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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Nov 20, 1913

Page

2

Wheat and crops struggle amid drought in Ontario report

A long field report from Ontario details drought and frost hurting crops. It notes Western Ontario yields for oats and barley look good, while potatoes suffer but remain quality, and Ontario fall wheat and hay lag behind average. The piece cites farm debts totaling about 125 million and discusses hydro debentures and municipal finance actions.

Oenonia Newmarket Ts the Council Newmarket Businses Tha Baginning Opinlon Depaulment of Agriculture Ottawa Ontario Alll Ube

County Teachers Association Plans Strong Educational Push

A lengthy meeting in Halton County outlines aims for rural and urban teachers to work together on provincial education problems. Key figures include O G Davis Port Nelson and J M Staphankon Burlington, with plans for a permanent Halton County Teachers Association and expanding home and school cooperation. The gathering features talks by Prof H L McCready on agricultural education and J M Moore on provincial educational standards.

de McClanuahan Haillton Daive Ware HL McCready H. A Alementary Agricultural Education Ontario McCready Eftarnoun Swontog J. M. Moore Lowville

Prohibition Advocate Laing Addresses Acton Meeting

Mr Laing, former secretary of the Vermont Antialcohol League, spoke at Acton about the prohibition cause. He praised local church welcome, urged continued public effort, and cited national figures and plans for future anti liquor campaigns including a 1920 push to Congress led by 1000 delegates from each state.

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Free Library Board Meets In Council Chamber

A meeting of the Free Library Board was held in the Council Chamber on Saturday afternoon at 1 o clock. Members present included Hon J C Wilson, Hy A, Rev C D Deaper, Heeve Hynda, A H Nickle and H F Moore. The Secretary reported government bounty on lost pack chases of 147M1 of pen hooks was 502.05, an increase over last year. The balance on the library is to be reported next meeting. The Board approved selecting new books for addition to the library and praised the library staff. The salary of Mrs Ethel Coleman Abram an was increased to 30 for the current year.

J. C, Wilson C.D. Deaper Heeve Hynda A. H. Nickle H. F Moore Warlan Teesbers Gav. Hynds WV. Moors Ethel Coleman Abraman Bolo

Obituary for Jorn Thay and family ties in Ontario

Obituary notes the sudden death of Jorn Thay near Oakville with references to his roles in church and community. It mentions his birth in Ontario many years ago, his survivor spouse and four daughters and one son, and ties to Trafalgar and local churches. The fragmentary text references Arthur and a visit to his daughter but lacks clear dates.

Jorn Rando B.D Vewley Wiotuter Hylny Varlounpaerte Ontario Brealleat Haanthonn

White Slave Rescue Talk At Nussagewaya Church

An open meeting Friday November 2 at Nussagewaya Presbyterian Church will discuss anti slavery work and temperance. Mrs Howerville and Miss Sherwood visit, with plans to educate girls and unite the W O T U branch for abolition efforts.

Nussagewaya Presbyterian Pupprees Urestle Uek Minx Howerville Aston Mise Bessin Anderean Mies Rene Sherwood Bae Toronto

Local notices list health, visits, and school exams

Mr Adrian Hx of Toronto notes easing health and old home ties. David A Hussell, recently unwell, is recovering. Robert McEnery of Galt leased fares of bes, M McEachern. Frank Anthony of Georgetown visited Mrs Rosell. Dr Armstrong of Alton commented on Presbyterian budget. Iugac Bennett seeks hospital care in Guelph for Hest injury. Public school held monthly exams with ranked results listing many students and staff names.

Adrian Hx Toronto le Whering Irelands David A. Hussell Robert McEnery Galt Bes McEachern Erin Frank Anthony Georgetown Hunday Wes Rosell Armstrong Alton Presbyterian Church Iugac Bennett Guelph Hest

Origin of the Name Mephistopheles Weighs Theories

A Westminster Gazette summary traces etymological theories for the name Mephistopheles. It cites Goethe’s remarks and medieval custom of avoiding spirits by speaking divisions of names. The piece highlights debates on Hebrew Greek roots and a pithy meter driven abbreviation Mephisto.

Goellen Ennland Rabbiheschetu Heliopentabur Westmlnster Gazette

Why Keep on Coughing

An old household remedy promotes relief for lingering coughs. It claims fresh air, wholesome food, and Syrup of Ipecac, with Varic and Chlorod as active ingredients. The ad encourages readers to purchase bottles from Nation Drug Chemical Co. of Mae Jay.

Pat Ap Nation Deeg Chemical Co Mae Jay

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