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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 23, 1926
Page
3
Editorial extols Christmas as a universal celebration of peace and goodwill. It recalls the birth of Christ as the greatest event in world history and urges people to share happiness with the poor, hoping the spirit informs behavior year round.
Miss Agnes Macphail, at the UF convention's women’s section in Toronto, urged readiness for future provincial elections and temperance action. She criticized Queen's Park as hopeful but incomplete and said united farmers must be prepared next time.
A warning about stock salesmen urging buys and inflated prices. A Toronto report notes brokers quoting 40 to 65 dollars while salesmen push 135 dollars as a great investment. The piece urges consulting a banker before committing and warns against hasty approvals.
The Blenheim News-Tribune editor extols the weekly paper as a vital link for residents both home and abroad. Letters from former neighbors praise staying in touch through regular visits, showing the hometown paper’s role in keeping friendships alive and hometown ties strong.
A curious report claims foreign residents and even animals influence Philadelphia’s election. The Washington note cites 235 fake names, among 380 registered, including dogs and cats, raising concerns of voter list manipulation amid broader cross city and national political chatter.
A Boston Transcript critique notes that annexation of Canada is a foolish dream. It compliments Canada on its justice administration while remarking U S laws are strong yet its prosecution of offenders appears weak. The Toronto Globe is cited in agreement.
The Orillia Packet and Times notes a lasting shift in public opinion over fifteen years. Towns now offer city comforts such as sewers sidewalks and parks, while taxes approach urban levels. Residents enjoy city-style entertainment radio access and social clubs, reducing the appeal of moving to the city.
Editorial notes praise Sam Charters M P for Peel as newly named chief Conservative whip in the House of Commons. The piece contrasts McKeown’s railway board prospects with legislature pay and perks, while reporting on crop values, emigration trends, swift parliamentary debate, and penny postage revenue gains.
The Fergus News-Record eight years ago adopted an Inside Page for editorials by Hugh Templin. It has been a highly interesting and creditable feature, covering current events, local enterprises, and federal activities with keen perception and fearless opinion. This week marks a celebration of the feature.
Citizens attended a Monday town hall meeting where plans for a Community Christmas tree were approved and an election on the municipal assessment related to the Milton Yarn and Spinning Mills sale to the Canadian Woollen Company was announced for January. Police search for a young man involved in a rural crime spree east of Milton included damage to Bowes Church and theft of turkeys. St Clair Lodge held Past Masters Night with four candidates initiated and visiting dignitaries noted. refreshments followed in the banquet room.
Erin reports Mrs A J Speirs returning to Toronto after visiting her brother. Chas Ledwidge bought Geo Miller s Erin farm lot 8 in 8th line. Rev Vesey spoke in St Andrews Church Korea mission. Ladies Aid bazaar at McMillan s Hall netted over 150. Burna Presbyterian Church marked 78th anniversary with strong turnout. Choirs from Melville United and neighbors presented Mr and Mrs Percy Weite a chair and fernery before their move to Toronto. Hillaburg arena opened for hockey and skating. large crowd attended. Harry Vey won Peel county public speaking contest with a silver cup donated by N L Powell.
Snow cleanup along Brant Street by Works Department ends as commissioner's team carts curb ice. Burlington mourns canal fog horn lull while beacon lights extinguished for winter. Mr. and Mrs. Frank McMillan and three children depart for San Diego for the season. Mrs Chas Grafham wins second prize for dairy cheese confections. Palermo hunter Carknirr, 16, shoots two foxes along Twelve Mile Creek. Central energy system installation at Be Telephone underway, completion around March 1 1927. Town Hall crowd attends High School commencement with strong student program and applause.
LeRoy Dale moves his law office to Kennedy block area. A Young People’s League pageant The Challenge of the Cross at United Church. Engagement announced Ida Livingstone to Hugh Allan Davidson of Toronto Alliston. Bessie Ross fractures arm on Guelph Street. Georgetown Public School closing concert a success. Morley Pettit family to spend winter in Miami. Mrs Moore returns from Toronto hospital after an operation. Isabel Jean Borgo engaged to Roy Bennett Vannatter. St George’s Church confirms seventeen candidates at confirmatio n service led by the Bishop of Niagara.
A reader quotes a college speaker calling Santa Claus a lie and questions teaching children about his sleigh. The piece contrasts harsh views with memories of Christmas joys and the writer, Joseph C. Lincoln, defends keeping Santa’s stories alive in the home.
An old speaker defends the children's belief in Santa Claus against critics. He recalls visiting Acton shops and hearing youngsters describe gifts they hope to receive, stressing that Santa brings real happiness and kindness to their lives. He warns against snatching away the cherished Christmas faith.
A rustic Christmas ode describes Santa's cheerful treatment of a child and invites all to celebrate with a traditional tree. It evokes star light, toys, candy canes, and a Bethlehem message of peace and goodwill. It calls for children to join hands and remember the Christ child.
A reflective column on personal growth and decision making. The author muses on ethics, restraint, and daily efforts shaping larger outcomes while weaving in evocative metaphors about maps, storms, and small opportunities.
Just from Paris. An elegant sports wear piece features a slashed front and convertible collar with shoulder gathers. Embroidered batine or lace seed details enhance the bodice, while a tailored waist and embroidered front edges finish the look. Material required: four yards of dinch fabric.
A poem recounts a boy's wish for the moon as he lists a playful menagerie of tops dogs bats marbles a woolly sheep a velocipede drums and wagons. He cries in June because his mother cannot bring the moon to him.
A girl assigns ten bright pennies as gifts ending with a statement that one is for Jesus and others for her mother and father. The mother notes one has already been given to Jesus, while the child insists the remaining coins are new presents for Jesus.
A garbled collection of public domain quotes on progress, prudence, honor in victory, reputation, and principles. The text blends sayings from Wendell Phillips Bolingbroke Latena and others, with misspellings and incomplete phrases. No clear news event or person-focused narrative is present.
A riddle like verse argues carelessness harms health wealth and success while urging restraint. It calls carelessness a number cruncher of misfortune and promises happiness if habits are disciplined. The piece then shifts to an advertisement praising Miller's Worm Powder as an effective health aid for worms and malnourishment.
Schedule shows coaches operating over highway from Acton Westbound at 3 05 pm and 8 35 pm, returning eastbound at 9 90 am and 2 71 pm. Arrivals listed for Guelph, Kitchener, and Toronto with multiple daily times. All coaches call at Wiles Cate Acton.
Freight delivered by special express to Toronto terminals. Freight picked up at any addresses in Toronto. Service connects Keele Street and St Clair Avenue routes.
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