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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jan 11, 1912

Page

2

Acton Free Press Reports Cable Rate Cuts and Power Demands

The Acton Free Press notes a half-rate cable promotion by the U V Telegraph and Great Britain routes via Bermuda, Halifax, and West India Cable Co. The piece mentions gold piece issues, a hydroelectric power push for municipal needs, and district industrial growth. It also covers the Weber County Director General’s annual report referring to bovine tuberculosis, and local council leadership in Halton County with remarks on Mr. Earl and Mr. Griffin as potential leaders. The article touches on railway fare disputes affecting migrants and tariff discussions among western MPs, signaling potential rate wars and broader trade policy shifts.

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Acton Council Approves Hydro Electric By law

Acton village council members including Reeve Hywile and Councillors debated hydro electric plans. They passed a by law to submit one question to ratepayers on electric power from the Hydro Electric Commission of Gatario with polling set for February 10.

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Fire destroys Hackwood station last Saturday

The Hackwood station at the railway was totally destroyed by fire on Saturday. The blaze began after an explosion of a lamp. Residents aided the effort to save nearby cars and books were burned. The building had served since the road opened five years ago. a new, modern station is hoped for.

BaGonan Hackwood Squire Tas

Cultivating Amicable Terms With Relatives in Family Life

A reflective piece on navigating family relations through tact and courtesy. It urges avoiding sensitive topics, using polite conversation as a shield, and maintaining personal boundaries while preserving harmony. It cautions that enforced intimacy often fuels conflict and advocates discretion.

Lange Caplis Davu Aunt Sophia

Elena's Queen Mother Focuses On Helping Children

The article portrays Elena's mother as prioritizing charity and child welfare over her own offspring. It highlights her work establishing hospitals and creches, supporting maternal care, and teaching girls in weaving industries. It notes Princess Yolanda as her ardent daughter and future beauty.

Elena Haly Elvia Aha Rolla Finkubed Thaly Math Ashe Dutta Suldlare Deery Healy Rome Apenda Yolanda

Dizzy Gate and Dart Family Exchange Travel Queries

Humorous dialogue features Mrs Dart denying a world trip due to travel sickness. A child interjects about her father’s missing leg while another girl points to the missing limb, prompting playful questions about travel and circles. A quirky family scene unfolds with playful wordplay and confusion.

Bargain Offerings Fill Store Ad with Brands and Discounts

A dense shopping notice lists sugar tea and baking supplies, cleaners, vinegar, spices, dyes, lamp chimneys, stove polish, washboards, clothing items like hats coats and undergarments, yarn, lace curtains, shawls, and many price reductions. It markets low prices on multiple goods with emphasis on half price deals and broad discounts.

Perth Sapullo

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