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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Feb 28, 1929
Page
4
The article quotes Premier Rerpu on Monday stating Ontario Hydro’s future and his support for public ownership. It argues municipalities should share in the asset and that private competition would be eliminated once Hydro benefits are spread, with dividends belonging to Ontarians.
The F. W. Woolworth Company will invest 3 million dollars in newspaper advertising this year, a first in its history. Builders of a vast North American retail chain, they aim for a strong return, proving that It Pays to Advertise is more than a stage show title.
A Burlington protest urges the Minister of Customs to rescind the office closure. Delegates claim many ports are unprofitable yet small towns cannot be deprived of a customs port. They argue it harms local industry, forces manufacturers to city ports, and asks for consideration and support for smaller municipalities.
Frustrated farmers report nuisance hunters in the Kurmerg area damaging fences and endangering lives. Courteous permission requests are rare as careless sports cause farmers to ban all trespassing and hunting to protect family and stock. No Trespassing signs multiply as city hunters with uncertain dogs draw blame.
Dominion Bureau of Statistics reports Canada wide average farm land value at 38 per acre for occupied lands. Provincial and orchard land values shown, with 1927 comparisons in brackets. summer farm wages list monthly amounts for men and women by province.
The Monthly Business Summary reports broadening commerce with spring, noting renewed activity in dry goods and enlarged profits across commercial, financial and industrial sectors. It cites northward settlement, planned railway expansion, mineral development, and stable prices with Canada’s foreign trade rising 18 percent in January.
The piece surveys political turnover in Mount Forest and a general year of municipal uncertainty. It notes expected Robb budget tax relief, Montieth’s fiscal juggling, Somerville winning a Toronto by election, and common editorial threads among Toronto papers. It also references jail crowding, Ontario Temperance Act contrasts, Acton’s rink absence, hockey travel demand, and Acton’s ties to Ontario Hydro plus a surplus from a power bill.
The text urges warm friendship and high ideals, seeking respect from neighbors and peace in hearts. It laments disappointment when not pursuing communal harmony and living richly, stressing that without asking for friendship and peace, one cannot expect more from life.
Neighborhood news records visiting relatives and small events. Items mention Mia van Currie and Mia Wargaret Wack visiting Southhampton with cousins, calls to Guetyh for a son’s illness, Archle Arnott and Monfard Ridler visiting Wytalo, Austin’s trip home after a week with Marry in Shelburne, and a dance hosted by Joseph Dodge and associates.
Local notices report Jacob Johnson recovering at home after illness. Mian Mush training in Buffalo is recovering from holidays. Mrs Alex Loca suffers a paralytic stroke and is in critical condition. Mr Hannant ill at daughter Mrs Wilson’s home. Mrs Wilson Fox of Windsor visited. About 1,500 automobile licenses issued in Milton this year. Reuben Lush of Clarkson honored with a gift on thirtieth wedding anniversary. Castle McGibbon visitors and Stratford resident A J Gloane spending time here. Miss MacCenle of Toronto visited J M MacKenzie. Mrs Moxey of Windsor, formerly Milton, visited town.
Oakville hight below zara on Wednesday morning the lowest mark for this winter so far. George Coote M P for MacLeod Alberta visited his mother Mrs Coote last week. The Bunbury School held its annual sleigh ride. P S of St Johns Church were entertained at Oront United Church Monday evening. Miss Lawrence of Buffalo visits Mrs Lightbourne. W P Eaton and Miss Norah Eaton await early March for the Mediterranean trip. P M Allan of New York spent a day with Mr and Mrs J B L Grout returning from Chicago. Hugh G Wilson and Ryland J Now visit March 6 for Ireland to buy hunting horses.
Mr J McKay of Creemore visited Georgetown on Friday. Miss Maude McDonald and Master Allen McDonald spent the weekend in Toronto. Migren Erie and Hadith Squires visited their brother W HLquires of Hungaville. Mr and Mrs RR Cowles of Toronto spent the week with Georga Wrigglenworth. Miss Inabel WeDermld attended the Beausoleil Campers He Union in Toronto last week. Firemen answered a chimney blaze at Mr Pitchatts. damage minimal. United Church Choir held a Valentine party at the parsonage Thursday night. Dr WM Nickell and John Nickell attended the funeral of their brother in Sarnia. Mrs RD Coutts visited friends in town Saturday after attending Leah Tallman funeral in Kitchener. George Detwiler died at Harrisburg on February 6. About sixty Acton League members visited United Church leagues Monday, enjoyed a fine program and refreshments before returning home at 12 o clock radial.
Burlington residents travel to Alymer to attend the funeral of Nev C. D. Hamilton. Several local figures and families are noted in attendance and local activities including a plant insulator outage and high school expansion plans.
A puzzling fragment lists entities like Borothropts and Yronehitfa alongside terms such as asthma and catarrh, then mentions Mrs. Sybille rUpatra Tonantis and a money hack. The note ends with “1. J. Hagiard” suggesting named individuals in a disjointed historical record.
The text argues traits like courtesy and perseverance shape access and success more than raw physique or natural ability. It notes that while some limits are fixed, individuals can develop social grace to influence outcomes and comfort in others, elevating character over mere talent.
In Rockford Holliater Mvex writes from Boston about 136 steam railroad conductors answering Mr Molllater’s question on experiences in train travel since prohibition. Only seven said little change, while 120 noted fewer intoxicated persons now.
A historical ad touts Dr Stouthworth UHA TAVA treatment for men over 40 with urinary and vitality issues. It claims rapid improvement after a few days and offers mail order access via doctors or druggists with a money back guarantee.
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