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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 15, 1899
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR text reports on government stamps for intoxicating liquors and regimental canteens, education board petitions to relieve collegiate burden, and discussions of school funding and curriculum. Mentions later reference to Canadian agricultural journals and prices in a disorganized, era voice.
A damaged local notice lists cow lightning deaths near Koatchbell and uninsured losses. Banockburn shows April May top marks for classes, with names like Henderson and McDonald. The Bridge Co finishing a new project while Rev Craige of Rockwood gives a spring sermon and Mrs Marshall returns from Toronto visiting friends.
Fragmentary text notes a death and a widow’s sorrow in a local scene. Names and places are unclear, but the piece centers on mourning and the social impact of a recent loss.
From the Chronicle Ingersoll Ont February 1998 Mr R A Size became very ill confined to home for weeks. He was set for hospital surgery but remained at home and eventually recovered fully and returned to work daily.
Duan Ma reports from Georgetown to Burlington and Milton units, describing cross-town arrivals, camp setup, and a lively first night. He notes watered tea, Army discipline, No 6 leading the 20th in fitness, and expected review by Major General Hatton. The camp hosts Evangust Crombie services and a large 4000-man parade context.
Our Spring Stock offers heavy boots for laborers comfortable shoes for men and boys and girls knockabouts for ladies with latest novelties. Coming in and embracing goods sure to please customers in style quality and prices call and browse our new lines.
Remnant silks and wash dress goods offered at reduced prices. Fancy Taffeta Silks in pink blue mauve and yellow with regular and reduced figures. Striped and Check Taffetas in blue mauve purple and black and white. Knotted Stripe Gingham in green pink blue mauve and purple.
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