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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 09, 1926
Page
4
Editorial analyzes Ontario election results replacing Premier Ferguson with a larger Conservative caucus and five Liberal allies in areas where French vote dominates. It predicts repeal of the Ontario Temperance Act in favor of broader liquor sales, urges continued temperance fight, and envisions federal prohibition in the future to curb the liquor traffic.
Premier Ferguson delivers a note praising the Ontario verdict as sound and deliberate. He says public will sustain government policies for progress and prosperity and hopes for opposition cooperation. Rumors say he could lead the Conservative party in Ottawa, with national leadership discussions already starting.
A. J. Irwin president of the Ontario Prohibition Union states the province's vote to allow government sale of liquor marks a setback for temperance. He pledges the temperance forces will readjust, wage a continued war against the drink traffic and its evils.
A Stratford Beacon Herald reader recounts a cross border trip covering about ten thousand miles and returning to Ontario with disillusionment. He argues Canada offers opportunity at home and cites American unemployment, praises Ontario Sabbath values, and resists the notion Canadians must flee south for work.
The article notes high dry voting records among next House and Senate members with seventy to seventy six percent supporting prohibition. It cites re election figures showing the nation’s dry sentiment and predicts strong opposition to repeal efforts while affirming ongoing enforcement as essential to freedom from the liquor traffic.
The piece notes Toronto voters gave city candidates majorities across 64 polling subdivisions. Premier Ferguson delays Ontario Temperance Act enforcement until a new liquor policy is enacted and aims to have the act in force by May. It remarks on low apparent alcohol activity on election day and comments on wet and dry leanings in the province with reactions from W F Nickle and Ferguson.
Burns Church marks its seventy eighth anniversary with services on December 12 and 1% Sunday morning and evening at 11 and 7 30. Rev Kenneth MacLean of Georgetown preaches. A fowl supper is planned for Monday evening.
Mrs and Mrs Robert Bct and children left last week for a trip to Scotland. The Ladies Aid Society of the United Church plans a bazaar December 15 at 2 30 selling homemade baking and candy with items under 1.00. Farmers along Sixteen Mile Creek near Milton to Os kville urged to guard stream three years. game department will stock with English brown trout. The Gordon Robinson farm barn at Omar burned September Abth with loss of crops. by November 20 a new steel barn and interior setup completed. Milton High School commencements December 8 and 9 feature drills choruses solos a play Told in a Chinese Garden and diplomas prizes. Presbyterian Church enjoyed a pulpit exchange with Rev Stewart of Acton delivering a forceful address.
An interim report on municipal nominations notes arrears totaling 31 891.25 with some collections since. Bonus loans due include H Corke 13132.47 Marshall Hudson Co 2626.24 Georgetown Foundry Co 320.00 Smith Stone 33487.37 Georgetown Arena 2510.40 Also mentions local visits engagements and an engagement announced for Edythe Presswood to Wilfred Starrett.
The Ladies' Ala of Knox Church held a very successful rummage sale on Saturday. Other Burlington items include Mr Jas T Whetham confined with pneumonia and Mr W J Laurie resigning as assistant principal. Engagement announced Miss Myrtle Maude Whetham to Mr Gee Willey. Residents report liquor theft from boats at the lake shore and discuss plans for an outdoor rink this winter. The Hamilton Presbytery considered Rev Moorhead Legate’s call to Knox Burlington with induction set for December 29. The Upper Canada Bible Society meeting reported $267.18 raised and a $200 estate gift acknowledged.
Three travelers dine at a hotel and agree the oldest name should be exempt from paying. Richard Bye claims the oldest, Adam Low counters, while the third silently reveals a card reading Mr LB Ginnlag, revealing the trick behind the boast.
Mr. Doughty makes alterations to his home in Limehouse. The Limehouse United Church Sunday School Entertainment will be held on Wednesday December 22.
NASSAGAWEYA The Campbellville promoters staged The Arrival of Kitty in Milton to aid Wm Ferrier hospital expenses. Receipts totaled 107 with Campbellville Church adding 25. Deficit expenses set at 10.81. The patient is reported doing well after leg operation. Engagement announced for Bessie Anderson of Campbellville to Dr Wilfred H Taylor of Drayton, wedding set for December 22.
A collection of brief quotations on faith, effort, and art by Longfellow and Browning. The notes contrast prayer and action, divine strength with human duty, and view mercy and individual value in moral life.
The quote insists on shielding the mind and hands with useful work to avoid gossiping about others. It argues that a busy, ennobling life prevents the need to blight neighbors reputations and keeps life fresh and meaningful rather than peppered with idle chatter.
A Portland man, Mr Kane, recounts a hot day on Duncan Crook when a large trout seized his burning nose. The fish measured nearly eleven inches before being tossed onto the bank and the nose healed well. He bought a drinking cup afterward.
The passage discusses how phrases like You don't say so and Is that so express disbelief and can seem rude. It suggests using Indeed to express surprise without challenging a speaker's accuracy.
A city family rides past a farm and child explains dairy life. The girl correctly identifies a cow and asks what is produced. She answers mark, chick(en)s bones, reflecting nursery book imagery and simple learning.
Editorial fragment compiles aphorisms on mindset and ethics. Notable voices include Augustine Beecher Carlyle Baxter and Whittier. The piece asserts deathbed repentance is rare and cautions that a good reputation comes from many deeds.
A Northern tourist in Atlanta drinks moonshine and, after a single taste, hands it to a taxi driver. The driver praises it as exactly right, explaining the joke by saying if it were better he would not be given it and if worse he could not drink it.
A local notice lists lending hours from 9.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays and until noon on Saturdays in Perryman Block Atton Ontario.
Tailored account books and bound periodicals offered with careful ruling and prompt completion. Located on Wyndham Street near Williams' Store in Guelph Ontario.
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