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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Feb 16, 1911
Page
2
A Toronto area report outlines H W Hoyle's draft Ontario post and revenue acts. It discusses postal reform, duty on milk handling, and new provincial standards for government revenue and local option laws.
The sixty one annual meeting of Anton Hranal of Upper Canada Able Hooiily was held at the Methodist Church last Thursday. W. J. Chapman was absent, Me. A.T. Wrote reported receipts of $44.70 for the year with $8.24 for expenses. Officers and officers appointed election clerks named. Rev. A. Hinde gave an address on the Bible as foundation of all social work, stressing translation work and the Bible's universal influence. A cordial vote of thanks to Rev. Blair for his address was moved.
A Monday evening meeting approved installing a ten ton weigh scale east of Gurney’s. Kelwin Crippe awarded contract to install the new scales, due around April first. The scale will aid farmers and locals. I Bhapain of the Gurney Gcry attended, promising support and a donation for access and grading work.
The text references Algonquin Park Ontario and a Highland Yin location with a winter theme. It mentions outdoor recreation and health aspects with unclear details about a parade, weather, and reception. Specifics are garbled but imply a feature on winter activities at Algonquin Park Station.
An English chemist claims Henna waves contain ingredients that promote hair growth. A product named Khalvia, made from Home leaves, is marketed in America with a guarantee to regrow hair. Batavia hair dressing is advertised as pleasant. imported by Howard.
Judge Landis resisted pleas to settle liquor dealer fraud cases and sent seven defendants to prison for two years. The article argues reform laws will deter crime, condemns media whiskey ads, and notes government figures show farm values and livestock prices in Canada amid ongoing trade and taxation debates.
The board reviewed a survey urging improvements to Montenon Public School facilities. Proposals include whitewashing, repairs to walls, stairways, roofs, and outside walkways, plus new drains and drainage to prevent water damage. The report praised the survey and adjourned the meeting.
A junk medical blurb touts immune system science and “miracle cures” for disease, urging readers to mail orders for a potion said to strengthen white blood cells. The ad warns of weak health and lists fantastical remedies while promoting unsafe, unproven treatments.
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