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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 24, 1919
Page
4
The Acton Base Trucas issue lists subscription price at 1.60 per year in advance with a 10 cent per line rate for display ads and 60 cents per inch for contract ads. The masthead credits H. J. Morrison as editor and publisher and provides office contact details at 333 Ila.
The Legislature passed a ten year disqualification from voting for those defaulting under the Military Service Act. A highway improvement fund of 5 million was set, with over 4 million spent since 1901. The department reports 1,196,213.15 in auto license receipts last year. Grain outlook shows large Canada US acreage, new farms in the West, and many settlers. Canada seeks German reparations through Britain, simplifying claims. Trade gains and credits abroad are discussed, with Canada urged to boost domestic production and farm-town commerce. W E Smallfield retires from Renfrew Mercury, with W D Davies taking over. A bill to create a Minister of Labor is debated, with Liberals criticizing continued failure to appoint a full minister and noting past Liberal priorities.
The Ontario Temperance Act amendment urges prohibition of all liquor advertising in newspapers and on billboards. The text argues such ads influence minds toward alcohol and urges wholesome restraint. Also noted are plans to honor Edith Cavell with a royal ceremony in England and a return of Canadian securities from Great Britain. Bond markets discuss currency exchange effects, and a municipal committee opposes a by law to close stores Saturday afternoons in July and August, favoring eight or nine o'clock closings instead.
The piece notes Canada's postwar shipping growth and broader global reach, then urges domestic self sufficiency. It cites Ontario and Macdonald Institute for a course aiding overseas brides, Canada’s land and military pensions schemes, rising Dominion debts, and the need to boost exports by producing more goods at home.
The Reafcow Mercury notes a Canadian debate on titles and knighthoods, with Parliament considering a motion against honorary ranks. It suggests a democratic stance should avoid hereditary titles and questions the value and frequency of honours granted since 1011, arguing many awards lacked warrant.
The essay argues talent is wasted without determination. It cites bright youths who stagnate due to lack of drive and quotes Victor Hugo on men lacking will rather than strength.
A group of twenty men gathers as a storyteller, Hoymour, regales them with amusing and sober anecdotes from people he has met. A boyhood vow to express himself clearly frames the tale of learning to captivate an audience and observe what interests others. The scene shifts to a dining room where a head waiter protects his pepper joke with a mispronounced sixpence price.
Harald Veghie recounts an interview with the erosed Kalner criticizing a Lunttanlpan blunder. The Enlist. author deplores Normn Cavell’s shooting and notes a murder order by a general who was intoxicated and worse for drink.
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