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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Feb 06, 1930

Page

4

Halton Warden Election Sparks North South Debate

A dispute follows the Halton County Council vote at Milton where W. H. Morden of Trafalgar was chosen Warden amid calls that Mason of Acton deserved the honor. The editor argues Morden’s prior tenure makes the choice unfair to Mason and questions the regional balance in the decision.

Halton Milton W. H. Morden Trafalgar Mason Acton Morden County Council Moore_of Georgetown Wenter

Prohibition Stance Ties Office Dreams to Belief

Attorney General William D L Mitchell declares no man who doubts prohibition or who drinks will hold U S attorney positions under Hoover. He argues the eighteenth amendment anchors the nation’s law, and the administration must enforce the full constitution to maintain public confidence.

William_DL Mitchell United States U. S Preéid S. Marshall Hooger Hoover

Pride in Red and White Hockey Win at Georgetown

Readers praise local team effort in a hockey game marked by rough play mostly in the penalty box. The piece notes sportsmanship amid provocation and the waning rowdiness that mars hockey, while confessing pride in the players and the season's nearing end.

Georgetown Focal Organizations Cour

Local Hockey Incident Sparks Outcry at Thursday Night Game

Reported in Rim valley observance of a hockey match where Blackbur allegedly acted unsportsmanlike, drawing a thousand eyewitnesses and prompting calls to remove him from the ice. The piece references apologies to Acton players and Salmon and notes a testing time for true sport.

Ramo Blackbur Fda Taylor Stattan Blackie Acton

Prison cleanup exposes harsh conditions and failing remedies

An editorial laments inadequate punishment for theft and fraud while urging full restitution for victims. It cites Ontario Workmen's Compensation records showing rising payout and medical aid, noting improvements in 1920 28 and 1928 with higher payroll and compensation costs. The Industrial Accident Prevention Associations announce the 1940 Safety Convention in Toronto on April 24 25.

Warkiten Ontario Tauit Workmen's Compensation Board Industrial Accident Prevention Association of Windsor Vic. Sinclair Workmen The Industrial Accident Prevention Associations Royal York Hotel Toronto

The Cash System Debate Splits Local Merchants

A Lucknow Sentinel style argument condemns extending credit and urges cash transactions to stabilize business. It cites banks and stores as thriving under cash practices while credit leads to danger and bad debts. The piece notes debtors often pay only when pressed and argues cash preserves profit and discipline.

Lucknow Sentinel Hen How

Editorial Notes and Canada Trade Growth Reflections

An editorial notes cooperation and wheel off proverb as an excursion memory, cites Milton to Acton travel in winter. It questions Hornby’s tacit standings, Canada’s fiscal year trade total of 2,054,452,000 and 22 times the Confederation level, Canada’s 40 percent rise since 1000, BC equ hora sales near 1,000,000 monthly, and government control limits. It laments arena smoking enforcement, praises tourism by 350,000 visiting parks, boosts Acton team players, reflects on stock market exposures, and mentions Ontario liquor permits and temperance meetings in Toronto.

Canada

Local notes mix of appointments and events in Hemilton area

Neighborhood items report Mr Julnt Wilkarson hospitalized at Urneral Hospital of Hemilton after an incident Monday evening. Premier G Howard Yorgusot named to lead a bank division and will assume duties soon. G W Tebba spoke at Meat's Club banquet and will address Queen next week. Wentworth County wardenship elected, Emery’s son noted. Florida retirements and travels mentioned. Yockey team lost 6-4 at Milahieg in a hard fought game. Gear's Drug-store fire and smoke incident noted with minor damage.

Julnt Wilkarson Urneral Hemilton Howard Yorgusot Ontaro Freraicrorny Hank of Commerce G. W. ‘Tebba Oamavilla Wiltad Queen Tyiesdey Myr. Emery W. A. Emery Florida Sotasatte W. Poaler Toro Marthe Malntoah Moronta Mor Miler Watere Jay Cardalo D. L. Mundolf Faw Days With Mr. Agus G. W. Peavey Ub Dorrito Krin Milahieg Acorn Une Hur Mays Tnda Gear

Milton Notes Hit by Long Town Social Roundup

Milton area notes recount visits from Margaret Brownridge and Mrs Dorace Kaye, Churchill, and various residents. Banquet planned for General Draper at Town Hall. Halton Conservative meeting held. Frank McCannill on vacation in Botemurg, Florida. Small-town life with travel, illnesses, and local events from Milton and surrounding area.

Margaret Brownridge Marke Dorace Kaye Churchill Hia Ana Wih Mare Hold Toronto I. MeJanod Business Men's Association Milton Yrylon Clcleens Entyrtain David Irving Milton Ol Yonnerlas Ani Arking Widdifold Yoronts

Inality Versus Wealth On Poverty

Fragmentary note contrasts wealth with real worth. It argues real wealth lies in intelligence and sympathy, not money. Wealth may surface as background for personality, yet true value comes from character over material assets.

Fragmented reminiscence of a northern village life and schooling

A garbled recollection portrays a community near Valedos and Towa coping with postwar schooling, neighbors sharing toil and charity, a boyhood day marked by curiosity about a woman’s clipped knife and a mysterious clipping. The voice laments lost methods of teaching and communal guidance amid changing times.

Curious Hayloft Scene In A Farm Barn Tale

A fragment from a rural reminiscence describes girls visiting a barn loft. A hen tends a litter of kittens while a cat stalks nearby and a neighbor mother figure watches. The scene hints at affectionate interactions and a wistful, unsettled memory with unclear outcomes.

Thors Jin Franny

Joint-Easy Pain Relief Ad Claims Fast Back Comfort

An old style advertisement touts Joint-Easy cream promising rapid relief from painful stiff joints and back ache. It claims deep skin penetration, temporary restoration to normal condition, and a money back guarantee or store credit if not satisfied. The copy sells a 60 cent tube with national distribution via druggists.

Canada Dominion

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