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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 15, 1914
Page
5
On Monday Varn Manes saluted his wife in a ceremony described with limited readable details. The brief text mentions Otilosgs and aaghereky lev os er oan, though the exact meanings are unclear in the fragment. Further context is unavailable.
The issue blends political chatter from Ontario conservatives with imperial war notes and local obituaries. It reports Allied advances and Belgian movements around Ostend and Antwerp, plus Dominion debt, expenditures, and possible Canadian reinforcement.
Report recalls the 42 000 contingents under Lord Falkon of Great Britain preparing for a major conflict. From Valcartier to Quebec City the journey to ship transports unfolds in mud and rain as soldiers march through a waterlogged route. Officers Col Crealuan Langdon and Major Hughes oversee embarkation while correspondents await departure.
A lengthy inquest at Acton concluded that William H. Burdge died by suicide, placing his death on the north rail of the Grand Trunk Railway near Acton. Witnesses testified the deceased walked from Malton to Guelph, appearing pale and weak before the fatal incident.
The conference heard fraternal greetings from Rev. T How Wat Stephenson and others on missions work. Talks emphasized unity between Methodist and Episcopal churches, Ontario and Canada missions, and a push for global evangelism. A new hymn book and tune are planned for congregations within a year.
The Guth annual Wall Wall of Esquasing Agricultural Society hall draws over 4000 attendees with meat dairy crops and poultry exhibits surpassing prior years. Entries in cattle sheep and pigs exceed former totals while horse and live stock displays meet Halton County’s high reputation. Dr Morse Indian Root Pills advertised as remedy for rheumatism and related ailments.
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