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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 01, 1926
Page
4
Canada and Japan trade surged to 33.125 million in 1925 with exports of 25.162 million and imports of 7.962 million, a rise of about 3.5 million over the previous year. Exports climbed from 21.161 million in 1923, while imports exceeded 1 million more than 1924.
The Chesley Enterprise celebrates thirty five years under editor and businessman William McDonald in Bruce County. The paper, first published in 1876 shortly after the Acton Free Press, is noted for supporting the constituency with strong advertising and subscriptions. McDonald’s public service spans church, social circles, municipal government, and parliamentary work, aided by his partner, Mrs. McDonald.
The column argues for repealing provincial and local amusements taxes citing U S government tax remissions in the United States and similar pressure abroad. It recalls Phelps on cultural amusements and urges Canada to remove taxes on admissions up to a set amount.
The Hamilton Spectator argues the Ontario Temperance Act controls liquor traffic with broad support from Conservatives. It notes reforms despite violations and cites bankers, insurers, social workers and magistrates as testimony to its overall positive impact while acknowledging bootleggers and drinkers resisting government control.
A. E. Hoffgn was convicted in Cayuga and sentenced to two months in jail plus a $2000 fine for selling worthless stock. The case argues such penalties must curb distributors of spurious securities and highlights how salesmen evade or complicate law enforcement.
Beaverton Express notes legislative anger at Hon. Mr. Raney's move to bar brewers distillers and contractors from campaign funds. It argues distillers and French wine makers openly funded efforts to sway votes against temperance and to elect "wet" candidates, mocking claims of ignorance.
The Ontario legislature inquiry notes that in six months Vancouver’s drink bill reached 3.5 million dollars, implying a possible 7 million annually. The comparison with Ontario and Winnipeg highlights Americans visiting Canadian cities for liquor due to prohibitions back home.
The column surveys Massey-Harris stock gains amid protection debates and admires a debt-free Ontario goal. It notes Save-the-Forest Week, railway expansion, long distance telephone usage, and tax per capita comparisons. It also covers a by-law allowing tax prepayment with 5 percent interest and critiques on government control votes.
Orlando visitors Mr James Aberdeen and Miss Clara Speight noted in town. H W Hinton sells jewellery business to T S Wilson of Toronto and Sudbury. Sacred concert at Knox Presbyterian Church April 9. Chamber of Commerce holds annual meeting soon at Georgetown Park. N H Brown opens new Main Street bakery. United Church Mission Band awards life membership to Elizabeth Vivien Marie Agnew of Chontu. J Waldie resigns as Georgetown Public School principal. Mrs Amnie Ryan named interim principal. Miss Ryan to head her room with Mrs E C Thompson guiding.
The Mat of the prize winners in the Mall and Empire B word contest was published last Wednesday. W J McClenahan won the fifth prize, $4100. Archie McGibbon Jr of the Royal Bank Winnipeg arrived here last week on a visit to his parents. The Ladies Aid of Knox Presbyterian Church held their St Patrick's Bazaar. Various property sales and engagements are noted, including Viola Margaret Isabell Trimble to B Thomas Colvin and Dorothy Annie Lloyd to William John Brodie. E B Graham sold his business to A L McNabb and store to T J Brown. A B Wrigy lesworth plans to move to Islington. Potential site for Goldiers Memorial discussed. Victoria Park favored if postal ground needed. Machinery moved from Milton Worsted Yarn Spinning Mills to new site near CPR station. Hudson Bay Wool Co moving stock to Main Street building.
Burlington residents donate 334 to fund a sanitarium and plan an England excursion in July. A social evening at the home of Mr and Mrs W Stevens supports the Daughters of England. Lions Club luncheon at Village Inn featured a ladies night. A butcher business change hands to Quality Meat Shops Ltd. Halton County Baseball League to meet April 18 to elect officers. Rev G W Tebbs spoke on Ceylon to Appelby School boys. Women’s Institute members visited Mrs J G Church, presenting a silk umbrella. Town Council discussed Hydro Radar. Mayor Allien and Reeve Nicholson to oppose the old plan. Mr E B Freeman died suddenly at Brant Street home aged eighty. long-time Burlington pioneer and former store and Post Office operator. He supported Trinity United Church as a Liberal.
A cryptic remark argues that a man who cannot reach home for dinner on time is never late for a golf engagement, highlighting contradictions in marital expectations and scheduling.
Dr Lebhie Colemay of the University of Toronto spoke to the Lion Club at Gibson House. A large local crowd attended a Thursday evening hard-time party at St Powley's home with unique costumes. The High School evening class closes for the season while the Industrial and Advisory Committee plans spring openings and a permanent Oakville night classes program.
A pretty Glen Williams ceremony united Margaret Wheeler to Charles C O’Hara of Toronto at the home of Mr and Mrs John Wheeler. Rev Douglas officiated before family and relatives as Miss Madeline Mullin and Miss Ivy McMaster attended. The couple left by the 9 21 radial to Guelph and points west amid well wishes from a large gathering of Rebeccas.
Erin won 40 to 33 as Hillsburg rink No 2 swept both morning and afternoon games while rink No 1 lost both. Saturday saw Elwood Peavey receive a $250 prize from neighbors aiding his new house after a farm fire. Roads expenditure totals for Erin Township in 1926 include 8000 for construction and 9000 for maintenance. Multiple local officials and inspectors were named for fence, pound, and sheep valuators duties. Duncan Alexander McArthur died March 22 in Erin Township at his brother in law’s home. he was aged in his first year and survived by two sisters.
The Young People of Molyille United Church furnished the program for the Young People's Society on Friday evening. An unpleasant evening was spent. Mr Richard Shortill Jr has been laid up with a sore knee from an axe injury while cutting wood. Mr Henry Hills, ill recently, is able to be out again.
A portly gentleman explains his golf quip about sight and reach. He says he tried it once and the ball was visible but out of reach, then he could reach it but could not see it.
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