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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 19, 1917
Page
11
The notice reports Gunner James Moss of Guslok wounded in action in France during the war. It mentions his son Row, city treasurer of Guslok, and describes the incident as a rough shaking up tied to the Lixth Caz action.
A garbled OCR note mentions residents in England and Canada, names like Mrs Myra Vangatter Maiting and Mr. Marry Shortill, a driving house dispute, and a missing person incident near a stream. The text shifts to medical claims about Eustachian tube inflammation and a Catarrh Cure, with reference to Hall's Catarrh Can and related testimonials.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Italian suspect, promises, armed encounter, and officials including Chief. Details are unclear and names are partly illegible, leaving a murky account of a confrontation near 3eardmore Crescent with references to a place war and a second ballot area.
Private David Smith of the 134th Highlanders trained in Toronto, fell ill with a knee problem, went to Bramshoth camp hospital, returned to front duty after a medical board, sailed with invalided troops to Canada, and was ordered back to camp Bonlen in July. He praises the Red Cross and English hospital care and recalls comrades Jack Chapman and Pervis.
Alr Lavarno and Missy Thompson of Clay All visit Mr John Warvey. Mrs Wen Hall and Norman McLeod host in July. Toronto guests Willia Akins returns from Orillia. Laura Moora vacationing with grandmother Mrs ToT Mooro. Hurlburt Dolph and Lor King visit Fraser and Mrs Warren host a Toronto child. Blownt transferred to Bank of Nova Scotia branch for new position.
Local news recounts visits by Mrs Halat coap Ar and Mr. Gorden McLeod of Bank of Nova Scotia returning from Toronto. Families including Mr. and Mrs. Williamson and Master David visited Burlington relatives. Harold S. Nicklin arrives for a prolonged stay with A. E. Nicklin. Warnes family enjoyed a week with Rowmansitn. A youth group and library notes at Camp Borden YMCA seek book donations for soldiers. Auction ads promote Organs and pianos for sale with price details.
Ontario reports consolidation measures under the Temporary Activation Act with sums totaling 44 600 dollars since 1916. Britain highlights Dutch dairy exports to Germany as Canadian debates govern military service and coasted stocks. Welland gas curtailment planned. Niagara Falls council may follow. Army recruiting aims to reach 40 000 more in the US and Australia with ongoing drives. Toronto and Collingwood obituaries note notable locals. streetcar workers return to service after a 60 hour stoppage. Ontario fuel and labor officials urge coal conservation and stock planning for winter. Premier Lloyd George and General Brinuts named to probe English air raids.
In Christiana a meeting opposing conscription was planned for Montreal Sunday with Norwegian Martin of Montreal and Pre Jorden invited, but the Prime Minister could not attend. Recruiting in Toronto reported brisk as Juno returns show half the men joining. Arthur VanKoughns appointed to manage wartime volunteer support.
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