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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 06, 1922
Page
2
The editorial notes the forty seven year birthday of the Frat Press and outlines a change in ownership and management. G A Dills becomes foreman and manager at Face Press while maintaining a community oriented policy. The paper highlights growing circulation and advertising patronage and pledges continued value for supporters.
Elmira Council introduces an extensive licensing system to protect local business from itinerant traders. Butchers bakers restaurant keepers laundrymen ice cream vendors and amusement venue owners must obtain licenses to operate in Elmira. Traders liable for full municipal taxes if they visit town and paying taxes enables protection under the act. The New Wheat Board plan aims to market farm produce and may push Alberta Saskatchewan to lead provincial action.
The article laments high per capita fire losses from camper carelessness and urges public support for road work and prevention efforts. It notes the department’s commitment to reducing fires, praises Attorney General supporters, and comments on political reactions to recent legislature actions.
The first session of the new Parliament ended with the throne speech by Sir Louis Davies in Lord Byng's absence. Rt. Hon. Mr. King introduced a bill to implement the Crow's Nest Pass report, restoring grain and sourdock rates while other commodities gain reduced rates. The Conservatives sought Railway Commission review, but the Government won a 125 vote majority. The session is praised for productive reforms, fewer squabbles, and signs of healthier parliamentary work under the new Prime Minister.
Editorial notes discuss Dominion women gaining suffrage after Election Act amendments and voters affected by technicalities. It covers freight rate reductions in the United States and road-building expenditures in Quebec, with Taft’s quote on law-abiding conduct.
Local residents and visitors including Mrs. Moore, Mr. Codling, and Mrs. Kannawin travel, new management at Georgetown Foundry, Mrs. Witwon returns from Washington, Air Force honor for Lt. Jennie, and church and lodge events. Fire and crime briefed with a canoe theft sentence, berry-patch fire, and emergencies. weather and travel updates intersperse community life.
The Dominion Government plans a January reconvening to push major measures including the redistribution bill and tariff revisions. Provincial and party leaders expect changes during the recess, aiming to strengthen support with new allies and address Prohibition debates in Ontario. Local notes cover school staffing, road repairs, a mill accident, a Guelph chess result, and a parish parade at Erin Rhamrock Lodge.
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