 to $3.00, reflecting a general store catalog style.
Yan invites orders for Easter ready outfits with attention to tailoring quality. Customers are assured prompt completion and full satisfaction, highlighting expert tailoring and careful finishing for spring wardrobes.
Fragmentary OCR text references individuals such as Mia Toronto and Mr Wa Newton with scattered locations. Mentions fall days in Queen’s or Guelph areas and a focus on familial or education themes, but most details are garbled and unreadable.
Fragmentary OCR text yields no clear event or names to summarize. The readable portion appears garbled without identifiable persons organizations places or dates. A coherent summary cannot be produced from the given fragment.
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