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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 03, 1925
Page
3
A Collingwood Bulletin editorial argues small town merchants must advertise to compete with city papers. It notes city papers reach buyers from districts and abroad, and highways and cars make rural shoppers reachable if merchants change methods and promote offerings.
The Brockville Recorder warns night time danger from lightless vehicles harming motorists and property across Ontario. It cites judge Lavell of Kingston who dismissed a horse drawn damage case due to the other vehicle lacking lights, saying owners must exercise reasonable care.
The Ontario Motor League Board backs raising Provincial Highways speed limit from 25 to 35 mph while keeping 200 mph in cities. Abolition of all limits in open country was debated but rejected as too drastic. A compromise favors cautious driving with an optional abolition proposal for the future.
Canada shows a $121 million rise in exports for the year ended October 31, boosting the net trade balance to $77.38 million better than the prior year. Imports rose by $46.53 million, while exports totalled $1.1985 billion against $1.0766 billion a year earlier.
The new compulsory voting system in Australia shows turnout near eighty percent. In Melbourne Labor votes rose from 110000 to 210000 and non Labor from 67000 to 171000, with other cities increasing similarly. Coalition government forms with Nationalists largest group, Labor second, Country third, and one Independent.
The Bracebridge Gazette and The Farmers Sun propose abolishing the Senate to reform Canada. They suggest offering current Senators a life pension of 2500 dollars annually with title retention and free rail travel in exchange for surrender of office, arguing some may prefer a pension to Ottawa duties.
Editorial notes credit Hon. John S. Martin with Ontario farm product value for 1925 at 400 million dollars. A Michigan law requires village councils to publish proceedings, with newspapers paid for this service. Acton’s cemetery finances show receipts of 369.97 and payments 193.45 as of November 15. Forest citizens back a $2000 playground gift from heirs of a deceased resident, if a maintenance bylaw is passed.
The week ending October 31 shows CN Railways grossing 9 118 336 dollars, up nearly one fifth from 1924. The gain reflects management efficiency and a broader upturn in business, cited by observers. A Manufacturers Record survey on prohibition notes 96.2 percent of prominent US respondents approve the law.
In a statement to constituents last week Hon. Manning Doherty member for East Kent announces his resignation. He says his sympathies lie with Conservatism federally and it would be inconsistent to keep his seat as a Progressive in the Ontario House.
The passage argues that Federal prejudice corrodes party character labeling opponents unpatriotic and morally perverse. It suggests a strong coalition could form to end deadlock, while asserting the nation's business will proceed without radical change regardless of party policy.
The late R J Fleming of Toronto was regarded as a likely successor to the Ontario Lieutenant Governor role. His selection was reportedly considered upon a return to power of the King government, with Cockshutt's five year term ending in September 1926.
A traveling conjurer and a magician played a laughing trick during a meal with Bill Nye. The magician hid a diamond ring in Nye lettuce. Nye retrieved it and joked about losing diamonds in various rooms. He rewarded the hotel waitress who kept the ring.
A reflective piece argues against valuing life cheaply. It contrasts a Christian grudge leading to harm with a woman who harmed herself over a pay envelope discovery. The writer stresses that hardships exist but only cowards deem life not worth enduring while brave people endure both bitterness and sweetness.
A historic tale from an English paper recalls a Bishop of Rochester who played cricket with a local team. After a wide ball, he asked the bowler to keep the ball in the parish, and the bowler quipped that it landed near the diocese, highlighting the joke about clerical sportsmanship.
The passage argues debts can be paid not to individuals but to the world by passing on kindness to the discouraged. It suggests using wealth to honor parents and aiding others who helped you, by supporting a discouraged girl or boy and keeping the confidence others gave you.
A tale about Dr Oliver Wendell Holmes recalling his classmate Mr Bor man Kerr of Maryland. Kerr’s insistence on exact spelling gave rise to humor among students, and twenty years later John Kerr visited Holmes in Boston. Holmes greeted him with an enthusiastic, hypercorrect recitation of his name.
The piece argues joy needs sympathy as much as sorrow. Selfishness blocks empathy for happy fortunes and envy can arise when others succeed. Give sympathy freely to both the unhappy and the happy and rejoice with those who rejoice as part of Christian duty.
