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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 27, 1898
Page
2
Citizens ready to vote on Friday on a by law for municipal electric lighting. Proponents argue ownership keeps profits local and lowers taxes, while opponents fear debt. Supporters point to studies showing municipal systems repay costs and benefit taxpayers.
The British Admiralty issued orders to prepare six 80 knot torpedo-boat destroyers for commissioning and to allow delays for gunboats and refits. Overitime was ordered on fire-clasedraisers Europa and Andromeda for sea service. A coal shipment from Fernie BC claimed superior quality and low sulfur, touted as revolutionizing fuel. Residents’ opposition to public works is contrasted with support for electric light and water works.
London reports show strong wartime sentiment and cabinet splits over France as naval mobilization steps begin. The Marquess of Salisbury and other papers push a firm stance while French positions face stiff pressure and possible concessions.
Complete returns from Ontario show 260 770 votes cast with 154 603 for and 116 278 against prohibition. A provincial deputation will seek prohibition legislation from Sir Wilfrid Laurier and colleagues in early November.
The arrival of Lord Minto and Lady Minto is marked by a grand military demonstration with local corps called out. They will breakfast with Lord and Lady Aberdeen on Saturday as the new governor general is sworn in at Spencerwood before sailing for England aboard the Labrador.
The Youth's Companion weekly edition reaches over 500000 homes and offers fiction poetry travel sketches current events and anecdotes. The 1900 volume will exceed prior ones with 200 contributors including Hale Harte Bryce Burroughs and Page. Subscribers to 1899 receive a new deluxe calendar and free paper until March 1 1800 with a year extending to January 1 1900. Address Youth's Companion Boston Massachusetts for samples.
The November December issue highlights the Austria question and Josephian diplomacy, plus articles on Denmark and Hong Kong in Britain’s empire. Also features literary pieces, a new poem, and a Prince in Calico. Subscriptions for 1890 offered from Toronto Montreal and Halifax at two dollars yearly.
Mrs Ballington Booth of the American Volunteers describes experiences in American prisons and New York slums for the Daddies Home Journal. She claims her observations reveal the best ways to help prisoners and the poor.
Advertises Dr Kings New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds claiming over ten million trial bottles given away and thousands cured. Mentions prices 25c 60c and 1.00 with guarantee and money back. Notes case of Miss Simmons isolated with smallpox upon arrival from Charlotte.
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