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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 02, 1915
Page
2
Ontario faces a vigorous public fight over alcohol with the liquor trade, referendums, and proposed abolition. Crowds gathered for the Sunday march, signaling strong opposition to the liquor system and demanding votes on key measures.
Tolus Campbell held on arson and theft charges after a fire at D. A. Henderson’s woodwork and shop premises. Evidence showed threats against a witness and strong odor at the scene. Campbell remanded to county jail for trial. preliminary hearing held by Justices Moore and Nickin with Crown and defense counsel present.
Obituary notices living in Acton describe the death of George Gratham on November 22 after prolonged illness from stomach trouble. He was born 1849 in Geangetowe and moved to Acton with his parents, active in baking, well regarded for honesty and faithfulness. He married Maria Btono fourteen years ago and had been a trusted member of the community and church. The Odd Fellows and Woodmen attended the funeral, led by Reverend C. HE Gealth. The piece also includes town notices on militia law provisions, tax and population calls, a Methodist Sunday School event, and a literary society slate with officers named.
Major Willian leads recruitment efforts as Halton County towns organize a county wide War Auxiliary in Milton on a Friday. Officers elected include President A W Nixon and Secretary J K Anderson. Local branches planned across the county with Livestock Judging and inter county competition details noted.
A fragmented discussion, quoting Edwin Watta Chubb, reflects on Rembrandt’s enduring status as a great painter. It notes shifts in public esteem, high prices for portraits, and the way critics have alternately praised and critiqued his manner, while highlighting the painter’s lasting influence on art history.
A discussion on whether modern conditions jeopardize eye health compared with ancestors. It notes rising glasses usage, greater mental and physical demands, and the need for better vision to meet intense schooling, industry, and artificial lighting. Emphasizes eye strain symptoms and proper spectacles to aid comfort.
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