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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 31, 1924
Page
4
Hon J A Maharg spoke at Moose Jaw opening of the Saskatchewan Grain Growers Association urging Progressives to unite on federal policy. He said provincial politics matter little. stand firm on general policy to compel both old parties to face issues honestly and avoid expediency.
The Milton Reformer notes Mr Barber, long-time Reeve of Acton, has been elected Warden. Voters see him as a calm, reasonable official with municipal experience and sound judgment unlikely to be swayed by impulsive pressures. His Missouri remark signals practical, steady governance needed in these days.
A special Rules Committee report tabled in the Manitoba Legislature sets a government right to close debate during committee of supply or ways and means. It limits members to one speech, 30 minutes, and places a 2 am sitting cap to shorten sessions.
Editorial notes postal receipts total 18 million dollars for the first eight months of the fiscal year ending November 30, up from 17 million the prior year. Expenditure stands at 12.63 million versus 12.21 million. With the gap, the Post Office Department could safely reintroduce two cent letter rates.
Hon J Clarke, Ontario hydro official, told delegates at the Association of Municipal Electrical Utilities convention in Toronto that municipally owned utilities have not defaulted on obligations. He noted large reserves and high efficiency in departments and leadership, praising the public service and success across hundreds of municipalities.
A motivational note urges a young man to give full effort in any job to prove ability and earn promotion. It argues that even modest tasks test faithfulness, industry, and enthusiasm, and avoiding subpar work almost guarantees advancement. Those who quit early risk stagnation or unemployment.
The Brussels Post argues that municipal assessors require judgment but councils retain right to review and adjust. It notes most residents accept figures without protest, and that in stable areas yearly variations are minimal. It cites county councils repeating equalization with little discussion.
Modernizing skill and methods boost Jerusalem and surrounding Holy Land areas with new conveniences and planned manufactures. A Jordan River power plant now powers Jerusalem Jaffe Haifa and Nazareth. A Lake Tiberias dam will stabilize year round flow and support dams and dynamos to generate electricity. Palestine could become a manufacturing hub. Some call these changes sacrilege though Jesus is described as a maker of plows and household items, suggesting approval of adapting to modern needs.
Delcevare King of Quincy Mass announced scofflaw as the winner of a contest to name the user of illegally made or obtained liquor. Judges favored a two syllable word starting with s and using law as its base to apply to all law violations.
Figures from the Bureau of Statistics show Canada’s liquor imports fell by 1 million dollars in 1923 and by 17 million in 1922 vs 1921. Lord Curzon urges Lords to preserve core governance principles. Biographers note the prime minister is a total abstainer and prohibitionist. MacDonald faces recruiting tasks. The Home and School Club in town hall hosts a card party Thursday. Crime among men under 28 is alarmingly high. Meaford papers’ representatives join town councils in Bowmanville. A slogan to end war is proposed: Pay as You Enter. Canada’s 1923 financing success signals growing financial clout. Acton Fall Fair elected Cranmer Woodhall as president. aims for a record 1924 fair.
The Milton Horticultural Society held its annual meeting last Thursday afternoon reporting a successful year with over 200 members and $1038 carried forward. Elected for the ensuing year were President Gov. Gnowling, First Vice President G. W. McKenzie, Second Vice President Mrs. C. W. Martin, and Secretary-Treasurer J. Mockridge.
Moenarw Greig Anderson trk en over Oakville garage on Colborne Street. Tendars opened for sale of 52000 High School and 3000 water works extension debentures. Wood Gundy Co won highest bid 100.33. Bank plans to close Oakville branch, transferring business to Burlington. Rumors float of tannery building conversion to wine factory or modern apartments. Wall Fair officers elected including Mayor A S Forster as Honorary President and E F Osler as President. The fall last year cost 12 228 365 Record.
The Erin Agricultural Society reported receipts of 3407.18 and expenditures of 3135.47, leaving a balance of 1271.68, with 1271.37 carried from 1923. Officers elected include A. G. Parry as President and George Davis as 1st Vice President. Erin Fall Fair dates are set for October 8 and 10, 1924, and local council salaries were approved for 1934. Council officers include Clerk William Conboy, Treasurer J. K. McLaren, and other posts.
Georgetown items report stock and mishap, residents move to Norval, and local businesses expanding. The Georgetown Lumber Company wins a bridge plank contract, library board officers are elected, and anniversary services set for February 3 at the Baptist Church. Other notes include Can ada Needle Works expanding, Rev. Cameron’s gradual recovery, and a city clerk’s leave. Parish receipts total 4031.47 with school board changes and fair preparations for October.
General Pershing joked at a New Orleans American Legion banquet about doughboys and French dining mishaps. He recalled a French waiter’s line and other light gibes, reflecting wartime camaraderie and humor among veterans.
A marketable lesson from Frederick E. Burnham on the impact of personal appearance and first impressions. An auctioneer muses on a property sale and a boy's chances, arguing that neatness and prompt effort affect success, while a businessman notes how such details shape a youth’s future prospects.
An American Legion Weekly report describes a courtroom exchange where a lawyer presses a witness on exact timing. The witness retorts with a quip about asking a man on a street corner, leading to a clever exchange about the time.
In a short tale from the Indianapolis News a boy named Teddy loves sprinkling water on flowers and resists washing his face before lunch. After his family scolds him for oversprinkling he notes his grandmother's wrinkles and the wilting flowers, hinting at a child’s daily stubborn streak.
A simple powered device cleans bricks reused from labs by removing mortar. One operator feeds bricks while another collects, with a gas or steam engine driving the system. Bricks pass between two rotating wheels with heavy teeth, are flipped, and the other faces are cleaned automatically, enabling 15 000 to 20 000 bricks daily.
Report notes English coast yields crayfish largely go to French fishers who pay a steady price as the French prefer crayfish to lobster. Mullet is abundant along Devon and Cornwall but rarely appears on English tables while sixpence per pound fetches for grey mullet in French markets. Spanish buyers import salted fish. Roman Catholic regions stress Friday dinners with salted pickarda.
An exhortation to young people that success hinges on preparation and effort, not waiting for luck. The text urges identifying goals, acquiring qualifications, and being ready to act when opportunities arise, emphasizing that many chances exist for those who cooperate and persist.
Ottawa reports 1922 output of coal at 17,300,000 tons, 626,000 tons above prior best and 3,000,000 tons above 1921. Copper, nickel, cement and asbestos also rose. gold fell slightly due to temporary power shortage, reflecting a year of record mineral production overall.
A local merchant argues that advertising two to three hundred dollars yearly is generous but investing more would yield better profits. Regular, well-placed ads attract attention and improve returns. The Winchester Press Uruguay urges businessmen to advertise consistently in their local paper.
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