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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Feb 28, 1918
Page
3
Local notices report price changes in bread and mild price shifts, icy pavements accidents, coal deliveries, and public works notes. Council appointed Roy A as library board representative, drainage improvements highlighted, and farm sales, road sign efforts, and skating rink closure noted with community updates from Limehouse and area.
Residence purchase by Merchant's Bank manager on Lake Avenue signals expansion in Acton. Storm damage hits Guelph area as Holeher and Handley store suffer. Victory Bond canvass nets 468 dollars with allocations to Union Jack Club and patriotic funds. Electric car service upgrades planned between Toronto and Guelph. Community notices include church services and market updates, plus a Kerr auction incident and a horse injury. War bread bread reforms praised for texture and nutrition. Station master planned for Radial line. Acton aims for enhanced rail service and reduced ticketing complexity.
Residents from New Ontario to Hamilton hosted and visited friends this week. Engagements announced include Annie Maud Halley to James Edward Allan and Grace Denovan to G O Arlof Pla. A Red Cross sock drive raised 91 dollars and 700 pairs of socks. Major events include a London Seven Oaks wedding of Major G Heather and a hospital update on Devonshire Aivil at Guelph.
Public auction announced by the undersigned for 8. Castle Smith on premises opposite Adam Anderson’s farm lot 24 4th concession Nasnagawoya near Knatchbull on Saturday March 2 1918 at 1 o clock. Livestock and implements listed including horses cattle pigs sheep and farming gear. Terms: cash for under $10 credit up to 10 months with approved notes 5 percent discount for cash. The farm may be sold or exchanged.
In this year of supreme effort Britain and her armies must have ample supplies of food and Canada is the great source upon which they rely. Everyone with a few square feet of ground can contribute to victory by sowing vegetables.
M Edwards & Co have purchased the Statham Bakery from W Woodcock who ran it since May in Acton. The firm will continue the old reliable service offering White and Brown Bread and Buns with plans to add Cakes. Regular customers are urged to place orders at Church Street Acton.
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