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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 26, 1908
Page
2
Provincial and federal policy notes from Canada and Alberta dominate the page, detailing emigration to Western Canada, settler cash flows, and land sales. The piece cites officials like Mr W L Naokon and John Anneley, with Ottawa and Vancouver figures, plus municipal reform debates about bonus systems, road upkeep, and council committee duties for street and water works.
The council discussed sewer outlet issues and a fire by law, ordered construction work halted on Main Street, and planned extended limits. Officials reviewed hotel reconstruction, lighting, water and power plant upgrades, and noted a completed hotel with detailed interior specs and a high price tag.
A farewell event was held at Hounyalde Lot 5 2nd Concession Lachlan Curie neighborhood for Mr and Mrs Guerlo and family. Speakers praised decades of community ties and wished them well in Ontario. A mixed program of songs, instrumental pieces, and readings followed the formal goodbyes amid warm tributes from neighbors and friends.
The Liberal Conservatives of Halton held a county convention in Wallaton on Saturday to nominate candidates for the provincial election. J C Britth of Burlington led the Conservative Revolution as president. Dr A W Nixon of Georgetown was nominated for the provincial seat and accepted. David Handarson MP and Lt Col Horns spoke against the Laurier Government. Delegates from Anton, A A Socard, Francis, Job Willan, John Harvey, Joseph Normos, Jas I Anderson, J B Watson, and W D Smith attended.
A fragment describes a lively fair with a humorous satire in the vicinity, noting high prices for horses and cattle. It mentions Mrs Nobt Taylor’s move to Acton, Mr Dingman renting a farm, and various social visits. An Empire Press Syndicate notice invites readers to earn income by correspondence. A glasses advertisement claims eye straightening for children at the Dominion Hotel on March 31st.
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