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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 24, 1929
Page
3
Western Canada now has about 4 700 country grain elevators with total capacity near 150 million bushels. Port Arthur Fort William terminal storage rose in 1928 from 73 million to 86 million bushels, expanding Great Lakes head storage.
J A Jamieson of Thornton told Innisfil Township voters that taxes rise because people demand roads gas and autos and must pay for them. He was not a candidate but impressed listeners with his view that pay more now to fund roads and goods. The Barrie Examiner notes the remarks amid tax critique.
The Ontario executive of the Trades and Labor Congress asks the government to legalize beer by the glass, a stance opposed by many who fear any beer sales. The piece argues liquor interests pressure groups and notes shifts since the government control measure.
The Supreme Court ruled against Chicago in a case over Lake Michigan water diversions to the Mississippi via the Chicago Drainage Canal. The injunction to halt the diversion was issued, with effect delayed to allow Chicago to address sewage issues. The decision found the current diversion unauthorized and injurious to navigation, favoring Wisconsin and other states.
The Rell Telephone Company released ads nationwide with Northern Electric and American Company ties and an outline of its bill before Parliament. The campaign aims to clarify rates and the bill’s impact, inviting public judgment as the issue reemerges before Parliament.
A reflection on time saving through technology and travel notes how phones and air travel shrink hours. It questions the purpose of time saved and argues for meaningful use of leisure rather than merely shortening the workday. It contrasts past longer work hours with modern reductions and asks what value is gained from extra free time.
The Workmen's Compensation Board of Ontario reports 7 067 946 03 in benefits paid in 1928, up eight percent in employment and eleven percent in total accidents from 1927, with 79 398 accidents and 553 fatality cases. The year also saw major blows to the accident fund from the Manasse disaster and Hollinger fire amid a sixteen percent rise in total awards. Approximately twenty five thousand industries saw increased employment, driven by manufacturing.
The 1928 Canadian fishing industry valued at 54 million dollars. Pacific salmon pack reached about 2 million cases worth over 14 million with a five year high and 750 thousand more cases than 1927. Halibut landings on the Pacific coast surpassed 30 million pounds, over 2 million more than 1927, worth above 3 million. Nova Scotia had a prosperous year. total catch rose by about 20 million pounds and value tops 11 million. Total investment around 52 million with about 85,000 employed. the catch value exceeded investment.
Editorial notes report Canada’s brass and copper products valued at 24,054,657 in 1927, the industry’s highest ever. The Globe cites canal trade growth, while editorials discuss Kaiser and “might is right,” broadcasts, and Sir Adam Beck memorials with Ontario Hydro noted as a lasting memory.
A weekly lesson guide outlines themes on the Holy Spirit from Joel Luke John and Romans. It covers foretold entries, the Spirit as comforter advocate and unifier, work in conversion, scripture inspiration, and life led by the Spirit, with notes on practical Christian unity and prayer. Fresh supplies of Dr Thomas eclectric oil are noted as well.
The National is the popular train to Winnipeg with attentive service and convenient departure and arrival times. The train offers compartments, observatories, library, buffet cars, standard and tourist sleepers, diner and coaches. The National leaves Toronto at 9 00 p m for Winnipeg via Sudbury arriving 7 00 A M second morning. Full information from Canadian National Agents, 30 2.
An old advertisement promotes Dr Thomas Eelectric-Oil as a universal pain remedy. It claims to relieve suffering broadly and offers hope, asserting the product is available widely through unspecified outlets.
A review highlights a dramatic drop in mortality from 1818 to 1820s, with death rates falling from 22.0 to 11.0 per thousand and child mortality cut to about one third. Life expectancy at birth rose by over twelve years due to government health efforts, though more work remains to harness full health gains.
The column recalls events from the week including a hockey injury to Harris Cook on Anderson's Pond, a small fire at W J Chapman's tannery, a thaw turning to a Chinook wind, and a by election where John T Easton won by three fifths over Thomas O'Brien. It notes council seating and local institute meetings led by Gardhouse and Groh with discussions on health and food. It closes with a worm remedy advertisement for Millers Worm Powders.
A brief exchange shows a pompous doctor quipping that a trowel hides mistakes and a workman replying that a spade does the same. The pun underscores humor about tools masking errors in construction.
Dyspepsies benefit from foods that reduce acidity and avoid excess stomach acid. A neutralizing powder or tablet is claimed to safely correct discomfort after meals by balancing acid, reducing gas, and easing indigestion with a money back guarantee.
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