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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 06, 1927
Page
4
On Monday A Matthews, formerly we Acton, reports figures for tithe Muarels and Death rates. The summary notes Willis 3 Mdxeringes and iat Deaths with memorial le and Soc totals per Nee entra far prensa.
A patchwork local roundup notes weather, fair events, and street works in Acton. Highlights mention Hallowe'en customs, the Fair at Afton, drain work on Tons Street, a Children’s Court session in Milton, and preparations for Fire Prevention Week. The Hydro line to the Creber factory progresses, the Main Street street skirt system is discussed, and a highway accident injures two on an Acton project.
Acton and District Communion Services were held at Knox Church with the Rev. A. C. Stewart in charge. Preparatory services were held Thursday evening as the congregation attended and participated in the service.
The Workmen's Compensation Board logged 6 462 accidents in September with benefits due of 441 983 69. Fatalities totaled 31 and a rise from August despite fewer incidents overall. Through September 1927 total accidents reached 63 480 and a 372 increase from 1926.
The community observes Churchill anniversary with services led by Dr Daly and a day of events on Sunday October 23. Local gatherings include family visits, fire brigade outings to Bronte, and a memorial to the church opening activities. Neighbors note progress on sidewalks and local labor news.
A garbled excerpt references digestive disorders and remedies. It mentions the Daraakens range the sitomach and routines causing serious duorders of digestion and preventing the infant from deriving sustenance. It also references Miller's Worm Powders as a prior remedy.
A. J. Kerr lists sales and dates for upcoming auctions including items like blouses logins and various goods. The notice mentions events on October 10 and October 1 at locations such as Winter Palace Building and Ust Cunverdant Inn with specific times.
Ontario Government announces hunting season dates for deer and moose. In wintered zones the season runs November 1 to November 30, while the area north of the French River/Miitawa rivers opens October 10 to November 10. Hunters are advised to obtain printed copies from Canadian National Train Service outlets via ticket agents.
An ambiguous note describes a scene with Walter You and Mrs inviting tea with buttered toast and cream. The fragment hints at a social gathering or invitation but lacks clear details or context.
Horticulturists and farmers are urged to buy shrubs perennials and trees from Ueto Barlinchea Ne 4 Rockwood representing Pelham Numer Co for four years. The firm guarantees healthy stock fair prices and no overcharges for penntogue replacement while delivering reliable service and full value to customers.
General Motors of Canada initiates a $2,500,400 building programme at its Canadian plants. The project expands the truck plant and adds new factory units, with completion expected to boost output and increase payroll, drawing workers from Canada and Britain.
Fragmented OCR yields a garbled moral tale about a husband seeking the sea and a wife praying, with a minister reciting in his own style to amuse the congregation, revealing tension over faith and temptation.
A brisk pungent tea is kept fresh in a bright sanitary aluminum package. The copy argues that this container preserves taste better than inferior containers and prevents the common complaint of poor flavor.
A damaged notice announces an extensive auction sale at a location in Garth and Miatarte, with dates in October and related details unclear. The ad mentions bidders and auctioneers and references a pending auction event.
A fragmented request from a Liberal Commission outlines plans for a weekly task to hire a special representative in the locality. Names and places are unclear due to damaged text, but the notice references a government council and duties related to public services.
Local shop on Mill Street, opposite Port Room, offers furniture repairs and cabinet work. Services include polishing, wiring, lighting fixtures, radios, and table lamps with both plain and fancy designs.
A fragmented report notes Shaw and partners in Toronto mapping a calendar of schooling reforms. Ray and Charles lead efforts to position the project for a favorable funding outcome amid local debates on education policy.
A fragmented ad lists opportunities for part time work in learning trades such as electricity welding and wiring. It mentions employment services from coast to coast and a training program by Hemphill Chartered Schools at 164 King Street West Toronto inviting applications for free write courses.
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