Che Acton Free Press Thursday October 24 1918
Front page notes a wartime update from October 24 1918 with local notices and brief reports. Names and places reflect community events and pressures of the period.
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 24, 1918
Page
6
Autumn notes from Guelph and area stir readers
A collage of local items recalls autumn life in Guelph and surroundings. Notices cover influenza impacts, school plans, time changes, street name updates, wood supplies, and small town happenings from the week including church services, charity contributions, and local officials visiting Acton.
Obituary Milg William Withers
Mrs William Withers died after lung inflammation at home last Thursday. Funeral at Fairview Cemetery Acton on Saturday. Maiden name Andle Drysdale, wed 62 years ago in Ayrshire Scotland. Family moved to Canada in 1908, lived in Eramosa Nassagawega. Survived by nine sons and three daughters. many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Presbyterian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Withers
Nusasugaweyu
Fairview
Acton
Afra
Withers
Andle Drysdale
Ayrahire
Scotland
Canada
Eramosa
Nassagawega
Thomas Kilty
Naasaguweya
Mra. A. K. Day
Toronto
Ho Muauach
South Africa
Jamies
John
Heatland
Robert
Ot City
Charles
Guelph
Wlam
Andrew
George
Amy
David
Acton Notes Local Trade Sales and Community News
The Acton column reports on shipments of twenty five boxes to France, local property sales including Willandirown furs on Main Street to D Melver of Winnipeg, and an auction planned for November 22. It covers council wood procurement, Victory Loan costs, Knox Church Guild topics, and Junior I O D E activities with charity work and socks knitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evergreen Farm
Sela
Ajax
Donald
Main Street
D. Melver
Winniper
Acton Junior I. O. D. E
Daughter of the Empire Histo
Butler’ Fund
France
Chanter
Illegal Shipment Probe Traced To Nilton Chatur Case
Inspector Hakvey traced a suspected contraband cargo to Nilton Chatur after a car arrived at the PTL yard hours earlier. Debris showed alcohol was packed inside. A suspect crew, including a man linked to Hamilton, is believed to have fled the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hakvey
Nilton Chatur
Sera Iron
Flo
Seray
PTL
Hartley O
Chayman
Ukguur
Aftiton
Hamilton
Victory Bonds Offer Encourages Public Support
The notice urges citizens to buy Victory Bonds to fund the war effort, stressing that every contribution counts in shortening the conflict and that individuals should not miss the chance to participate.
Influenza Precautions urged as Toronto reports cases
The Globe notes urging precautionary measures amid influenza outbreaks with 729 patients in Toronto hospitals and 162 nurses. It emphasizes thrift and Victory Bonds to build a strong nation and warns Canadians on debt by soldiers, stating permanent forces cannot have wages garnished for private debts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Globe
Toronto
Social and Personal News from Preston and Nearby
Annie McDonald returns home from Preston while Alice Johnstone visits friends in Irrestton. Roeva Hynde attends County Council in Milton. Jean Wilson arrives home from the School of Faculty. Ruby Clark is home from Toronto as her school closes. Mr Hiltx improves after illness. James Warren visits Toronto friends for several days. Marguerite Stewart returns from influenza in Toronto. Moyer in Guelph for funeral. Maira Has recovered after a Toronto illness. Dr and Mrs Brown and children visit in Mimloo. Mrs Hintth plans to spend winter in Han Francisco with family. Neil S McDonald learns of nephew Ty Dashwood’s death. Nelaani Gurdon operated on. recovering. Julio J Livinugatune improves after pneumonia. Micah Lucas, Watford, now tailor at Merchants Bank. Lucas, a returned Canadian soldier, gains town favor. Liuruvy and Cholpredee noted in town life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julio J. Livinugatune
Micah L. Lucas
Watford
Merchants Hank
Lucag
L.iuruvy
Rellovins Ulaff
Precautions Against Flu For Household Protecton
The guide stresses isolating the ill from the healthy and avoiding spread. Do not let nasal or oral discharges dry on tissues, burn or soak them. Disinfect infected rooms and articles, wash hands often, and keep the patient from contact with others for at least ten days from onset. Emphasizes cleanliness, ventilation, dry clothes, and avoiding exposure.
Wars Must Surrender Unconditionally
The Isventas News reports a War Council note to Washington declaring no government views the German aggression as mere provocation. Allies should avoid controversy while the German government must withdraw from Alsace Lorraine before any peace talks. It also stresses vigilance over sea security affecting Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Isventas News
Waahlingtoun
Germany
Alsate-Lorraine
Lintaln
Bend Postal Notes to Soldiers
The post office reports Canada postal notes may be sent to British and Canadian soldiers in France and payable at any British field post office in France. Facilities are convenient near the frontlines to ensure funds reach units even if mail is delayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
France
Brande
Forget Prices But Look Closely to Values
An editorial urges shoppers to focus on value over price, arguing higher prices often accompany lower quality. It pledges to protect customers from inferior goods and maintain a reputation for offering true value in wearables, wallpaper, and home furnishings.
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