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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jul 12, 1923

Page

4

Editorial on election rhetoric and cabinet needs in Canada

The piece critiques pre election language and mudslinging across parties, noting how political campaigns often overlook core issues. It praises Premier elect Ferguson for assembling experienced ministers, especially highlighting William F Nickle QC as Attorney General and stressing his qualifications and wide regard.

Canada Ferguson W. F. Nickle K. C Nickle Drury Raney Kingston

Canada must prosper through post war adjustment

A Canadian call to belief in national renewal through farming. The speaker extols agriculture as the economic balance wheel,Linking farm virtues to national progress, urging farmers to apply energy, economy, and efficiency. It recalls settlers, pioneers, and Red River farmers whose resilience built Canada, urging modern farmers to sustain opportunity and adapt crops as markets shift.

Canada Imperial Council New Brunswick Nova Scotia New France Upper Canada Red River Mississippi

Hydro Shop service hours urged for public access

Citizens urge the Hydro Shop to stay open during business hours for public service. The issue centers on ongoing complaints about shop availability and fixture reliability and a push for consistent access.

Hydro

Premier Drury Seen as Progressive Leader by Ontario party

Pressure from U F O members to keep Premier Drury as party leader continues. He is believed willing to stay in politics as Progressive head if endorsed by a democratic convention and free from outside dictation. A Toronto meeting on July 27 will decide leadership and a possible seat open for him.

Drury Progressive Ontario Progressives Toronto

Ferguson to Stand Firm on Ontario Temperance Act Says Reformer

The Halton based Reformer warns against belief in a liquor law loosening after Ontario’s government change. It argues Premier elect Ferguson will not rush to alter the Ontario Temperance Act and would face Liberal and Conservative opposition if any pro liquor moves were attempted.

Nots Ontario Drury Ferguson Halton Ailton

Provincial politics and local elections recap in Ontario editorials

Editorial notes summarize Drury Hillmer Dale results in county races with Drury leading in Nassagaweya and Lee Knatchbull’s strong Liberal showing. It cites Canadian resource prowess, Irish Free State ties, and reactions from Oakville Council and Reformer on the election outcome. It also mentions the Ontario Mothers Allowances Commission funds and prohibition liquor withdrawals.

Knatchbull Nassagaweya Drury Hillmer Dale

Canadian Wheat Pioneers Breed Climate Ready Grain

The work of Dr William Squadora and his sons in Ottawa crosses Russian wheat with Hed Fife to create Marquis a quick ripening drought tolerant variety. They further develop a long Arctic capable wheat to grow near Dawson and possibly in the Tower Yukon Valley praising their contribution to Canadian farming and national wealth.

Canuada Pouce Arctic Canada Jong Batiqnt Labbr William Squadora Lot Ottawa Dawson Arctic Circle Yukon Baundern Dean Swift Hoston

Village Fire Alarm Turns To Bees On Spire

In Emul Village near Shofield England a villager mistook smoke from a church spire for a fire. Fire brigades rushed to the scene from a neighboring town after several observed smoke, but the next morning no fire appeared. The vicar used a held glass and discovered bees atop the spire.

Emul Shofield England Glaus

A Jolly Game Thin Indoor Game for Two Players

A description of an indoor two player marbles game. Each side starts with 21 marbles in two ranks, players move soldiers forward, capture prisoners by striking or stopping, and prisoners transfer with a bonus. Rules mention hitting a piece to claim it, and turns proceed by advancing from either end of the formation.

W Waldler Saldiat

When You Ask a Favor and How Attitude Shapes Rejection

The passage counsels on requesting favors without biasing the other person. It warns against feigning injury or sulking and urges asking with confidence and clarity. It emphasizes recognizing the cost of granting favors and advises patience until one is ready to repay the kindness.

Ila Ayok Aw

Ireland Cheers Return To Country Amid Clamoring Crowd

An Irish traveler, after a long absence abroad, shouts praise for Ireland from a distance. An Englishman quips dismissively about national loyalty, prompting the Irishman to respond with renewed enthusiasm for his homeland.

Ireland Nnstud Tuck

Worth and value from toil and trade across life’s items

A playful verse catalogs values assigned to work and goods from varying trades. It contrasts money making, capital, labor, art, business, vanity, and publication, noting how different items gain worth from effort, skill, and perception.

Tennyaon “Tadid Menius Dominion Seward Chandler Christy

I Did Not Think You Were Guilty Of This Fault

A writer argues that people excuse themselves with I did not think, comparing it to a driver who closes eyes and hits a pedestrian. The piece urges accountability for thought and action, warning that haste to excuse oneself worsens social trouble.

HIB SAD LIFE The front door tramp and a poor man

A fragmentary tale describes a tramp who begs at a door and boasts of his “wort touch” while the lady notes his thin worn face and remarks on his trials. He responds with a witty line about convictions, revealing a hardened, ironic tone.

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