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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 16, 1916
Page
3
March events and local notices include Mise Coopers millinery opening next week, St Patrick’s Day cheer, paving and public works changes, and a rundown of council and school activities. Hydrophobia outbreaks impact flocks, and a spring-cleaning drive refreshes the G Y R Station. Community tea, reunions, and charity efforts at Knox Church and the Children’s Aid Society highlight civic life.
Physicians and mothers endorse Mavar and grain-based nutrition for strength and bone health. The article touts two brands of grain foods, including Jackson's Roman Beal balanced mix, claiming superior nourishment to meat and easy preparation. Manufactured by Raman Mual Co in Toronto, Canada.
Brigadier General W A Logle and Chief Constable Lieut Col I R Gra nsott announced that a company of soldiers will patrol downtown evenings with a motor car unit. Any misbehavior by soldiers will be dealt with by the soldiers themselves, reducing friction with civic authorities after the recent prohibition parade incident in Toronto.
A deputation from RockWood to the Ulp administration caused friction with soldiers and insults to leading citizens. Rev. James Walker of Guelph, former sister of the Rookwood and Beamon circuses, died last Thursday. Mrs Walker remains, with one son who is a city ticket agent in Guelph. A double funeral is planned at Dublin Brrest Methodist Church. An unrelated ad promotes Hall’s Catarrh Cure and related products.
The message from Miss Alice Kirkpatrick and others thanks donors for support to soldiers abroad. Letters describe uniforms, rationing, and daily hardships. News notes a Hornby farm sale, a Knox Church gathering, and a military concert in Acton. The piece also covers a preacher, subscription price hikes, and supply-cost pressures.
Social and personal items describe Mr Hydnay Harivoe’s activities and a string of visits and events. Mrs Mood and friends gathered, Toronto visits by Mrs Matthews and Mrs Hilton, and Mr Willian Loidhiane with his daughter. several engagements and funerals noted, plus a forthcoming wedding for Rachel Eling and Murry Clayton.
The Board met on Monday for a regular monthly session with all members present. The Finance Committee recommended payment of several accounts including supplies from Toronto School Supply and Macmillan Company. The Secretary was instructed to order coal and repairs for the building. The board discussed improving maintenance and plans to visit the school to decide on the best improvements.
A local society held twenty and one half years of meetings with strong attendance each evening. On Tuesday the debate asked whether farmers should grow late. A favorable agreement supported the affirmative stance.
Our expert returns from New York with latent styles worn by the smart dressers. Due to material shortages, place orders early. The expert will be in our store each Wednesday afternoon this season.
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