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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Feb 17, 1916

Page

2

Moral and political notes from Ottawa and Manitoba events

A summary of Ottawa and Manitoba affairs includes talks with the Minister of Ages culture on farmland recruitment, support for Manitotans, a Liberal Conservative by election nomination, resignation from the Provincial Legislature, extended parliament terms proposed, limited speeches by Lord Morden and Sir Wilfrid Laurier, Canada's commercial tilt toward urban interests, calls for energy and women’s bank work, improved wartime prices, and a warning against domestic complacency after the Ottawa tragedy urging vigilance against internal threats.

Halton-Duplerin Battalion Rallies Two Counties for Recruitment

The 164th Walton and Dufferin Battalion shows growing enlistment across Halton and Dufferin. Recruitment officers report strong eligible-man registrations and expect full strength by February end. Donations pour into the Battalion Fund from friends, with brass band and drill activities under way in Milton and Orangeville. A pole-setting accident injures a worker, and a large sale in Campbellville benefits Captain J. H. Maton’s Nassagaweya unit as winter weather disrupts road travel across the area.

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Acton Fire Brigade Show Hopes and Parsonage Aid

War era town council discusses salaries for Municipal Officer and fire brigade costs, approves a loan for local Frovingin Firemen's Association Demonstration, and reviews recruitment event plans. Messages praise soldiers abroad and reflect on Canada’s war effort with addresses by Mr. Smith and Mr. Uearn.

Oilear Varvey Coxo Acton W. HY. Binich O. J. Bailey Virainao Frovingint Bualneas Council

Exhibition Camp Tour Shows Fortitude of Soldiers

The Toronto exhibit details a model Military Camp with 14,000 men housed under strict sanitary, health, and discipline standards. Major C. A. Warren oversees, with hospital capacity for 400 and strong dental and medical staff. A veteran recounts a demanding journey home from Port Nelson illustrating harsh November weather and endurance.

C. A. Warren H. D Toronto Platera Dante Olulo

Montreal Highlanders Reach Near-Complete Strength

The Montreal Highlanders rapidly approach full strength as recruitment surges for the 73rd Highlanders. Colonel Pears Davidson, son of Sir Charles Davidson, leads efforts with General Meighan to equip the Granadiar Guards. Davidson, a lawyer and former Royal Highlander, returns from Valcartier with the unit, which has trained in barracks in Montreal all winter.

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Umbrella Shop Humor Spurs Quick Upsell

A Toronto store named An Ambiguous Sign with a quirky umbrella theme mirrors a humorous scene. A customer jokes about the price while the manager notes many customers end up buying umbrellas for the joke value, echoing playful retail behavior.

Toronto Ubyallas Aaid

Our Conscription Sale at Great est Clothing in Guelph

The store proclaims a conscription sale for overcoats suits and furnishings with bold claims of unique deals. It promises merchandise delivery and a refund of railway fare on every $10 purchase as it urges customers to read the bill of fare and participate.

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Provincial Partners' Institute hosts agricultural instruction day

The event under the Provincial Partners' Institute and local Department of Agriculture aims to be instructive and interesting, featuring practical, experienced exhibitors and demonstrations on monolond and extractors for farmers and attendees.

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