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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 26, 1923
Page
4
The Perth Courier notes L A Steele swindle prompts Ontario government to consider paternal stock regulation. Attorney General Raney introduces a bill to curb fake or worthless stock schemes, with opposition uncertain. The measure is seen as popular and salutary, as Ontario voters reckon with those who block it.
The Hydro-Electric Commission in Acton faces rising current use with about 400 to 500 monthly visits to the Hydro Shop. Calls for extended hours and full daily operation aim to improve service, aid customers with bills and information, and boost sales of electrical goods while expanding opportunities for innovation in utilities and conveniences.
The Premier announces a late June general election while parties surge to present their platforms. Conventions proceed across ridings with six weeks to go as Drury and Hillmer vie for Halton, and Liberals and Progressives brace for shifts in power amid expected party gains.
Political observers note factional groups within the Conservative party in Halton but Milton convention results show George Hillmer secure the party standard bearer role. The article asserts Hillmer is a Halton native with town and county service, a party loyalist, fluent speaker, and may face rival Drury in a potentially lively general election campaign led by the Premier.
Premier Drury declares his constitutional course after the general election. He says if his party holds a clear majority he will continue the government, if another party leads a majority he will advise call on that leader to form a government, and if a larger minority party is the largest in the House he will continue with support based on his record. He aims to dispel Farmers Sun and political critics.
Editorial notes discuss a coming temperance showdown as wet and dry factions prepare for battle over a new prohibition bill to be introduced in the Northern Parliament. The piece reflects on public opinion, economic factors like wool prices, and broader American influences on temperance debates.
A bored elevator operator in an apartment building inspires a late talk with a passenger about choosing small, correct actions over grand aims. The boy later proves the point by delivering the best work only after learning to stop the elevator at the right floor, prompting the manager to reconsider him as a reliable worker.
The advertisement from A. D. Savage Optometrist emphasizes enhanced patient convenience and comfort with new equipment. It claims unique access to the district on Lans Surface Grinding machinery and invites patrons to visit the Savage Optical Building near the post office in Guelph.
The Toronto General Trusts Corporation as executors of John C Watsons estate announce a public auction of real and personal property at Actons John Street on Saturday May 6 1823 at 1 30 PM. Parcels include homestead Lot 17 Block 12, a seven room brick house, multiple lots with dwellings, and Gordon Hall with outbuildings. Household items such as furniture, clocks, sewing machine, kitchenware, and tools will also be sold.
The May issue of Rod and Quo in Canada promises features like Outdoor Talk edited by W. C. Motley and a difficult riddles section, plus a Kennel Department by Frank H. Walker. A piece on the Bunt Winter Hoogan Carnival is noted, alongside Woodatock Ontario publishing and other noted columns.
Readable fragments mention Eetaotar and Atal with weights and measurements. Cin Fe appears as a cryptic notation. The text hints at a scientific or technical note involving names Wight and Max and potential data codes.
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