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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 29, 1921
Page
4
A damaged fragment outlines a local event with names and institutions, showing a mix of dates, people, and places. It mentions MOL Meptay and Edithenat Multher and references various terms like Advere and Gooeiind. The overall sense is a brief notice or notice-like item with unclear specifics.
The editorial wishes readers a Happy New Year and urges personal goal setting and courage to face obstacles. It speaks of meditation on past and future, community goodwill, and embracing a path with "stepping stones to higher things" while noting life’s ups and downs.
The Canadian Council of Agriculture in session at Winnipeg last week adopted a resolution urging rigid economy in National Railways operation. It calls for duplication elimination, unnecessary mileage abandonment, and reduction or elimination of unprofitable expensive train service to curb the enormous annual deficit inflating the public debt.
Local clergymen in Cape Breton adopt a formal resolution urging the British Empire Steel Corporation to conference on labor price adjustments when needed. They demand open discussion of rights and conditions for all parties, aiming to exemplify the golden rule in industrial disputes.
Jasper Freeman a returned soldier and farmer urged that military training in public schools be discontinued and that budgetary support from Dominion Parliament and Ontario Legislature end. The resolution, approved at the United Farmers of Ontario convention in Toronto, calls for elimination of militarism and economy in public affairs. Many nonmembers also endorsed the spirit of the resolution.
The piece argues the dry law will endure amid widespread liquor traffic and organized theft. It asserts government enforcement will not fail, and Americans will remain committed to protecting homes and families from grocers and gangs.
The University of Toronto offers a short course starting January 21 on Civics and Town Planning. Lectures cover economic sociological technical and administrative topics with daily discussions led by Prof. Adrian Berrington. Open to non locals for social contact and practical application, aims to widen university access and provincial opportunities.
The Ontario Mothers' Allowances Board has expended more than 1,000,000 for beneficiaries since its creation about fifteen months ago. An annual appropriation of 775,000 was allocated, with 774,007 used, keeping within the limit. Monthly expenditures have averaged over 100,000. The treasury made no special effort to ensure each beneficiary received funds before Christmas, though the government deemed the act wise. Also, the Department of Highways orders removal of roadside advertising signs on provincial highways to preserve natural scenery, banning signs between the fence and a quarter mile back, and prohibiting nail-mounted signs on trees, promising improved landscapes.
A biographical sketch notes that studying the lives of successful people should include contemporary figures. Lord Mount Stephen, who died recently in England at age 83, rose from obscurity in Scotland to build a vast Canadian enterprise, illustrating how perseverance and effort can yield global influence.
The New York American prints an optimistic view of Canada citing the Chippawa Queenston power canal and Niagara River water flowing into the canal. It praises Canada as a strong rival in national progress, framing competition as a healthy, high- achievement war between nations and calling Canada a useful neighbor and pacemaker.
At the October Toronto gathering of the United Typothetae of America a new motto for the printing trade was adopted. From about a thousand submissions the phrase Printing the Mother of Progress was chosen to elevate the calling and liken it to other respected manufacturing industries, urging printers to promote dignity and progress.
Editorial notes recount Reeve O R Church aiming to equal a Toronto namesake’s record by seeking a sixth term as mayor. Official returns show Dr Anderson leading Fisher and Ford with large margins. The piece praises Maguire’s acclamation as Toronto’s mayor and notes the appeal of Canadian dollars when spent at home versus the United States.
A hazy scene around a table features chatter and laughter as guests tease about a winner. Jokes and questions float amid a lively, informal exchange, with a hint of romance in the air and playful remarks from nearby onlookers.
A fragmentary diary style scene shows Norah Nash and Grace Fuller at a social gathering where Norah’s circle discusses a story told by Marion. The group muses on truth and fiction in entertaining tales while characters like Grace and Patricia navigate social expectations and hidden motives.
A historical sketch traces the origins of Lloyd’s List and Lloyd’s coffee house in London. It describes how the venture began, its monopoly on maritime information, parliamentary actions, and the later expansion of Lloyd’s agents and records for ship news and underwriting.
A passenger challenging a customs like trunk handling on a train to New York faces a bumbling sequence of polite refusals. The conductor and station staff repeatedly insist the trunk belongs in the baggage car while the traveler resists and finally yields only after warnings and a stop.
In a rustic scene a grieving builder notes brick types while a passerby jokes about better bricks for a planned pavement. The humor centers on choosing art bricks versus common bricks, as two men discuss a construction mishap and the secretary questions the feasibility of the project.
A blurred account recounts a girl named Rowansond whose aunt and family try to guide her through confusion. A mentor observes a language barrier and a transformative moment as the child speaks with an eagle, hinting at growth, hope, and the need to learn to communicate.
The guide instructs rapid action in fires, planning in advance, locating extinguishers, and knowing fire alarm procedures. It stresses crowd safety, giving prompt alarm by shouting Fire, directing people calmly, and using nearest fire alarm box or phone to report incidents. It also emphasizes keeping calm, staying with the group, and maintaining composure until firefighters arrive.
An editorial in Leorleha highlights Canada’s program aiding women veterans, widows, and land settlement hopes. It contrasts with Britain and emphasizes equal national service and opportunity. The piece argues for practical, honorably driven measures and a more resolute wartime policy.
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