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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 15, 1902
Page
5
Fragmentary OCR text shows garbled names and dates. The readable portions reference laughter, a place called therwick, and an August date with unclear context. No clear event, people, or organization is identifiable for a factual card.
Readers glimpse amendments tightening control of utilities and rail operations. References to the Governor General’s sanction, yellowed by political grist, mention wheat prices and defense appointments as Ontario public policy debates unfold.
The report describes tense protests and political maneuvering surrounding a Rome death and a related vote. Officials weigh interim steps as May 2 developments unfold, with discussions of consent and actions by leaders in London and related parties.
Broad of Education discusses adding Form 1 entrance exams for Acton students. Meeting notes praise Inspector Deacon for school visits and outline approval of examination plans under Education Department supervision. Several motions pass to arrange exams at Acton and commend staff. The session adjourns after thanking Deacon.
The church held a Thursday evening service to honor Nell Matthews for six years of valued choir service and faithful support. Leaders offered gratitude, a gold token, and warm wishes to Miss Matthews and her family as she departs for Barlin and new duties, with prayers for continued blessing and God’s guidance.
A large gathering heard speakers defend and attack candidates including Gibson and Barber. Attendees debated Ontario government policies, road plans, and independence. Proponents praised the government while opponents urged change, with speakers noting party positions and electoral prospects.
Fragmentary figures from Barber Kerra and third county provincial election tallies show majorities for several candidates. The document lists villages and precincts with vote totals and leading contenders such as Dawhintawny Mo Tagoiausxo, Birhoe Xb, Campbellville, Thurber, Kevan, and Harber with varying majorities and total votes across districts.
A fragmented notice recounts a medical remedy claiming to restore strength and cure general debility from a patent medicine by Dr Willing Pink Pita. It mentions poor blood, nervous symptoms, and a sales pitch for a tonic priced at 60 cents or 82.50 for larger bottles, with distribution via The De Willan Medicine Co Rockville Ont. It also includes brief local items about a funeral, a Sunday School convention, temperance events, and a political meeting with newspaper men noted as Liberal and Conservative nominees in Ontario.
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