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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 01, 1917
Page
2
The article urges increased food production in Canada and notes rising food prices, especially potatoes, while praising military-age men for joining the war effort. It cites England's move toward total prohibition to conserve grain, and warns on liquor waste as war demand grows.
The town shares news of a successful Thursday sale by E J Kingstory with good prices. Mourning follows the death of Mire IV Blur ray Churchill in Guelph Hospital, with Mr and Mrs Murray and family receiving condolences. Funeral attendance includes Peter Masales of Acton.
General Loin Keyhannanked to muster four battalions in Ma Wiatrut for guctions and to report to the Militia Department. The 104th Walten and Differin Hyttalian under Lieut Col Percy Darnville and others are reported ready for overseas deployment, reducing local infantry strength to about 3,600 men and reshaping command in the district.
Paria Murray of Churchill died suddenly at hospital after a brief illness. she was the widow of Washamdhi and mother of Edith Gertrude Denny. Funeral in Churchill Cemetery attended by many mourners. Mary Manases of Acton died last Saturday after long illness. she was born to William Ramshaw and Hannah Ramshaw, married 30 years ago, survived by six children and attended Presbyterian services. funeral conducted by Rev J A Witton.
Nassigawoya Council met to approve funds for the Woman's Institute and Campbellville Red Cross Society, allotting 875 and a smaller amount. The meeting covered town works, highway oversight, and appointing caretakers, pound keepers, and viewers. John Marshall, Clerk.
F W Haddall, who farmed at Jott fourth concession last year, will hold a clearing sale of stock and implements on Wednesday next. Haddall has returned to his trade as a baker in Georgetown.
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