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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 25, 1929
Page
4
League of Nations makes disarmament progress at Geneva
The article notes cautious optimism for peace as the League of Nations sessions in Geneva push toward ending war. After a week of talks the Preparatory Commission and armament group approved two clauses in the draft disarmament convention. Parties would pledge to abstain from using gas or bacteria in war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League of Nations
Geneva
League
Examinations Dates Announced By Department of Medifications
The article notes the release of examination dates for the year by the Department of Medifications. It urges students to prepare with courage and determination, facing the exams with confidence and optimism despite potential setbacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulwer Lytton
Canada Poised as World’s Wealthiest Nation, Says Cornell Expert
Professor James E. Boyle of Cornell University argues in a Toronto financial paper that Canada, with vast virgin resources and greater per capita wealth, could become the world's richest country as balanced resource development and growth in transportation and banking proceed, noting Canada already exports four times per capita value of the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
James E. Boyle
Cornell University
Cannada
United States
Canada
Two Men Sentenced to Two Years for Manslaughter
Two men received two year terms in penitentiary after being found guilty of manslaughter. They were said to be under the influence of liquor when their truck struck and killed a child days earlier. The piece condemns liquor traffic and notes suffering caused to innocent victims.
Carling Brewing Exports Rise Amid Liquor Act Claim
Hennessey testified the Carling brewery’s ale trade grew with the Liquor Control Act while rice lager sales in Ontario stayed flat. He said the firm ships about 100 cartons daily to the Liquor Control Board and exports 4,500 to 5,000 bags of lager daily to the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carling Brewing Company
Canada Exports of Electric Power Rise Across Provinces
Canada exports electric power to the United States with Ontario posting 78 037 horse power Quebec 60 702 New Brunswick 1 838 and British Columbia 251 in 1028. Power potential totals over 30 million horse power with 25 million un harnessed. Electric generating capital amounts to 866 825 000 across 629 plants serving 6 million Canadians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
United States
Ontario
Quebec
New Brunswick
British Columbia
Dominion
City Council Warns Drivers Over Boulevards
Last week the council warned delivery drivers and others who habitually drive on boulevards and ordered the police chief to prosecute offenders who ignore the warning. Citizens urge cooperation to maintain beauty and order, noting many drivers only need reminders to stop damaging grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
Acton
Newspapers Drive Community Growth and Image
The Oshawa Times argues that local newspapers anchor small towns and guide growth. It notes a live sheet signals progress, urges Chambers of Commerce to boost outreach, and emphasizes editors’ stake in their town’s prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chambers of Commerce
Oshawa Times
Editorial notes and regional highlights from early Ontario news
A miscellany of notes covers Fairview Cemetery care, a Montreal illicit still worth $125000, the World Woman's Institute reach, Toronto Yonge Street spelling, Canada's 1927 manufactured goods value and factory counts, Ontario tree distribution, forest towers, and a praise-filled sketch of Kitchener's Expansion Number in the local press. It closes with commendations for the Kitchener Daily Record's growth and leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kitchener Daily Record
Kitchener
W. D. Euler
W. J. Mots
A. H. Lowe
Tan Fane Prissy
Kitchener Record
Neighborhood News Highlights Local Visits and Accidents
The Advocate notes residents hosting and visiting friends from Acton Guelph and Montreal over the weekend. Mrs Euphemia Eagles sustained a fracture when a Dodge engine backfired striking her wrist, and Mr John Lightle suffered a broken nose when a plank gave way during roof work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramteshottam
Connie
Toronto
W. Sentner
Acton
Hinaghans
Leila Wygdlery
Familly
Guelph
Drave Turn
Tudler
Hall’ Johnston
W. Y. Gray
John Yunh
Royal Hawkinnff
Montreal
Euphemia Eagles
John Lightle
Advocate
Local Notables and Visitors Dining in Hamilton Area
Stanley Tunis and siblings from Darling ton and Whitfield Tunis spent Friday in Hamilton. Rev. Geo A Witton of Toronto and Rev. W A Witton of Vancouver joined J G Wilsons family for a Sunday visit. Allan Tebba returns to Kirkland Lake Red Cross Hospital after visiting parents. Jean MacUlwraith returns to town from Savannah. Oparrow of Santa Barbara visits with daughter Allen Mitchell Jr. Dorothy Bar of Victoria College spends weekend in Hamilton. Rev G W Tebba heads to Ottawa for Hort cultural Society banquet and will speak in Kingston and Peterboro upon return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Tunis
