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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 31, 1916
Page
3
The committee on evidence pressed their truth report and recommended pay to standout officials including Hypko Engerao Jonssa Gana and Aston Tanalug Ca., with supplies listed for Yatssa Hysson and N. W. Moora.
The Birth of Nation continues at Massey Hall with D W Oris group performing in tercets as crowds fill the venue all day. I L Courtnsy of the Hall Corporation notes expected attendance and plans for talks with interested locals.
Local letter urges authorities to enforce the Motor Vehicles Act in Acton, detailing required rear markers and legible numbers on cars. The writer condemns unsafe driving and asks police to arrest offenders while praising pavement maintenance and urging compliance with sections on speed and inspection.
In a lively town event, Attoa City’s Band led a parade through Main Street while children enjoyed a full afternoon of games and races. Prizes included class prizes and walking races, with a large supper featuring sandwiches, cake, apples, and candies. Pastor Nav. Mr. Avison drew special praise for his cheerful presence and lasting impact.
Obituary for Dennon W Beau Osore Heel details his political and religious leanings and a note on Alberta harvest optimism from Dr Macdill. The piece weaves in Canadian travel, the West, and a Liberal Presbyterian identity with a long obituary narrative. A separate wedding notice reports Arisl Shaplasnd marrying E Hughes Cleaver in Burlington with Alfred Andrews officiating and lists wedding party members.
Mise B Watson of Georgstown and Mise W Tulkinghorss with travel from Toronto over Ausday. Mea J Moors of Stratford visiting Bay brother. Mr T V von Mr Delaplants of Owan Sound counted as guest. Mr O B Polktage horse ovary Sunday. Gowdy spent Sunday with Gala friendS. Mrs Lapoldevan and Olive Marshall of Tosnyta visited relatives. Mr and Mrs Gowdy and Douglas, Miss W, Miss Hope motored to Gelmaby Last Tuesday.
An unclear, truncated health passage mentions fatigue, aches, memory issues, and age related concerns. It references a doctor or pharmacist and a location in the United States, but key details are garbled, leaving the medical meaning uncertain.
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