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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 27, 1923
Page
4
Editorial urges Canadians to face 1924 with hope and resolve. It honors 1923 as a strong year of material progress and national unity, calling for renewed effort, harmony, and vision to meet future duties and burdens with steadfast determination.
Bert E. Collyer argues in the Toronto Star that Canada bears the wartime debt largely through domestic bonds totaling about 1.97 billion dollars. He notes debt rose from under 350 million a decade earlier to over 2.5 billion by January 7 1923 and warns of heavy interest payments squeezing taxes and the dollar. He suggests borrowing from New York would have shifted the burden, but emphasizes patriotism and self-reliance.
A Canadian concerns piece notes rising accidents in 1023 versus 1022 with monthly increases near 1000. It argues for stronger safety rules by modern industry to protect workers and reduce costs, saying accidents do not happen by chance but from conditions or practices needing change.
George S. Henry, Ontario Minister of Public Works, asserts there will be no slowdown in highway building after a blast, emphasizing improved roads as essential to the economy. The message to Ontario truck owners was delivered during a Toronto meeting that week.
London Daily Telegraph urges deep study of Canadian history to foster patriotism. Saskatchewan Co operative Elevator reports eight percent dividend from a net profit of 422212.25 and strong reserve growth as grain handling rises to 42880825 bushels. Sir Donald Mann comments in Toronto on Britain political scene predicting a Labour government with a moderate stance.
A. F. Campbell, founder and long-time editor of the Brampton Conservator, died Tuesday at Washington after living there briefly with his sister. He leaves one son and three daughters, with one daughter in the county. Campbell, born in Chinguacousy, served Brampton municipal offices, ran unsuccessfully for Peel and Ottawa seats, and advocated a unified language and school system for Canada.
Notes discuss higher highway truck licenses and possible gasoline tax. Editorials praise hydro system debt freedom and note rising Canadian trade, construction activity, and auto licensing growth in Alberta. A lighthearted comment praises watchdogs reducing burglary risk, and a column urges cash payments to curb overspending.
Local items report students, parish events, visits to Erin and Hillburg, a barn fire at Kroemap House, Christmas shipments from Hillaburg, bank manager D. L. Lindsay’s surgery, and preparations for new Anglican church shed and Erin school debenture bids.
A newspaper notice stresses the duty of every man and woman to make a will and appoint a competent executor. It warns that without a will property may be disposed by statute, harming families and causing hardship when sudden illness or death prevents legal planning. The message urges timely action to protect heirs and fulfill the decedent’s wishes.
A crowded market tale describes a heavy paper bag of potatoes and a crumbling wooden market wheel. A mother and vendor adjust under strain as a rail bends, the wheel misbalances, and the crowd witnesses a tense, noisy struggle to keep the cargo intact.
Saskatchewan farmer John Evans recalls a dream of drought and hunger echoing his 33 years of farming in Saskatoon area. A conversation with a doctor and a lawyer reveals a theme of helpful acts despite social barriers as he recounts striving to keep his farm prosperous without selling.
A fragmentary report recalls clocks warning of owners death with cases in New York and Liverpool. Other items mention a cigarette campaign in Sweden and agricultural musings, plus a verse from A. Guoast.
Creditors of Mabal Winnifred Cook of Eris City Pennsylvania must file their claims by January 20 1924 with administrator atty for the estate. Claims should include names addresses nature of claim and values if any. After January 25 the administrator will distribute the estate as allowed by law and will not be responsible for unnotified claims. Dated December 20 1924. Thomas Bartlett Mullin Administrator My H N Farmer Agent Ontario 33-3
Local notice states lending terms by Perryman in Acton Ontario. Terms reference money tied to mortgages with office hours listed as Saturdays until 6 pm.
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