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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 29, 1926
Page
4
A delegation of 3000 automobile workers visited Ottawa and a 100 woman escort group urged MP Agnes McPhail to support tariff reductions. McPhail spoke for cheaper cars, arguing benefits to consumers outweigh regional protections and welcomed a tariff cut.
The piece notes Mother's Day on the ninth of May as a spontaneous observance reflecting the ascendancy of motherhood’s tender, unselfish qualities. It urges a week from Sunday of loving devotion and floral remembrance to honor mothers.
A senator questions the present basis for financing the Workmen's Compensation Fund noting high pension contributions by public workers and teachers. The proposed change would require workers who are injured to contribute a small portion of wages to support insurance, while employers still fund the majority of the fund.
An appreciation notes the late W. E. Smallfield of Renfrew who died in Guelph after forty years of public service. He served as mayor for four terms, helped establish waterworks, hydroelectric power and roads, and aided the Carnegie Library. He was a long time Canadian Press director and held many civic roles. His life intertwined with Renfrew’s civic and temperance work before moving to Guelph in 1924.
After two days of debate shareholders vote to sell its elevators and assets to the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool. The deal covers several hundred country and terminal elevators valued at about 10 million dollars. Completion removes a major point of contention that could have disrupted organized agriculture in Saskatchewan.
A Perth County and Simcoe County example shows many graduates ofOntario's Agricultural College return to farm life. President Reynolds cited district figures. Hon. E C Drury farmed Crown Hill despite US offers. A harvest visit confirmed active farming by the Ontario premier.
Miss Annie Schortish has returned home after about four months with her sisters Mrs. P. O. Vannatter of Athens Georgia and Mrs. A. Watters of New Orleans Louisiana. She also spent a week with cousins James Gibson and Switzer Gibson of Chicago. She enjoyed the trip and notes the South’s winter was colder than expected. Mr. Fred Huggins, who attended his brother Thomas Huggins funeral in Newberry Michigan last Wednesday, has returned home.
The town hosts a capacity audience for the Oakville Baseball Minstrels show. A Tag Day gains permission for Salvation Army on May 16. Board of Education report signals a large potential reduction. Bell Telephone announces James V Markle as Oakville exchange manager. Daylight Saving approved from May 2 to Sept 19. A fire threatens cottages and a Marion Leather pant factory area. Knox Hall hosts the Kirk Club with St Johns United Church youth society and St Jude’s A P.A. event.
Editorial notes estimate Canada’s wheat remaining on April 1 at 161,376,000 bushels, 40,000,000 more than 1925, signaling active shipping and export growth. The 1926 budget is praised for tax cuts and a net surplus of 22,353,000, earmarked to reduce national debt. State officials in Washington are weighing a liquor treaty with Britain to curb U S liquor imports. informal talks are reported as underway.
The Department of Customs directs Canadian collectors to supply U S border officers with data on suspicious vessel clearances and suspected smuggling. A London Ontario to Newark New Jersey carload of ale shows smuggling ingenuity persists and liquor interests flout laws.
Renfrew Mercury argues that city stores push propaganda to attract business and urges local merchants to foster mutual goodwill. It stresses citizens support home commerce, leadership from local businessmen, and friendly, personal town relations to boost trade and trust.
The Finance Minister presented a favorable balance sheet for the Dominion finances. He noted a surplus of revenue over expenditure totaling nearly 34 million dollars for the year and a marked increase in the operating profit of the Canadian Navy, with expansion in foreign commerce.
Burlington items note the Trinity Men’s Club band performance, a hospital operation for Customs officer George W. Alton, and season opening of the Burlington Golf Club. Railway work on the Port Credit line proceeds with 200 men, plus revetment wall extension by Randoloph Clarke. Brant Inn construction aims for summer tourista traffic. Dog by law enforcement updates, and a residence burglary on the highway east of Burlington with no clues. Daisy LePatourel returns from Florida as locals share winter travels. Taylor Bros. store burglarized for ties and gloves. fire near Mrs. Hoovey narrowly contained with a coal pile mishap.
Local notes report Hemstreet’s store rented to a Woodstock shoe merchant Fusken. George Roberts of Bronte Street broke his arm when his car backfired. Grage Church Women’s Auxiliary plans a rummage sale and baked goods event on Saturday May 1 at 2 36 p.m. James Turner installs a gas station at Malin and Bronte, the town’s eighth, reflecting a growing motor tram network. The Dear was treated at Hamilton General Hospital for an internal ailment. The town mourns J Hums age 75 76, a longtime resident. Walter Cole, years farmer in Esquesing Township, dies after illness.
A note on near by policing and a blaze averted at Col Brown's farm last Saturday. Memorial service held for Pte Wilbert Halpin at Holy Cross Church. Mr G A Henry recovering and hopes to regain strength soon. Adelaide Gingham visits from Toronto Conservatory of Music was hosted by Rev Dr and Mrs Dickie. Mrs McConkey funeral held in Toronto. Col G O Brown recovering from hospital operation and expected home shortly. St George's Church youth tennis club elected officers led by Rev Mr Wane Bert Thompson Winnie Knight. M Saxe and associates acquire Marshall Hudson Tannery property and plan operations with up to twenty workers next year. Georgetown Herald notes this as good news.
A focus on new season apparel features bright fabrics and versatile pieces. Retailers promote lightweight coats, pastel tops, and breathable fabrics as shoppers prepare for warmer weather.
Dr J B Leonhardt identifies blood congestion in the lower bowel as the cause of piles and promotes HEM ROID as a cure that removes the cause and gives quick relief at no cost if not effective, with pharmacists throughout.
National Fertil isears Ltd in West Toronto advertises complete garden fertilisers including bone meal nitrate of soda blood meal and sheep manure. It offers 5 10 and 100 lb cartons Gro-mot tablets and spraying materials plus poultry requisites and disinfectants. Nursery stock orders and quotations are provided with prompt courteous service from Frank Scriven Acton.
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