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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 24, 1922
Page
4
A short editorial urges readers to spend holidays with books. It laments that many youths stop reading after school and miss the habit year round. It argues magazines or stories fill spare minutes, easing loneliness and idle time.
In a picnic address Hon Mr Drury argued his policy must serve urban and rural residents. He said the U F C was never meant as a political group and should work through old parties, but it has become political and created government, requiring urban support and broader class awareness in legislatures.
The Minister of Finance offers renewals of five and a half percent Canadian Government bonds maturing December 1 at the same rate and with a one month interest bonus. The rate exceeds that on the recent Canadian loan in New York, signaling a liberal incentive to invest. Official details are in another column.
The Hamilton Spectator argues modern youth suffer from weakened parental authority. It asserts outside agencies cannot replace natural guardians, urging firmer discipline and responsibility from elders to guide 18 year olds toward right choices.
A discussion argues young people delay marriage due to finances and rising expectations. It cites a Chicago judge noting many divorces from overlong waits and underscores the value of humble beginnings and joint effort toward a modest, self-made home rather than lavish, preplanned setups.
The Newmarket Era notes rising juvenile cases in Toronto Juvenile Court this year with ages as young as six to ten. It questions whether home training, school emphasis on character, Sunday schooling, or moving picture shows drive youth delinquency. Parents urged to maintain vigilance to steer children rightly.
The Department of Customs records 817,285 automobiles entered Canada for touring last year, up from 93,300 the year before. Of these, 615,074 stayed under one month and 2,201 stayed over one month but under six months. Parks Branch estimates motor traffic spent Canada over 108.9 million dollars and notes improved roads could be worth over two billion dollars to Canada.
The act imposes a two cent tax on bank cheques and money orders up to fifty dollars, with escalating rates for higher amounts. Transfers of stock shares pay three cents per hundred dollars, with exemptions for first deliveries and dealer transfers. Telegraphs incur a three cent tax. Receipts tax starts January first. cheque tax active from August first.
An Ottawa area letter criticizes a Carleton Place Board of Education for engaging a principal who later resigned to take a higher paid post in Grangeville. The writer argues the board should report the incident to the Department of Education and Orangeville Board, condemning perceived teacher disloyalty and urging fair practices.
A San Francisco man plans to move to Toronto to enjoy racing betting, while warnings go out against investing savings in wild cat radio stocks. The Globe notes prospects for next winter's coal supply depend on US miners returning. importing Welsh coal may help cargoes. Hon F C Biggs is praised for independence at the Lindy Mount Hill Talbotville road opening, ready to stand or fall on the project.
A reflective piece urges public figures to base conduct on personal knowledge and honest intent. It cautions against misplaced fear and urges planning, self discipline, and steady effort to secure success despite adversity. It notes many fail due to fear and overreliance on luck, echoing the admonition to "take no thought for the morrow."
Announced by the On laries Department of Agricultura with dates of fall fairs across towns. Listings include Garmato Wissvressrmrrseesseree October 4 7, Catt enerserriremerennie Beptember 32 3 Grand Valley Heptember 36 37 BAIN sprisermrnsen Haptember 39 10 OakVINO menue Beptember 14 to 16 Htreatavilia wenmernan Beptember 20 Auntat 36 ta Beptember 0 Toronto.
Fragmented list from Troxology style notes attributed to Troxologys and Lould Traxler Co Dayton Ofte. Contains directives on promise keeping hearing both sides controlling anger taking full share of blame and fostering fair, steady beat leadership with emphasis on duty and accountability.
A man in a murder shop balks at a barber’s offerings insisting on a plain shave. The scene shifts to a reading of Hymn 304 and a judge’s reflection on character, noting that method and mindset influence success in life and law.
Fragmentary OCR text references a Hilda payment and a Maple Delivery Runabout. No clear event, date, or entities beyond those names appear, leaving the item ambiguous and difficult to summarize as a standalone news item.
Perry man block Acton Ontario money loan hours noted from 7 to 6. Dentist Warner graduate of Toronto listed with aesthetic demand. Real dance location at Mill and Frederick. Franc is Nun an bookbinder offers bound account books and ruling services. Addresses Wyndham Street and Over Williams Store.
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