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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Nov 18, 1915

Page

5

Canadian Crop Prospects and Trade Boost Western Prosperity

A lengthy report analyzes Canada's 1914 grain harvest, estimating wheat at about 108,000,000 bushels and total crop value near 240,000,000 dollars. It notes most wheat shipped to Europe is Canadian grown, with Western Canada seeing improved farm activity and transport trade. The piece also covers political speeches, tax and voting bylaw debates, Lord Mayor banquet remarks, and school literary society events.

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Funeral and family notices in a damaged local column

The fragmented notices report a funeral for Notert Aking Treva bly and references to family members including Mrs Htaphen Coxe and daughter Atinle. Other lines mention travel to Warillices lanb, a 74th entralnad wb Hasaltas for Barris, and Jared Carnabin's mile event last Thursday.

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Fire devastates mill complex leaving losses heavy

The blaze engulfed a mill building with lumber shingles and equipment destroyed. Losses include the mill and machinery about 4000, total damage compounded by a failed fire engine and lengthy bucket brigade efforts. Mr Henderson plans rebuild and a new mill expected to operate soon after.

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Fire disaster dominates seaside pageant night

Observers recount a Sunday fire in a coastal hamlet with a blazing arc of smoke and shouts, noting the crowd’s somber mood as engines battled the blaze. Local clergy and civic leaders criticized limits on waste, while townsfolk echo the pain of loss.

Infant Recruiting Meeting in Town Hall Draws War Support

An important wartime gathering occurred Monday evening in the Town Hall with a high-class party atmosphere. Speakers, including Bo Cookburn and Oliver Meeselwood, urged enlistment and duty, praising the empire defense and urging youth to join the forces as the war rages.

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Temperance Act Debate Echoes in Halton County Editorial

A Milton letter-to-the-editor critiques the Canada Temperance Act and its impending passage, noting Ontario editorials and court cases. The piece references Brampton, Halton, and federal law, quoting amendments and recent prosecutions. It mentions enforcement actions, shipping of prohibited liquor, and local civic notices, alongside brief community announcements about memorial sermons, a church service, and a Red Cross exhibit.

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Adany cereal claims and mixed consumer praise

Fragmented ad text extols Yeoman Meal and Roman Meal, touting constipation relief and balanced nutrition. It hints at testimonials from a friend of false haw and references a local retailer, Rotters, selling cereal products at 10 and 20 cents. The passage is garbled and promotional in tone, lacking clear claims or dates.

Toronto city faces $206000 in life insurance payouts to dead soldiers

City Treasurer reports 306 Toronto men listed dead in Dritala's nervica and 176 paid insurance claims to date with 30 more pending. Insurance premiums totaling $313,476.17 have been paid. Civic Board of Insurance Adjustment handled cases including a widowed wife claim and a prior suspect, leading to a redistribution of funds to a longtime claimant girl.

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District rich in metals prompts prospecting rush

Expert readers favor a favorable report on a gold discovery in the Mowhash district. Geological observer Myr. Hopkin discusses a vivid ore showing near Howard Walla, drawing 400 prospectors and staking 76 to 100 claims. The area resembles Laurentian geology with quartz veins and pyrite over the belt.

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