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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 08, 1908
Page
5
The article surveys Alberta education efforts after provincial reorganization, citing the Peace River country and distant districts near Edmonton. It highlights immigrant settlement, local polling support, and the impact of public spending on schools and infrastructure within the new province.
A Saturday league clash at Acton ends in a tight 3-2 victory for the visitors. The match features close play, late pressure, and disputed calls as both sides push for dominance. Acton players, including key backs and forwards, put in robust shifts while Guelph prepares for a tougher test next weekend at the College grounds.
The Acton fair surpassed expectations with strong crowds and solid livestock and fruit displays. Judges praised dairy, poultry, apples, and grain, while school penmanship and map art drew notable comment from visitors and officials. Prize results highlighted by TF. Johnstone’s furniture and W. Gordon’s harness showcases.
A dubious health ad claims Miona stomach tablets cure indigestion and weak stomachs. It asserts headache relief, better digestion, and weighty guarantees with a money back promise, urging readers to buy at 50 cents.
The local colony of Hebrown and Rev. ovhaltore from Guelph and Hearpton observed Yom Kippur Monday. Services were conducted with prayers in Hebrew, fasting observed for the month, and readings including a confession of sins.
An event at Methodiat Church in Orew aone Corners features an exhibition of Salada Tea related items. Change in Timkegiving Day shifts the opening to 7 pm on Monday November tith in Toronto. Exhibits must be placed by tonight withSaturday afternoon and Monday as holding times. Local pride urged for Hatton County representation.
Minutes from the last council meeting show approval of road repairs and culvert work with multiple payments to contractors and suppliers. Andrew McClure appointed Commissioner of Norval village. Bylaws on taxation for 1908 discussed and scheduled for readings. adjournment set for October 1. Financial allocations include road work, culvert installation, and dog damage claims. Dominion Matherist Church board accepts 125000 offer to build a new church on Notcate Street. brief note.
A dated sale flyer lists special prices on ladies garments, hosiery, laces, towels, and chemises. Includes nylons and serges at 14.75 and 19c yard for fabrics, discounted towels, and a range of lingerie items with reduced price points and assorted patterns.
Lee's Catsup Flavor and Preserver tax concentrate extract claims labor saving, prevents fermentation, and yields natural red color at lower cost. Sold by A Robinson Douglat Acton Ontario. Also notes about weeds in town and calls for street committee action to remove unlawful growth and maintain sidewalks.
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