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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jan 29, 1925

Page

4

Urgent Acton library needs and cemetery care plan

Editorial argues Acton requires an isolated modern public library with space for reference books and reading rooms to serve students and boarders. It compares Tillsonburg’s cemetery commission success and urges Acton council to adopt a perpetual care by law similar to Tillsonburg’s, enabling endowments for Fairview plots.

Acton Public Library Acton Carnegie Ontario Tillsonburg Fairview Cemetery Tillsonburg News Fairview Holmes

Burlington By Law Fire Limit Referenced in Case

The Burlington by law on fire limits governs building erection and repairs with council approval after building inspector review. Russel Smith of Village Inn seeks permit to extend for tourist care, with Acton’s by law similar and requiring council reference. many such cases not brought before the council.

Burlington Burlington Gazette Russel Smith Village Inn Acton

Outlaw War urged by Christians and churches in America

The Presbyterian Banner calls for vigorous support of moving to outlaw war as a means of settling disputes. It argues there is no defense without aggression and urges branding aggressive wars as crimes, with impartial agencies to identify aggressors. It champions global moral condemnation and swift action against aggressor nations.

America Presbyterian Banner

Wheat Prices Rise in Global Markets Spark Debate

Wheat prices in major markets show Chicago 1.90, Winnipeg 1.97, Liverpool 2.105, with talks of a corner. Julius H. Barnes denies a corner exists while noting Europe’s record trading and Russia’s shift to imports, signaling brighter prospects for 1925 harvest.

Chicago Winnipeg Liverpool Italy Julius H. Barnes United States Chamber of Commerce

Ireland's Trade With Other Countries Revealed

The Ulster Annual and Commercial Review shows Northern Ireland exports totalled £46,367,279 last year with linen and yarns leading at $75,000,000 and cotton goods at $22,000,000. Machinery and bacon and hams also significant. eggs poultry and potatoes boost farm provisions. Belfast ships and shipbuilding noted as central to cross channel traffic. The Northern Whig and Belfast Post publish the 1925 Ulster Annual to spur commercial pride.

Ireland Northern Ireland Ulster Annual and Commercial Review Northern Whig Belfast Post J Glencairn Cunningham Ulsted North Channel Irish Sea Ulster Mnany Whig

Editorial Notes On Prohibition Coolidge And Canadian Progress

Editorial notes discuss Public sentiment turning toward better times, Coolidge urging law observance, Ontario trade policy favoring domestic manufacturing, Canada’s leadership in reforestation and hydro energy use, and changes in Ontario Progressive leadership with Manning Doherty retiring and W E Raney appointed.

Associated Boards of Trade of Ontario Canada Mailard Empire

Public Library Board Appointments and Church Notices

The 1925 Public Library officers include Chairman J M Moore Secretary J L Thompson Treasurer C Wi Papat Book Committee C W Papat A G Green Ry Pane J L Thompson Property J Mcdermid A Green C Papat Z Moore The Presbyterian Church hosts a Church Union vote and the Ladien Aid Methodist Church plans an Older Tyme Concert February 19 A Daughtern of the Church event is set for February 2 The Glenwood Hamilton Methodist Church anniversary service featured Rev Bellamith of Codkaville The Sholr choir provided music for the occasion Mrs Charles H Thorburn honorary Canadian government commissioner at Wembley will speak on Wembley and Geneva at the Public Library Friday January 30 Herald

Public Library J. M. Moore J. L. Thompson Trennaurer C. Wi. Papat C. W. Papat A. G. Green Ry Pane J.mcdermid A. Green C Papat Z. Moore Presbyterian Church Methodist Bellamith Codka Villa Charles H. Thorburn Attaway Wembly Geneva Wemley and Genove the Public Library Herald

Township officials named in Iowa health board action

Iowa officials including Sam Huxley and George W Berry named to Township Board of Health. Nearby, Erin hosts a snowshoeing party hosted by A Fines, Baylins sail to England, and Charles Grant remains ill. A box social is planned at Conningsby School on Friday February 13. Girl’s Guild displays educational films Monday February 2. In Erin, Students compete for oratory honors with two silver trophies for top boy and girl. Mrs. R W Campbell visits Toronto.

Iowa Sam Huxley Asgossor Wm. J. Young Lollector George W.” Berry Daniel Gray Wm. H Rowanani Dan. A Robertubn E. J. ‘Pearen Township Board of Health A. Fines Erin F.T. Baylisn Hibburg England Charles Grant Conningsby School R.W. Campbell Toronto Erin Continuation School

Milton picks new Ontario Game Warden and local happenings

Milton names George Buck as Ontario Game Warden succeeding W A Chapman who resigned. The town anticipates a busy building year and steady demand for comfortable rental dwellings. In hockey at the Arena Outiawa and spinning Mills players clash injuring Frank Johnson who wore glasses. seven stitches needed. Trafalgar reports ongoing chicken thieves linked to highway proximity to Toronto and Hamilton. Milton Horticultural Society held its annual meeting with 227 members. window flower exhibitions featured. George Andrews of Winnipeg celebrated his 100th birthday. he is an uncle to Mrs. William Bewa Reformer. Laglen Aid Society hosted its third annual banquet for church adults and choir members with over 100 guests.

George Buck Ontario W. A. Chapman Frank Johnson Trafalgar Ita Toronto Hamilton Milton Horticultural Society George Andrews Winnipég Milton Thuradiy Andrews Ucle Wiliam Bewa Laglen' Aid Society Methodist Church Pupper

Local notices and events from Burlington area

Burlington social items report Mrs Edmond Holby entertaining St Luke's Church choir at her home. Visitors from Saskatche wan and Ontario include Mrs Margaret Allen and Miss Muriel Barker. Town residents discuss water shortages and a Guelph lecture on vocational training. A brother’s death in Winnipeg and a Volunteers brigade meeting are noted along with a burglary arrest and a Burlington Agricultural Society report.

Mra. Edmond Holby St. Luke's Church Margaret Allen Manitorio Sask A. C. Burnett A. W Wallace Moosejaw Alster A. Hall King's Read Stanley King Winnipeg Bedalda G. A. Kinis Volunt&r Maxwell Cooper G. Cornfel Murray Saundera Mida Mutina Brant

Gold Production in Ontario Sets New Records in 1924

Preliminary December figures show Northern Ontario gold output reaching new highs. Total 1924 production around 25 million dollars, with 1925 starting near 30 million dollars annually. About 4,800 miners were employed directly plus 999 more in development work.

Preg Ontario Thares Propertien

Tea Prices Rise as Supply Fails to Meet Demand

Tea prices climb due to inadequate supply as demand surges. Growers face a three year wait for a tea bush to mature to plucking stage, delaying production.

Classified ad for office services and specialty printing

Honor graduate of Toronto University offers anesthesia on request. Office at residence corner MUL and Frederick Streets. Account books and periodicals made to order and neatly ruled. Prompt service and careful handling of Descriptions descripting periodicals.

Ofica Mul and Frederick Streets

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