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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 05, 1923
Page
4
Editorial notes France values Canadian wartime aid and reports that Parliament approved a 4,000,000 franc appropriation to fund a Canadian travelling exposition in France. The exhibition planned for this year aims to advertise Canadian manufactures and resources via motor cars touring major French districts.
A Canadian debate cites MP Joseph Archambault claiming Manitoba consumed 510,993 gallons of liquor costing 12,283,012 to compare with Quebec. J N McLean, Manitoba Chief Inspector, rebutted last summer showing only 18,195 gallons sold for 201,084. The critic alleges liquor advocates repeat falsehoods to advance their cause.
Provincial grants to public schools are debated as rural districts receive eight times urban allocations. The Education Department disburses nearly ten million dollars, with rural areas getting about 84 percent while urban areas receive 10 percent. Critics urge equalization by assessment and population, noting rising urban taxes and new debt from expanded facilities and attendance laws.
A verbose discussion notes Canada has the smallest per capita debt and the largest per capita bank after a war. It cites prewar and current national debts, compares per capita figures with the United States Great Britain France and Australia, and urges patriotic resolve to support national interests. The tone is exhortatory and propagandistic about Canada’s future prospects.
The budget may restore two cent letter postage in Canada. There is strong support across the Dominion for the 2c rate, seen as benefiting the country and the government finances. Historical note recalls Sir William Mulock, Postmaster General, whose 1807 2c rate increased postal revenue, a rate kept until 1915 when wartime needs shifted to 3c.
The Hon. GP Graham states in the House of Commons that National Railways deficit fell by 12,000,000 in 1922 against 1921. Operating deficits on National Lines excluding Grand Trunk dropped from 21,000,000 to 10,000,000 with a total year improvement of 12,410,000. Many rerating expense reductions and reorganizations are proposed by the manager, suggesting ownership may outperform subsidies for the country.
The article extols local papers as essential to community spirit and progress, describing them as the magnavox of nonmetropolitan areas. It emphasizes intimate knowledge of local conditions, personalities, and incidents and calls for active citizen support to keep them virile and well in service.
Editorial notes discuss a possible two cent postage return and warnings from a finance minister. It covers Ontario liquor laws, sugar prices, potential life imprisonment for poison liquor vendors, a newspaper merger, and railway freight comparisons. Mentions various Canadian regions, politicians, and media outlets.
The Neighborhood News excerpt reports on a Methodists Church event honoring Mrs Tyndall Lundy with a commemorative medal, a cantata reading under Mrs E Plum, and local community actions. It notes a school trustee vacancy due to Mr J W Knowles's death, visits by residents of Vulmoraton, and various local moves and resignations. The piece also covers Niagara Falls visits, teachers attending a conference, and Milton Bowls Club annual meeting with officers elected.
Friday evening residents heard Judge Mott of the Toronto Juvenile Court. The speech blended seriousness with humor, appealing to intellect and heart, described as delightful and engaging by attendees.
A study on avian lifespans lists carrion birds as the longest lived with rare exceptions. It notes ravens reaching about a century and compiles lifespans for many species including blackbird, crow, heron, nightingale, peacock, pigeon, raven, robin, sparrowhawk, thrush, and wren, with varied ages from single digits to about 100 years.
A traveler group seeks a four-legged mount at the nearest tavern stable asking for a quiet horse suitable for a long ride. They insist they want a dependable animal and speak with the seller about available mounts and terms.
Local events note upcoming performances and community activities. The Hurtington Dramatic Club plans Charley's Aunt for mid April. The Methodist Church choir will present Princeay Ju Ju in three acts Friday in the town hall. Several concerts, fundraisers, and council meetings are reported along with business changes and local announcements.
The text traces the first microscope to Zacharias Jansen around 1500 and notes a Dutch attribution to Gulllen about 1620. It mentions double glassed lenses after the achromatic concept and credits Slater and others for practical applications. The binocular microscope is attributed to Professor Haddall in 1861.
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