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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 29, 1909
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR item from Georgetown mentions names associated with Danial Cook and a person likely connected to Hew He A. Conk and Ibntotiiaan. Details are unclear due to garbled text, but identifies a civil or legal notice context involving multiple named individuals.
Winnipeg writer reports on a rifle shooting event with prizes and top finishers. Canadian farming director Saunders notes frost risk yet better crop prospects with recent rains. Also mentions new telephony trials linking Stockholm to Paris and Copenhagen to Paris, plus Augnat Canadian Magazine illustrations and a naval defense discussion for a Canadian navy and drydocks on both coasts.
The Hudson Board of Education met Tuesday in regular session with directors present. The finance committee presented its seventh report and recommended payment of accounts. Reengagement of Mme Annie L. Judson as teacher of the Entrance Class at a salary of 500 dollars was approved, and the secretary was directed to obtain sample desks and pursue school building upgrades. A local beauty feature noted five women awarded Parisian medals at a metropolitan show, with a sensational vendor touting Parisian Sago for hair care.
Council chair Maonibora presided as motions passed for grading on Elde Road between the lines, travel allowances to Andrew McDonald and others, and approval of road machine operations. Treasurer ordered to pay numerous items including culverts, gravel, bridge work, and maintenance for the late Walter Bell. estate matters referred to the administrator for Josaph Murray’s maintenance. Meeting adjourned to Monday with reports noting political rumors in Toronto and Halton.
The council debated widening Mill Street at Kannawin Grace and Arthur properties. A new cement pavement from John Street to the Hoper property was planned. Proposals included erecting a new fence between the power house and parsonage and extending civic holiday proclamation for August. Missionary Summer School at Alma College reported strong attendance and notable civic discussions.
An advertisement touts Little Digestora as a universal cure for indigestion promising money back if not effective. It includes testimonial-like claims from a reader about relief after taking the tablets following meat meals and notes distribution through Colenau Medicine Co. and a Milwaukee address.
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