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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Feb 18, 1915
Page
2
Ottawa broadcasts calls for farmers to boost wool and other exports while rationing and labor concerns are addressed. Red Cross aid to England and battlefield hospital support continue as taxes, prohibition debates, and war laws aim for fair burdens on workers.
A garbled local column reports illnesses and social events. Names such as Mr Veter Verguson Miss Maula Abutla and Mr George Thonpaoo appear amid references to cattle sales near Erde Village and a Congregational Church incident.
The article details proposed or discussed tax changes including a 7 percent increase and various duties on goods and services. It mentions an expected exemption for certain items, rate adjustments for alcohol and tobacco, and income tax primarily noted as absent. A community meeting in Afr. WG Marchal's show room discussed forming a cooperative to cut profiteering, with J. E Cutts elected chair and several members named.
Fragmented OCR recounts Sunday services in Guelph region with local residents including W H L Habs and omissions. The piece notes various attendees like Mr Juinow Ganble and Mrs Tanta, plus a travel anecdote about a boy waking in a sleeping car and asking where he is.
A historic anniversary service featured Rev. De. Cilaourex praising God for a century of peace between Canada and the United States and calling for spiritual renewal. The sermon contrasted the old Mosaic covenant with the new covenant prophesied by Jeremiah and Ezekiel, stressing guidance, protection, and grace as sources of joy.
Fragmented OCR passage touts a product named Scott's Emulsion as safe for children while describing allegations of harmful ingredients. It references appetite, blood fertility, and malnutrition concerns but lacks coherent facts or verification. No clear dates or organizations are established.
A letter urges Canadian farmers to support wartime sacrifice and reduce waste. It cites March events, calls for attendance at Milton’s Agricultural Conference, and appeals for national duty, with local notices on hockey, funerals, and a medical remedy advertisement woven in.
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