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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 30, 1923
Page
4
Editorial notes the neglect of rural school grounds lacking trees and shrubs and urges Trustees and teachers to improve grounds. It discusses new railway crossing warning markings and laments faulty Halton county road construction with calls for ongoing maintenance and a dedicated road crew.
Attorney-General Nickle orders prosecutions under the Ontario Temperance Act despite the recent quashing of convictions under the Ontario Anti-Betting Information Act by Judge Denton. Appellate Division review set for September to decide constitutionality. British officials study U S prohibition effects, noting liquor consumption down 20 percent, arrests down 50 percent, and city evasion in larger areas.
American motor tourists visiting Alberta register at Calgary Auto Camp and buy farms in the province. Twelve purchasers in the past month have acquired holdings, including one man who bought four farms for himself and his sons. Over 4,600 tourists have registered, many traveling the Banff-Windermere highway and praising the Canadian Rockies’ scenery.
Authorities press higher ups as brewers and distillers face charges under the Act. Heather Brewing Company of Kitchener was convicted by Police Magistrate Weir and fined 1400 dollars for violation. The call goes out to prosecute brewers and distillers to prove the act’s value.
Canada uses wheat boards and pools while the United States explores a plan by the Farm Bureau Federation to withdraw 200 million bushels and store it as bonded warehousing. Farmers could borrow up to 75 percent of value, aiming for a 1.40 to 1.50 dollar per bushel price, though risks of higher plantings and foreign demand doubts are noted.
A collection of editorial remarks notes the Panama Canal turning a monthly profit for the U S, Shelburne tax rate implications, and Canada focused commentary. It cites Canadian coal concerns, a Toronto real estate boom, stalled railway plans, and Western migration—with various newspaper quotes and observations.
Mr and Mrs Jam Huah of Los Angeles visit Rob ert Hush in Milton. Walter Whittaker of Oakville and Amy Howes of Hornby return from a motor trip to Heaton Maine. A group of nurses and university staff vacation at Oakville, with remarks about speeding through Milton. Ford Hil fol broke his wrist while playing baseball at Maine wood last week.
Oakville hosts a Dominion Government Palves Heook Department milk goat exhibit on Wednesday evening. Mrs Jos Porter of Winnipeg visits Oakville this week. A by law advancing 53000 for High School improvements passes third reading. Tax rate set at 60 mills plus 1.32 for garbage. Payment dates fixed September 26 and December 11. A wedding trip to England announced for the daughter of Mr and Mrs Ward Price. Local social updates include guests from Aurora and Fredericton and praise for a new merry go round at Oakville waterfront. Prof A Morley Pilkey returns to town with other business.
Burlington records travel by residents including Marion Henderson and Dr C V Emery. The Brant Military Hospital faces closure on September 16 unless a preservation effort succeeds. Local paving on Ontario Street to Mapis Avenue is complete with Locust Street work starting. Various residents depart for trips or visits to Detroit Cleveland London and Muskoka. The town marks its incorporation fifty years ago as Wellington Square with events and church notices.
Concrete pavement is planned for Gualph Street from Durham to Main in Georgetown. The column lists visiting neighbors and residents from Toronto, New York, Montreal, and Niagara Falls, plus travel notes, a reservoir work glitch, and a waterworks pump demonstration on Main Street.
A collage of quotes urges parents to invest in children's intelligent reading and values. It stresses education beyond facts, smart judgment, and disciplined work as keys to business success. It notes prohibition’s impact and urges teachers to inspire boys toward future achievement.
In New York the Anti-Baloon League declares faith in William H. Anderson after a grand jury indicts him as New York Mayor Hylan pushes for a special legislative session to probe anti liquor forces. The league vows full support and predicts ultimate victory despite the legal action.
Professor David Evans of the University College of South Wales argues Welsh services lack music despite the people’s musical gifts. He urges richer anthems and chants, similar to English Nonconformist churches, and warns against rigid adherence to ancestral hymn only worship.
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