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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Feb 26, 1925
Page
4
Canada ranks high in industry and exports while Ontario faces a double strength beer proposal. Bankers and the C T A media a clash over prohibition policy. The Toronto convention argues an amendment harms the rising generation and breaches prior pledge.
The Renfrew Mercury reports the Acton Press appeal for a modern library building and for reference books. It praises Renfrew’s fine building and collection as a town asset and notes a public library’s high value and large returns for annual expenditure.
A New York Lighting Department survey ranks Toronto as best and cheapest for street illumination among 25 large cities in North America and Great Britain. It notes Philadelphia Baltimore Chicago comparisons and Toronto's 47 000 lights versus others' higher costs. Brampton council settles cemetery care with the Horticultural Society to manage funds and provide perpetual care and equitable lot pricing.
The article notes cross party support for reducing ocean freight rates and urges action by the government. It cites Premier Mackenzie King and Rt. Hon. Arthur Meighen while warning against shipping monopolies pressuring agriculture and industry.
A booklet titled Abroad With the Press Party has been issued by A. E. Calman of the Gazette Picton. It compiles letters he wrote about the overseas visit of the Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association members last summer in an eighty page neat brochure.
Financial statements released in recent weeks portray reassuring profits equal to last year and well above normal dividend needs. Banks have mostly not increased shareholder payments, using surplus earnings to write down premises and real estate and fund contingencies. Indications suggest gradual improvement in business conditions.
The agitation for church union has drawn many infrequent attendees to regular worship and generosity. Delegations oppose changes to the union and temperance advocates may gain abstainers. Future leaders from current temperance supporters will be judged by their actions. Brampton Conservator.
The Federal Minister of Justice proposes an amendment to the Canada Temperance Act to curb liquor imports into provinces with prohibition and government control. Oakville ratepayers vote on a $1 gas plant assessment for ten years. Taft quotes and Ontario temperance debate dominate commentary, with optimism for 1925 trade and agriculture. cattle shipments abroad and a call for educational value at Fall Fairs.
Dominion Department of Agriculture notes maple trees in Canada yielded sugar and syrup valued at a high level in 1024. The Eastern provinces led sugar output as sixty thousand farmers contributed to the waples sugar industry, though only half of available saplings were productive.
Town and Country notes report a boxed social at Contngu ity School in Erin on Friday evening February 27. A sleigh ride event by the Presbyterian Church occurred Tuesday, with turnout and planning continuing for two weeks. Archibald D. Leitch of Erin Township died February 6 at age 66 from pneumonia, a respected figure. Detgle Bros seek exclusive franchise rights in Erin Hillshirg and Alton for 25 years to supply light and power, while Calgary guest Mr Hodgson visits local families.
The preacher Rev. No Argyle Hurlbut of Fergus spoke at the Methodist Church. George Gowling plans to move to Donna Texas after selling his Martin Street home to Mr. McFadden. Mrs. J P Bartleman returns from Timmins. The Pa Le Robertson Co. won the McGregor Trophy at the Milton Curling Club, defeating J J Peacock’s rink. A high school concert entertained crowded aisles as Home and School Club hosted. A W M S social at the Methodist Parsonage raised funds with Rev T H and Mrs Bole as hosts.
A local note lists Miss Eva Winifield entering Port Hope Hospital to train as a nurse. The report also mentions a carnival at the Arena, a mayoral address to Armenian Boys, and community events including the Old Tyme Concert and a Knox Church annual meeting with $5343.72 raised.
Firemen host first annual At Home in Oddfellows Hall on Friday evening. Unemployed men complain of refused sewer work on Woodland Ave while contractor defends fulfilling contract. Lent services at St Luke’s Church each Thursday at 8 pm with Hamilton clergymen preaching. A thief lifted a thermometer from Parchin’s barber shop electric post. Burlington High School lost an exhibition game to Milton 6 to 2. Mr and Mrs S W Fawcett celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Maples Avenue with many visitors and gifts. Judge Eliot ruled for Leonard Sykes in a land dispute with Burlington Baptist Church trustees. Women’s Institute met at the Public Library with 35 members visiting from Storerly Creek Branch, sharing a fine program.
An old fisherman in a rural scene nets a small fish described as the Magnificent boat or busa. He removes it from the hook and returns it to the water, muttering dismissive words as the creature slips away.
Hornby On Friday evening the Hornby Young People's League debated whether books have a greater influence on character formation than companionship. Howard Wriggsworth and S Ghild of Hornby supported the affirmative. Rev J W Kitching and Rev Mr Malcolm backed the negative. Judges Messrs Campbell and Watson awarded the decision to the negative after an engaging program of music and speeches.
The piece recounts historical corporal penalties from colonial and early U S figures. It notes ear slicing and imprisonment by pillory for theft, tongue boring for slander, and the ducking stool as a favored punitive device. It cites 1628 Virginia observer Betsey Walker and Mrs. Anne Royal as cases illustrating public shaming and punishment.
At a Detroit teachers convention an Indy speaker recounted a story of a waif girl from the slums who, seeing a pure white lily, washed and cleaned herself to approach it. The tale urged bringing beauty into the school to elevate character and conduct.
James O Neill, the actor, recounts a western station wait where a single red haired telegraph operator stands in for a full crew. He asks where the conductor, ticket agent, flagman, postmaster, and others are, only to be told to join in and wait.
A garbled tale describes a humble English Parson on a city omnibus confronted by a plainspoken man who questions his vocation. The man announces a plan and addresses the Parson’s wife, then derides the Parson as the largest chap, prompting a surprising line of talk in a street scene.
A Canadian expedition ships two rams and four ewes of the Big Horn sheep to Austria after Count Hohenloe negotiated with the Canadian Government. The move follows a growing herd in the Rocky Mountains near Banff and Lake Windermere, with bears elk moose and fine trout noted nearby.
Mrs Hastings visits Mrs Warren who is now a widow and deaf. The talk turns sharp as the newly bereaved Henry Warren speaks freely despite years of restraint. The exchange exposes brittle social ritual and the resilience of a stubborn household.
A collection of light hearted wordplay and pun riddles. Includes questions about slippery planes, getting into bed, and a book keeper merchant’s clerk joke. Contains playful puns and humorous mishearings.
Creditors of James Markes late of Rockwood Wellington who died January 13 1925 must send claims to executor William Harris Rockwood by March 14 1925 for distribution of assets. Howitt and Howitt solicitors for executor in Guelph dated February 13 493% 5
The notice mentions lending hours for Perryman Block Acton Ontario with mortgage related timings and prices. It notes morning and evening periods likely for business or payment windows. The fragment references a five o clock marker and a Saturday time.
A note lists a graduate honor from the University of Toronto. The residence at Corner of Mul and Frederick Streets is mentioned alongside the fellow’s location.
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