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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jan 31, 1918

Page

2

Canada Build War Time Finance Stability Critics Questions

The article notes Canada’s wartime financial strength with rising revenues in Newfoundland and a 1917 calendar-year revenue of 44 42476, surpassing 1916. It cites Canada’s banks expanding lending to farmers and stock producers while warning of postwar caution and a continued coin shortage in eastern Canada. It discusses fuel supply challenges and calls for increased wood fuel use and centralized provincial action to address emergency needs.

Canada

Township Council appoints auditors and assigns officers

At the last meeting Wmn Thompson and Y C McCullough were appointed auditors and will receive 15 dollars each. IL McNabb named as gascauer for wards 1 2 3 and H Oel Lindsay for wards 4 6 6 with salaries 90 each. Grants approved include 25 to Georgetown Public Library and 325 to the Red Cross Society of Heston. The council forms a committee to seek legislation to release taxation on Norval property held by Upper Canada College. Next meeting set for February 18.

Wmn. Thompson Y. C. McCullough Mroa Heston Church Red Croan Society Norval Upper Canada College

Weekly Calendar Insight Spoofs Insurance and Public Safety

A fragmented calendar lists days with hints on national and personal protection. It references Measra, John Sutherland, Sonus, Dimited, and Guelph, noting concerns about labor waste, insurance costs, Canadian welfare in 1917, and household safety practices.

Measra John Sutherland Sonus Dimited Guelph Canada Comission of Conservation Qood

Knox Church Anniversary Draws Large Winter Congregation

The Knox Church observed its anniversary on a clear winter day last Sunday drawing a large crowd despite cold conditions. Dr A Hlar from Guelph preached, with Rev Jones and Rev Luryge assisting, and both services featured notable sermons and special choir offerings.

Knox A. Hlalr Guelph Naasagaweyo Lev Diai Habel Rabel Nimrod Hla‘waa Imperiallam Ibel Ita Christ Babel Fsr Ife Jesus Jesus Christ Mr. Jones Baptist Church Luryge Methodist Church How J. C. Wilson L. A

Standings Revealed From High School Christmas Exams

Report lists students by school level with percentages next to names. Middle School and Lower School results show scores ranging from 6 to 85 with many entries garbled. Principal W. HL Stewart noted examination uptake and late placings.

Muntelag Council approves weighing station on Church Street

The Muntelag Council met in regular session on Monday with Tieve Lynds in the chair. The Finance Committee presented its third report recommending payment of general accounts including J. Watlacs arrests and walkover 40, W. Mold 26, W. Staid 70. A letter from Mr. J. J. Mackenzie sought permission to erect a weighing scale on Church Street and plans a fuel supply arrangement with Buffalo dealers. The council agreed to permit the scale placement on Church Street with reserves and adjourned about 9 16 p.m.

Muntelag Council Tieeve Lynds oMoura W. Se Kenney Geo. Marber C. Woodhall J. Watlacs W. J. Mold Stroda & Walks W. J. Staid Mipcellaneous OG Gid W. I. Henney Carrich J. J. Mackenzie Perminatan Churet Street Mackenzie Ifo Buffalo Mada Arrangamenta Acton Mackensie Grand Trunk Toronto W. K. Kenney J. B. Mackenzie Church Street

Great Guelph Fire Destroys Ryan & Co Store

The largest fire in Guelph's history struck Sunday morning at the G. Ryan & Co store, with stock and building values feared at over 200000. Firefighters faced low water pressure and a frozen hydrant, saving only the men’s department. The adjacent Miz Johnson store and J W Rogers gallery also suffered major damage. The firemen battled extreme cold as flames consumed neighboring properties and plans for a larger premises were announced.

Guelph G. Ryan & Co Qremen Ryan Bua Ityan Mise Johnson J. W. Roger George M. Yates Insurance Omee Gev. A. Richardson McNiven & York Kelleher & Henley

Obituary notices for McIhaac and John C Nelson

Two obituaries record interment and funeral details. Isaac McIhaac McTeane of Ancaster died after paralysis and was buried at Fairview Cemetery. John C Nelson of Lakeside Farm Acton died after pneumonia with funeral led by Rev J Lance and Rev J C Wilpun, survivors listed with extended family connections.

