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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Aug 08, 1929

Page

4

Bank of Montreal Crop Report Highlights Provincial Variances

The Bank of Montreal reports varied crop prospects across Canada. Western provinces face harsh drought while Eastern provinces see some promise with hot dry weather easing in parts. Wheat stores hold on summer fallow, coarse grains remain tight, and timely rains are needed in Quebec Ontario BC and the Maritimes.

Bank of Montreal Dominion Quebec Ontario Maritime Provinces British Columbia

Corrections on Acton Public School Board Coverage

The Fergua News Record revisits its recent Teachers and Editors column to correct inaccuracies. It clarifies that no board member stated a male principal was needed and that eight or ten citizens presented the petition, though only two spoke.

Fergua News Record Acton Public School Board

Steady Improvement Aims to Expand Acton Park Facilities

The article outlines plans to enhance Acton Park by improving the Pack entrance adding a skating and curling rink and converting the western Park area into picnic grounds. Includes ideas for a bathing beach pavilion over Fairy Lake more trees and possible land on Mr John Browns farm with cooperation from Beardmore Co. to realize these aims over several years.

Fairy Lake John Brown Cameron Street Messrs. Beardmore & Co Acton

What Impression Does Acton Make

Acton’s impression on visitors depends largely on individuals. The city provides roads lighting and cared-for property. residents also improve by maintaining lawns gardens homes and shop windows to create a lasting favorable view for travelers. Citizens should do their part.

Acton

Canada presses ahead with exports under most favored nation terms

Official returns show Canada’s export trend with MFN partner countries. Seven years ago Canada shipped goods worth 73 million dollars to 13 nations. By the year ending March 31 1920 exports reached 105 million, a seven year gain of 122 million. Imports from these countries totaled 45.164 million in 1922 and 90 million in 1920. Countries listed include Argentina Belgium Colombia Denmark France Italy Japan Netherlands Norway Spain Sweden Switzerland Venezuela.

Canada Argentina Belgium Colombia Denmark France Italy Japan Netherlands Norway Spain Sweden Switzerland Venezuela

Driving and Drinking Urged Separate by Toronto Police Chief

Police Chief Draper of Toronto warns against driving after alcohol consumption. As a Highway Safety Committee member he stresses strict enforcement, stating not a single drink should lead to operating a vehicle. He vows constant patrols to catch intoxicated drivers and keep roads safe.

Draper Toronto Highway Safety Committee

Gradually Reducing Bond Issue in Canada

The Dominion Government retired the 2010 20 bond issue of 60 million on August 1. About 55 million was paid off with market purchases by the Finance Department. In 1930 two more issues mature, 20 million and 45 million, including the 1926 refunding loan due February 1 and the balance of a 105 million original issue due December 1 1930.

Canada Dominion Department of the Minister of Finance Jeff

When People Think In Small Towns and Cities Unite

The Municipal Review argues that small town merchants and city residents share social and economic interests. It says cooperation replaces group conflict and that urban and rural areas form a single unit facing common duties. It notes rising public thinking safeguards the state.

The Municipal Review

Editorial notes on Fairview Cemetery and other civic items

A roundup of local civic notes covers Fairview Cemetery initial care plans, liquor act impact on public gatherings, a lawyer’s remark on gender bias, Acton holiday events, and regional business and road safety updates. Belleville voters weigh a $15 million hydro asset deal with Ontario Hydro.

Neighborhood Notes From Muskoka District Holiday Visitors and Local News

Local items note residents visiting relatives in Palmerston and Mount Tippe for short holidays, with several families traveling by motor to Calendar Ontario. Town Clerk Bykean is recovering from illness. Two youths detained by night constable and remanded by magistrate. Details of hospital operation for Mrs. Thompson and a funeral in Hamilton are also recorded.

Alf Creek Ort Wmrater Iif Muskoka Mia Mildred Iunt Palmerston Vislting Misa Neatrich Asmith Mlusen Mary Ucheet Mary Yabel Fleming Mia Armstrong Mount Tippe Honey Marbor Bykean Richard Cole Duntington Tramilton New York P. Guthrie Tray Calendar Ontario Penn Hamilton Mrs. Winsterr Toronto John Gayotto

Georgetown News Roundup Highlights Local Personalities

Mr. Mervin ICennedy of Owen Sound and Dr. P. R. Watson return to town. fire chief and others attend Ontario Firemen's Association meeting in York Township. various residents visit relatives in Georgetown and beyond. A lightning strike damaged the Baptist Church rear chimney during Sunday storm.

Belleville and regional visits noted in town column

A春 brief notes visits and social mentions from Belleville area including C N Bulman and daughter, Andrew Panoken of Midland, Mr and Mrs Clements at Selkirk Lake Erie, Andrew Willikon ill at Pearl Street home, Mrs Gorham and Ruth Gorham vacationing in Muskoka. Also mentions W Fleming, Welland County Agricultural Representative, Milton and Grimsby guests, Edmonton trip, Canadian Legion event at Hanlans Point, Toronto, and a Dundas engagement for Mary Agnes Hoya.

C. N. Bulman Belleville Osmonds Andrew Panoken Midland Texas Af Panken Ro AC Clements Selkirk Lake Erie Andrew Willikon Pearl Streat Gorham John Easterbrook Campbellville C. W. Johnston Eleanor Cameron Edmonton Chamipton Milton Canadian Legion Hanlan‘’s Point Toronto Jeagle Eliiott Hamilton P. D. Marthy Mountain View Joa Hoya Martin Itret Millian Mary Agnes Agar Beware Andsay Dundas John Logan Dyer Mitton Peterboro Hia

Diary Noting Sparks Tea Time Argument

Two young married women talk over tea about noting every quarrel with their husbands in a diary. One suggests recording thoughts while the other remarks you keep a war journal.

Oakville and area week in review at Khor Park Yarm

Oakvillians and Norman Welch open the week at Khor Park near Weantford. Mr and Mrs W J Welch were weekend relatives in Mrantford. Mrs Wm Young and daughters camped at Midland this past week. J P Moore Juvenile Court judge visited for official business. Mr and Mrs Albert Muyhes left by motor for an extended trip to New York State. James Bunyard known as a fakeman in Oakville reputedly retrieved a 10pound plie-Kacord from Bleteen Creek. Nev Forbes Wedderbun and family vacationing at Wideon Pall. Mrs P Lunan and family at Trall’s Lake for a summer holiday. Rev and Mrs J 1% Mellam and family at summer cottage on Lake Olmcoe for August. Rev W E Seymour new pastor of St Johns Church to preach Sunday morning and evening. Congregation extends cordial welcome.

Mosird Ialdligg Norman Welch Khor Park Yarm Weantford J. Welch Mrantford Wm. Young Midland J. P. Moore Dudge Walton County Albert Muyhes New York State James Bunyard Oakville Ife Tn Bleteen Creek J. Forbes Wedderbun P. Lunan Trall's Lake Mra. J Mellam Lake Olmcoe W. E.seymour St. John's Church Star

Summer Beverages for Children and Adults

A nostalgic guide urges cooling drinks for hot days, praising fruit use, sugar as energy, and hydration. It offers recipes for orangeade, ginger ale punch, and grape lemonade, noting hot weather and camp use.

September Dates Fragment Uneven OCR Notation

Fragmentary OCR line shows multiple September tokens and odd punctuation. No clear event, person, or organization identified. Unable to extract a coherent news item from the garbled text.

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