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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Dec 04, 1924

Page

3

Chicago Water Withdrawal From Lake Michigan Sparks Interstate Protest

Editorial notes protests from Canada and states except Illinois and the Lake Carriers Association over water withdrawal exceeding 4 167 cubic feet per second for sewage diversion through Chicago and Calumet Rivers. Congress acts, Chicago must seek alternative sewage disposal. Government asserts paramount control over Great Lakes water amid foreign and state complaints.

Chicago Lake Michigan Canada Great Lakes Illinois Lake Carriers’ Association Calumet Congress Lakes Superior Huron Erie Ontario

Canada’s Trade Surplus Grows As Exports Rise

A twelve months to October 31 shows a favorable Canada trade balance of over 175 million. Exports total 1.0767 billion while imports reach 818.7 million. Major surplus persists against the United Kingdom and the Empire, with the United States pattern also favorable to Canada. The Dominion’s trade with the UK and Empire remains strong, while imports from Britain are comparatively low. Doctors urged to oppose liquor prescriptions. Ottawa temperance debate calls for policy enforcement and medical reform.

Canada Dominion United Kingdom Great Britain United _States British ‘Isles Locher Empire United States

Alcohol policy cited as harming public health in Vancouver

Dr Ernest Hall police commissioner of Vancouver denounces government liquor policy as a profit driven saturation plan. He warns it lowers stamina and promotes crime while liquor advertising surges under control. Lord Beaverbrook urges young Britons to “go to Canada and grow with the growing country.”

Ernest Hall Vancouver Britis Columbia Dr. Hall Halton Robert S. Hall Seventh Line Esquesing Canada

Protecting the Home Merchants Over Transient Traders in Hanover

The Hanover Council debates hawker and peddler licenses with the Post urging higher fees to protect local merchants. Durham charges ten dollars daily. Barrie raised to 150 dollars. current regional rates include a 75 dollar rebate for residents, prompting concerns over unfair competition.

Acton Hanover The Post Hanover Council Durham Barrie

Editorial Notes and Ontario Politics Across Canada

A Toronto Liberal convention calls for further probe into bond deals, noting Peter Smith may have followed brokers’ commissions. The piece cites cabinet costs in Canada, trade with the United States, Ontario Hydro gains under Sir Adam Beck, and a temperance victory keeping Ontario’s act. It ends with tributes to Ontario campaign ethics and the rallying cry On to Ottawa.

Toronto Peter Smith Ferguson McCausland Picton ‘Gazette Ontario Adam Beck Ontaro United States Canada Ciays Ottawa Vermont Teaue Albert E. Laing Ee Iy Acton

Town and Country Neighborhood News Item

A brief community note from Town and Country outlining local happenings and upcoming events in the neighborhood. Details are sparse but indicate a focus on residents and local activities.

Town and Country

Georgetown preps for updated fire alarm system

Community notes show Ashgrove Methodist services on Sunday December 7 morning and evening at the church with a Sunday School event on December 18. Several local movements include a completed highway project near Rockwood and a busy slate of church events and social gatherings at Brant Inn and Canadian towns.

Georgetown Ashgrove Doe Cameron Cottingwood Air W. J. Rogs Toronto Qleowilliama Methodist Church The Missionary Society of Canada Carnwall Tyndall Lundy Duciph James McNeil Owen Hound Slater Jos. Hark Wilford Rockwood Annie Jeliffe Slaw Jouliffe Mnalo Mies Margaret Thomas Drizen Laing Thne Hazalston Mise Clark McLeart Compton Mise Jolliffe Ald Society of the Method Church Brant Inn Mra Wiliam Tucker Nalson Tt ‘Townahip Jée Tucker James Dolins MacNab Street Hamlitch Cnst Oakville Amith Smith Hamilton Dick” Hawkins Cranbrook B.C Luak Hall Ladice Aid Methodist Church Kerr Russell Conover Inter~mediate Championy of Ontario Masonic Hall Woodlands Orchards Royal Agricultural Ter Spisa Coldstream Ranch British Columbia Birmingham England White Oak Sota Club Justice Riddell Supcemg Ca Canada

Family Herald Offers Cash Prizes and Calendar Gift

The Family Herald and Weekly Star from Montreal promotes a $10,000 Bloodon Cont prize for readers who subscribe, with no skill needed. Subscribers receive a calendar titled The Halo of Ol Dob bin and a catalog of rewards for new subscriptions, aiming to attract Canadians to the publication.

Family Herald Weekly Star of Montreal Afea Tima Bewd

Notable village funeral sparks clash at opinion debate

Harry Perry and his wife argue after a funeral as the village clergyman faces scrutiny. Mrs. Perry complains of chatter while Mr. Perry defends the young clergyman, suggesting he avoids topics and shifts attention rather than engage.

Harry Perry Worthy Divinity School Perry Ron Mr. Perry Barry Perry Evrybody Wall

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