A holiday tip stresses buying Christmas gifts early to prevent last minute shortages and avoid disappointment for both sender and receiver. The guidance emphasizes planning, budgeting, and timely delivery to ensure presents arrive on time.
A newspaper ad features Mrs. A. Howard praising Adlerika for easing stomach pain after fear of eating. It claims one spoonful removes gas and old waste matter from the intestines, improving comfort and happiness, and notes excellent for obstinate cases.
Mr R P Bonathan of Winston Montana visits brother blacksmith Fred Bonathan after 33 years. Alfre Bonathan of Newmarket joins a few days at the Bonathan home. Township Council praises new quarters and grading on the hill with a retaining wall reducing danger for motorists.
Ex Mayor Hiltz and Mrs Hiltz of Toronto visited Town of Georgetown guests. Taylor Construction Co suit against Georgetown adjourned to January next in Hamilton hearing. Chief of Detectives Guthrie and family visited Glen and Georgetown friends. Gollops attended Brampton funeral of Mrs Richard Blain. Arena carnival by St George's Church Women’s Auxiliary featured a 6 to 8 p.m chicken supper.
Georgetown players stage a 3 act comedy Tilly of Bloomabury at Princess Theatre Tuesday evening December 15 under Grace Church Milton. The piece fits in with local arts programming and church support.
The Ladies Aid of St Luke's church announce their annual bazaar on Tuesday December 10. Trinity United Church plans a bazaar in the school room Friday afternoon and evening. L O B A held a social at Mrs W Smith's to bid farewell to Miss Lillie Lutton who leaves for Ireland. Mrs R Grant Thompson and family visit The Maples Freeman. Miss L Lutton sails from Montreal aboard the Canada to Belfast for Christmas with relatives. Mr W E Dalton returns from French River. he hunted deer this season. A death notice reports Mary Jasper Zimm erman of Burlington died of pleuro pneumonia at 52. Royal Winter Fair Toronto prizes awarded to Smith Bros. and associates for apples and hampers. Mr John Gray of Freeman injured when horses bolted on his fruit farm. serious injuries and thirty stitches.
Reading about Goldsmith Stevenson Noyes and Wescott shows disciplined writers who pursued a clear aim despite illness delays or doubts. The piece notes Goldsmith produced four lines daily to complete The Deserted Village while Stevenson faced obstacles but stayed true to his goal.
ERIN 1 Mrr. W. H. Eilebott leases blacksmith shop to J. Roberts son who came from Hamilton. Mrs. John Davis plans winter visit with daughter Mrs. George Rodgers in Ridgeway. Christmas Concert at St Andrew's Church Hillsburg ANAM set for December 22. Funeral of Matilda Jenkins wife of James Faulknor held at Huxley Cemetery last Tuesday. Mrs. H L Harris improving after illness. George Sanders, RR No. 1 Guelph mail carrier, confined by quinty. D L Sanders assists. D A Conley ill at home. Annie Salmon ill with typhoid fever. Mr. and Mrs. Robert McEnery nearly injured Sunday while driving up Silver Creek hill. Ford coupe went over embankment. both shaken, car damaged.
A humorous tale about a Yankee who pays a high price for scarce frogs at a hotel. He bets a million frogs can be found to meet the market. He returns with a few pairs of frog legs, then admits he judged the number by the noise, not the actual supply.
The piece argues laughter is natural and beneficial, praising wholesome laughter and noting Lord Chesterfield would need to accept or risk losing appeal if he returned today. It asserts laughter brings music to the ear and improves social ease, contrasting with past disdain.
A historical note recalls a law banning power propelled vehicles from speeds above four miles per hour on highways and requiring a man with a red flag to precede the vehicle. The rule, in force until 1896, followed an 1802 accident when Richard Treveck collided with a fence at ten miles per hour in a steam carriage.
A pastor engages a family during a service asking the name of a lively young girl whose charm drew notice. The mother explains their daughter is Cornelia but they call her Ela for ease noting the name Elia tied to Charles Lamb. The minister approves the nickname citing its classic status.
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