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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 06, 1916
Page
2
A jumble of wedding notices and public affairs from Ontario appears with names such as Laverty and Colleck, plus reports on wheat deliveries and Red Cross appeals. The text records multiple marriages, obituaries, speeches by N. W. Townsend, and a wartime moral tone referencing officers abstaining, along with provincial reform discussions and military sentiments.
The text lists many Toronto visitors and relatives spending holidays in Nasayawaye and at the Linehouse home. Individuals include Winifred Pollinghors, Mrs. La wards, Winifred Yvensle, Misa Keloss, Mr Ivanu, Mr Oveig and con, J. and D. McLellan, Vivian Meredith, and Blantey Quevin, with extended family hosts Mr and Mrs A Garvia.
The Acton Public School announces midsummer promotion results listing pupils promoted between grades with honors indicated. Names are given in alphabetical order across multiple classes from Junior 4th through Senior and including transfers to various grades and teacher notes.
Mir C Woodhall recounts a journey from Acton to Halifax aboard the Olympic ship. He recalls train rides to Toronto, meals on board, meeting a steward with a papare cart, and the crew's fatigue from long days. He mentions 7000 men aboard and signs off in June with sincere regards.
Mid life weakness can undermine health if weight and chronic pains are ignored. The ad promotes keeping blood pure and active, claiming diet and Boer’s wine tonic boost vitality and ease rheumatic aches. Available at drug stores.
A letter from Pte Bill Alger describes a July battle near the front. He mentions a slight shrapnel wound to the leg, trench fighting, and retaking a trench with heavy German casualties. He notes convalescence at Noulogne and hopes to return home before Christmas.
The funeral for Mary Margaret Landa harough wife of YL Campbell was held on Tuesday July 7 at 203 Ensarall Street North, Vawittes. Pallbearers included three brothers William of Acton Thomas of Kerwood Edwin of Milton and three sisters in law Frank Wlokina of Galt Vred Mabrook of Mitton and W R Cassp Bell of Hamilton. A large number of mourners paid tribute to her life, survived by her husband and one son, Sonal. Separately, the death of Thomas Manoa, a 13 year old, was noted with praise for his scholarly traits and character. The funeral will be held this afternoon at three o'clock.
Letter from VROM CORP. OED. HYMDS discusses heavy engagement in France in mid June. Treave Ayode describes receiving two letters this week, mentions billeting and supply issues, and notes a telegram about Tom Chrought.
A June update from Lorne Bohool includes figures Clara Lants Alvin Teydray Taabells Wathlam Caroline Ryder Rita McEachert Dougall Laura Lambert Klas Joba Arnald McDonald Ronald McEachern Muyhrows Wilroar Wathinn Mie HIT Marlo Lanta Jowle Hyder Tey Juhstten Howle McDowall Heater Macdonald Donton Tolimuaton Angun Mes Exclera Rhea Crawaor Kila Orsween Yu Harold Bwacklamer Camptell Millen Onates Kathleer Millar Jack Ma Dougall Laura Murray Cordon Mo Dougall Charlia Lambert Chard R Mary McHachern N A Danning Teac
Ottawa July 4 reports casualties and wounded from Canadian units, including 10282 Pte Alexander Uribben killed in action, with notices of relatives in Acton and nearby towns. General holiday visits include soldiers from Orangeville Camp visiting Acton, plus local residents sending telegrams and hosting gatherings. Also noted are weather-linked incidents, electric shocks, and community events at schools and households across the region.
The article traces anesthetic knowledge from ancient and medieval times. It cites Dr. de Featon and the South Atlantic Journal of Medicine, noting wine and herbal agents used in surgery. It mentions early figures such as Weles and Athinua amputations and methods like arterial compression and hypnosis.
A damaged dispatch describes bread from the late French occupation era moving to loaves ranging from four feet to over three feet in length. It details distribution through bakeries at 6:30 and 4 o'clock, with women assisting by cleaning crusts, and mentions pension-like wages for bakers from 2 to 28 62. The piece references London Telegraph style commentary on social conditions.
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