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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 02, 1923
Page
4
Editorial notes that Hon. Mr. Nickle will vigorously enforce law including the Ontario Temperance Act. It suggests enforcement will extend to all provincial statutes and signals little comfort for proponents of liquor relaxations under the new government.
A proposal describes a floating club on a ship outside New York’s three mile limit. It would offer a full liquor stock three banks and a hospital staffed by physicians and nurses. Patrons would drink while banks move cash and doctors stand by for care.
Canada shows a surge in June imports with gains exceeding 23 million dollars over last year and about 27.09 million over June 1921. Exports rose by a similar margin, with June growth near 35 million. For the year ending June 30, imports totaled 864,058,600, up about 135 million from 1922, while exports reached 980,834,851, about 230 million higher than last year.
The article discusses Hon. John s. Martin declining U F O involvement to keep farmers as a self styled political group. It notes the United Farmers of Ontario influence forced major parties to nominate farmers and that farming now forms the largest group in the House. It mentions South Norfolk backing Martin for legislature and cabinet, and speculates on alternative representatives such as a lawyer doctor or Col. Pratt per Farmers' Sun.
Robert J. Stead argues that world population distribution drives social and economic tensions. He notes Canada at about 3 people per square mile, predicting it will play a key role in future population readjustment and global stability.
Chatham adopts a biannual tax schedule with half due in June and half in December. A 5 percent discount is offered to those paying the full year in June. The city has already repaid a $50,000 loan from faster tax receipts, reducing interest and discount costs.
A Kingston Whig editorial defends press independence and public accountability. It argues newspapers report events, resist favors, and urge readers to vote and demand better governance, stressing honesty as the paper’s core policy.
Editorial notes praise Great Britain's age ban on liquor sales to under 18 and discuss Canada’s forestry program, Bible Society reach, and farm wages. It cites Harding’s Vancouver address on neighborly cooperation and urges business advertising to benefit towns through newspapers.
A new tire truck for No 4 Company of the Oakville First Department arrived and was shown in town. Royal Templars from here visited Hamilton Lodge. The Davine-Huna concert at Katz Grounds drew a large attendance. Sunday School class picture day occurred at Wahasso Park with a day of races for children. Holy Telephone Go construction progresses with new Dundas Street office anticipated next month. Mr and Mrs J Ho Turner hosted the Oakville Band on Division Street with music and refreshments.
A 1923 Erin municipal voting date has been printed and handed to the town council. The report also notes attendance at a Grand Lodge session in Toronto, an electric storm fatality in the town, and local visits and outings including Guelph Herald staff, the Bolton Enterprise editor, and Lake of Bays as a notable destination with tourism and railway access details.
Local residents spend summer in Muskoka cottages while Milton announces civic holiday plans for August. Teachers receive awards from Normal Training results. Miss Stewart and Miss Patterson secure teaching positions. George Gilbert buys Judge Elliot's Mill Street dwelling. Misses Vail visit Milton. Band tattoo at Fair Grounds features Acton, Georgetown, and entertainer Duncan Cowan.
The report lists church services, lodge activities, and social visits across Front Street to Lion's Head. It notes a marriage in the coming Wednesday, a motor trip to Detroit, a Strathcona Home and School Club event, and plans for a joint fundraiser in August. Nonfiction community motions and hospitality are highlighted.
The notice lists fall fair dates across Ontario towns including Acton Aberfoyle Bolton London Markham Milton Oakville Orangeville Shelburne Stratford Toronto and others. Shows run from early September to late October with each location’s event window represented.
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