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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Nov 16, 1916

Page

5

Ontario Prohibition Debate and Liquor Import Penalties

Ontario's prohibition era debate centers on the Tuvouvaxt Decoy by Col. Dialson and penalties for jointly importing liquor. A man ordered liquor and shared it, facing a 300 dollar fine with costs. Premier Wearat's government shifts to stronger temperance measures while Governor-General visits Ottawa and the Duke of Devon shuffles roles amid war-time policy changes.

Col. Dialson Mayotrate Toronto

Local Military Unit Plans and Social Activities in Barracks

The text describes Westinghouse Barracks in Hamilton with units preparing for work, a Belziale route naeoh and Gald tactic event on November 6, and the 164th battalion returning on Tuesday. A recreation zone with chairs and tables, moving pictures, and entertainments is planned for winter. The battalion is attached to the dth Walgadle under Colonel Hendrie. A large number of books for the Library are collected. Local gifts and exchanges are expected. a reader and prayer service is noted at Mithoilat Church on Sunday. A hockey team is organized and other sports are planned for winter.

Westinghouse Hamilton Thuvalay 164Th Dth Woodcock Chulys Loka Mardels Puy J. Y. Boarrow Nowerstiorth Weiter Mithoilat Hunday Bohookil

War Time Church Services and Sermons in Acton

A detailed report of a Cal­vary era service at the Methodist Church in Acton with open prayers, blessed by pastors from nearby congregations. Rev Chown delivered powerful evening sermons while a patriotic discourse framed war’s moral call. the day featured choirs, soloists, and respectful addresses from visiting ministers.

Methodich Acton Mr Avivon Aidletad CL Wilson Quartatta Mina Bartle Beaith Mine Khirlay Watson Miccan Mazel Lottis Musin Tangy Jesus Chawn Lucrstad Nahe Sinan Christ Iria Dr. Chown Ranarke Palad Thia Tina Canada Solange Vasane Chown

British Modrosa Fund for Acton and Vicinity Drives Contributions

The weekly fund listing reports donations from multiple individuals and amounts. Notable donors include Charles Vavillebon with 6 500 and Hon. David Henderson with 4 000, amid a list of other contributors and figures.

Byitish Modrosa Fund Acton and Vicinity Leon Charles Vaviilbon David Henderson Hy Wanderand Wallace Yeas A. Crawford Manwaleg Wee & Ur Ohn Crawford Candoon J. Haith

War era notes and public notices from Toronto and Ontario

A jumble of wartime items reports on elevated rail incidents in Button Elevata, a plea for unearned increment taxes, and remarks by Sir George Voutoy at the Empire Club. It mentions drownings on the Niagara mouth, a mini-centennial fair, a court death, hydroelectric split talks, and calls for stricter food prices. Authorities urge conscription, civil defense, and national service, with various political and military updates across Ontario and Toronto.

Ts Winans Bouton Elevatad Church Toronto George Voutoy Empire Club Canada Thomas Morger Wan Nighara Conmiian National Exhibition Juatico Dunlop Admiralty Division G Superior Court of Quebec Ontaria Gonarala Leo W. Muguire Ald Alfred Mdnuire Jsutig Colavy Charten Qhort Hertha Moreau W. Loody Kansac Edmontoy Dietrict Legialatture Luc Tite Anna Legialature Ila Acuslona Paytriolle Fund Mike Tancredo Juetice Lennoy London Nattacio Varbado Arabia Arthur Wenderton Hwastoag Vorty-Bva Lvco Hostau Welland Ontario Asalat Munttlong AtatiHorgia Chappetts Wilkan Toronto Masa Hospital Viremlar Marthe Regina Uiterala Elscti George Purlay Gays Parcelu Germany Rachkive Douglas Hitebaver Alllea Morden Wil Ham Hughes Taranto 104Th Battalion Ward Fundress of Resources Committee Lord Derby Niagara Tower Company On- Carso “Hydro-electric Comminaton Niagara Company Pruday Blake Thougand Carso Untions Varen Lucena Wan Ger Uana attor-n-Council R. FR. Clapp Noglatoar Druca Calone A Colquhoun D.8.c Dranfford Hoa Boon Kev Chown Gonorg Methodiat Church of James Barre Joan Connery Tie

Soldiers Diary From Camp Notes To Front News

An extracted diary entry from a Canadian battalion describes absent without leave, drafts, and movements to Adelie Gulf and Prince areas. It notes construction camps, huts, training advances, and routes from London to Caithness with crossings at Worth Bridge. The writer signs as W. G. Dovanas of the 127th Highland Canadian Infantry in a Barrey, England post.

Moore Lowe Walert Cap Howe OL Hagland Adelie Canada Wilsy Caup Woul M. O Canullana Aboraclfa Parada London Isa Worth Bridge Thurso Caithness W. G. Dovanas Barrey England

War and the Jews lecture by Rav Mackold in Toronto

A Wednesday evening lecture titled The War and the Jews by Rav I B L Mackold of Toronto drew deep interest. He spoke with sympathy for Jews, noting their universal presence and loyalty, and argued for home unity through acceptance of Christianity.

Sobel Rav Mackold Toronto Maboldin Thaler Britain

Rubber Shoes Save the Family in Tough Times

A thrifty editorial urges wearing rubbers to save shoes as rubber prices stay lower than leather amid wartime shortages. It notes rubber boots and overshoes cost less, helping households cope with rising leather prices and imports limits.

Dan Ahe

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