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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Feb 25, 1926
Page
4
Editorial urges attractive signs at town approaches proposed by C A G Matthews of Toronto. Council delayed action last year but now should approve and place signs to welcome tourists and boost park accommodations, town reputation, and local commerce.
A reflection on Canadian politicians from Watford Guide-Advocate asks how elected members change upon reaching Parliament. It questions why few achieve their stated goals, noting many return disenfranchised and silent about their failures.
Attorney General W. F. Nickle introduces a bill to abolish the cabinet minister re-election requirement, arguing it wastes money. The same issue surfaces in reports of smuggling investigations and a push for Ontario Quebec cooperation on Ottawa River power development, with estimates suggesting 100,000 power units at a single Ottawa site.
Reports show improving business conditions across the Dominion with many industries at capacity for months. Wholesalers report orders above 1925 levels and better collections, while retail stores face strong competition from mail order houses yet overall sales rise and outlook brightens.
At the annual Bank of Montreal gathering Sir Vincent Meredith extolled Canada's growth potential for immigrants. He cited abundant natural resources, vast forests, coal deposits, strong waterpower, and superior transportation, urging hard work and immigration to build a prosperous future.
In a banquet address Mayor Robson claims the Chamber of Commerce shares equal responsibility with the City Council for municipal affairs. Canadians note Newfoundland’s stable record and the League of Nations leadership honors amid broad prohibition debates in Ontario and Austria.
The report cites 8 499 United Church congregations with 3 728 former Presbyterian charges and notes 784 Presbyterian congregations voted against Union. It urges Canada’s growing economy, rail and mining costs, and calls for public cooperation with police to curb crime. It also criticizes smuggling and liquor transport by Canadian and British ships.
The Vinton family recalls Aunt Mina a seventy eight year old in the same home who kept her chair by the window rather than install a furnace. She finally moved the chair and warmed the house, teaching that fear must be moved aside. Her story inspires Judith Ruth and John as they face their own challenges and choices about education and effort.
The text notes strong market conditions in Laval with ample funds for over a year of development. It mentions listings in Toronto and Montreal and suggests it is a favorable time to buy, inviting readers to send in a coupon with no obligation.
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