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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Feb 06, 1913

Page

2

Political and social notices amid crossing Canada US topics

The article outlines labor and wage board actions to cover injuries, discusses Canada's tariff policies and US farm concerns, notes Wardenship elections in Milton Acton and related local council remarks, and reviews the February Canadian Monthly story on high cost of living with officials elected and financials. It mentions reformers, potential wardens, and a Canadian political economy critique.

Canada United States Democratic Party Washington Livisna Famor MabKensle Lving London Gepoth

Acton Wardenship Hopes Rise in 1913 Council Vote

The Acton town council met to elect wardens and committees for 1913. E. F. Hart was briefly nominated for Warden but Earl prevailed. Hynde is expected to seek the wardenship next year. Committees were appointed across Education Railways Trade and other areas for the Halton County session. More business occurred than in Halton’s history with long Tuesday and Wednesday sessions. An electric lighting department notice advertises household fixtures and services in Acton.

Usuary Council Reews Karl Milton Reeve Bynds Acton Reeve Earl Hynds Hynde County Council Deen Coupall J. L. Moore PALL Perry Hound J. Colling L. Bancroft J. M. Deayree IL A Dellayville Deayre Oakville High School Delleville Halea Christies Grails Coutta Georgetown High School Deayes Widlow Abelranata Aaton—Roeve Cien Barlington Ireve Oakville Arthur Forster Kequpeing lReeve Geo. Wriggleeworth Beputy Thos Ooze Namagawoys Reeve Duncan Vampball Nelann — Reaave John P. Griffin Chas Readhead Trafalgar John Featherston Ford Alex. Porter Health J. H. Peacock Eagi J. P Connell Tim Mr. Smith Mr. Bord J. 9. Ford J. P. Grit G. Mynds J. M. Moore Urlitin Ford Smith Moore Barter Coxe Asapbell Wriggiesworth Coawall Halton

Highest in English and other subjects among students

A ledger of student names notes top marks and totals across classes and subjects. It lists students like M. Macdonald and N. Williams achieving high marks in English Grammar and History, along with roll totals and teacher names such as J. Clark and M. Henderson.

Quany Olaas I Macdonald N. Williams Neleon Olnes M. Brown N. Kenney M. Macdonald N. Willams Jin M. Macdonsldy Fey Corgpoeulun N. Williamey N. Willamale N. Willamale Geowetry D. Nelend Otess JT. Anderson K. Gibbens Mr. Henderson HJ. O'Brien K. Wilte J. Moore Blark. Eigheat J. le Moors J. L. Moore T. Handerson N. Anderson B. Brown FR. Nelson D. Harvey M. MacPherson H. Warren L. Goutt N. Andereon T. Henderson T. Henderonn D. Hervey T. Henderon I. Harvey, JR Tia O'Brian G. Wray Mc Karly H. Hath Trown W. Johnstons E Musalye G. McLeod W. Moffat M. Salth W. Douglas A. Anderson Skenney A. Breen J. Saileb Brown Im Ulaory M. Early OG. Wray Reading A. O'Brien A. Obrien W. H. Stewart

Fragmented le Lorns Sahoo report with mixed names and ad copy

A garbled OCR item lists numerous personal names and ends with an advertisement for a digestive remedy. The text combines a long roster of readers or subjects with promotional language about cleansing the stomach and removing wastes, including a pricing cue and distributor note. The piece lacks a coherent narrative or clear event.

Deaths and notices from Acton and Guelph district

The obituary summary covers Benjamin Malan of Goon and Sydney McHale a longtime Aston Acton resident aged eighty two, with details of births, migrations to Canada, and service in Knox Church. It notes Mr Wood a Guelph melodeon tuner and band member, his two marriages, and funeral details at Woolwich and Acton cemetery. It also mentions a local advertisement for picture framing services at 8 Compram Mill Street.

Hamsauin Benjamin Malaln Goon Kris MecMalh Mr. McDiamn Aston Erin Badennoh Invernewshire Hentland Wilad Twelen Canada Paul Mollaln Acton McHala Knox Church George McHein Fairelew Wileun Glen Hutton Province of Quebec Wietlam N. Y Toronto Guelph Wile Bell Belly Hall, Wood Os McLeod, Wood & Co Wood Bell Queen's Own Landa Guelph Baptist Church Mr. Wood Jeanie B. Cameron San Francisco Bso Pasadena Cal Ontario Reei Dence Grean Hureet Bervice Woolwich 41 Two O'Stork Sharp G. T. FR Compram Mill Street

Oxford Abolishes Birth Privilege in Education

The essay argues that Oxford and Cambridge now grant equal status in graduation and campus life, mirroring American ideals. It cites Ruskin and a St Paul's headmaster anecdote to illustrate a shift from snobbery to merit, noting that parental background no longer dictates opportunity at top universities.

Duke Ben Shara America Oxford John Ruskin Ube Falveralty Cook W. W. Walker St. Paul's School Abe Bose Cambridge London New York Post

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