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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 12, 1923
Page
5
In loving memory of our dear mother Jah Davidson who passed away April 6 1022. We loved her and miss her yet and cherish the memories she left behind. Dearly beloved by Margaret and family.
The snippet records spring underway with gardening notes and weather musings. It notes Milton and Oakville councils, school maintenance budgets, and a resignation at Guelph Collegiate Institute, alongside local chatter on eggs, maple syrup, and a fishing tragedy.
His fellow workers at Hojo Leather Tannery presented J. Soho with a cane of plum wood as a retirement token. Howard Allan praised the longtime foreman in brief remarks, noting the strong ties formed and mutual respect during his years of service. Debbie, who was present, noted the emotional moment at the secret presentation.
The United Yarthers of two ridings urge Hon Mancing Doherty for the Provincial election. Delegations from Pao county and East Kant press for him to run, with East Mont as a likely field if the East Kent convention selects him. Doherty, now Minister of Agriculture, notes he promised to let his name go before East Kent if asked by the convention.
Officials from THY tour line from Toronto Guyolph to inspect a possible extension. Rumors say Canada National Railway may build a Keele and Dundas terminal route to Yonge Street using Belt Line right of way, with Grand Trunk property on Lawton Avenue involved. The plan aims to form a radial from Keele to Yonge Street near the coal yard, without creating local competition with the Toronto Transportation Commission.
The semi finals of the Drury Cup debate at the Farmers' Club drew strong attendance. Brookville Club members Mrs. D Henderson and John Wilson won speaking on cream benefits over Ashgrove Club rivals Mrs. J Hird and M MabNabb who argued for electricity. Final set for Milton early May with judges M Wyerman, W Wilson, and O M MackKilsop.
A plan for a regular passenger and package service links Toronto Chicago and Detroit with an Ottawa leg. A recent trial flight of a high speed monoplane carried five people and crew, lasted under three hours despite headwinds, suggesting a 160 mile per hour service could begin in May with planes for twelve passengers and freight, as bookings reportedly opened for Detroit and Chicago.
Fragments of a public notice list dates and locations with unreadable names and items for sale or auction. The readable elements mention Saturday April 14 and references to townships and furniture, with other words partially legible.
Mrs H dichley and Mrs Obbluf of Hamilton visit here among friends. Mia Winnie Wwenu is home for the week before moving to Toronto. Friday night a school social begins at eight o clock with a short concert and a progressive croe contest. no treatments served at close of evening.
Mr George Graham and others return home after extended travels with mix of greetings and local chatter. Fragmentary names and places appear, reflecting a seaside town mood as residents resume routine after holidays and visits.
The letter praises Premier Drury for a conscientious provincial administration and few past mistakes. It lauds his public speaking across assemblies, arguing he embodies the self-made Canadian ideal and should stay in office for the public good.
A brief market note reports coats and gabardines valued around 18 dollars, featuring mostly plain fabrics in rich shades. The entry cites a person or brand name similar to George TM Wallace and indicates sales in Guelph.
The Manitoba legislature hears Ay G Molvin urge a binational effort to set a warranted minimum price for wheat based on production costs. Ten producing states back the scheme as a special session seeks federal action from President Harding to stabilize farm prices, with Minnesota and St Paul meetings backing the plan.
For meat wanted I will pay good prices for old horns in good condition animals with broken weapons or anything suitable for fox meat. Advertisement appears from Ballinafad Ontario and Georgetown Ontario with contact numbers. Also mentions ABHION GRAFT BUITS and GEORGE WALLACE with related details.
Auctioneer Gen Petch and clerk A Wilbon advertise a multi-item public sale at lot 1d conceanion 6 Sth tne Baxgueatong. The catalogue covers horses cattle pigs farming implements and hay with many details including breed origin and weights. Items include numerous cows and heifers with calving dates Yorkshires Tamworths and Durham bulls, farm gear such as plows rakes drills mowers and a Delaval separator, plus bedding and miscellaneous tools.
A damaged property listing describes a brick cottage with two rooms and modern conveniences on Anghways Brick ouices. It notes a corner lot, a nearly ready home near Cornuca, and a quick sale under $1,500 down with limited terms.
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