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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 16, 1912
Page
2
A local resident urged banning alcohol for permanent firemen after witnesses testified to drinking on duty amid a fireball investigation. The editorial note praises a Handy atlas and census almanac from the Weekly Sun.
The Howrdoff Education met in regular session with A. E. Nicklin and other members named. The finance committee reported, approving payments for YT. Algor Sanitary Work and Jas Symons Hardware. The Education Department plans for additional school accommodation were approved. a public meeting before voting was arranged. Leave of absence for three months was granted to Nicklin. Dr. Ault named Chairman pro tem. The revenue commission report notes declines in distilled liquor production in several states and contrasts with increases in New York and Pennsylvania.
The obituary describes William Morris's simple burial in Lachlade near his country home. He wished darkened town house windows and a plain oak coffin with no inscription. The procession passed from the town to the twelfth century church, with harvest decorations around the grave and a modest, unornamented funeral.
The article discusses surveyors for the Radial Hallway and uncertainty over routes, notes a Toronto business trip by W Gowdy, and reports on fishermen pursuing Navy beauties with meagre rewards. It then covers appreciation for Mrs Jacob Halmar, frost impacts, and a lengthy discussion on forest fires and timber recovery with various regional examples and expert statements.
A fragment describes Daniel Webster being examined for entry to Exeter Academy by Dr. Whitlips. Webster reads a Bible passage aloud, impressing the examiner and earning admission. The piece includes quirky asides on the exam ritual and on old nicknames for vehicles and terminology.
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