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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 05, 1877
Page
2
An essay argues that poverty stems from sluggish exchange rather than money scarcity. It urges active trading and proper valuation of goods and services, cautions against hoarding, and promotes exchanging to stimulate production, highlighting the need to sell what is not needed and buy what is.
The protocol was signed Saturday at the Foreign Office in London stipulating it should be void if disarmament does not occur. Fears remain in some quarters that war is inevitable.
The London Times opines that only a post-battle settlement can resolve the Eastern problem, arguing no satisfactory plan will emerge before armed conflict ends.
Telegrams from St Petersburg report war is seen as inevitable despite the protocol. The Russian press remains warlike though journals claim little hope for peace. Russian squadrons in American waters and the Mediterranean are ordered to return to the Baltic.
Mr. Blake's act for suppressing gambling and gaming houses sets a penalty of not less than $20 for losses over $100 on any person found in a gaming house, with imprisonment up to two months for default of payment.
The Fortnightly Review features an article by Goldwin Smith advocating Canadian annexation by the United States. The piece sparks dispute as Canadians in the letter describe his views as treasonous and not endorsed by Canada’s people.
The text notes Canada with 5 000 post offices serving a population under four million. In 1875-76 offices circulated 41.8 million letters and 38.5 million newspapers, plus 4 million magazines and books. Ontario channels far more usage than Quebec, with respective revenues of 878 024 and 353 290, and Canada has one post office per 800 people versus the UK’s one per 3,000.
The Montreal Star notes many MPs used Easter holidays to skip Ottawa and questions their commitment to the session and party. It argues MPs prioritize party allegiance over national welfare and suggests pay incentives breed hollow patriotism, advocating fewer MPs or changes to the system.
The Dunkin Act in York County draws attention as Prohibition by spots is discussed by MP Mr William Kerr. Local reports note street level action in Toronto and nearby towns, with officials and residents weighing in on the measure and its national reach.
The listing shows Fall Wheat values at 0 83 25 to 3 60 and New Fall Wheat at 1 85 46 Spring Wheat Glasgow 1 25 to 1 35 Red Chaff Wheat 1 20 to 1 30 Barley near 0 00 oats 0 47 to 0 50 Peas 0 68 to 0 72 Potatoes per bag 0 80 to 0 00 Dried apples per lb 6 6 Butter 0 22 to 0 25 Eggs values around 0 400 00.
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