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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Feb 22, 1917

Page

2

Canadian Dominion debates on liquor laws and colonial shifts

The article surveys the Tru and Provisional Law coming into force amid strict liquor controls in the colony with a public controller appointed. mentions Newfoundland settlement, British Franco relations, and possible transfers of St Pierre and Miquelon. It also covers Ontario women’s suffrage push, soldiers voting rights, and military notes including obituaries and local tributes.

Jon Bt John’s Jy Newyvotsitano Canada Britain France Fritento Franco Jlay Newfoundland Pierre- Har Wince

Ballinafad Me. Donald McLewn and Mew Ada Mop wed at Rockwood

A report of a local wedding at Rockwood on February 8 with details of attendees and best wishes for the couple. Nearby notices mention other social events and community notes along with references to global issues and wartime fund drives.

Donald McLewn Ada Mop Clayton Heawick Mies Myrtle Allen Rockwood Willa Forte Mrr Afra Tra Rowel Jou Wilda Guinfort Kostel van Ditson Bundaman Will Spear Haulin Mira Falna Buyora Hamiltton Kunday Madhavinpathy Velata Mra Cunningha Guelph Oat Geanso Roacel Heging

Short Session of Cagoril Council Reports Delayed Attendance

The regular weekly Cagoril Council meeting moved to Tuesday evening with Reeve Tynda presiding. Minutes confirm various accounts for taxes and hydro service plans, including a potential new 11 000 volt line, a 30 000 cost, and Beardsmore Co station builds.

Cagoril Tynda A. Trenderaon Helimith YL T. Kenney Bailey W. St. Kannsy Clark Mackinnan Busey Aegensir Hydso Inquirea Dan Acton Tannling Co Auiiilien John Heantmors & Co Niagara Hydro Commission Beardmore & Co Acton Onder

Spreading Dominion Troops Grow into Vast World War Army

The Canadian army in England expands from a small unit at Salisbury to a nationwide force. Three front camps multiply under Maj. General J. C. MacDougall at Brighton, Shorncliffe and Bramshott with Seaford serving as a command hub. The Brighton organization governs four camps at Crowborough Hastings Shoreham and Seaford with a large admin staff and round the clock duties to feed, clothe, and train tens of thousands arriving in a busy war effort.

Baldiera Bron Donwnton England Salisbury United Kingdom Shorncliffe Canada Bramabott Brighton Crowborough Hastings Shoreham Seaford J.C. MacDougall C.M.G W. B. Spry Borden Dominion

Manitoba cow scheme expands aid to farmers in north district

The Manitoba cow scheme, processed through the Soldturs Animal Purchase act, began May 1, 1916. By December 1, about 750 cows and over 100 heifers were delivered to farmers, with 30 groups totaling around 260 settlers benefiting. The program targets the sparsely settled north district between Lake Winalbor and Lake Manitoba to aid grain land indicating slow progress for homesteaders.

Manitoba Department of Agriculture Farmar Township 14 Lake Winalbor Lake Manitoba

Oleomargarins as butter substitute urged for legality

A 1916 bulletin argues oleomargarine should be legal to manufacture and sell as a butter substitute, labeled clearly as such. It claims comparable nourishment and digestibility, notes lower production cost, and calls for legislation to permit manufacture and sale amid high butter prices.

Toport M. Hf O. Bulletin

Bravery Remembered Sergeant Hayes Medal Recipient Dies

Trenton son of H W Hayes and University of Toronto athlete Sergeant Harry S Nayca was killed in action last month after a gallant act. He returned to a burning gun pit to save a comrade, was awarded the Military Medal, and died without knowing the decoration. Major Gall writes of his steadfast courage and cheerful smile that endeared him to all in the unit.

J. Lavelle Smith Stev. A. E. Smith Methodist Church Mr. Smith Frankland School Toronto Township Hall Brookville Naasspaweya 7Th Batt Mahon Brush J. Kerr Leonard Atkinson B. Cook Chav Morton Malvin Separ J. Mills Knock Mackinnon Buglora James Louters Abert Stawar Kipling Puffor Searts Perry Stncky Smithurtt Pic Tom Taylor Burlington Idith Halton and Dufferin Battalion Whating Rink Im Posal & Hus Taylor Balangy Tonald McDonald Alvin McDonald Alex. Hume Chisholla Hume Quiver McDonald Gvarnelle Hattalioos Ddth Hayat Uronsuliors Sant Waplua Wis Gs “Asinine Toronto Daily Star Serge Worden Mira Hillis Worden Acton Woe L. Worden Worden Hon Hayes Harry S. Nayca Trontod University of Toronto Alratger Mrv N.C

Grain Elevator Expansion Plans From Win alpen Exchange Chief

J C Gugo, president of the Win alpen Grain Exchange, outlined expansion proposals totaling between 10 and 16 million dollars. The plan envisions new grain elevators and terminal facilities at Vancouver B C to boost Canadian Pacific airway operations.

J. C. Gugo Winalpen Grain Exchange Vancouver B.C

Rich in Minerals Report From Spitzbergen

Rich in minerals claims abound at Spitzbergen with many precious minerals reported by geologists but no signs of paying quantities. Notes cork use expanding with new England invention for cold storage as a site.

Hpitzbergen England

Bright but frail children need pure rich liquid food

A descriptive note describes thousands of children who are bright yet underdeveloped they catch colds easily and fail to thrive and are said to benefit from a pure rich liquid diet.

Ging Hin Confidence Speech Draws Local Welcome

Ging Hin Confidence faces a campaign stop amid a warm reception from a county committee and local supporters. A four piece band played before the address as the crowd prepared to hear a rising political figure discuss the party’s burning issues and his forthcoming remarks.

Blutate Valette Ile Bla

Chestnut Bread From Mountain Poultry In Italy And France

Chestnut meal cake is prepared from blanched nuts dried and ground then formed into a sweet heavy loaf. The result resembles popular sepp vibes bread from Italy and France.

Italy France

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