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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 14, 1921
Page
4
The text appears as a fragmented newspaper notice about a recurring publishing schedule. It references advertising matter, postage, editor contact, and an Ontario location, with garbled lines suggesting a notice about charges or procedures. The source is unreadable in places but indicates a formal local notice style.
Editorial argues for a yes vote April 18 to stop liquor importation from Quebec, claiming the ballot clearly ends importation under the Provincial Act. It cites historical prohibition benefits, rail and immigration debates, and notes on municipal paper acquisitions and government revenues as context.
The article argues that Lenine reconsidering extremist policies gains credence as the world faces famine in Europe and Asia. It contends Bolshevist goals hinder Russia’s reconstruction and warns that grandiose revolutionary hopes have wasted valuable time and misread foreign appetites for change.
A long column discusses the April 18 referendum question asking Ontarians to forbid the importation of intoxicating liquors. It contrasts single minded specialization with broad learning and emphasizes concentration, effort, and duty in education.
A national call stresses thrift to restore prosperity after wartime distortions. Prices remain high for many goods while some staples including wool, beef, and potatoes drift toward pre war levels or below. Farmers suffer first as costs rise, urging strong support for agriculture and new markets to prevent broader economic decline. Big business backs farming to lift national life.
The Ontario Legislature debates amendments to permit appeals from Magistrates decisions under the Temperance Act. The proposed bill allows convicted individuals to appeal within ten days to a senior judge in chambers, with stay of imprisonment and bond security. The judge may affirm reverse or amend the magistrate order after hearing. Similar rights extend to complainants. the Attorney General reserves rights in certain prosecutions.
A historical guide explains creosoting fence posts using chestnut and other woods. It covers post preparation, heating, deep impregnation to resist rot, and cautions on temperature, duration, and cooling. Details include post size, fuel, and drying steps for effective treatment.
A wartime style speech urges Ontario youth to pledge head heart and hand to Canada. It links citizenship, health, and education with national strength, praising Canadians who gave their lives for freedom and calling on junior Red Cross to support a world wide health crusade through knowledge and practice of good health.
A fragment of a story contrasts stage by stage marriage from wandering life to domesticity, noting Brahmin dowry barter and social shifts. A séance scene recalls Uncle Ban and a kneeling child, with a child’s remark on hymns and fear as prayers rise.
Fragmentary text presents a jokey exchange with garbled phrases and misread words. Key elements are a conductor and a donkey reference, but the overall meaning is obscured by OCR errors and lacks coherent events or identities.
A reflective discourse praises unwavering resolve and criticizes compromise as a path that dulls effort. It argues true change comes from steady principle, humility, and respect for others, while noting most progress blends methods and requires sacrifices for effective outcomes. The piece ends by highlighting Torpalm ton’s Rheumatic Capsules and RA Z MAW products.
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