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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jan 13, 1916

Page

2

Ontario Prohibition and Municipal Conference Updates

The article notes the Proabyteriane vote in Canada favoring church union, yet doubts it will take effect. Ontario plans a May 1 act curbing somber rooms as wartime pressures rise. A Civic Improvement League conference in Ottawa on the Sib Inst aims to address municipal issues and government finance, unemployment, public health, and planning. Wardea Vorstag of Gallvilla is named to succeed as county council chair, with Mr. Forster stepping aside.

Canada Methodist Congregational Churchea Dominion General Assembly Vorognxiva Calvilla Newasaya Aquor Ontario Povliament Teta Civic Improventiat League of Canada Ottawa Cocimois Msualelpas Questloss Muslelpas Laooal Alrwady Arissa Aship Weava Vorstag Qalvilla Voraterla Tha Dutisa Tha Offican Forster Osunoll

Apenthualaitis Misting Planned at Bethel Church on Petition Circulation

A misread OCR note describes a Monday meeting at Bethel Church to organize circulating petitions for the Canada Teciparansea Act. W J Akins explained countywide implications suggesting the act could sweep the county, with canvassing planned across townships and multiple volunteers named to cover various sections. A letter from January 6 1016 thanks organizers for producing a calendar and praises the effort, noting high satisfaction with the calendar and autograph copies. it ends with courtesy regards.

Apenthualaitis Misting Bethel Church W. J. Akins Burlingtos Wader Ilpansa My. Garter Thale Virat Yna DH. Taylor D.J. Cilbartson John Mayehall John Nasasay

Acton Council Minutes Report Local Governance and Appointments

The Acton council meets at eleven o'clock with discussions on standing committees, by laws, and staff appointments. Members approve fines, appoint A. Nickilw and George Agnaw to costs, and name Rev. W. H. Avison to the Free Library Board. A weathered report on hydro power and local grants to the Children’s Ald Society and Acton Civilians’ Band is adopted, with adjournment planned for 6 pm.

Orenoon Attles Lefora Clark Macklin Ollawar Fire and Light Hoove Alex Hell Chas B. Haileys TownsWall—Chae E. Halley, Chaiman, W. W. Amith Neave Finggoa Cladravant KR Ralley Reeve Hrresty Walla D. A. Henderson Chan Healley W. HW. Sisith Alex. Bell A. Meinisreon W. TE. Hinith Hall Wurdltore Raul Tha A. E. Nickilw George Agnaw Calarica W. H. Avison Rod Vree Library Nev C. D. Draper E. D. Ault T. Gray Eagat Oblock Council Winanoa Hydro Power Casa Inapeotor Acton Vee Presa Pelntia Yausea Hyraon Tipollea Tishart Hrossy Lal John Harvey Elestria Yarsa Walderson Sleotrio Pola N W. Moore Cartaga A. Ball B. Talley Children’s Ald Society of the Couary

Rye cereal claims health benefits and money back guarantee

An advertisement for Roman Meal rye cereal from Wooten Maal Co Toronto touts 34 percent rye content with whole wheat bran and specialized processing. It promises relief from constipation and offers a money back guarantee if unsatisfied, urging proper cooking directions and grocery availability at 10s 8d.

Salense Wooten Maal Co Toronto

Gibraltar and the Rock of Ages Maritime Guard

The piece recounts Gibraltar as a strategic fortress guarding the Mediterranean, noting British control since 1701 after captures. It describes repeated 18th century attempts by Habsburg forces, aided by Spain, to retake the rock, their failures, and Gibraltar’s strong defenses.

Gibraltar Pannon Belove Heath Prince Ubul Cibraltuy Mediterraneda

Andorra a Brief Republic Between France and Urgel

The article describes Andorra as a small republic of about 175 square miles lying in the Pyrenees between France and Spain. It notes a dependent status under France and Urgel, a 24-member council for four years, annual tributes, and a simple lifeways with a capital at Andorra and a total population around 4,000, with about 1,000 residents in the capital.

Nealles Pyranssa Andorra Ayrousca France Byala Leada Urgal Hoaip Charlesagne Uttudo Bendaué Comte de Foix Urgel Hunan Corcala Anvorr Andorra la Clogan

Fragmented Fearful Exchange Among Neighbors

A garbled social scene unfolds as Mrs. Deven, Mrs. White, and others discuss local events and gossip. The chatter swerves from Kyra’s divorce rumors to a husband’s medical issues and a distant charity function, interrupted by stray remarks about wealth and daily routines.

Sin Mra Oran

Fragmented text hints at period notice or ad content

A garbled excerpt mentions a painting like scene and a conscience tone with named places and people in an old Toronto business context. The readable bits reference a wife, a Creole note, and a sealers office, suggesting a fragmented classified or literary fragment from a 19th or early 20th century page.

Infinitude of Space and Universe Density Debate

The passage discusses estimations of star density and universe size, noting Kapteyn’s density law and counts of stars by distance. It weighs the idea of a finite versus infinite cosmos, the possibility of multiple universes, and the limits of telescope observations.

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