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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Mar 02, 1916

Page

3

Local notes from Acton Hree Press THYRADAY

Brief local items from Acton area include weather, prices, and community happenings. Mentions Mr King Cooper leasing Warren farm, butter and pie prices high, Epworth League leap year social, Fred Bailey elected mayor of Navio H.C., and various town notices.

Hiuty King Coopar Warren Aunday Ailton Tha Epworth Laayug Asalal Fred Bualy Oakville Nanviio H.C Georgetown Marald Dole A. Honderson Winnipeg Manitoba Monk Glacco Oakvilla Muro

Halton Dufferin Battalion Recruitment and Cockburns Dinner

The 1647h Halton Dufferin Bat talion seeks recruits as two companies have formed with aid of War Avuilary Convalttera and battalion staff. Milto n area events featured a supper at Grace Church and a Phantom of local chapels night of fellowship, while a February 24 gathering at Georgetown showcased a Physical Drill exhibition by Company O. Local bands and veterans supported the outreach, signaling intensified recruitment across Duff erin County.

Avar Proapoota Duffurin Qgrano Church Milton Oifoen Anil Monetationad Iy Multan Rover Mr. Cooke Millon Georgetown An Aptsay

Burlington Fire Brigades And Charity Socials In 1916 Halton News

Local notices report church services at Wa Dingtlet Chuavoh and Methodist events with funding to Georgetown Council. Injuries from a tavern altercation involve Tilanan settling with J. Welland. county funds and bylaw plans for road repairs near Pageville. Woman’s Institute meets with leadership address by Mina Voatea, clothing drive begins, and motor license enforcement expands provincewide. Burlington Fire Brigade requests a two ton truck with ladders and gear costing around 30 thousand dollars, plus bylaw steps. A social at Mrs YE. T. Feaster’s home features a dressmaking contest won by Edwin Peart. Austrian christening disruption leads to a fine for Mike Popovitz. Halton county officials summarize 1016 work by District Representative Jh. Ware, noting strong report and safe return. Halton Liberal gathering in Milton and various party officers listed. A Norval Patriotic Assembly refusals prompt Col. Dowville to depart, amid youth enlistment sentiments.

Woman's Institute Council Mina Voatea Hoverament Burlington Pire Brigads Burlington Vire Brigade Tows Council Burlington Garates Cayet Mra. YE Mapla Avenue Edwin Peart Auois Plassant Hetween Mike Popovitz P. Moore Cass Popovite Costa Mira Las Ehok

Letters From The Front Describe War Life And Home News

A jumbled letter collection from WWI fronts recounts trench life, weather, and longing to return home. Messages mention parcels from England, hospital stays, and gratitude for kindness from Canadian soldiers and civilian friends, with notes on Monasteries, monks, and local towns.

Local notices and obituaries from Acton area

A dozen names reach Acton in a sprawling community note. Residents visit relatives in Toronto Mantawvale and Mount Moroat. Deaths and funerals include Mrs Frenkom and Mr Philip Read. A sister seeks a photo of Pvt George McLeod killed in action, asking local photographers for help with a copy.

Toronto Mido Lattle Maxon Alte Vinito Frlande Mantawvale Aunitay Mayt A. McDonald Munxaworl Acton Elon Mlaulara Foater Mount Moroat Hailey Milea Bartle Smith Shorrland Minn Hadla Doviut Merlin Weah Mie Nora Konnay Quolph Hota Mr. S. Cumplall City Clark Haute St. Marlu Janis McWanali West Ils Mowry A. McDonald Harold Niulin Pas Haakatoon Mra Robt A. Read Milt 'Dury TT Reed Jamoa Heatt Carlon Williame Bault Bee Marta Hla Milas May Lome Hha Nail McDowals Bairdmore & Co Sola Leather Tannery Behol Brussala Boaday Ula McDonald Mra HU Frenkom Waeet Brightos John Philip Mieremalia Udiyhton Mra Frankuon Irlanda Brad Soldier George McLeod Mer Mina C' Coy Wiandere George Thors Pua McLeod Fuuw Parad Mra. Kare

Canada and the War Effort A Transcript Perspective

A Boston Transcript excerpt argues Canada sides with the Allied cause, viewing itself as a strategic defender and warns against British unilateral influence. It asserts Canada’s independent interest while noting ongoing ties to Britain and the United States.

