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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 20, 1914
Page
2
A fragmented Canadian broadcast style article cites Wilton urging impartiality in war sentiment. It stresses Canada must support Britain, keep trade moving, and maintain currency stability. It notes prolonged war measures and a government plan to fund defence, with bank resilience and public prudence amid global conflict.
Reports from the front describe growing tensions as German and Allied units position for a broad clash. British and French forces consolidate lines near Namur and Antwerp, while naval actions in the North Sea show limited engagement and ongoing blockade efforts.
Health explained to citizens describing the Daughters of the Empire fund drive for $100,600 to support troops. Acton women organized a canvassing effort with Miss Delle Atephangon, Mrs A Smith, and others, raising around 480.00 in one session, with funds sent to Toronto.
The Hiranssar Church will hold nonad harvest home services next Sunday and a garden party Thursday evening with Rev M J Wilson to preach Sunday at Wawm. The Royal City Hand Cualph will play and Jimmy Fay and Vearl ONeill will entertain. A reunion of pupils and teachers from ALBL No 7 last Wednesday was a success with about 600 people attending including guests from Toronto and other towns. Speakers included Rev Dr McTaviah and Rev Wes Deadga among former scholars. Evening lantern light and dancing capped the event.
A community wedding and harvest events are planned this week at the church near Nawinyawoya. Evelyn McLaughlin of Mira BE, plus several local families, will attend services with preaching morning and evening. A canton party, musical solos, and recitations by the Hamel Aletare of Hamilton are on the program, with local clergymen delivering a sermon and the Ebenexor Quartotta performing. The schedule lists regional events across Acton, Georgetown, Oakville, and nearby towns from October 4 to October 19.
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