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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 12, 1928
Page
3
Editorial notes the Acton Town Council on Monday night began a move toward securing data on a proposed skating arena. The piece urges proceeding after facts are gathered, citing peers as a standard and warning against rumors while awaiting cost specifics and final decisions.
Dr. J. H. Putman, Ottawa Public Schools senior inspector, criticizes parental zeal for college for unfit children. He cites heredity as the dominant force in ability and says education cannot create intelligence. He questions the proposed remedy and leaves it undecided.
Premier Ferguson in Atlantic City says after seven months of government liquor sales Ontario will not return to prohibition. He expects Liberal attacks to be political and notes 3,000,000 Ontarians oppose repealing control. Critics point to bootleggers poison deaths as evidence of failure.
The Farmers Sun, official organ of the United Farmers of Ontario with about 28 000 circulation, reports a net loss of about 4000 dollars for the year and depleted capital stock. Delinquent subscriptions are a major problem, threatening sale as a remedy. the Winchester Press cautions readers to check their paper’s label.
The town sees the launch of the Kincardine News published by Arthur Rogers. The piece notes a trend of newspaper mergers and the historic shift in Canada and the United States toward fewer papers.
The article notes stock taking after the holidays reveals valuable lines and surplus inventory. January clearances help merchants dispose of surplus, fund fresh stock, and boost shopper activity during a normally slow period.
A reader notes Canada spends about one million dollars weekly on alcoholic beverages. Domestic production totals forty million annually with another forty million import value and twenty six million exported. The piece argues control laws fail, exports rise, and liquor consumption increases in Ontario, warning of harm to national assets.
Hon. G. S. Henry announces heavy trucks must not operate on highways except special permits. Trucks registered before 1 January 1924 with over eight tons weight may receive permits through 1925 or 1928 as specified. no permits for those over eight tons not registered before 1924. No tire rule changes noted.
The Canada Government Bureau of Statistics reports foreign tourist expenditure grew from 83 million to over 190 million dollars in seven years. Breweries announce dividends on common stock while critics question liquor policy and its effect on consumption.
The article contemplates whether the United States will set a legal example in the Edward Hickman case. It compares the potential outcome to Leopold and Loeb and ponders if the court will curb depravity or set a precedent for future youth crimes.
The lesson discusses Jesus healing a paralytic, highlighting faith of the friends, forgiveness of sins, and the contrast with Pharisees. It emphasizes sin as humanity’s core problem, God’s mercy, and Jesus as Friend of the sinner, urging personal repentance and spiritual healing.
This brief issue reports heavy snowfall in January with over a foot accumulating across the region. It notes the Canada Glove Workmen’s fall festival in progress, a farm transfer involving Mr Warren and Mr Atkins, and a seventy-two year family business in Acton. A Methodist meeting raised funds for a “mile of coppers” among families, plus births, marriages, and a death in Acton.
Excerpt describes Dr Thaman Keleitete Obt as reducing inflammation and loosening phlegm to ease croup and throat chest discomfort. Claims the remedy also helps with cough throat pain rheumatic aches and minor injuries and is regarded as essential in family medicine cabinets.
A questionable dialogue excerpt shows a mother and Robby discussing a theft or concealment on a street car. The speaker mentions placing items in the pocket of the man seated beside them, hinting at hidden intent or mischief. The text is incomplete and lacks clear context.
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