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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 17, 1913
Page
2
Fragmented OCR notes reference Friday events, individuals Sasser Maher and Mr. Merced, with partial dates and names. The readable segment notes a Wednesday item and possible legal or official scheduling around Genegetows and Lawrenen, but details remain unclear.
The article notes municipal Acton rules on land width and street layout, then discusses a new short term loan arrangement from England for crops this fall. It covers labor costs rising, no expected decline, tariff changes in wheat and flour imports, and Britain Argentina trade advantages under the new tariff bill.
Wits Kurvacer Adame died at his daughter Mrs Geo Gook’s home in Grand Rapids on Thursday July 10 following a year long illness. Born November 1887 in Acton he was the eldest son of Lewis and Elizabeth Adame and spent his early years on the Lasby farm before moving to Drayton then Acton. He leaves one sister and four children Laura Hodgins Newman Carmina Minnie Cook and Jenn. Funeral services were held at Mrs Cook’s home and burial followed at Drayton’s St Victoris Cemetery with family present. The report notes spring crops look improved after recent rains and local farmers are busy with planting.
The council adopted the fourteenth committee report on finances and the old dynamo sale offer of 300 dollars. Entrance examinations show Acton pupils performing well with many passing honours. A July wedding at Eramosa joins Laura May Black to Albwart D. Robertson. Weekend travel ads and local notices complete the page.
An extended excerpt surveys a proposed narcotic bullet and its claimed effects in warfare, debating medical treatment, psychological impact, and ethical concerns. It contrasts this with literature on biblical influence, the value of graves and cemeteries, and scattered reflective vignettes on society and daily life.
The season’s best pulling event features an excursion to Detroit on Saturday July 11. A special train will depart Acton at 6.00 am with American Leagues Baseball and a Windsor horse event on the program. Tickets cost 5 270 and are available for days.
The Aldoft Presbyterian Church hosts a grand game party on the Manes ground Tuesday evening. Laur ie Boys of Hamilton, Parl Adams as baritone soloist, Acton Citizens Band provide music. FR Waddell to chair. Meals will be served.
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