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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Feb 10, 1916
Page
3
Fragmented notice from a real estate firm seeking buyers or exchanges in multiple towns. The ad promises complete satisfaction and invites correspondence with potential sellers or investors, though language is garbled and unclear.
Brief local items report weather at 26 below zero, municipal and business notices, sales and auctions announced at Forsdale Farm and other addresses, with names such as John Bennett Leonan Webster and Hillton Charmylon, plus insurance and horse purchases for the French government.
A noisy transcript from Nassagawaya lists names like John Kingatury Tom Nightingale and many others, plus notes on exams, a social party in Hamilton, a death of George Knowles aged about ninety, funeral at Wrists Canstary Nookwood, church anniversaries and a wedding slated for February 10. Local farmers, a lecture at Eleenorar Church, and a health ad for Hall's Catarrh Cure appear amid community notices and small-town life details.
The issue reports a change of proprietors at a Collar Anouk Furasy livery, notes court actions in Ontario, and covers sacraments, recruitment struggles in Wellington County, a The Guslph Mercury update, and community events. It mentions the Erin area’s weak enlistment, a notable act by Bob Cook, and a large Red Cross Tea fundraiser. It also details a Khaki soldier welcome event at Acton, a government vote on Oakville offices, and a bold Austrian crime case culminating in a seven year sentence. The Milton Epworth League gathering in Milton includes a strong program and hospitable reception.
The Halton press report covers the annual meeting of the Maltonreas Association in Harlington. Discussions centered on subscription rates for weekly papers due to rising costs for paper ink and production. Officials elected include President W J Whuty and Vice President G G Mitehall with officers from Oakville and Milton also named.
The annual report of the Controller of Continuation Schools notes school factory labor and teacher training, praising long experience and good teaching. It records equipment costs, proposes 80 dollars in supplies, and an 80 dollar increase to caretaker pay from January 1 1910 to improve daily duties and cleaning in three school buildings.
An obituary notice from Georgetown records the death of Anue Joux Onziva at home after long illness, detailing her birth in Rootland, marriage to John Gillen, years in Nassayawoya, church devotion, and burial beside her husband in Cavally plot. Also noted are brief funeral notices for William Lana of Acton area and Mrs Marcon McKaenenn Neville of Taranto, with services conducted in Acton and Toronto.
Farmers gathered at Baardmore stack farm on Tuesday afternoon for a two session stock judging course. Ontario dairy expert HR Harding of Thorndale advised focusing on dairy cattle breeds and better dairy tales while Ball of Toronto urged meat cattle lessons. Demonstrations featured class comparisons of dairy and beef stock with emphasis on star traits and market readiness.
Messy OCR notes detailing social and personal items from Georgetown area residents. Mentions C. Dita, Mrs George Dilla, Miss Workout, Mr A Stephansen, Mrs Ty Moore, Mia Assaile Vapor Wel, George W. Darker of Guelph, Master Hughie and Miss LillIan of Mount Douglas, Thomas Stewart and Mrs Stewart of Mushegon, Mrs Avison, Rev. and Mrs J McKachera, Linton Keaway resigning to move to Toronto, and the death of infant Jack Lor aine.
A fragmented ad from Acton promotes Hanitary Household Apostaltica for homes. It claims urgency, urges orders by mail, and offers a 20 percent payment concession. The message targets families, promises low prices and quick delivery by Parcel, and lists TB Wattwan Yarlla Oct as contact with a call to request a catalogue.
Montreal report quotes Mayor Martin denying French Canadian reluctance to aid the war effort. He cites percentages, regiments, and allied support while challenging rumors about the 40th and 4lat regiments. The exchange references Armand Lavergne, Sir Wilfrid Laurier, and French Canadian contributions to recruiting and fundraising.
The piece salutes Private Adan A Pearson of Crantford now in hospital with a left leg wound and other injuries, praising his cheerful bearing and dedication as the war effort continues. It notes a companion Private Marson injured by a grenade and ends with a didactic, sentimental reflection on love and fortune.
A cryptic OCR line reads as a misspelled quip about thinking of Youak when downhearted, attributed to Hus anus Orocroft, unclear context. The readable fragment implies a playful or garbled saying rather than a clear news event.
A public auction on Tuesday and Wednesday at one o'clock features a herd of brows carrie, hayhead team, yearlings, cows in calf, heifers, cattle, and farm implements. Items include a Malotts cream separator, plows, mowers, wagons, harness, and a platform scale. Terms: cash with note for certain items. buyers must appear with payment. Clark F. A. Macsan, Rutle.
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