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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 20, 1921
Page
4
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Editorial urges Ontario to appoint a commission to study Northern Ontario public works. It criticizes Premier Deury and Secretary Morrison, discusses home-market buying, women jurors, waterworks governance, and local politics including Ballina marchers in Ireland, Western wheat crop projections, Mrs Corson’s obituary, cemetery water needs, and a West Peterboro bye election with five declared candidates and nominations on January 25.
Canada posts a nine month total trade value of 1,096,040,003 dollars versus 1,107,597,300 dollars in 2010. Imports dominate the gain, with nine month imports at 703,335,407 dollars compared with 730,042,509 dollars in 1910. The tone suggests the exchange rate may not drop soon.
Premier Drury at Milton banquet argues the Parmers movement has born a new party that must grow and live in democracy not under its parent. He says farmers deserve leading government roles but cannot rule the country and urges cooperation to advance good government nationally.
Ellis Powell editor of the Financial News London argues Canada will dominate North America as it overcomes climate and population limits to become imperial focus. Deputy Minister of Highways warns motorists to use approved headlights under new law and license forms. Drury criticizes wartime liquor import orders and urges Ontario to back Bone Dry prohibition in April referendum.
The article reports on a developing open outlook for business with cautious optimism in early year trading. It analyzes straw as a fertilizer carrier, estimating nutrient values and absorption, and argues straw’s potential as a profitable, abundant soil amendment for farms and proposed rural industries.
The United Workers and Jaulitbye Trades Council urge Ontario to amend the Workmen’s Compensation Act to require safe elevator devices and raise compensation to 100 percent for insured workers. retroactive to cover non fatal cases before July. They also call for a government building in Queen’s Park to employ unemployed workers. cabinet hinted support for the 100 percent rate.
Col James Ballantyne, appointed Commanding Officer of the 20th Halton Rifles, plans to resign due to a U S government position. Military authorities reportedly favor a nonresident successor, provoking protests from local officers. Milton Town Council passed a resolution decrying the potential overlook of county residents and urged Dr Anderson M P to support local candidates.
Sir William Gage, a noted philanthropist, died Friday in Ontario. He spent his means and time aiding the relief of consumption and helped form the National Sanitation Association nearly a quarter century ago. His efforts funded health institutions in Muskoka and Toronto, advancing disease prevention and public welfare. His services stand as a testament to his duty to mankind.
A letter cites Ontario Farmers' Association Secretary J J Morrison claiming farm taxes rose from 10.50 in 1000 to near 100.00 now, while farm prices and fertility declined. The writer contends wartime costs and public improvements lift taxes, and townsfolk with unproductive homes see similar or greater tax burdens.
A distant, garbled excerpt shows a child speaking to an adult about prayer and nourishment, mentioning a mother and a meal. The lines are incomplete and unclear, offering only hints of a domestic or religious moment without full context or clear participants.
A formal notice outlines a proposed four year matl contract for routing between AMORGMNTOWN and rural areas. Information and tender conditions issued from the Georgetown post office and Toronto inspectorate, with dates and offices specified for bid details.
Notice to creditors of Woeliite Jane Worden of Gien Wis Mame widow died at Palluville around March 30 1920. Creditors must file claims by February 13 1921 with administrator William L Worden to receive a share of the estate.
A battered chronicle depicts a doomed expedition under threat and starvations. Soldiers guard the retreating bands through Alpine snows toward the besieged northern borders while a harsh commander contemplates fate and the fate of an emperor’s vow.
A fragmented tale references a hypnotic bugle and strange talk about control, hunger, and desire. It mentions women factory workers in Japan and a vast imbalance described as automizing men by over a million, conveyed in a period voice with garbled phrases.
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