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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 10, 1925
Page
4
The Acton Free Press presents local notes from Ontario weeklies and updates on community events, town activities, and regional happenings across the province.
The Stratford Beacon-Herald suggests the car horn will be abolished as drivers overuse it for demand of right of way rather than warning. It argues safety depends on eliminating incompetent drivers rather than relying on the horn.
County councils split over by laws requiring lights on all vehicles. Some urge provincial enactment for enforcement while others resist and warn against absurd penalties for unlit vehicles. The debate centers on practical steps to improve road safety and uniform rules across counties.
At the General Sessions in Toronto Judge Emerson Coatsworth cautioned about rumors that young men carry alcohol to social events. He warned that law-makers and law-breakers alike violate the Ontario Temperance Act and undermine moral life, citing murderers burglars and thieves among violators.
The elections for the Council are finished and citizens may focus on Christmas business. Acton and Georgetown have completed their annual elections with the new method, avoiding holiday turmoil and ready to begin municipal administration in the new year.
A public statement by J J Kelso, Superintendent of Neglected Children for Ontario, condemns the lack of parental restraint. He urges fathers and mothers to supervise children closely, balance kindness with firmness, require obedience, and spend time guiding their youths to prevent misconduct.
The Mail and Empire notes urgency for an early House of Commons gathering to determine which party holds the balance of power. It predicts rejoicing for Liberals if the King Government holds a majority and similar joy for Conservatives if defeated on division.
The Department of Trade and Commerce reports rising Canadian wheat and flour consumption with China. By September, over 150000 tons of wheat booked for arrival this year and more than 3 million sacks of flour transacted. Last year Canada supplied wheat and flour valued at 6,226,006 dollars to the British West Indies.
The Kincardine Review-Reporter cites a reviewer’s satirical lament over repeated municipal road spending. The piece mocks funding gravel and oil applications, consulting engineers, and finally paving delays. It argues paving would have yielded tangible progress and financial relief.
Editorial notes discuss campaigns against youth smoking in Ontario, potential wheat exports to Japan, coal supply concerns, and border settlements in Ireland. It notes a shift to penny postage discussion, government spending proposals, and a rise in business activity. Also mentions gambling taxes, newspaper costs, and animal cruelty penalties in Canada.
The 1926 School Board will have the same members as last year except J. B. Mackensie retires and Mrs. J. C. Russell takes his place. J. B. Moore is elected Hydro Commissioner for the next term. Miss Pettit plans to winter in Florida as Mr. Pettit leaves town. Ed Varey of Georgetown is Ontario’s champion apple picker with 60 barrels in 9 1 2 hours and 204 barrels in four days. The Dr. and Mrs. Drake Westerveit home in Honolulu hosted the wedding of Dr. Lyman Hood to Margaret Evans on October 6. Halton Golf and Country Club banquet awards given by J. B. Wallace. prizes to Mrs. Coffin, Mrs. Shorey, Mrs. McKay, Mrs. Matthews, Miss Campbell, and Wemyss.
Oakville residents hear Harry Byris on Apple Growing and Mrs Wallis welcomes a visitor. A Londoner, Frederick Colfer, slipped on thin ice near the creek. Archibald reports Night School progress with 119 initial, now 127 attendees. Town Council closes after a turbulent session to resume on Wednesday to decide on the Oakville Band. A Kirk Club social meets at J Lee’s home. Kathleen musical comedy to be staged December 10 11 directed by Fern Reichert for the Lions Club. New china clay and coal discoveries excite locals as Douglas Douglas and Robinson hold control. mayor’s partner William Douglas to head the new company bringing products to market.
Burlington community reports the Curries return from Florida and a Hamilton job for Mr Currie, plus Bishop Owen to preach at St Luke s. A delegation watched a new pumper in action, Hatton Rifles inspected at Brent Park, and Trinity United held venison supper. Ontario Property Commission later ruled the church union vote invalid.
A fragmentary column presents playful riddles and wordplay. It includes puns about a hen that lays longest a dead one and a fox entering a bush to reach its middle, plus garbled phrases and scattered lettered clues.
WH Beatty honors Canada's progress since 1885 noting population growth from 6 million to 9.6 million and the CPR’s $70 million private investment to settle the Dominion. He recalls the Craigellachie last spike moment and names leaders Sir William Van Horne Sir Sandford Fleming Major Rogers George Harris and James Ross.
Miss Elizabeth Scott, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs W N Scott, has sailed from New York on the Empire of Scotland for a round the world trip and expects to return by the end of April. Mrs Fred D Dewar attended the Ontario Women's Liberal Association meeting in Toronto and local officials toured monuments to fallen soldiers. The Milton area eyes early municipal elections, the Halton County Children's Aid Society meets December 10, and Fred Watson plans to move to Hamilton after winning the Canadian class B checker title. The Hillsburg Junior Women's Institute stage The Path Across The Hill December 10, a new rink roof nears completion, curling officers are elected, and a fire at Russell Grundy’s bake shop causes damage covered by insurance.
A reader wonders why Canadian cheese commands a higher price in the United States than home market cheese. An article suggests the key factor is greater uniformity and soundness, not transport costs, with diners valuing sustained quality and reliability.
Mrs. Henson reports her clock, kept in the dryest room of the house, suddenly stopped after years of good time. A clock repairer questions possible causes, noting no dampness or fall into water and no rusty works.
In England two contrasting epitaphs are noted. A Leamington village tomb reads with a selfish verse about gathering for oneself, while a St. Paul’s Cathedral sarcophagus memorial honors General Charles George London for humility, charity, and service to the vulnerable and God.
A critique notes Emerson earned little despite vast influence while others with modest impact earned far more. It contrasts Charles Evans Hughes’s government salary with large baseball wagers and argues the ambitious youth should aim higher than mere wealth. The piece urges aspiring Americans to seek greater contributions.
An advertisement touts Adleriku as a fast intestinal evacuant that relieves gas pressure and nervous restlessness in ten minutes. It claims to remove old waste matter, cure constipation and stomach trouble, and advises skipping pills for a "REAL" cleansing.
Advertisement extols Baby's Own Soap as pure and gentle for women and children. It notes extensive use across thousands of Canadian homes for five generations and highlights a pleasant aroma. Best for you and Baby too.
Twisted swollen joints recover as Rheuma eases rheumatism gout neuritis lumbago and neuragia. It affects stomach liver kidneys and bladder and promises quick relief with money back guarantee from E. J. Haas sard and good druggists.
An office notice appears on a residence corner at MIN and Frederick Streets. The ad notes occupancy and uses the corner as a reference point for location.
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