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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Aug 11, 1921

Page

5

Editorial roundup on war memory and provincial matters in Halton

The piece reflects on World War I memories with lines about veterans and "Their name liveth for evermore." It notes Halton's status as a debt free county, praises provincial road designations in Nelson and Nassagaweya, and discusses liquor laws post prohibition. It also covers Justice Minister Doherty’s stance after the Hotrum McFadden murder case, stressing collective responsibility and legal principles.

Toronto-Familton Halton Doherty Hotrum-McFadden

Peace Restored After Centuries of Huron Iroquois Feud

The Penetanguisheno tercentenary celebration concluded dramatically as the Huron remnant chief and the Iroquois chief smoked the pipe of peace ending a two and three quarter century feud. The ceremony marked a historic and Christian act as peace was established between the two powerful eastern tribes.

Canada

Beaverton Express Votes Councillors Pay Debate

Beaverton Express reports Acton council members vote themselves pay for the year. Councillors receive 50 dollars each while the Reeve gets 100 dollars. The piece argues public service warrants compensation to attract capable leaders and curb abuse, noting Acton as the first village to test the plan and promising close scrutiny of the process.

Beaverton Express Acton Vany Fitizona Ufe

Newspaper Office Reports Postage Rise After January 1 1922

The Postoffice Department notified newspapers of a further postage increase effective January 1 1922. The government seeks publisher compliance while publishers bear the new burden. The note frames this as part of broader disarmament and Pacific talks context.

Postoffice Department

Parental Roles and Public Policy at Ontario Meeting

A vivid scene shows a child asked what he will become, with responses from farmer to preacher, as Mrs Jones hosts guests. Ontario and Ottawa concerns surface, including a County Council visit, a vow to keep a boy clean, and a union resolution protesting voter list burdens on municipalities. The Premier’s Conference outlines war reparations shares by dominions.

Union Ottawa Ontario

Fragmentary OCR note with unclear names and terms

The readable bits show scattered words and initials such as AUTON and BYD with distorted phrases. No clear event, person, place, or organization is determinable from the legible text.

The Value of Diligence Over Quick Learning

In a reflective note, H. W. Correll cautions readers that rapid shortcuts in education and shorthand training mislead learners. He discusses ad promises of fast mastery, urging students to study earnestly, seek help from teachers, and invest effort and time to gain lasting skills for office work and schooling.

Beth Sabie pMcce H.W. Correll

Money woes haunt late Vanderblit in dying ramblings

The quoted remarks of the late Cornellus Vanderblit reveal his anxious claims about money. He speaks of hoarding habits and the burden of beggars, noting his funds are in others’ hands and that he cannot spend or use his own wealth.

Ate Herriaa Lesie Herria Granny Smith Abe Cornellus Vanderblit

Anvil Sparks Mean What You Say in Turbulent Text

Fragmentary writings present confusion about meaning and intention. The text questions how troubled readers preserve music and faith amid doubt, suggesting a conflict between belief and understanding.

Kouald

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