20 Nov 1902
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 20, 1902
Page
1
The piece notes Ontario voters face a December 4 ballot on retaining the liquor trade and prohibitory laws. It references campaigns, clergy, newspapers, and public sentiment across the province, including Milton and Orillia, with mentions of politicians and local representatives.
The new weekly paper from the Presbyterian Church in Canada opens with J. MacDonald Oxley and J. KE. Laughlin as lead contributors. Halph Connor is promised an early feature, and editors include DouglaYnwer and Rev. J. Mc Dun, signaling a wholesome Canadian focus.
A fragmented note describes a centennial style issue with over 20 full pages including large illustrations. It mentions counts of 14 hot a days and a vast gathering of 026,000 couples by Hugues, totaling over 20,000,000 individuals referenced in the text.
In London on November 10 the jury in the murder case of James Fitzgerald Aiton, charged with killing the father of June 10 1900, returned a verdict of not guilty after four hours of deliberation Saturday night.
The article outlines a heated Prohibition discussion with references to legal arguments and public revenue. It notes calls to outlaw the liquor trade, cites government figures on wartime expenditures, and frames the issue as constitutional and moral. It mentions the upcoming vote on December 4 and the stance of advocates and opponents.
A report notes Premier Ross supported the proposed act and urged voters to back it on December 4. He expressed confidence in applying the principle behind the act and hoped prohibitionists would not block the vote. The piece also mentions brief references to related political figures and social events in Georgetown and surrounding areas.
A local editor comments on the December 2 vote on the Liquor Act 1902 and notes the impact on public morals, bars, and prohibition. The piece discusses public sentiment, the ballot wording, and the stakes of the decision for law and order. The Scheide ward election coverage highlights the political climate and voter concerns.
A local meeting chaired by H Blackhiamer and John Agnew discussed refunding $410 to the Connell Baseball Club over park equipment costs. The motion carried to reimburse the ball committee and settle the matter before August town duties, with a final payment to be arranged.
An advertisement extols Dr Willard Pink Pills as a cure for young women entering womanhood and suffering headaches, fainting spells, and poor appetite. It recounts a case of Bertha, improves after using the pills, and urges other sisters to try the remedy. Also mentions railroad routes and a general ad for travel services.
A forwarded letter from Wide H W of the Dominion Shorthorn Association appears in the Fawlty Herald and Weekly Star of Montreal this week. It praises agricultural papers and subscription value, noting the paper's coverage of farming matters and livestock reports.
The readable text discusses a weak stomach and digestion problems with disjointed phrases. It mentions feelings of illness and discomfort and hints at frustration with unclear content. No clear events, dates, or named entities are identifiable in the fragment.
The notice advertises hats and related accessories for weekend wear with modest prices. It highlights gloves and stockings, coats and outerwear, and special Sunday pieces in a range of patterns and materials.
Fragmentary grocery list items include packaged goods such as grapes, oats, vig, Ree Phikew Qi, Worcestershire items, Homenudle, soup, coffee, and a few quantities and brands. The text is garbled with numerous misspellings.
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