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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 01, 1918
Page
3
A ragged mix of town notes reports damage from a fire in adjoining buildings in Acton and Toronto, a personal allowance donated to Hal dimand societies, church services and a picnic program in Guelph area, and a baseball result in Brampton. A dog caused damage to a garden with a $5 contribution to court costs.
A Toronto printed four color Food Conservation hanger by Color Craft Limited and Rous & Mann Limited impresses with a photographic image of plants and vegetables. The piece is praised as an attractive patriotic contribution to the Canada Wood Board efforts and cited for art quality at low cost.
At the last Esqueaing Township Council session all members present approved a long list of road expenses. Items include graveling work by Gibbons McDonald Coxe and Dredge, culverts from Quelph Ingot Iron Co, repairs to bridges, tax commissions, and local labor charges. Next meeting set for August 19.
The page reports on a church parade and community activities in Sona England with notes on town governance, street improvements, and volunteering. It mentions the Dublin Cemetery damage case with a $200 reward and updates on local charity work and school events. It references a fire and police presence, plus plans for Chautauqua attendance.
A jammed list of Acton visitors from Guelph Toronto and Detroit fills a page main events include H. Harwood in London and Tiltonburg, Gamble and McPherson families, and Johnston household. Residents discuss street improvements and a whiskey seizure at Guelph with police action.
Letter from Pte. Ernest A. Brown of the Hth Reserve describes arrival in England after a long voyage, Halifa x harbor scenes, and pleasant Canadian camp life at Freahum. He notes exchanges with fellow soldiers from Acton and Hamilton, Dominion Day activities, and appreciation for a wrist watch from the Sunday School and Epworth League.
Soldier Stephen George writes from a base hospital in France about his quinay illness and plan to return to front duties in a few weeks. He mentions Canadians at a sports event and hopes to be home soon to share news with friends and family.
Readable OCR fragment mentions oat chop cracked corn corn meal and a name Tagg in unclear context. No cohesive event or person details. summary limited by fragment.
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