D. A. Henlop
Whitfield Tunis
Darlington
Hamilton
Geo. A. Witton
Toronto
W. A. Witton
Vancouver
Mis. Wilson
Allan Gladys Tebba
Te Red Cross Hospital
Kirkland Lake
Jean MacUlwraith
Savannah
Georgia
Oparrow
Santa Barbara
Cal
Allen Mitchell, Jr
Woodland Ave
Ygland
Misa Dorothy Bar
Victoria College
Norman Slater
G. W.tebba
Ottawa
Ottawam Horticultural Society
Kiwanis
Rotary
Kingston
Peterboro
Gaxette
Local town notes mix with new factory openings
Miss Gertrude Featherstone returns to duties at BL Catharines Hospital. Mayor Clakelock and officials visited Port Rowan on Sunday. Levine Leather Co prepares to start at Dundas highway factory with machines tested. Rubber works rumored to open Monday with few workers. Atlantic and Pacific store opens in Oakville with Frank Caml as local manager. Visited by A Bayne and M Bayne of St Marys and Exeter. Three Toronto men arrested for town offense fined 10 dollars and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Featherstone Han
Catharines Fuuetal
Flacpital
Tinville
Lakewhore
Drantes
Clakelock
Defyt
Clark
Ryan
Port Rowan
Levine Leather Co
Dundas Highway
Oakville Ators
Atlantic and Pacific
Frank Caml
Bstar
T. Lightbourn
Dermuda
A. G. Bayne
Mr Young
St. Mary's
Afizg
Maimie Bayne
Exeter
Mra Gilleland
Church Street
Georgetown visitors plus local craft shift in town notes
Georgetown residents host relatives from Guelph and Owen Sound over the weekend. Mr and Mrs K Colman of Nutana and Mr and Mrs J W Kennedy with children visit friends in town. Harry Stapleton of Georgetown is hired by Hunters Bakery in Trampton to replace Mr J Es Marlin who returns home to Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alf
HW. Mcconnell
Guelph
Miiaw
etcConnel
Ant Men
de MeVelub
Apt Nutale
Georgetown
Acton
Mire
HE. Colman
Mura N. V
K. Colman
J. W. Kennedy
Milton resident named Evergreen Cemetery caretaker
John BD Arthur of Milton is appointed caretaker of Evergreen Cemetery. Other notes report Mackenzie the druggist recovering, nurse Beatrice Storey visiting from Guelph, visits by Rev Eddy and Mrs. Weasley Rtoes, and Mrs Hume and son R Drake Hume visiting Saskatchewan. Niagara Diocesan Woman’s Auxiliary meeting in Montcalm. Mourning for Anderson family’s youngest daughter. about 39 interments at Evergreen in three months. A Hornby Orange Hall banquet honors Hornby Hockey Team, runners up Harris Trophy. Georgetown OAHA won league title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John BD. Arthur
Milton
Evergreen Cemetery
J. OM. Mackenzie
Miles Beatrice Storey
Guelph General Hospital
W. T. Eddy
Shedden United Church
Weasley Rtoes
Agr
Jacob Johnson
Mary D. Hume
R. Drake Hume
Afacrerle
Sask
Hume
TY. D. Bennett
Meadames Naftel
Pox
Fillyer
Coulton
Dalley
Niagara Diocesan
Woman's Auxiliary
Anglican Church
Momiton
Momiton.—Champlon. the Friends of Afr. and Mra R. RR
Anderson
Orange Hall
Hornby
Halton County
Georgetown O. H. A
Home Treatment For Bladder Weakness Provides Quick Relief
A persuasive notice offers Dr. Bouthworth's "Urglabs" as a home remedy for bladder weakness. It claims rapid improvement within 24 hours and guarantees money back on the first box, a sealed 10 day supply through any reputable druggist, with no risk to the customer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bouthworth
Optometry Value to the Public in Eye Health Appeal
A fragmented note from Teast Ave urges readers to consider optometry’s value saying most people could benefit from glasses. It hints that “five” of ten not wearing glasses might still need vision correction and promotes a free service to assess personal needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teast Ave
Bookbinder services offered in Wyndham Street shop
Account books of all kinds bound to order. Folders of every description carefully bound. Ruling neatly and promptly done. Located on Wyndham Street near Over Williams Store in Gualph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyndham Street
Gualph
Willamas
Notice to Creditors in Estate of Rashel Sprowil
Notice to creditors of the Rashel Sprowil estate requires all claims to be filed in writing by a specified date with details of claims and securities. Executors William Robert Kenney and Laura Mae Sprowrl will distribute assets after the deadline, to those with valid claims, per the notice dated April 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Allan
Exquesing
Eddrecscea
Ute
Prederick
An Allan
Joseph Henry Allan
H.N. Palmer
Acton
Ontario
Rachel Sprowl
Fiquisl
William Robert Kenney
Laura Mae Sprowl
My Ui
N. Varmes
Ava
Ter
Acton Notice on Cleanliness and Hog Regulations 1920
Acton residents are ordered to clean cellars drains yards and outhouses and remove dirt manure and substances endangering public health by May 8 when a general inspection begins. The hog keeping ban runs May 1 to November 15 with penalties and required pest control measures. Signed AMOH Mahon Heeves of the Municipality Acton April 11 1920.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Pena
Pany
Amoh Mahon
Heeve
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