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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 01, 1916
Page
2
Disjointed, OCR like report outlines wartime price controls, farm policies, and legislative actions in Canada. It notes a 15 percent beer output reduction bill, efforts to curb imports, and expected September follow ups. Mentions World War I era figures and local political figures with uncertain names.
A deputation pressed Acton Council to adopt Daylight Saving for June to August. They argued four hours of evening daylight would aid workers and businesses, with official notices to follow. Some members opposed, but the motion passed to trial.
A Monday evening gathering under the 14th Massachusetts Auxiliary showcased lively music and dramatic numbers. Miss Nasala Brasse Laure Mleonis and Milligan McGowan led stage acts while Milas McGowan performed A Life Bit of Heaven. Major Wright chaired the event with strong support from local figures and a total receipts of $82.03.
Fragmented notes describe 1905 year income of 07,097, an increase of 5045 for educational fund 9774.70 and expenses. Rev J A Evann of Erumosa to be ordained. Several committees and lay delegates named for Conference at Himsoas Jobs Crown. A unanimous resolution opposes temperance degradation and supports prohibition policies.
Court of Rawislea heard a case involving Mra M. Hufisaw who appealed a $2200 assessment for a corner property at Mala and Chareb Bursts. The scanner noted a prior payment of $2000 over a year ago. The board reduced the assessment to $2,000 before adjourning and sending the matter to the roll.
Fragmented OCR reads like a wartime rumor notes rapper Weed W Hil leading alleged pledges by a group called Astee Plataca to aid overseas Canada and wartime efforts. The text references visits, a Camp Asaggeilis, child welfare claims, and broad casualty figures.
A garbled local page describes Victoria Day activities and community notices. References to Quarantine and illness mention a grandson and Ethel Mannper recovering. Names like Me. Jolt Honnatt and Mr. Gamble appear in fragmented lists amid health and civic commentary.
An analysis discusses high bacon prices in Canada and Britain, noting Canada could boost bacon exports to Britain and Italy to satisfy demand. It mentions Great Britain’s total bacon imports in 1910 and compares Canadian sales, pondering supply volumes, quality, and the potential for expanding the Canadian bacon trade while warning against overreliance on island markets.
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