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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 04, 1909
Page
2
The Acton Free Press notes rising beverage sales in the United States amid temperance pressures, mentions Canada’s import trends, and reports on local by law debates. It covers a petition for a bylaw in Acton town, voter lists, and community mobilization by Citizens’ Committees aiming for bylaw adoption and moral improvement.
Acton Fire Brigade and families hosted a farewell supper for Henry Grindell, long time engineer of the brigade, as he prepares to move to Fort Willan. The evening featured music and readings, with tributes from brigade members and thanks for his service.
A large petition with 176 signatures urged Acton municipal authorities to submit a local option by-law. Citizens' Committee representatives argued drunkenness and crime harm town youth and urged council to act. The council moved to file by-law submittal at the next regular meeting and hold a January electors’ vote.
Rev Daniel Stewart argues for Local Option at Pine Press while Selina, Aoten and nearby towns celebrate seven years of Local Option. Proponents praise prosperity, new hotels, steets, and two schools, while opponents fear economic change.
Local notice seeks animal byproducts with immediate purchase interest. Advertises cash payments and invites sellers to contact the buyer for prompt procurement of hides skins and tallow.
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