Fairview Cemetery Isaac Mcleane Ancaster John Meclsaac Main Straet Mc Teane Peter Mcleane Ancanter Acton Wilson Inver- Tena Heatland Aftty-Ave Canada Hamilton Mra M Mclannic John C. Nelson Thore Inta’ Rem Lakeside Farm Manin Street John C. Nelson Nelson Jenn. Nelson Rockwood Sintern Methodist Church Mary Brown Jarmce Brown Hecton Down Los Angeles California John i Manitoba Horace Ruth Doorethy Sabra Afra Ana Mall Awaey Neleon Guelph Maury Lilen T. James Moore Margaret Jamnes Te Warren Kk. Noble Limited Ametia Jolitte Kasnedty Lillian A.V. Neott Crumpton Ming Minnie I J. I. Lance ILA LLD J.C. Wilpun Woa Mesa N. FL Boure Charles Malley D. A. Munderson J. IL Denny Neil Lynd A. A Worden

Halifax Disaster Aid Urges Endowment Fund Appeal

A Halifax relief appeal asks Canadians to boost the Blind Endowment Fund to $600000. The fund supports care and training for the two hundred sightless survivors of the December 6 disaster, with trustees named and examples of affected families cited to urge contributions.

Prederick Fraser Ufund Halifax

Ladies Market Offers Chamoisette Gloves and Cream Serve

Advertises Perrins chamoisette gloves for $1.00 to $1.60 per pair in black white and natural sizes in stock. Cream serve suitings priced at $2.25 per yard, with note that 2 yards would be worth $3.00 and a special at $2.25 per yard if bought today.

Perrins

Auction Sale Of Surplus Stock in Esquesing Township

Public auction instructed by Wesley Murray offers cattle pigs sheep and farming equipment at lot 31 Ist Mno Esquesing two miles west of Acton on Thursday January 31 1913. Catalog lists several cows heifers calves a Durham bull fat steers heifers and many York sows shoats hogs sheep hay grain and dairy equipment with cash or short credit terms. Auctioneer R J Kerr and clerk Wm. K Grahams phone numbers provided.

Wesley Murray Milena West Acton York Dufebruary 14; 2 Young York Young York Massey-Harris

Esquel ing Agricultural Society Elects Officers

The Esquel ing Agricultural Society held its annual meeting in Georgestown. Feed & Naar of Georgatown, formerly of Gallinstad, was elected president with F Near as vice president and G C Campbell as chaplain. Directors named include W W Fisher, J Cunningham, Hume Currie and others. a motion expressing sympathy for Mrs J A Tracy was carried unanimously.

Georgstown Preaiient F. . Near Vico Preaidente G. C. Campbell H . Clarridge W. W. Fisher John Cunningham Hume Currie Heava Alex Joe W. Gowdy H. Bingham We A. Wilson G. Clark GO. Wrigeleaworth W. Cleave Thos Von H C. McCullough J. Wingham W. .C. Anthony J. BM. Maure J. Clark J. A. Willoughby Torfrance Beardmore H. Heartwell H. Rok J. M. Maure NL. Lindsay J. Held J. A. Tracy

Tarbell’s Guide for Sunday School Teachers

Tarbell’s Teachers' Guide to the International Sunday School season offers notes, suggestions, illustrations, maps, and aids for effective weekly lessons. Edited by Dr Martha Tarbell, the volume markets weekly prep and teacher support, with new features appealing to Sunday schools worldwide.

Tarbell Doaya Martha ‘Tarbell Tiny Schoel Tarbellio Vince Willan Urigya Toruats

Erin Auction Seeks Cattle Hogs Sheep and Hay

Warne Bros consign to sell by public auction on lot 7% fourth Erin on Thursday February 7 1018 at one o clock sharp. Listing includes cattle hogs horses and 15 bushels of grain with weights and due dates. Terms: cash for up to 10.06 and six percent on larger credits with approved joint notes. Auctioneers R J Kerr and W K Graham Acton 40-7.

R. J, Kerr K Graham Acton Warne Bros Erin Clyde Red Helfer Greg Helfer Jermay Helfer Riaing Ned Bteer Hiluo Stor Monte’ Credit

CROUPY BABIES AND NIGHT TERRORS IN CHILDREN

Practical notes on distinguishing croup from diphtheria and on prevention through diet, ventilation, and calcium chloride. Also guidance on night terrors, differentiating from sleepwalking, with advice to modify daily habits and digestion rather than medicate.

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