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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 26, 1911

Page

2

Thanksgiving Day proclaimed by Acton Free Press

The Acton Free Press notes a proclamation naming Thanksgiving Day in October for all residents of the dominion Canada. It extols Canada’s wealth, education, trade potential, civic freedom, and religious heritage, urging gratitude to Almighty God while cautioning that business activity should pause for reflection.

Rvaldanta Amy Bo Canada Uhera Lefo Aron Huw Annivan Rugland Earl Grey Wrewater England Land of Sunshine Tan Dominion

Acton Hearing on Hydro Electric Power Feasibility

Acton council members and neighboring towns gathered Monday evening to hear Hon. Adam Beck outline Hydro Electric power options. Present were Reeve Grant of Georgetown, Reeve Hat of Milton, and Milton councillors, with Rockwood represented by several officials. Beck discussed Niagara power costs, pricing for Acton from Guelph, Georgetown, and Rockwood, and the potential for a joint line from Guelph to Acton, noting that cooperation would lower rates and speed construction if Hydro Electric is chosen.

Chilaone Ha Hydro Klgotele Adam Hook Ube Oaterly Power Caumlulou Actou Cluixene Halla Dasen Reeve Mynds Acton Adan Beak Hock Boelia Niagara Guelph Qualph Brampton Georgetown Beck Rookwood McMian Hoe Placa Actona Mgr. Barber Gairgetown Rockwood L. P Dundar Baardmore & Co Heck Uleo Hawnn Inspectie Avery Elwctricians Bavlog Reeve Kart Mian Milton Prenan Tk Ke Mr. DB Te Loarthiy

Acton Weighs Hydro Electric Power Advantage

In sympathy with Hydro-Miecela power for Acton officials note long range benefits but caution that limited contract power entails costs. Acton manufacturers rely on affordable power. steam plants cost 8100 per horsepower, making local supply unaffordable without hydroelectric options.

Actin Heck Ine Firs Pricat H. P Heck Actantha Acton

Local notices from Acton area include births, services, and obits

A fragmented local column records several life events and church notices. It mentions new dwellings on Avenue, purchases of properties, business moves, and a vacant drill bed sale proposal. It notes a two year old with croup, a funeral at Palway, and upcoming sermons and baptisms across Knox and Methodist churches. Also listed are October weddings, births, and anniversaries in Acton, Chesley, Hamilton, and surrounding areas with dates and names such as Mr. and Mrs. Clark, Mrs. Edge, Rev. Edge, J. Westae, and Abram Matthews, among others.

Joseph Holt Adan Dickeon Mov Edge Pau Fev Jos Edge Bn Inter W. H. Htoray Hov Uren J. Westae Plantar Knox Church W. Mi Moeara J. O. Nelson Nr. Moore Myr Ead Lesson Vakley Abram Matthews Toronto Acton Frederick Atrnot Q. O. Clark Wequesing Datu Hyde

Healing Blood Pains Cured by Dr Morac’s Pills from Ontario

A farmer near Condon Ontario recounts severe bodily sores and indigestion due to impure blood. He credits Morse’s Indian Root Pills with cleansing the blood, healing sores, and restoring appetite, claiming the medicine is a trusted family remedy sold for 28 cents a box.

Morse Mr. Wilson Wehard Wilson Condon

Hair growth claims from Parlelan Sage advertisement

An early 20th century ad promotes Parlelan Sage as a superior hair grower and scalp enhancer. It promises hair thickening, dandruff cure, and scalp peeling relief with a large bottle priced at four cents, touting guarantees and export advice for buyers.

Parlalan A. T. Brown Parlelan

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