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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 15, 1929
Page
4
The Milton Reformer mocks a Georgetown Herald claim that Georgetown is the county’s busiest town on Saturday nights. It suggests Milton and Acton could contest the title, noting County prosperity and questioning advertizing claims from local newspapers.
The report on Dominion liquor consumption shows no argument for the Liquor Control system now in operation in all but two provinces. 1928 sales reached 107,604,384 dollars, with Ontario and Quebec supplying about two thirds of government revenue. Convictions for drunkenness rose to 33,005, infractions to 15,150, and alcohol related deaths and cirrhosis increased, while driving under the influence cases climbed. The piece questions promised temperance gains and cites political figures questioning the scheme’s success.
Editorial notes discuss a mild Monday earthquake and question rural hydro rate cut promises tied to Ferguson. The piece notes skepticism about an imminent provincial election and the frequency of political pledges.
The finance department reports lower net debt at 2 245 680 003 dollars as of July 31, 1929, down 01 487 590 from 1928. Ordinary revenue rose to 181 003 055, up from 160 373 200, while ordinary expenditures grew to 103 167 638 from 101 454 971 in the same four months. Customs and excise duties increased, income tax climbed to 59 600 1523 from 50 358 075, though sales and stamp taxes fell.
Thirty six years since consolidation Acton has passed over six hundred by-laws though many are unused or outdated. The article notes obsolete provisions, unenforced rules, and the need to revise and consolidate by-laws to improve enforcement and respect for law.
The Mail and Empire discusses Canada’s high per capita liquor use with questions about who benefits. A London artist finds women harder to paint than men. Western harvest estimates show 46 percent of average, implying resilience for a lean year. A citizen hints at earthquake resilience, then links more drunk driving to more vehicles and liquor under Government Control Act.
Neighborhood residents Marjorie Upeers Muriel Ghent and others holiday at distant locales. Several families vacationed at Mocnamoyns on Lake Ioskéan and North Bay. Local officials and friends report gradual recoveries after medical events. A car theft near Lambton was resolved with the vehicle found abandoned on the Lambton highway.
Er in and Mra CG Overland and two children of Claremont holiday with Overland pair. Calvin Weddell and Little Yvonne visit with Walter Beot at Orillia. Bertha Hamilton vacationing after Toronto University course. Wm Graham and others spent Sunday at Barrie. Branley Park Civic Holiday sports drew crowds. Dob McLeod earns piano honors in Toronto. Lehche Hill road work proceeds. A truck lost control Tuesday causing fence damage. driver uninjured.
A large crowd attended the Georgetown Business Blcn Association picnic with keen competition across many events. Winners were decided after multiple heats as teams and individuals enjoyed a day of sun and sport in Muskoka weekend visit scenes and local hospitality.
Holidays in Bala Muskoka and Raston Mass. visits by Milton residents. Clerks and preachers noted in Stratford and Inox Church. Firemen Demonstration at Mount Dennis reports Mount Dennis wins hook and ladder race with disqualification in rescue. A gas station burglary near Witchlay yields over 100 in goods.
Local residents and visitors are noted for holiday plans and trips across Ontario and nearby areas. The report lists names of people staying with relatives, residents traveling to Port Carling and Mecadaw Brook, and a quiet Civic Hall meeting with a football result at Falgar Park. Notable figures include Prof. Jan A. Coote and artist J. W. A. Porster.
Instructions on sugar to fruit ratios for long keeping and winter use. Details steps for plums in jars with boiling water heat and simmering to finish, then sealing. Peach preserves outlined with sugar water boil and peeling guidance. Ends with a comic quip about leaving warnings and a servant’s line about an automobile.
A fragmented notice lists hours for money lending services on mortgages with partial names Harold Nash Farmer and M. A Marrlater, involving notary and conveyancing roles. Service hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. plus Saturday until noon.
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