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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 10, 1918
Page
2
The Acton Hf tee Press reports rising subscriber numbers as 1918 begins and announces a promotion: any paid-up subscriber who brings a new name and $1.50 will receive three months added to their subscription. A coupon appears in another column to assist forwarding the new names.
The piece notes Government talk of adding potatoes to the free list as Canada faces a surplus while U S prices may rise. It cites Hanna warning wholesalers against profit gouging and flood of war economy effects. It also surveys liberal leadership, journal tributes to France, and a Toronto editorial praising prohibition’s impact on wages and spending.
In a tight vote the town reeve and council seats change hands with Halley retired. New figures show Woodhall Barber Henderson Kenney and Hynds elected to a 1918 council while Speight Kenney Russell and Ramshaw join the school board with John Kennedy departing. Community supports fresh leadership and planning meetings are set.
Burlington gains Hughes-Cleaver and James W. Moffat as new council members. Other districts list reassigned mayors or reeves and deputies including Acton George Hynda Georgetown Milton Oakville Esqueling recently naming. Trafalgair C A Turner serves as Reeve with W H Morden as Deputy.
January notices list farm stock and implements for sale in multiple locations including Somerville Hawburg Young Wusburg Ty der near Acton and near Acton. Entries mention surplus stock and requests to contact J Kerr Young Street Acton for details.
The ICing's nationwide appeal for a day of prayer was observed from France to distant dominions. Acton churches held services on Sunday and Knox Church hosted a joint Methodist Presbyterian and Baptist gathering on Monday. Rev. J. C. Wien led prayers, with readings from Nehemiah and hymns including God of love. Military notes report officers and soldiers, wounded, discharged, and en route home, with hopes of a hearty welcome for returning Acton men.
Notice warns of Wal lace's stock reducing sale amid shortages and rising prices. It cites fall and winter quotes lifting mens and boys wear 50 percent on wool and 100 percent on cotton, with authorities predicting further increases.
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