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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 20, 1907
Page
3
Reading through a rough OCR shows references to wheat markets, railroad wrecks, and political notes. Mentions Ottawa Ontario government stance, local option law, and tributes to John Waldin. includes medical ads for Willan’s Pink Pills and varied provincial topics.
The Acton council discussed finishing a permanent walk project on North Hay Street and planned new Palview Cemetery entrance with archway and pedestals estimated at about 875. Residents noted summer heat driving swims into Furry Lake and concerns over vandalism and public behavior around town.
Obituary outlines Waldie’s political service as Halton MP from 1897 to 1902, his lumber and shipping ventures, and multiple corporate roles in Toronto and Ontario. It notes his retirement to Burlington, his Presbyterian faith, community work, and a large funeral procession from Toronto to Burlington, with many prominent mourners. The China War Memorial fund and Armenian relief efforts are briefly referenced as ongoing charitable activity connected to the era's donor summaries.
Reports show no Douket at the Ausizag and no trials at the Neanlonaere on Thosilny with only eight notices returned. County inquiry appears quiet, while local complaints cite shameless bathing by youths at Fairy Lake and calls for stricter enforcement of by laws. Haley's Own Tabletes praised by mothers. Dr Wil-Maimn medicine Co advertises Baby's Own Tabletes.
A extensive sale advertisement lists striped Turkish towels linen toweling huck towels and laundry goods, plus 9 dozen linen towels, embroidery lace, quilts, canvases and bedding items. It features dress goods, canvases, embroidery, and large clothing sections with men’s and boys’ suits and millinery. Friday and Saturday discounts are shown across items from towels to hats and suits.
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