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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jul 13, 1922

Page

4

Editorial notes on swearing temperance and labor issues

The Ottawa Journal praises a Quebec Catholic association for campaigns against profanity in public places and urges cooperation from railways hotels and government. It also discusses labor strike damages liability by unions and explains Inland Revenue Act enforcement for illicit liquor while quoting Margot Asquith on prohibition.

Ottawa Journal Roman Catholic Association of Commercial Travellers of Quebec P Vlendidafim S Revenue Act Dominion Inland Revenue ‘Act Eries Mlicie Atilis Visi Canada

Churchill forecasts easing of Canadian cattle embargo

At a Dominion Day dinner in London, Winston Churchill says Canada deserves credit for aiding the Washington Conference and expresses hope that the Canadian cattle embargo will be removed soon. He vows to “rush in where angels fear to tread.” Farmers and dealers share cautious optimism.

London England Winston Churchill Colonies Canada Washington

Canada to send three delegates to Genoa League convention

Canada will be well represented at the League of Nations Convention opening in Genoa in September. The delegation is led by Finance Minister W. S. Fielding with Ernest Lapointe, Minister of Marine and Fisheries, joining him. High Commissioner Larkin will also attend as a third Canadian delegate. The trio will sit on various committees to monitor important matters for Canada.

Genoa W. S. Fielding Dominion Canada Ernest Lapointe Marine League Assembly

Redistribution Forecast Adds Twelve Weat Members to Commons

Based on revised Canadian census figures, the House of Commons will rise to 244 seats after redistribution promised for the winter session, up from 235. The Prairie Provinces gain twelve seats while Nova Scotia and Ontario lose seats. Yukon might lose separate representation after redistribution.

Canada House of Commons Quebec Noys Scotia New Yukon Territory

Editorial Notes on Prohibition Tariffs and Press History

A collection of editorial remarks on prohibition influence in Britain and the U.S. tariff debate, noting Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's stance, U.S. Senate fights over tariff rates, and the monetary impact of prohibition. It also reviews the Georgetown Herald’s fiftieth year, praising editor J. Moore and the Mount Forest Confederate’s legacy and leadership changes.

Georgetown Herald Herald J. Mz Moore Mev Moore Frep Press

Drama in Three Acts Promised at Town and Country

J. C. Mecarthur of Mockalde announces a three act drama Tha Fraits of Decepian to be presented at the Povilla theater on July 14. Community reports note ongoing work on the old wheelhouse and the new building as local construction continues. Sunday afternoon a bicycle accident near Windtow Road left Mr. Wm. Contey with a painful shoulder injury after an automobile swerved to avoid another vehicle. he was knocked into a ditch as the wire control on the bicycle failed during the spill.

J. C. Mecarthur Mockalde Decepian Weheul Howe Huey Ping Wm.Contey Windtow Kuch Cowboy Lluke P.M. Andecaga Regina Mra John Travera Lossie William Street Ethel Peake London England A. J. Peake Bornds Brrest Ald Pt. Hathel Church Drumquin J. He Stephens Realdance Tth Line Trafalgar Magistrats Ghields Allan’ Rusby Oakville Robert Ribble Joe Pullen

Georgetown Council Faces Fire Dept Hose Reorder and Arena Loan

Georgetown council plans to repurchase 600 feet of new hose for the Fire Department and repair the look and lather wagon. It approved a 140 loan to purchase a watering cart wagon and discussed rebuilding Georgetown Arena with a 310,000 loan, while considering a 50,000 loan to extend the plant. Residents and officials sent polite letters thanking volunteers for recent fire relief.

Ben Mra J. M. Mackenzie Marjory Kenneth Regina Haskatoon H. HL Groat Vitteen King Wa Inet Lodge Toronto Credit Lodge King Bolamon oMoers View Brigade J. N. O'Neil Bon W. A WH. C. Hallny J. M. Mobre J. N.o'nalll & Hon Georgetown Arena’ Co Broith & Tone

Town Hall Tower Repair and Local Notices

Miron and Kart will repair the town hall tower at 101.47 dollars. George Pearson holds the street sprinkling contract for 475 dollars season. Several residents including Judge Eliot, Mre Carbou Reston Mass, and Anita Margaret Greitin arrived or moved in town. Chautauqua ended with strong attendance and improved programs. A mysterious car disappearance ends with a three year Kingston sentence for the driver.

George Pearson Judge Eliot Bronte Mre Carbou Reston Masa Sphere One Vialtto D. Crawford Mee T. A Greitin Oakland California Anita Margaret Pallce Dice Cochrane Kathy Cochrane Duluth Minn Waa Langer W- J. Corrigan Yorenta MP. Corrigan Strathroy Twinrothers Dios Ballton Toronto Mire W. D Clements Charles Ansley Martin Secon Aon W. Martin Milton

BUMMER PILGRIMAGE TO THE LITERARY SHRINES OF BRITAIN

The English-Bypodking Union promotes a tour to Great Britain for American college and university students. The voyage will sail about July and return September 1. Participants visit Stratford-on-Avon Kenilworth Abbotstgrad Loch Lomond and the English Lakes to study English language heritage.

Bummer Great Britain Great ‘Britain Gila Pigees Stratford-on, Avon Kenilworth

Local Paper Receives Run of Dead Letters

A misread note from a reader requests cancellations and states they may resume service when affordable. The letter hints the newspaper faced editorial confusion and potential discontinuation, reflecting reader frustration with paper delivery.

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