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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 27, 1916
Page
3
A garbled column lists weather remarks about thaw, rain and sleet, with scattered names and events. It mentions local ministers, church services, and community figures such as J A Willoughby and L B Fleck, plus hints of a battalion cheer and a dental advertisement. The text blends weather, notices, and brief parish and civic updates with unclear dates and places.
A busy Acton page reports Boy Scouts canvassing for Red Cross paper, a Campbell Argon case linked to a sawmill destruction, and prize listings. It notes naval city fundraising, a religious meeting on English literature, and local council appointments. Bank of Nova Scotia shows strong assets and profits, while church reports highlight Knox Church activities and petitions on temperance and Canada Temperance Act.
Christmas correspondence from former Acton boys abroad describes trenches, weather, and daily life. Letters from William Algor and another son recount battles, scarce mail, holidays in tents, and hopes of Canada by autumn.
Milas Lattia Moore leaves Toronto for an over Sunday visit. Myr A E Nicktin and J P lose track of Thorne May for a business telep to the West. Edward Mule of Toronto spent two days at the home of Mr Iohort Wen. Miss Lala Calvert and Susy Ware of Qualph visited Methudit Parsonage. Mr and Mrs Yosesh Moors of Sock wool visited Acton and vicinity. Miss Lillian Thompson of Guelph was a guest of Hon H W Avison for the weekend. Corporal Robert Price of Marlton visited Acton. Annie Taylor of Alloa returned home after days with Mrs Aggla Heart. Alice Cook, nurse of Erle Co, returned to her clothes after a stay with Adam Cusk Esqr. RG Aragory went hunting near Teroulo for a 1916 Himplax model wash. Elhot Coloma, librarian, attended a formal library event after renovations. Mrs Jobart Watson and Jed Vugyine attended the funeral of Mrs George Birth at Newberry Michigan. Mr and Mrs Walter Wood returned to Toronto. Mrs Wood stayed with Miss Moos. Brocat and Ming Foran Brown attended a concert in Muanay Hall, Toronto, by Mischa Elman and the New York Symphony Orchestra. Sympathy extended to the Hawen family of Hamilton on the death of the wife. Rev W Cameron called to Cranbrook due to his mother's illness. Mr Ply was occupied Sunday by Lovd L McCullough. Nora Alling of Walburton announced engagement to Ades I Aproat of Milton. wedding planned for February.
A period article warns that care, not mere material quality, extends clothing life. It explains dust and fabric grime damage fibers, the role of humidity and moths, and how careless handling accelerates wear. Regular airing and brushing help items last longer and stay practical.
Shrewd Buyers in Acton will attend a Great Clothing Sale on January 22, 1916. Purchases during the sale come with double value as goods were bought before a price rise. Customers save on advanced prices and may receive return fare on every ten dollar purchase. Watch for details of many specials for boys, men, and grandfathers.
A fragmented report recalls a Sunday night town hall gathering with crowded exits and lively denominational and social attendance. It highlights the role of women and local leaders in temperance efforts, praising Secretary Moore and Chairman Wynne for restraint and dedication to progressive social work and community improvement.
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