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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 05, 1928
Page
3
The piece argues Americans do not favor Canadian liquor controls and find enforcement in the United States difficult. It cites Chicago editor Seth of Youre Penal and questions whether a great nation can manage with its wet neighbors, contrasting Mexico and Canada.
A Printer and Publisher extols bold journalism that informs, exposes corruption, and serves the public interest without fear or favor. It argues truth as the guiding star, warns against pandering to readers, and asserts the paper must balance ideals with subscriber realities to sustain democracy.
The Seventh Ontario Older Boys Parliament in Toronto debated crime reporting and violence on screen. A motion condemning detailed crime coverage passed 80 to 34, urging restraint by papers and cinema to protect youth minds and curb juvenile crime.
The premier surveys 60 years since Confederation and 1928 as a turning point. He urges Canadians to build a moral, united nation across races and creeds, cherishing past inheritances while expanding toward a promising future. Providence guiding a nation that builds better than it knows.
The November business summary cites broader expansion across industries and rising profits, with merged manufacturing and trading firms increasing public holding of capital stock. Canada’s field crops valued at 1.141 billion dollars support domestic trade, while foreign trade rose 7 million in November and grain exports boosted the month’s gains. Montreal’s navigation season set records with 390 million bushels of grain moved and 1,240 ocean steamships entering the port, aided by widespread use of British anthracite coal and rising Nova Scotia bituminous imports.
Laurier prophesied Canada’s century and events prove his vision. The Financial Times notes Canada’s rapid expansion in the early twentieth century outpacing nineteenth century U.S. growth. Rising American migration and investment push Canada’s development, with British firms expanding as opportunities multiply. London commentary from the Financial Times in the Canada supplement.
The note observes post holiday and election calm while hinting at 1928 as a pivotal year. It discusses the impact of new car models announced for the year and suggests 28 may become known as a defining era in transportation and public life.
Electors in Bracebridge Wanlock Hill Port Rowan and other municipalities voted against establishing liquor dispensaries within their borders. Mallace burp and Alexandria favored licenses. Province results suggest residents will regret the votes reflecting public sentiment on liquor outlets.
An excerpted Sunday School lesson discusses Jesus in Capernaum healing a demon possessed man and the healing ministry. It notes Jesus teaching with direct truth, the demon's testimony, and the broader mission of Christian healing through hospitals and medical missions, linking to Mark 7 and Isaiah.
An unclear OCR fragment describes a dramatic scene with a burning red light and actions by several unnamed people. The text is heavily garbled, listing partial names and actions without clear context or readable facts to reconstruct a coherent event.
Readers share holiday greetings and out of town visitors from Toronto Detroit and Toronto area. Mr Haxter of Witihenod faces illness while many families including J N Onc and the Stone family spend Christmas in town and with kin. Local residents like Mrs Copp and Mr Wilson hosted Christmas observers as others like John Eliett formerly Reeve of Exquesing called on The Herald.
A jumble of Oakville news items lists residents visiting families over Christmas, local figures in town, and plans for new street development. Notable mentions include Oliver Andrew from Altoona returning home, Dr. Rean MacNeil visiting from Reading, and Canon Halley earning a win in Oakville. The town eyeing a $25,000 Townsend Street building with a bowling alley and office space, plus a hockey match attendance noted.
A list of locals visiting relatives over Christmas includes Mina Hunfette Graham Huffaln Milton and others from Hamilton Thrnstan and Chicago. Acton Town Council members were paid 200.00 for the year while Ottawa area guests and Toronto residents are noted. The Spring Analapa is planned for March 26 1928 and Justice Wenght will present Mr and Mrs Tf 1b Com and family at Aleburs Meo.
A diminutive man and a figure named Aytoga collide atop a slippery hill, tumble toward Wey Krounsh, and fall near a canal's hanger. The scene ends with a shouted line from a named figure and a note on a cheap entertainment push.
A 1908 item notes skating rink readiness in Fishing Maine and school activities. Teachers and pupils enjoy a half holiday. Mentions Shakespeare Club, Tina McQueen teaching, and McIntyre replacing her. Municipal nominations elect Swackhamer and a full slate. Bunday School entertainment draws a good crowd.
Poem fragment recounts a night scene of a town fire alarm and a poetically themed remark on inspiration. It suggests a comparison between human aid and lower animals and alludes to remedies for ailments in both humans and animals.
A long standing feud between the Hrowns and Perkinses over a cat escalated. A peace note from Brown failed to ease tensions. Brown later claimed worms appeared in the home environment, prompting use of MiDec’s Worm Powders to destroy parasitic worms and restore health.
A garbled passage describes travelers on a fata route with a porter striking his head and demanding someone named Kirriemuir. An old woman in the compartment is involved. the dialogue hints at Letpunbett and a missing answer, with unclear events surrounding Kirriemuir.
Wanted serious importers of nursery stock and related items. Special representatives are invited to contact Capeville Ontario authorities about licensing and fees. Address Brown Hudson Company Limited in Capeville for details.
Timetable notes for Acton and Toronto routes. Westbound services listed with daily departures. Freight delivery and pickup explained with special express options at Keele Street St Clair Avenue area and Toronto Terminal.
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