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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 19, 1909
Page
2
The article surveys Canada’s trade expansion hitting near two hundred million for four months, notes railway and rural mail delivery plans, and cites government actions on tobacco and liquor laws. It highlights Ontario and Manitoba routes, a projected road surplus, and critiques of hotel licensing enforcement along with social welfare efforts led by Florence Lattimore in Toronto.
A bold claim promotes Parlan Bagata hair elixir as a guaranteed cure for hair loss and a beauty booster. The ad notes 50 cent price for a large bottle and lists delivery via agents, with offer to obtain it by mail order if unavailable locally.
Milton hosts a meeting on hydro power from the Vydro Electric Commission with Mayor Andoranin chairing a speech by Intealaced Ale Theck explaining lower power prices if Milton Acton Georgetown and Craupton pool. Brampton plans to buy, Acton is doubtful, Georgetown may buy via the commission. Local option campaign grows in Georgetown led by J Oresman with field visits showing mixed results but morale improves in Owen Sound Durham and Woohortan Prioo Ie.
Ten thousand men sought for harvest across Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta with a special CPR excursion from Ontario stations to Winnipeg at eight dollars round trip and return tickets after a month of work for eighteen dollars. Women eligible but no child discounts. demand rising in Saskatchewan and neighboring provinces. a fatality near Grand Trunk tracks noted as a worker was struck by a train.
Acton defeated Guelph 7 to 4 in a league match watched by a large crowd at Acton home grounds. Carral, Vydar, Matone and Smith led Acton with hits while Taylor and Campbell contributed on base and fielding noted by umpire Cook. Georgetown and Milton figures sparked ongoing club exchanges surrounding player eligibility and management comments from Arnold of Georgetown.
Report details a stone crushing operation on Church Street and planned coating of Mill and Main streets. Workers haul crushed stone to fill road sections, with county roads officials urged to improve western Kequesing routes and fund good roads, citing urgent repair needs and local benefits.
An old newspaper ad touts Little Digestera tablets for indigestion with a money back guarantee if not effective. It cites a testimonial from Mr. Thody of Taronto who claims two boxes cured his gastritis after failed medicines. Available via Coleman Medicine Co. for 35 cents a box with mail order.
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