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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 17, 1925
Page
4
Members-elect of the Council for 1926 plan a careful survey of needed improvements. They aim for economical city administration and swift implementation of proposed projects. Initiatives include repainting the waterworks tower and hydrants, upgrading hydro street lighting brackets, and other town property improvements.
The electric trolley car enhances rural access and market reach, cheaper than steam lines and less hindered by grades. It attracts summer visitors and city workers to rural areas, raising rural real estate values and expanding suburbs, potentially increasing country population density.
The Fergus News Record reports the council appointed a cemetery commission to oversee Beléde Cemetery. It approves the move as a beneficial step funded by plot sales and held in trust for upkeep. The action, praised by the Free Press, includes future rules and governance.
A Journal of Governor Winthrop from November 1636 records high wages and price rises in New England. Carpenters earned three shillings a day while laborers got two shillings and sixpence, with traders raising prices. The courts ordered two shillings for carpenters and eighteen pence for laborers, and capped markups at four pence per shilling.
The Simcoe Reformer notes W G Jackson of that town says Wembley exceeded expectations though Canada’s exhibit did not stress that settlers were not needed. Jackson contrasts Canadian displays showing farming, fruit, forests, mines and industry with strong praise from British artisans farmers and students who plan to settle in Canada.
An essay prompts parents and teachers to examine who bears responsibility when students fail to pass exams. It asks about study routines, suitable courses, quiet study space, outdoor exercise, sleep, and breakfast, urging honest self assessment to determine if the child or guardians failed to pass.
The third session of the present Ontario Legislature looks set to be eventful with Mer J J Hunter editor of the Kincardine Review Reporter named as a likely Liberal candidate for South Bruce in the forthcoming provincial election. Pensioners begin winter now ineligible for extra relief grants under special cases. Government economy appears unpopular. The Corporation of the City of Glasgow recently disposed of intoxicating liquors at civic functions and the City of Aberdeen has followed.
An auto accident highlights danger to children in wagons on highways. Town Council asks parents to warn children. Town Chief Jackson responded to disturbances on John Street around 2 a.m. Friday. culprits fled. Mrs Thompson and Mrs Matthew attended the Provincial Council for Women meeting in Toronto last Friday.
Master John White recovers from appendicitis after surgery last week. Mrs. Ilma Clements also recovering after appendicitis operation at Toronto General Hospital. Grace Church Women’s Auxiliary bazaar raises near 250 dollars. Engagements announced for Clara Bell Mills to Alexander Greig Park of Galt and Gladys Jean Laskey to Joseph M. Baylis of Milton. D. O. Cameron to give illustrated talk on Wild Flowers of Canada at Knox Presbyterian Sunday Schoolroom on Monday the 21st. Reformer.
An old-fashioned tea at Ebenezer United Church drew a large crowd on Wednesday evening. The Bennett Family Orchestra from Carlisle drew frequent encores, followed by the Rockwood Quartet Mesars Elliott Bain Little with Mr Moore. Mrs Crawford of Campbellville impressed with piano, and Roy Hindley delivered notable elocution, displaying auctioneer flair.
Oakville court of revision sustained ten appeals as council faces candidate shortages for next year. Miss Marjorie Acheson, Central School teacher, to undergo an operation this week. Elston Art Exhibit opens with crowds in the high school assembly hall. Knox Church men form a new association after a well attended meeting. Kyle Drug Store window fire causes about 300 dollars in loss.
Burlington council puts off street sign plans as church pageant and events draw attention. A farm loses 100 rods of wire fencing and 60 posts, while locals plan minstrel shows and a birthday visit. Oil and chemical pollution threatens bay waters and wild ducks along with regional hunting activity.
A sequence of community items from Erin district includes December Christmas concerts at Binkhamcchool and Conningiby School No 6 Erin with local families visiting, noting Mr WC NeLoan and Mrs Wadiman. Warmer plans include Christmas tree shipments to Toronto, Burns Church services, and a Court of Revision hearing December 26 at Hillenburgh. It also mentions Mr Reg Stuart traveling to Bonmaville, a Florida winter plan, and Hillsburg students at the Fourth National Boys and Girls Congress in Chicago.
Bread one quart stale crumbs moistened in cold water then squeezed dry. Add salt pepper a little finely chopped poultry seasoning half cup melted butter and two beaten eggs. Sausage soak two cups stale bread in cold water press out water add two cups sausage meat one teaspoon chopped parsley one teaspoon salt two beaten eggs and quarter teaspoon nutmeg.
Jimmie explains to a preacher that every family member is an animal in a humorous exchange. He lists his mother as dear the baby as a dear and assigns roles to himself and his father as the kid and the goat respectively.
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