Village targeted by Georgetown Company raid on Tuesday

A Georgetown Company of the 164th Battalion carried out a raid on the village on Tuesday. Mr. Wai Choy arrived bearing gifts and Mrs. W Gowidy provided substantial refreshments, which were well received. Mrs. Gowdy invited Acton Can to join a future trip.

Houten Evans Cbinguanousy Downship Chinguanousy Township John McVarlane J. A. Willoughby Georgetown Tha 164Ath Choy Bara My Mra. W. Gowidy My. Gowdy Acton Canhany Sonia Day

Nervous Health and the Body’s Alarm System

The passage discusses how a hidden network of nerves regulates health and signals trouble when strength declines. It explains nervous symptoms like headaches fatigue irritability and the path from nerves to potential breakdown. It mentions a remedy and a doctor or product name, indicating a health advisory from Luria Wool Bh and a treatment.

Annual Convention of Ontario Dollnton Alliance Readies Big Attendance

The Ontario Dollnton Alliance convention moves to March at Mas way Hall with three days of programme plans. Notable speakers include E A Rievone, J Goo, H Morris, C Ingles, W Wheeler in Washington, and various church representatives. All in all, rail travel inquiries rise as attendees seek details and tickets for travel from March 20 to 24 with return validity to April 4.

Ontario Dollnton Alliance Oftea Alliaison Mrovines Marchi Mas Mra E. A. Rievone Preaidant Provinial W Nev. J. Goo Millen MAL Oran Worthy Bana Temparasien Contyollar H. Morrla MosspiTt Grand Chilet Templar LCOT Veo Chas Fe Ingles Peprenantingy Anglican Church Mobsan Bapter Church Ray ELD Hilcox T A. Moora Trav. de Shearer Minolan W. A. MuTwygart Dunbar Bay TH Cotton Grant G. A. Warburton Willlauey Hou Hievena Ban Joseph Olkeon Buy

Woman's Work in the War Canadian Red Cross Tribute

A letter from Allan P. Bradford, chaplain with Canadian forces in France, extols Canadian Red Cross workers. He notes their far reaching and benevolent aid to wounded soldiers, recounts Christmas comforts, and expresses gratitude for the women at home whose efforts brighten hospital life and ease suffering at the front.

Antan'a Orlende Woek Billy” Gould Wetton Mra Gould Alwlys Monkwatlll Allance Trappluts Qarmans Parla Paroila Actoo Red Cross Lottore Canada le Loma England Fred Hare Milan Feite Hls Toronto Muggsy Olangarry Hoaplitala Ribla

5000 Facts About Canada Chapter War Facts Preview

The public will showcase a new section of 1010 of 5,000 Facts about Canada, a famed Canadian compendium edited by Frank Yeigh of Toronto. The War Facts chapter highlights national life topics from Agriculture to the Yukon, with 50 additional sketches of high value. Copies cost 280 to be sent to the Canadian Waste Pub. Co. in Toronto.

Canada Frank Yeigh Toronto Leptugeon Canadian Waste Pub. Co Huron Atreat

Unclear Nation in Crisis and Call for Vigilance

A garbled wartime exhortation decries weakness and urges unity and courage. The speaker questions the timing of future strength and condemns inaction while appealing for liberty and steadfast faith. References to leadership, sacrifice, and collective duty frame a plea for resilience.

Ladies Man Tailored Spring and Summer Suits

An expert returns from New York with latent styles from leading tailors and worn by smart dressers. Due to material shortages, orders should be placed early. The expert will be at the store every Wednesday afternoon this season.

New York Amart

Young men in demand for business offers in Toronto

Bright fellows too young to call at are in great demand for business. Three calls offering 0 each for start were received at Shaw's Schools head offices in one day. Write to W. Shaw at 995 Youga St., Toronto.

Callat Shaw Ua. W. Thaw Youga St Toronto

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