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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jan 19, 1922

Page

4

Canada Economy Talk and Armament Notes From Ottawa

Ottawa urges ministers to present estimates quickly and keep spending low while Sir Robert Borden earns praise for his diplomacy at the Washington Armament Conference. He helped avert deadlocks in multiple committees and received warm congratulations after the Chinese agreement.

Ottawa Canada Washington Sir Robert Borden Sir Robert Balfour M. Surrant Underwood United States

Definite Aim Drives Student Success and Focus

The piece argues that vague resolutions waste time and funds, urging students to set concrete aims. It warns against general promises like improving at home or studying more, insisting that specific, definite goals prove sincerity and guide concerted effort for lasting achievement.

Guo

Beall Lectures Shaping Character Education In Ontario Schools

A report praises Mrs. Arthur W. Beall of the Ontario Department of Education for lectures on Personal Hygiene and Eugenics. The piece stresses home school state and church as partners in child welfare, and commends the department for pursuing education that uplifts Canada’s youngest citizens.

Arthur W. Beall Ontario Department of Education Beall Canada Ontario Department of Education

Deport Foreign Criminals, Mail and Empire Advocates Deportation

The Mail and Empire calls for deporting all foreigners who are jailed for crime in Canada. It argues large cities harbor a crime-prone foreign element and that jail sentences do not stop crime. It urges deportation of non Canadians at sentence expiry, while noting naturalized individuals retain rights.

Mail Toronto Dion Ugon Europe

Some Doctors Unworthy of Their Profession

A provincial issue in Ontario highlights doctors banned from issuing liquor prescriptions after December returns. The Ontario Licence Commission cut off about 300 physicians for varying prescription durations. Officials cite extensive six ounce prescriptions and link excessive liquor access to the holiday season and a federal election.

Ontario Licence Commission Ontario

Newmarket Seeks Lower Insurance Rates for Town

The town argues insurance costs are too high despite improved fire protection. The Fire Brigade shows efficiency gains, and council plans to approach the Underwriters' Association seeking a 10 percent rate reduction, aligning with other towns. If denied, municipal insurance surface could be considered.

Newmarket

Merritton Council Abolishes Civic Committees for Year

The Merritton municipal Council will suspend civic committees for the year and run all council business in open session. Critics argued private committees controlled action and bypassed discussion, prompting the change.

Merritton Revere

Canada industry outlook seen improving in 1922 issue

One hundred and fifty Canadian manufacturers surveyed in Industrial Canada January issue anticipate a slow but steady improvement in business and manufacturing. They credit careful oversight and energy for righting conditions after the worst mood, with most predicting gradual recovery starting soon.

Industrial Canada Canadian Manufacturers’ Association Canada

Industrial progress disturbed by strikes

During the War labor peaked and proposals for shorter hours or higher pay fell flat as food prices dropped. Ontario printers began a June strike for more pay while earning high wages, hundreds walk on strike pay with no clear settlement in sight. Taranto building trades also struck, risking a broader setback.

Ontario Taranto

Methodical Routine Fuels Success and Community Aid

The text argues that youths entering life must form habits of orderly duties. Sticking to routine helps achievement, while eating or working at random undermines success. A methodical plan saves time, preserves energy, and a planner who works their plan achieves personal gain and can aid others in their community.

Seldout

Ottawa reports Militia cuts and farm loan drive

The Ottawa report notes Militia Department cuts to the bone amidst calls to curb expenditure. Hatton County leads in forming the first farm loan association under rural credit laws. The piece questions Canada’s ministerial role to Washington should Ireland move toward a Free State. It surveys economic policy, Ontario legislature session, and provincial/public service figures while urging broader relief efforts for unemployment and urban municipalities.

Hatton County Farm Loan Association

Fishermen's toil and the hard life of North Atlantic trawlers

A reflective portrait of fishermen facing brutal seas and long hours. It contrasts physical endurance with moral questions about industry value, the toll on workers, and the public duty to support the fishing trade while noting production scales and regional landscapes.

Warner Beopla Dumgatton North Atlantic Ubin Bankche Kyunenburg Hank Tahenoen Yale Keuw Wualneuws Tha Bual Tour Txhorman Feharman Atake

Our Youths Need Real Vicissitudes Says a Neighbor

A mother laments urban youth’s dullness and lack of “bright or witty” sparks when guests fill the living room. Neighbors debate whether youths crave thrills from books, theater, or spectacle, while elders urge responsibility and shared cultural effort to lift daily life.

Egypt mummy swindle fools wealthy collectors

A story about a fake mummy scheme in Egypt where a crafty Arab and a wealthy collector conspire to remove a fake relic from a pyramid. Egyptian authorities investigate but refrain from exposing the ruse while the impostor and accomplices attempt to profit from the deceit.

Egypt Phen

Mistakes By Professions In A Quirky Moral Tale

A humorous critique shows how different professions react to errors. The plumber, lawyer, carpenter, doctor, judge, preacher, and editor each face mistakes in contrasting ways, exposing expectations and societal norms about fault and justice. The piece uses satirical tone to argue that editors often reveal the truth when others shuffle blame.

Malin

New Lamp Burns 94 Percent Efficiency Promoted by University

An advertisement touts a new lamp that uses 4 percent air and claims 94 percent efficiency. Marketed as safer with no odor or smoke, it promises easy setup and potential earnings of 260 to 600 dollars monthly. Inventor N Johnson offers trials and agency opportunities with Montreal address 346 Craig Rd W.

U. A N. Johnson Craig Rt W Montreal Uxkor

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