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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 15, 1908
Page
2
The Ottawa crop report raises wheat oats and barley yields for Canada with Western provinces leading. A bitter campaign question targets thieves and boodlers while cabinet figures including Laurier Oliver and Fielding receive defense and praise for financial handling and a 25 million loan plan.
Beautiful weather aided the Nassagaweya fair as exhibitors from Micon, Guelph, Burlington, Toronto and beyond showcased dairy, fruit, roots, poultry, and stock. Attendance was strong with notable entries in turns, fancy work, and a celebrated sale of 100K A.2. Trawn dexives to readers of the Pri Pri.
The Acton poultry fair drew many notable attendees including D Henderson and Dr Harriean the parliamentary candidates Col Gatto way and ex mayor Nelson Trumilten from Guelph ex Warden St D Warren Georgetown and others. A large crowd approved the fair’s success and a plan for future improvements including permanent structures with equal contributions from Acton and Georgetown.
A joint meeting of Epworth Leagues in Crawona Corners and Rockwood featured literary and musical programs. Rev D W Taylor and Mr Ragh Johnston spoke. a letter from Rev Freaman of Port Kingston impressed attendees. Local members and guests praised governance prospects and upcoming ventures while social events and visits filled the week.
The Hector delivered a lecture on the Conversion of St. Paul, Acta IX, as part of the Sunday program. Next Sunday Mr. Littley will give the paper and Mr. McCarthy will preside, continuing the series.
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