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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 15, 1919
Page
1
The notice lists the entrance examinations scheduled for July on the 2nd 3rd and 4th with dates slightly later than last year and notes the previous year’s finish by June 19. It also mentions religious observances Mother’s Day in Knox Church and the Methodist Church with special services and addresses.
Halton County institutes announce a summer series with Miss Duncan from Toronto as government speaker at each venue. Meetings run May 26 to June 7 in multiple towns, with talks on practical topics and social engagement, plus notable notices on district events and local debates.
A local business ethic favors quality over quantity with fewer strong offerings. The speaker promotes doing a few things well rather than many items at moderate quality.
In Ottawa May discussions centered on a resolution to validate wartime orders restricting intoxicating beverages. Sir Thomas White proposed an amendment allowing wine imports into provinces where sale is legal, with Ontario native wines exempt from certain prohibitions, reflecting provincial jurisdiction and postwar policy considerations.
Experimental trials show planting weed potatoes in good-sized pieces with two to three eyes yields best returns. Plant in rows 24 inches apart with 12 to 15 inches between pieces, mixing ground land plaster. Depth varies from four to seven inches, depending on soil and moisture. deeper planting may occur in damp, low land conditions.
The wool market shows a strong tone with buyers in Ontario quoting Unwoven at 40c per pound and cooperative schemes active. Trade notes a steadier clip as a lean midseason yields fewer sales, while the warmer climate may boost fine wool prospects for future sales.
Social and personal items list residents visiting Toronto from Stewartville and surrounding towns. Mrs Allen McPherson and others send greetings, while Lumbago keeps Chief Lawson laid up. Nursing Sister Bella McLachlan returns home from overseas and visits Mrs Bomerville. Audrey McLeod returns from Toronto with her father overseas in the army.
Obituary for Duncan McGregor on his eighty first birthday at the Acton Nassagaweya homestead. Includes family details, church affiliations, and funeral at Falman Cemetery. Nearby items report lectures, missions, factory shifts, and local agricultural notes.
A Dominion trade statement urges Canada to expand production across farms factories and mines to overcome wartime trade imbalances. It calls for full year operations and intensified use of resources to secure a favorable balance and long term prosperity.
A second group of about 400 German prisoners sailed from Harwich for Germany on Sunday. The report notes a mix of young and older men among the prisoners and contrasts their appearance with British prisoners returning home. The piece also includes a memorial-like reminiscence and snippets from letters and local notices, reflecting on war experiences and community reactions.
A fractured meditation on self belief and the power of faith from friends and history. It argues that confidence grows when others doubt you and when you persevere, citing examples of those who succeeded against odds.
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