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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 05, 1926
Page
3
The Halifax Herald denounces liquor business as a pervasive curse. It argues violations of liquor laws accompany other crimes and that the traffic has entangled affairs from Atlantic to Pacific, including Ottawa, in a bewildering maze.
The author reflects on youth in schools and the drive to advance, noting that longing to transcend oneself lies at the heart of society and friendship. With age comes acceptance of limits, yet the youthful urge to strive remains noble and foundational to life and relationships.
The Globe urges Britain to end bootlegging amid a string of deadly incidents. It denounces tolerant attitudes toward illicit liquor and calls for harsher penalties, arguing five-year penitentiary terms for first offenses would cripple the trade.
The ruling government highlights tax cuts and tariff reductions as well as restored penny postage. It describes a broad program including income tax and sales tax relief, cheaper tariffs on farming and industrial gear, and removal of the receipt tax, claiming these benefits are as inevitable as the sun.
Acton and surrounding district are urged to rally support for the Annual Fair. Citizens are asked to volunteer on fair days to aid the fair's finances and success. The Free Press notes no board authority but invites suggestions and help, urging contact with President Johnstone or Secretary W J Akins. Oakville and Rockwood fairs closed due to indifference, while Acton hopes to maintain its tradition of community effort and success.
The Winchester Press argues temperance reforms have reduced open bars and drunkenness. It lists improvements such as fewer late night disturbances, abused families, and drunken brawls, and asserts O.T.A. success depends on viewpoint, with opponents hoping for a return to former debauchery.
The piece argues a westward harvest will enable Canada to advance nationally. It critiques politicians for preferring the winning side in elections over constitutional rights, urges return to two party politics, and cites earnings gains of the Canadian National Railways. It also defends Sabbath observance and discusses potential Liberal candidates for the Burlington constituency.
Liberals of Peel gathered to nominate a candidate for the federal elections. The meeting, the best attended in association history, chose William J. Lowe of Snelgrove, with a call for Liberal and Progressive county support to ensure every vote is cast and Lowe becomes Peel County’s next member.
The region reports a magnificent winter wheat harvest this year. A meeting of Omagh, Hornby and Boston Presbyterian Churches extended a call to Rev. Mr. Innes of Saskatoon to become pastor of the circuit. A motor accident in Trafalgar Township left Miss Lucy Peet with a broken shoulder and Miss Ella with cuts and bruises after a car capsized on the way to a softball game. The Rekd concert Co of Toronto will perform at a garden party hosted by M W Lindsay at Esquianx August 8 in aid of St Stephen's Church Hornby.
Nelson Township starts cutting fall wheat amid good sample quality. Burlington Horticultural Society to hold annual flower and vegetable show August 18 at St Luke's Parish Hall. Visitors include Mrs R L Hursey and Miss Katherine Irvscott returning home from Appleby. WBS nests of Mrs Andrews and Curtis Jones visit from Minneapolis. Mrs King and Mrs Cameron Gain with Ethel visit Idlewild. C F Coleman hosts unite services with McGillivray and Trinity United Church, as Unionists join from Christ's. Gazette.
Georgetown residents report visits from Mrs H P Lawson and Master Walter Lawson at Blewin Inn Muskoka while Mr and Mrs H Goldham and children and Mr Fred Edwards of Toronto visited Palmeraton. A Cantell family couple visit Kent County and Detroit. R K Coutts visits from Saskatoon. Dow family departs for Sunderland England. Herb Cleave returns home after Toronto operation. Erin youths cause disturbance on Main Street. Chief Jackson disperses them with a warning and lamp of shame.
Local items report Harold Huaband of Omagh on a Saskatoon trip, Evelyn Earl visiting Milton, and Mrs. John F. Brownridge in Bran don visiting friends. Mrs. Geo H. Dawson remains seriously ill after surgery, with hopes of recovery. Also mentions a dog by law, stray cats nuisance, a berry trip near Martin Street, and a near-miss with trains. An advert touts a patent oil product for various ailments.
A list of fall fair dates for districts including Acton Bolton Brampton Burlington Caledon Cookville and more issued by the Agricultural Societies Branch of the Ontario Department of Agriculture. Events run chiefly late September through early October with dates such as Sept 21 22 23 24 28 29 and Oct 1 2 6 10 and 11.
An advertisement touts McCoy Cod Liver Extract Tablets as a rapid health builder for thin or underweight children and adults. It promises strong results within days and offers a money back guarantee if a frail child does not improve, citing a nine year old gaining 19 pounds in seven months.
The lesson explores hunger and faith as Israelites wander toward the Promised Land. It debates whether manna was miraculous bread from heaven or God’s provision via nature, and urges reliance on God while managing physical needs. It cites quail appearances, daily bread as divine care, and the need to master material desires.
An old patent medicine ad claims internal tablets cure pilonidal misery by removing bowel congestion. It asserts safety and rapid results with a money back guarantee, sold by E. J. Hassard and druggists.
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