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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 23, 1925
Page
3
Editorial notes that a by law long in effect prohibits selling and setting off firecrackers and fireworks in town limits. The rule followed after fires blamed on fireworks in Ontario. It reduced risk and gave property owners a sense of security though occasional inadvertent violations occur.
In the first quarter of 1925 Ontario recorded 46 industrial deaths, down from 92 in early 1924, with total accidents to the Workmen's Compensation Board at 12 655 versus 14 144 a year earlier. The text notes substantial costs from accidents, averaging over six million dollars annually, and argues prevention benefits employees more than it reduces employer costs.
A Petrolia Advertiser-Topic editorial extols town bands as valuable assets that advertise a town and boost commerce. It praises a first class band for leading parades, drawing crowds, and elevating local taste in music, urging all citizens to support bands like Acton Citizens' Band.
Sir Henry Thornton and E W Beatty announce tentative negotiations between Canadian National and Canadian Pacific Railways on coop eration to slim down duplication and cut transportation costs while preserving efficient service. Both leaders express support for a fair rearrangement serving Canada’s broader interests.
In a Closing week address the Ontario Legislature, Dr Jamieson urged investigations into the high cost of dying. He argued illness brings medical care, nursing and funeral expenses that erode a citizen’s savings before the estate goes to lawyers, noting burdens on small town hospitals and families.
The piece argues that Canada is a self governing Dominion within the British Empire and should be viewed as an independent entity. It rebukes colonist language claiming Canada owes allegiance only to Britain while retaining control over domestic revenues, laws, tariffs, and treaties.
The Presbyterian Witness reports M. McCausland pledging a first glass of beer after the Legislature, signaling a drive to repeal the Ontario Temperance Act. It urges temperance groups to organize and instruct supporters to avert a broader return of the bar and its evils.
Editorial notes reflect a frank press view on prorogation of the Ontario Legislature, with public concerns over child safety and road information. It cites Cobourg factory closures, Oakville by law supporting manufactories, a wheat stock comparison, and a fixed school levy at 1,000 dollars for ten years.
Legislature rejected the measure amid strong opposition arguing practitioners would treat children unable to decide on care. In Toronto, Ontario educators stressed keeping religious education prominent in schools and urged churches to share responsibility without undue rivalry.
Milton residents face a serious stroke illness of Mr George Cottrell of Bronto Street. The Chalmer’s Church choir plans a varied program at Knox Church. Easter services at Grace Church drew large crowds with a $200 offertory and over 150 communicants. Mrs A Bescoby sold her harboring business to Cox and will move to Windsor May 1 to join daughters. George McMillan of Milton died after a major operation in Toronto. he was a lifelong Conservative and Presbyterian who retired to Milton last year. Town Council discussed sewerage pending reliable water supply before work begins. Ontario Temperance officials raided Milton homes for liquor last week, promising a complete clean-up of bootlegging with further raids to follow.
Burlington community notes report stalled street signs after the annual election. Mrs Angus Morrison and her son return to Santa Barbara from nine months with Mrs C R Prescott. Mr John Moodle sails to England from New York aboard the Majestic. Mr and Mrs W F W Fister return from six weeks in Florida. The Women's Institute hosts about 30 ladies with a program on Elizabeth Streat. The Nelson and Burlington Agricultural Society runs Standing Field Crop contests with 375 in prizes for oats and potatoes. A stump fence fire at W W Hopkins grove near A T Enslow prompts bucket brigade action. J S Martin to address the Chamber of Commerce at a May 7 banquet. Good Friday auto fire at Virtue’s station causes $350 damage after gasoline mishap. Easter Clara B Moore Mission Circle elects officers including Hopking, Blessinger, Freeman, Dunham, Allen, Breckon.
Oakville hosts new groups including Lions Cubs Rotary Club and Horticultural Society with officers named. Churches announce events a rummage sale a concert and services by Cyril Moss. Local theatre to feature fashion parade minstrel show and musical productions led by Rev Dr Munro and James Dyer.
Revenue for the Hydro Electric System reached 328,917.20 with expenditures at 288,850.96 yielding a net profit after depreciation of 4,000,265. Mr. Millar sold a large tailoring business. Members and friends of local lodges and clubs gathered at arena for a joint meeting. Dr J Hugh Gouldian of Ottawa visited Georgetown. The St George's Day celebration occurred at the Public Library under the Woman's Auxiliary and Georgetown Horticultural Society. Membership premiums promise Auterg Verbénas Snapdragon Zinnias.
The piece argues excessive daily monotony strains temper especially for women who manage home life alone. It suggests intelligent husbandly input and shared time, including yearly vacations, to renew appreciation, reduce quarrels, and restore happiness in the marriage.
A busy dressmaker loses a forewoman over a verbal contract. A young teacher contemplates leaving for Blank College for a higher offer. A banking firm errand boy refuses money, valuing promise over profit, illustrating the quiet moral lesson of staying true to one's word.
The article notes that while the term classic Greece wanes in use Greeks remain common in cities. It suggests a reported episode in the Tribe may have some factual basis. A teacher asks for a well known Greek, and a student answers with a stray memory of a neighbor named George who visits weekly with Vananse and oranges.
A fragment describes social expectations on women and men walking blocks to dances and the idea of independence at home. It contemplates long dances requiring many steps and a humorous line about ruling one’s household by sending others away.
A vintage ad-style passage extols Baby's Own Soap for babies with soft soothing oils. It emphasizes careful care for delicate skin and mentions a clinging fragrance likened to roses of France, suggesting suitability and comfort for infants.
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