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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 05, 1909
Page
3
The preparation Ferrovim strengthens the system weakened by illness, overwork or anemia by delivering iron efficiently. It combines beef nourishment with mild sherry wine to stimulate gently and aid recovery. Ferrovim costs $1 000 per bottle at druggists.
Brief items from a small town describe August hints in Labor Day week, a Taylor works safe move to Toronto, Acton visits, and a pastor’s communion. Community pics cover picnics, street improvements, local tradesmen, a famous thief, and hair tonic ads. Submarine mine demonstrations and Niagara excursion offers underscore regional life.
Acton community reports changes at the London branch of Merchants Bank with a personnel transfer and office moves. Local exams for Normal School entrants yield two successful candidates, while a lecture by Milas Crawford is announced. A child’s death after whooping cough and heart disease prompts funeral notes. Baptist Sunday School officials visit Acton. Civic Holiday brings modest activity, with local factories operating. Acton firemen attend Paris firemen’s celebration. Rev Matthew Wilson injured in horse accident but continues service with limited duties.
A list of numerous residents and visitors touring Acton and surrounding districts over the holiday period. Names include Clarence Laing Toronto, Myrtle Dilla Toronto, Frank Gamble Rockwood, D Perryman Taranto, and many others from Toronto Guelph Welland and Chicago. Observers note guests staying weeks and days with local families and friends, with several trips to Ontario towns noted.
The article reports imperial and colonial discussions in Canada and Australia about developing a self reliant defense force. It highlights Australia’s push for a citizen navy with compulsory cadet training and prefers autonomy over reliance on imperial aid. Officials warn against entangling commitments while stressing duty to protect colonies.
A patchwork of household tips covers cleaning, preserving, cooking, and polishing. Instructions describe soothed methods for furniture color, bread puddings, cabbage odor reduction, soap making, and preserving currants. Local society notes mention Mr. W. C. Gambert’s new delivery wagon, Rev. Douglas’s sermon, Captain O. S. Gamillo’s transport, and visits by Mrs. Readily and others with drilling plans resuming in Milton for a gas-bearing well.
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