Editorial Notes on Prohibition and Western Farm Outlook
The writer discusses the impact of the Food Act on whiskey manufacture and grain uses, calling for Canada to enact similar prohibitions. It mentions calf and lamb slaughter to conserve meat, predicts western wheat yields for 1917, and notes political maneuvering around Halton's Conservative nomination with W. T. White as a likely candidate and D. Handerson not seeking reelection.
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United States
Canada
Tru Yoon
Barry
Halton
Milton Reformer
W. T. White
White
Belison
David Handerson
Harvesting labor and local notices in Acton area
Letter from John Anderson of Toronto notes farmers in Acton area working hard in haying and harvest across townships. Obituary recalls Mrs. Honf. Weaby of Acton dies after illness. survived by husband and eight children. funeral notices and mourners listed. Harvest shows and local fairs also mentioned with Toronto Exhibition ahead.
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Pars Paris
Sip
Colemgy
Acton
Tra
John Anderson
Toronto
Halton
Peel
Exjuesing Township
J. A. Willoughby
Qgeorgetown
Yeading
Honf. Weaby
Ire Lasby
Acten
Christian Patistica
Waventoen
Methodist Church
Fog
Jas, Stewart
Rockwood
Guelph
Mra
4. Richardson
Naasagawoya
Local Improvement By-Law Funds Cement Walks
A resolution allows the Reeve and Clerk to arrange with Merchants Bank to advance funds for contractor payments under the local improvement By-law. Petitions requesting new cement walks on Elgin Street from Mill to Bower Avenue and on Victoria Avenue were presented, granted, and surveys for levels completed.
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Merchants Bank
Elgin Street
Mill
Bower Avenue
Vistoria Avenue
Granta
School Board Notes Death of Chairman’s Father
The Board of Education met in regular session with Chairman Robt Scott presiding. The Finance Committee reported items including purchases of glass, paint, wash supplies, and printing costs totaling $64.16. They noted the death on August 31 of Thomas Scott, father of the chairman, and the board expressed sympathy to Robt Scott and his family.
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Gea Hynda
Roose
W. J. Kooney
D. A. Henderson
W. H. Sunt
Committee On Finance
Gizixual
Ritchie
Jamen Woydoraca
Woodl
Ata
Acton Froo Breas
Jamea Noar
Scott
Board of Education
Semson
Ht. Scott
James Hyman
Glaas
Painta
Eto
Wek Alker
L. A. Worden
A. Endman
Acton Free Preas
Thomas Scott
John R. Kennedy
KK. McPherson
Robt. Scott
Eng
Thomas Tt
Carriod
Acton Red Cross Ladies Seek Fresh Funds for War Work
Report from Acton notes the three year effort by the Ladies of Acton Red Cross to provide hospital clothing and comforts for wounded soldiers. Monthly material costs run 100 to 150 dollars, funded by local donations and a few outside gifts, now exhausted. A general canvass is urged with progressive giving to ensure ongoing support, reducing the need for extra fundraising events.
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Acton
Yilta
Red Cross
Austin Cutting
Hamilton
W. Abing
London
Vivo
Switzerland
J. H. Flintbrook
Uso Flying Corps
Toronto
Wirstbrook
Paranta
W. Fricker
France
Camp Borden
War news and local harvest notes from August letters
A Private W. T. Andrew letter from August 30 describes two months in races and hopes for an early end to the war with soldiers back for harvest. It notes delayed harvest and a prior furlough in Western Canada. Oshawa Lt Barrell buys a 15 acre Esquesing Township farm from William Cooper. Belo by J. A. Willoughby, Georgetown.
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Pte
W. T. Andrew
Canada
Oshawn Han
Barrell
Oshawa
Esquesing
William Cooper
Belo
J. A. Willoughby
Georgetown
Women of Canada Call to Service for War Food
A wartime plea urges Canadian women to boost food exports to Allies by shifting baking from white flour to oatmeal and brown bread, and by substituting beef and bacon with fish lentils potatoes and nuts. It stresses preventing any food waste and asks households to ensure nonperishable supplies reach the front.
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Canada
Food Service
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Dirtha
Marlages
Neatha
Marthe Bie
Marsters
Deatin Tie
Marne Cage
Buows-Ansole
Wen
Bart
Etaabech
Harot Poarttona
Hf. T. Arnold
George Cordingly Begwa
Norval
Lanny
Plation Hotel
Actoo
Hunday
Jennie Htoware
Harriot M. Lan By
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Acton Trevress
Alberta
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
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N. W. Wilkinson
Robert Gibbons
Rovbon
Krampns
Victoria Avenue
Brock Avenue
Moono Acooum
Hydro Elestric Ca
Eupplion
Lovan
Bowie
Tumut
Stauffer Vigh
DR. L. L. Plant -Optometrist
Oph. D. Toronte du DO
Ontario
A. T. Brown
Giacsea
Creamery
Wm McCullough
Allan
R. Rubinoff
Ford
H. A. Coxe
Shaw
Schoola
W. H. Shaw
Yonge and Gerrard Sts
Homeseekers
North Bay
Cochrane
Transcontinental
Chicago
St Paul
Naly
Winnipeg
Grand. Trunk
C. KE. Horning
Ont
H S. Holmes
Agent Acton
Pty Advertise
the Methodist Church
Th. II
Laroer, Ila
J.D. Fester
Bunday
Pip Tembe i
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Alex. McGowan
ALL Welcome
Cronus Burcy
Chaorels
Qs Iibe
Lesving leWithy
Ph Fas
Farmes
Fpulat Commations
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Hea Splandid Cement
Noble Wlour and
Weed Bussages
August Bith
James Matthews
Taeda the
Voters? List Act
Otios la Haseby
Malies
Tawo Hall
Aston
Androus
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Toy
Alj. McKinmom
Clerks of
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Miranda Joyce
Kequesing
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Heatu
Taka
Willo Reny
Hoek
Vision Your Sons
Mothers of
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Organization of Resources
W. J. Hanna
Muranda Joyce
Ee Station
IY Thy Villao Acrony
Kaquesing
Z. A. Malan
Galletto
McLean's Hock
Verraineron Hurt
T Nursery
Pelham Nursery CO
Wouonto Ontaaut N.hs Cataloggie Weat
Vicinity
M. Cooper
Mya
New Wonderland
Sunuday
Arawl
Jones Conan
Amervan
Oshantara
Walla
Myrtle Stedman
Wallace Reid
Liberty
Sapte
Jack Prekyford
Juse
R.L. Gregory
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