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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 17, 1910
Page
2
The Public Account book lists revenue and expenditure with total near 70 thousand. The Ontario government plans legal action against the London and Port Stanley Electric Railway for Sunday operation in violation of Lord’s Day laws. Attorney General Foy represents the government as it pursues expenditure coverage and statutory scope clarification before court.
The Board discussed Principal Stewart's offer of a salary around 1200 to join Parry Sound School duties. He expressed willingness to accept a modest increase, preferring to remain in Acton if possible, and the board debated feasibility and alternatives amid concerns about replacing him.
Vast Ontario counties and towns from Welland to Guelph plan January votes on local options and provincial contests. Key districts include Lancaster, Aven, Arnprior, Perth, Napanse, and Morelekville with focus on temperance measures, while Guelph leads in campaign activity and western Ontario contests.
The council discussed securing additional power for winter evenings, considering a larger dynamo and a possible external expert to assess plant capacity. Motions authorized debenture payments, and talks considered Hydra- Kisoteis Commission and Acton currant sources while delaying fuller action.
An informal medical testimonial from Acton and surrounding areas describes a patient suffering from kidney stones who found relief using Gin Pills. The account details prior treatments, the rapid effect after two doses, and a final recovery with a recommendation to others.
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