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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 14, 1921
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR shows a weekly publication in Acton Ontario dated July 4 1932. It lists price and postage details, publisher and street address with broken text.
Editorial demands action from the Acton Council on alleged defects in the waterworks system. It argues residents, paying high costs, deserve adequate fire protection, safe sanitary water, and timely remedies, warning public safety and town reputation are at stake.
Col Clark of the York Rangers described Niagara Camp as the wettest in 28 years stirring debate over provincial liquor bans and militia enforcement. The issue heads to Parliament as seven prohibition provinces weigh anti liquor laws and officers pledge stricter orders to protect youths and families from lax camp conditions.
Organizations of employers and employed unions unite to aid business and workers. The Builders Guild of England, born from dissatisfied laborers, aims to coordinate craftsmen like carpenters plasterers plumbers bricklayers and painters for service contracts and efficient house building, achieving cost savings while preserving high wages. The old craft spirit proves persistent.
The Simcoe Peel Halton and Dufferin counties are grouped into a single judicial district under the County Court Judges Act of 1910. One judge may be unable to handle surrogate, county, and division court work for a county of this size. Local observers doubt the plan, noting Simcoe’s larger population and towns demand more court business. Sessions in June extended two weeks with cases held over to mid July.
King George opens Ulster Parliament and voices support for home rule as a path to peace for Ireland. The plan mirrors Canadian lines with six Protestant majority regions gaining Quebec-like status. Sinn Fein leader Michael Collins is praised for engaging with the overtures toward minority rights and union in a connected dominion future.
Reeve Edward Sills of Lough borough Township loses his seats and is barred from municipal office for two years after an investigation before Judge Lavell of Kingston. Evidence shows he accepted four dollars for bridge repairs, while Thomas Hangerman received five and Clarke six for related work. Sills also billed Clarke.
Educationists and the Boards of Education for the province are on the alert to improve school methods. A new September curriculum promises practical features for the average pupil, especially those not aiming at a professional or university course. Parents should value education and assist their children with studies.
A 19th century Reform paper laments public betting at race tracks. It condemns book-makers pools and pari mutuel systems as degrading life and questions horse racing as mere breeding sport. Advocates clipping gambling to preserve decency and urges promotion of racing on merit.
Editorial notes discuss Ontarios bone dry policy taking effect, rumors about the Toronto mayor, and calls for permanent highway planning, with reflections on immigration, disarmament, census projections, civic pride, and the need for readable town welcome signs to greet visitors.
A garbled OCR fragment shows a scattered dialogue about Sunday bathing, extreme behavior, and a singer named Toronto. Voices discuss a plan to hear and enjoy, with cryptic references to letters and a person named Vaata Emprte.
A hunter named Taune witnesses a tiger stealthily approach a missionary child. The beast forces a confrontation as Taune’s companion Young acts bravely without a weapon, distracting the tiger enough for Taune to retreat into the house as the door shuts.
A long, critical survey traces the Dominion Department of Agriculture research and its effects on the Prairie Provinces. It attributes annual economic gains from Marquis wheat to Canadian experiments, notes livestock and crop developments, and discusses the broader social and labor implications of agricultural policy and advisory roles. Indigenous voices emphasize the need for practical application, supervision, and balance between research and farmers.
A reflective piece on resilience and effort. It argues fortune shapes few, effort and brave action shape many. It contrasts the harm caused by cowards who avoid right action with the good produced by those who choose to work and persevere.
A fragmentary tale centers on Hills boys and a strange face incident. Johnny Frown and Tommy Pouts chase the younger Billy Amilea’s face, making ridges on the tile and bay snow. Billy Smilow appears from behind the attic, frightening the others. they never dare return.
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