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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 11, 1924
Page
9
A Canadian Bank urges keeping dollars in the home town to support local taxes and welfare. The piece also discusses Ulster and the Irish Free State boundary issue, the commission’s personnel, and hopes for a fair resolution.
Ontario and Quebec cabinets debate measures to waive double succession duties on cross border estates. Proposals from Treasurer W H Price and Attorney General W F Nickle aim to end a long standing tax burden for testators with property in both provinces.
Figures from the Ontario Minister of Education show per pupil costs have doubled over the past five years. The note surveys broader topics from church union talks and temperance campaigns to Canadian trade, immigration, and liquor policy during the postwar era, with a focus on education funding implications and public policy concerns.
A detailed look at the work behind railway schedules. Schedulers must prevent trains from colliding, coordinate junctions, and adjust timetables for connections while keeping the tables clear for the public.
A Vermont or Upper Canada family recalls how a Sabbath morning cattle misstep led to a home Bible reading habit that grew into a white painted meeting house. The Mite church stood for eighty years as a wholesome contrast to nearby disorder and liquor. A charter member recalls his mother’s gentle Sabbath call that sparked a lasting spiritual seed.
Brown hurries home from business and meets friend Smithers carrying flowers for his wife. On arrival, Brown presents the blooms, sparking surprise and tears as the wife laments a bad day with multiple mishaps and a drunken remark.
The by law to raise 16000 for addition to the High Behood will be voted on at the municipal aleationa. After the death of his wife last week James Springalein of Nassagawaya became mentally ill and was taken to the hospital. Mrs Alex Armastrong of Mitton plans a Christmas visit to England. Mr and Mrs Gerald Murdock have returned home after months away. A death at Kilbride reports Pioneer Richard Houston widow aged 82 survived by three sons and one daughter. Funeral held yesterday afternoon.
Mrs Wm Fleetham and Mrs William Pradhan visit, Ottawa judging poultry at Winter Fair. Niagara Falls guests host in hera. Plebiscite planned for January elections on attract signa. Burlington Methodist plans anniversary services February 1 with Rev Dr Johnston. Girls Auxiliary hold Christmas gate-work shower December 12. Young People Society meeting held Monday. Prof N W Dewitt spoke on Rome in the days.
Local notes report a New Year’s Eve Firemen’s ball and a mooded arena with potential skating if weather permits. The band serenaded the mayor reeve and councillors on Monday evening and the Fire Brigade attended a church service with the town council. Mrs Kerr returned from Denver and A Q Green offered his resignation to the board.
Erin Mra and W Hull attend skating at the mill pond with local youth. Mrs. H Frankum to stay in St Thomas winter with sister. Armenian Home fundraiser by Women’s Institute collects fruit jelly or pickles. Mr. A J Horton buys Main Burder residence to convert into a summer hotel. Dr. and Mrs. Reynolds move to Hillabury. Dr. Reynolds takes over Gibson’s practice. Young People’s Community League reports strong services and Citikanship Night. Inspectors Hogue and Craig visit Erin schools. trustees pleased with conditions. Hamrock Lodge honors Mrs. John Green and Miss Murray prior to moves and marriage. Village Watchers and Fire Brigade finalize new quarters for chemical apparatus and ladders. Curling Club hosts social honoring departing Dr. Reynolds and W Lo Brown.
A fragmentary exchange features Juller Gloom and another speaker discussing an umbrella and recovery woes. The brief dialogue hints at a playful, idiosyncratic scenario involving a stolen umbrella and personal sentiments.
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