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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 29, 1920
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR shows a classified advertisement note with pricing and insertion details. The garbled text mentions a yearly rate of 1.60 and references to pages, dates, and measurements. No coherent names, places, or dates are preservable.
A compilation of editorial excerpts discusses U S stance on Armenia, rising costs, Memorial Day in Acton, Ottawa postal rate plans, a moratorium on foreclosures, university and public school examinations, bank note and deposit trends, and Ontario liquor referendum politics with Labour figures debating party alignment and prohibition.
Arbor Day has grown into a widely observed event across North America with public school activities and tree planting. In Acton a by law offers fifty cents for each tree planted by citizens, many maples line streets, and the celebration aims to boost appreciation for nature and the value of trees.
A reflection urges Canada to embrace tangible memorials for war heroes who fought for British and Canadian ideals. It argues statues and monuments in Europe show valor and should inspire the young, aligning with the nation's own tradition of remembrance.
London correspondent Harry N. Molare of the Toronto Star notes Canada grows in popularity as the peace conference unfolds. He cites Canada’s willingness to bear a full share in world reconstruction and its advancing credits, contrasting American retreat in European opinion.
Community leaders in Acton announce Memorial Day for May 3 to boost a proposed Acton Soldiers Memorial. Dr. Gray heads a Committee of Five guiding a canvass with a $2,500 goal and calls on citizens to subscribe. The effort aims to create a permanent monument honoring veterans and democratic ideals.
A Toronto banker noted optimism about Canada’s economic outlook but warned that if production does not rebound to solid work levels, manufacturers may cut back. He warned of a cycle of wider production shutdowns, then labor reluctance, followed by lower prices.
A bill introduced in the Legislature on Friday allows municipalities to cut taxes on improvements income and business via a ratepayer vote. The act sets a graded 10 to 25 percent annual reduction until the assessed value of improvements income or business is exempt, shifting the tax burden to land.
Amendment proposals urge revision of by laws governing public peace and safety. Obsolete rules would be updated, new provisions added, and penalties collected directed to the municipal treasury. A committee including the Municipal Solicitor and acting magistrates would draft revisions for council ratification.
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