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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 08, 1926
Page
3
An editorial denounces liquor interests from bootleggers to distillers as lawless. It cites a submarine device for carrying liquor under water to evade excise and prohibitory laws, with a discovery by federal officers last week of a fleet containing about $20,000 worth of liquor.
A Montreal General Council report notes the Congregational, Methodist and Presbyterian merger reducing offices from 59 to 44 and cutting the salary roll from 200 850 to 162 200. The move frees workers and funds for gospel work in the West and other under served areas.
Canada teeters toward a general election as Liberal Prime Minister W L Mackenzie King resigns amid a no confidence defeat. Conservatives under Arthur Meighen form a new government but falter after a challenge in the House. A dissolution of parliament is urged to avert national instability.
The article argues that prohibition extends beyond alcohol to include laws against stealing gambling murder and more. It asserts that violations do not justify repeal and that laws exist to protect people and punish wrongdoing.
Mrs. W. E. Barker of the Daughters of Canada spoke at a protest arguing the Governor General overstepped in denying Premier King’s dissolution plea and denying the new government. She warned Canada risked dictatorship and noted England’s sympathy with Canada’s constitutional crisis. A protest meeting was planned.
A reflective piece celebrates Canada's fifty nine birthdays since Confederation. It contrasts past hardships with modern progress, noting rapid gains in electricity, transport, and daily life. The author portrays Canada as a growing, confident nation entering a new stage of development and maturity.
The piece notes 13 Progressive votes with Liberals defeating Conservatives, speculation on Mr Meighen, and a possible Trafalgar candidate. It discusses federal provincial election likelihood and changes to the Provincial Election Act, including polling until nine and shorter residency for voter lists. It mentions divorce cases, women's suffrage in Britain, a Nova Scotia pharmacy association reform on liquor, and election machinery control favoring Conservatives.
Acton notices report attendance at the Acton Brotherhood service with the annual visit of the Acton Adult School by Mr H H Ind. Other items include a hospital swimming gala by the Actors Swimming Club, a fatal collapse of Thomas Lumbley, and multiple court and disciplinary notices involving local residents. The piece notes travel, employment, and social happenings around Acton, Brentford, and nearby areas.
A Sunday School lesson reviews Moses birth and rescue in Exodus 2 10, Acts 7 22 and Hebrews 11 23 24 highlighting a mother's desperate love and Moses Egyptian upbringing. It portrays Miriam and Pharaoh's daughter roles and discusses the privilege of education and the choice to use learning for good.
A historical notice touts a simple strong remedy named Mother Graves Worm Exterminator claiming prompt relief for children suffering from worms. The ad emphasizes safety and effectiveness beyond ordinary treatments.
Sergeant Thomas W. Cousans, longtime Cobourg officer covering Northumberland and Durham, has been promoted to sergeant with headquarters in Cornwall. He served in the Imperial forces and in England before joining the provincial police five years ago. He will transfer to Police District No.6 in Cornwall at month end. Fewtrell of Halton and Peel will succeed him in Cobourg.
A weekly provincial survey reports cold weather with light frosts but no damage. Fall wheat loss limited to about thirty percent. spring grains and root crops look promising while hay is short and corn planted timidly due to borers. Fruit prospects are good though peaches may be light and pastures are excellent. Asthma remedy claim appears in ad text.
The author warns that strong drink leads to noise and ruin, arguing voting for license inflames vice. The piece urges readers to choose restraint to protect future generations of boys and girls, appealing to freedom and duty in a moral struggle.
An old advertisement touts Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil as a remedy for rheumatic pains and inflammation. It claims healing properties proven over fifty years and recommends its use for humans and animals, including scratches and pruritus.
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