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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Feb 10, 1916

Page

2

End of Era Rumors Spark Market Liquidation Fears

Tux Qaverre De Lavoanna reports two of the largest Lanka In Houth Qar have moved toward liquidation with total liabilities around 12 million dollars. The paper notes thousands of debtors ruined and questions the onset of an end, while commentators discuss prohibition era tensions and the impact on provincial elections. Commentators warn the U S budget measures may raise revenue and tax oil, with Canada’s altitude volume on railways and geography noted.

Tux Qaverre de Lavoanna Lanka Houth

Canadian soldiers inspire enlistment at Hudson rally

A Sunday evening recruitment meeting drew crowds and featured Lance Corporal Clark describing his WWI service in Ypres and his wounds. Speakers urged all eligible men to enlist, stressing Canada’s pivotal role and the need to fill battalion ranks through patriotic appeals.

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Annual Report and Events at Moston Presbyterian Church

The Annual Report shows active membership above 100 with $1012.00 raised for all parpowas, $530 to missions and benevolent actions, and a $770 increase. The second anniversary of Rev. W. O. Vous induction at Boston Church featured services led by Rev. Wm. Thomas. A large audience attended a Monday evening event. Upcoming events include February 2 with Nail’ Oilites & Bonn. A canvass for prohibitions petition supporters noted. J. A. Willoughby reported the Mitchell Homestead land in Orangeville township, Dalles County.

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Acton Men Enlistment and War Recruitment Broadcast

Acton residents Mosaee Arthur Metveay and Dan futelle depart for Toronto to join officers training for Mentenante with provisional commissions dated the 20th Wattalloi. Other locals, including Capt. Brown and David Hmith, join Highlander Battalion. A town hall recruiting rally with Lt. Brit ain as speaker is planned for Sunday evening.

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Delightful Porridge Ad Promotes Faulty Health Claims

An advert from Rocheass Meal Co. of Toronto touts a “delightful porridge” made from cereal meal and claims a transformed fat oil substitute yields tasteless odorless oil. The copy urges consumers to feed children a product described as nourishing while warning that a faulty diet harms property and health.

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Peterboro Aviator Mulloch Triumph in German Zeppelin Attack

A Canadian flyer Lieut Mulloch of Peterboro told how he joined the Naval Flying Corps mission over German-occupied territory, dodging shellfire and bombs as he maneuvered through dense anti aircraft fire to drop bombs on a green red and yellow building housing German troops, then returned home barely with fuel and injured by shrapnel. The report notes Ottawa reception and praise for Canadian airmen amid war conditions and rising insolvencies in Canada with manufacturing and trading sectors bearing the heaviest debts.

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Hes Wlathtip’s Chsasnis Wertaps a chess match tale

An odd tale from Canada recounts Hes Wlathtip’s lengthy chess contest with Right Her. Hidhop Neave, a traveling preacher, recalls years in Shusandh of ration where dog badges and a bishop Ikea figure appear. The story notes a local parlor game with improvised pieces and a crowd of amused onlookers.

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Word of Mouth Advertising Motives Merchants to Advertise

Merchants seek favorable word of mouth by creating demand through aggressive newspaper advertising. The wiser shopkeepers understand this strategy as essential to establish a basin for referrals and repeat business.

Word of Mouth

Conscription Sale at Great Clothing Store in Guelph

A Money Saver announces a conscription sale at a major Guelph retailer featuring overcoats suits and furnishings. The pitch claims big gains for buyers and promises to deliver merchandise with strong language. Railway fare is refunded on every $16 purchase.

Guelph Hove

Coealder’s Cautious Note Sparks Quiet Debate

A cryptic public notice presents cautious remarks by Coealder about a proposed measure. Local officials weigh potential impacts as residents await clarifications and final decisions in the unfolding process.

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