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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 02, 1928
Page
4
The Bulletin lauds the Canadian Weekly Press as a major Canadian institution. It credits weekly papers with promoting social and political order, respect for law, tolerance among classes, and the progress of business.
An Ohio physician writing to the Ontario Tourist Bureau expresses concern about travel safety now that Ontario has entered the liquor business. He notes the change could affect Ontario’s reputation and travel plans, referencing his former Ontario residency and the 1919 status.
Civic holiday rules vary by municipality but the first Monday in August has become the common date. Acton plans a civic celebration that day, inviting residents and nearby countryside visitors to gather and enjoy the holiday.
Town pride drives Acton boosters to volunteer time and donations for park improvements Fall Fair sports and community groups. They attract new industry and make Acton a countryside mecca with attractions and civic projects. Their unpaid effort keeps the town alive and growing.
A local voice calls for reviving the Almonte Town Band to boost community spirit and support, noting Acton’s strong band tradition as a model and urging residents to back a new musical enterprise despite limited resources.
A Romanian delegation arrived in Canada to study Canada’s wheat standardization and marketing. They will tour prairie wheat fields and follow grain from harvest to export via Montreal or Quebec, with potential inspection of Vancouver grain handling. Canada’s rise as a leading wheat exporter draws international interest.
The Harbor Commission of Montreal reports 1927 shipments surpassing 106000000 bushels making Montreal the top grain port globally. New York follow with 109000000 bushels. other major points include Galveston 27000000 and Baltimore 23000000. Montreal’s freight tonnage neared 12000000 with about 1610 ocean ships.
The Liquor Control Board reports year to date permit receipts of 750900 surpassing last year’s 514500. Permits issued total 379950 to residents and tourists, with two dollar per permit fees bringing 759900. Tourism season ahead suggests stronger traffic than last year, despite criticism of the act’s effectiveness.
A reflective piece on holiday time and youth. It argues young people often ignore elders warnings about balancing vacations with finances and future plans. It defends traditional wisdom as tested and valuable while noting endless new theories emerge briefly. Holiday joy is fine if not jeopardizing the rest of the year.
Editorial notes discuss English law on spousal access to pockets, celebrate Canadian athletes shining at world events, and highlight Acton civic pride. It notes a historic transatlantic long distance call between Moose Jaw and London with a three minute rate of 54 dollars, praising progress in communications and sport.
Edwood Widker, Robert Appleford and Victor Hiahaw holidaying here with Miss Morin and Auntie Alien Bet in Pittaburg. Fire on a roof causes wide damage, Hydro pruning ruins trees on Guelph Street. Various locals from Toronto to Brampton visit, including teachers, students, and church members.
A fragmentary court exchange shows a judge pressed on payment delays in an engagement ring case. The dialogue references two installments still due and a deferral request, reflecting a monetary dispute within a presumed marriage context.
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