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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jan 19, 1928

Page

3

Editorial on 1928 campaign and likely Hoover or Lowden

The piece argues the 1928 race will disrupt the U S business equilibrium until November 4 as Americans choose a president to replace Coolidge. It notes city voters outnumber rural, issues are shadowy, and the contest centers on personalities with Hoover or Lowden as likely leaders.

United States Coolidge National Weekly New York N“Paign Republic Republican Party Hoover Lowden

To Be or Not To Be in Fergus and Acton Status

The Fergus News-Record weighs village versus town status as Fergus surpasses 2 000 residents and Acton approaches 2 000. It urges caution about rushing to town incorporation and suggests waiting until populations stabilize above thresholds.

Fergus News-Record Fergus News-Record Torm Acton Beardmore Crescent

Ontario Workmen's Compensation 1927 Total and Trends

The Workmen's Compensation Board of Ontario awarded 6 086 738.05 in benefits in 1927 an increase of 265 380.15 from 1926 Medical aid reached 1 062 859.64 the first million dollar year There were 71 979 accidents up 6 063 and 120 fatalities The province saw record annual accident reports with 639 909 accidents and 5 157 deaths since 1915 Morley calls for stronger prevention efforts and notes some plants achieved no lost time accidents highlighting growing safety cooperation and pursuit of an accident free year

Workmen's Compensation Board of Ontario Ontario Oataria R. Morley General Mann Morley Industrial Accident Prevention Associations Eally

Canada Invests Heavily in Water Power Industry

Canada has invested at least 900 million in the water power sector, more than in any other single manufacturing industry in the Dominion. The figure marks a rise of over 600 percent since 2010, with 100 million spent in the last three years on development. Total turbine installations reach 1,883,266 horsepower, underscoring Canada's growing manufacturing potential.

Canada Dominion

Alberta Cattle Exports Reach Half Million to United States

The 1927 period July to November saw Alberta farms ship over 12,000 head of cattle to the United States valued at more than 500000 dollars. The consignments included stockers feeders and butchers, with American markets described as highly inviting for Western Canadian stockmen. Shipment activity had risen sharply in the past six months, the report notes.

Alberta United States Calpary Canada

One-Sided Ornamental Shade Trees On Mill Street

A Bell Telephone tree trimming crew cleared lines over the past week cutting branches on Mill Street causing many shade trees to become one sided. The work, thorough to the lines, left trees with drastic asymmetry though the lines themselves were cleared. The writer notes less ideal appearance now and predicts noticeable changes when foliage returns next summer.

Bell Telephone Mill Street

Community Asset Rink Sparked Local Debate in Winchester

The Winchester community weighs the new covered rink as a social boon rather than a pure financial venture. An editorial praises its healthful value, noting Friday’s skating scene with fifty children and plans for free weekly access, while acknowledging uncertain dollars and cents but strong community support.

Winchester

Editorial Notes and Canadian Economic Snapshot

In Listowel the new Council faced a writ as irregularities in the election are alleged. The piece cites Hon. R. B. Bennett on Canadian character. Fourth Estate notes Parliament opens Jan 20 1928 with 245 House members and 96 senators. Canada sowing totals 54 672 310 acres for 1927 with wheat 22 460 154 acres and oats 14 239 908. Dairy factories reach 3074 nationwide in 1926 with creameries dominant.

Parliament of Canada House of Commons Senate Canada

Early TV by Radio Apparatus Promises Visual Broadcasts

Announcement notes a device enabling viewers to see speakers by radio as well as hear them. It marks progress in radio achievement and hopes that stations using the new apparatus remain limited to keep picture quality from becoming confused or unclear on some evenings.

The Sunday School Lesson on Law and Jeopardy of Pharisees

A sermon notes Jesus teaching on keeping laws and the dangers of legalism. It contrasts Pharisee rigidity with Jesus message of love and mercy, showing how old regulations can burden the faithful while new wine of grace fulfills the law. The text cites Mark 2 1a 2 1-6 and Luke 7 7 as context.

Phere Johan Wen Tee Jéba Chimnber Wien Phariseen Dela Iuself Adilthanal Oman Jeana Abel Lesnon Ature Blommul Sechets Kennedy Staunitsen Rother Gatien Ca Jesus God Olive

Twenty Years Ago In Acton and Surroundings

A snapshot of life in Acton and nearby towns from January 23, 1900s. Notes include school activities, church happenings at St Alban and Epworth League, local tradesmen moving, a hockey junior match, new residents on Wolay Street, harvest reports on fur and game, a Beadvate banking change, and obituaries for McDonald and McDougal.

Beardmore & Co Tienday Guelph Horticultural James Moore Wat Deaen Merce Epworth League Tennyven'y “Hyn Gunner W. J. Gould Hank Billy Cdepoulora Acton Alfrat Budd Dominion and Acton Hils England Gea Wilda Main Street Pruath Returna Tec Brlent Priesat Strathroy Tebman Beardmere & Console Grin Dro Ault Anot Therselec Coleman Gee RO Awaew Mawat Georke BR Agnew Angie Hurch Horny Sterns Towdstad

Guitry’s Curiosity Sparks Probe In Salery Canal Scene

An acting figure paused to ask a man why he stretched his arm or turned away, learning the man’s secret: all he has left of his motor car, a replica left behind.

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Fragmentary Note on Summer Observance and Faith

A cryptic fragment questions Sunday observance and the spirit of Christ amid rigid vocabularies and creeds. It suggests tensions between ritual practice and evolving religious sentiment, implying a call to reflect on devotion beyond formalities.

PAM Christ

Sunday schedules and freight delivery notes at Toronto terminal

Old paper item lists Sunday schedules for daily and holiday services with times like 7.08 11.07 and 6.17 pm, mentions Bunty Daily Patty Dratly and Dally trethy aly lpoaty, plus freight delivery by regular express freight from Toronto Terminal Clair Avenue and Eaton Street. It notes weights picked up at any address to Toronto and references Keale Gtrest and Dt. Clair Avenue.

Daily Patty Dratly Dratly Dally Trethy Aly Lpoaty Ly Toronto Keale Gtrest Dt. Clair Avenue Ansulal Express Freight

Ontario Officials Join Canadian Farmers Marketing Tour

Ontario to nominate two officials for the first Canadian Farmers Marketing Tour to Great Britain and Denmark. The group, including three county representatives, sails from Halifax January 5 aboard the Lapland and will visit key marketing centers, meeting with authorities and cooperatives, with royal and civic hospitality planned in London Liverpool and Edinburgh.

Canadian Farmer’s Canadian National Railways Montreal London W. D. Robb Jed John Martin Ontario Great Britain Denmark Martin Messirs Duncan Frank ©. Hart Ontario Department of Agriculture Messrs HH. A. Dorrance Brantford C. OW. Buchanan Port Arthur A. P. MacVonnell Picton Canada Halifax Lapland Red Star Line Britain Iupira Marketing Board AL Dnavestisation Ivision England Snd Denmar Prince of Wales London City Corporation Laaien Liverpool Edinburgh

Dangerous Varicose Veins Reduced or Money Back

Fragmented text appears to discuss a medical treatment claim for varicose veins with a money back offer. The readable portion mentions Emerald and a writer location, but specifics are unclear. No verifiable entities or outcomes are present.

Acid Indigestion Remedies For Stomach Fix

Medical authorities note that many stomach issues stem from excess hydrochloric acid and irritation. Antacids and magnesium-based powders are suggested, though warnings exist about reliance on drugs and potential side effects.

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