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29 Oct 1914
Page 1
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 29, 1914
Page
1
The readable text is fragmented and unclear, with names and dates missing or garbled, making it impossible to identify a clear event, person, or organization from the provided OCR snippet.
The paper reports wartime price controls reducing sugar and groceries, and a county council funding request for road and good trade projects. It notes Canada’s war impact on industry, transport, and imports, plus a memorial episode for Colin Campbell a former Manitoba Attorney General.
A chaotic wartime dispatch recounts arrests for leather theft from a trunk, a suspect's plea of not guilty, and parole keeping him under watch. Simultaneously reports claim Allied advances, German retreat attempts, and global developments from France to South Africa amid ongoing battles and strategic movements.
A wartime notice reports Chief Lawson appointing control officers to parole German and Austro-Hungarian subjects in Canada. Instructions authorize detention and parole under an Order in Council of August 16, 1914, with duties to observe laws of Britain and Canada and refrain from aiding the enemy.
War Office reports an increased plan for the second Canadian infantry contingent to reach about 16 000, with additions of horse artillery and more units. Advices say the Quebec recruitment is rapid and Egypt moves are uncertain. surplus officers may be drafted to other duties as needed.
Reported in Wildey afternoon dispatches that inmates of a Main Street house were found with weapons and ammunition. Leaders led by Chief Lawcon ordered seizure of arms under Council order. Prisoners Zakouly and Almklole pleaded guilty. parole terms set. Local residents and visitors listed with health updates follow.
Advertises girls coats in popular colors and wear from 1.06 to 2.00 dollars. Small and large sizes available with best selling weaves and warm designs.
The war spurs Canadian manufacturers to replace imports from belligerent nations by expanding local production. Cotton spinners use cotton as a jute substitute, electrical equipment makers source domestic parts, beet sugar replaces imported sugar, and garments for women and children previously bought abroad are now made in Canada. This showcases collective human energy overcoming disruptions.
New storefront event details are unclear due to damaged text. The readable fragment mentions an Autumn Millinery Opening and engagement ring but provides no concrete names, places, dates, or outcomes.
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