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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 01, 1912
Page
2
An editorial note outlines a projected harvest peak in Maylichs Saskatchewan and Alberts with a tax cap of 1012. It emphasizes mobilizing fifty thousand farms in the east to assemble assets and manpower for harvesting the crop described as the world’s greatest greenery.
A late 19th century report describes a raid at T. Stathinn Bow on Main Street where thieves stole tobacco, sardines, and small goods after smashing rear windows and then front glass. They escaped along Henderson’s and Hoper’s stores, leaving the scene and attracting police interest. Community notices follow including a church service change and a wedding. Also mentions new Ontario fire insurance laws taking effect and policy changes.
The document lists Halton County students connected to a Department of Education event with multiple names including Huntua Bagwa and M. K. Bothwell among others. It references honors for Francis F. Mutt and L. Rann Netnox with remarks on social mores and examples of behavior.
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