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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 29, 1914
Page
4
A damaged OCR fragment references a widow and a late date, with names and places obscured. The text is too incomplete to identify individuals, events, or the exact notice type. The readable bits suggest a obituary or probate context but lack verifiable details.
The report covers wartime policy shifts in Canada including county council tax powers rising from two to five percent for good roads, and the renouncement of artificial flower and feather industries due to war. It notes U S and British positions on Canada’s defense and provides obituary details for Colin Campbell, former Manitoba attorney general, highlighting his career milestones and family.
Dispatch details a leather theft in a city trunk, arrests of Deulfluk and Hlat kavite, and a court hearing with tempered charges. Authorities pursued suspects, while broader wartime updates cover Allied offensives, Russian defense, and South African unrest amid global conflict.
A historical notice reports on an Austro-Hungarian subject in Canada who undertakes not to reveal war plans or assist enemies in exchange for exemption from internment. The document cites the Order-in-Council of 1614 and promises to adhere to UK and Canadian laws, with surveillance and possible arrest for noncompliance.
Reports indicate Canada will raise 16 000 infantry for the second contingent, surpassing 10 000 planned, to form the infantry line of the division with cavalry and horse artillery to be decided later. England reports of Egypt deployment are not widely credited.
A Friday report notes local militia informing about arrests tied to possession of firearms and ammunition. Under Chief Lawcon a parole was issued for Anita and Zalouky amid charges of violating the Order of Council and related alarm. Both pleaded guilty through counsel and were released on parole pending further proceedings.
The listing offers girls wear in top colors and durable weaves priced from 1,060 to 2.00. Sizes cover small and large fits, emphasizing comfort and style for every girl.
The war disruptions drive Canadian manufacturers to fill import gaps. Cotton spinners replace jute, electrical equipment parts are sourced domestically, and sugar beet cultivation expands. Garments such as yarns, hosiery, underwear, and gloves will be produced in Canada, showcasing broad industrial adaptation.
The new shop AUTUMN Millinery opens in town and teases a bold, stylish lineup. Residents note fashion-forward hats and accessories, with crowds gathering as the event signals a fresh seasonal focus.
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