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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Feb 12, 1920

Page

4

Perpetual Care at Fairview Cemetery Editorial

The Tilsonburg News cites its earlier editorial on cemetery care and endorses Acton adopting the commission plan for perpetual care with competent management. It also notes a Toronto Boys Parliament debate on the Ontario temperance act favoring prohibition and educational efforts, predicting fewer liquor supporters as time passes.

The Tilsonburg News Moore Acton Toronto O.T.A OTTA Ontario John Barleycorn Alliston Hérald

The Gambling Menace in Hamilton and Beyond

The article portrays gambling as a widespread evil infecting Hamilton and other cities. It notes embezzlement risks, a scattered illegal book, and the ruin of workers on moderate wages. It argues strong anti gambling laws and church warnings reflect a safer stance.

Hamilton Fam Canada

The Policy of Politics in Parliamentary Sessions

The piece discusses how both provincial and federal parliaments open with pomp while parties in power and opposition clash. It compares governing parties to entrenched armies and oppposition to attacking forces, noting the opposition’s duty to critique and propose alternatives. It mentions Ottawa and Toronto as focal points of the upcoming session.

House of ‘Commons Herality Ottawa Toronto

Lloyd George Elected President of Acton Liberal Association

Mr Lloyd George was elected president of the Acton Liberal Association at its annual meeting in Churchfield Hall on Tuesday night. The move was said to reflect unity in Acton and the country, with thanks extended to Lord Gladstone for his services as president.

Acton England Lloyd George Acton ‘Liberal Association Churchfield Hall Liberal Party Lord Gladstone Gazette and Express

Acton Notes on Health Debt Tax and Town Aid

Editorial notes discuss Dr Forbes Godfrey appointing Provincial Director of Dental Services and Cowley urging teachers to grow in culture. The Dominion January debt fell by 2.27 million, Acton foreign residents cited, and proposed gasoline tax revenue projected. Sudbury liable for Toronto Hospital costs of a nine-year-old boy. traffic safety at crossings debated. Hanover by law on restaurant closing times upheld. House of Commons new MPs introduced. Dollar Day business boost noted. Acton urged to adopt similar community fundraising. British capital welcomed for Canadian development.

Sudbury Toronto Bird Clift Ontario

Valentine Morning in a Small Town Home

Grandfather Murray and Grandmother recall valentines of old as they prepare heart shaped sweets and a white silver dress for Madeleine. A phone call and doorstep delivery spark a surprise as Janet Thompson finds the perfect Valentine and an invitation to her high school party.

John Willager Tom Kennedy Dea Joanie Madeleine Maye Parhans Joby Dresa Aressos Jay Arandmother Mnnelaio Aho Grandmother Janet Giandfather Huffda Inasie Grandfather Murray Bobby Mr.Murrey Janet Thompson Kimd Janot

How to Judge a Horse's Age by Teeth

The text explains how milk teeth appear up to age four to five and how wear on crowns marks age. It details when permanent teeth emerge, including central incisors by age three, the second pair by four, and canines by around five, with age estimates extending to roughly fifteen years.

Horace

Just How Far Wrong One May Go in Trying to Calibrate Goods

A speaker at a public dinner recounts a tale of two New Englanders meeting at a college reunion after twenty five years. One man reflects on his life noting misfortune and ironic twists including a wealthless settlement, a ruinous marriage, and a house that burned.

Bili Charley Bill Mirric Beauré

Auctioneer Lost Wallet At Quiet Sale

A man whispered to the auctioneer amid a crowd scene as an officer announced a lost pocketbook with two thousand dollars, payable to the finder for return with no questions asked. A voice from the crowd then shouted a comment, adding to the hush of the sale.

Man Seeks Aid After Modest Wedding Praise

A man visiting headquarter offices requests aid with tact, saying a charitable association helped with his wedding last month in a real swell ceremony. He notes he does not want to burden the group, presenting his case with restraint to the secretary.

Imagination Humor Kindness and Athletics As Keys to Success

A Canadian Pacific Railway official lists qualities for success at Lowe College of Canada. He highlights loyalty imagination humor self-reliance with modesty and human kindness as essential traits for students and future leaders. He urges individual effort thinking consulting others and maintaining faith in people.

Lowe ‘Canada W.eattyy Canadian Pacific. Railway Beatty Stadt Snlet Beihie

Surgeon O Mee Over Bank of Nova

Hours 0.90 to 6.80 quoted. Evening appointments available.

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