15 Jul 1920
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 15, 1920
Page
1
The notice extols Ontario towns and farms, praising scenery and tidy homes. It cites Goodrow’s trip with his father through Western Ontario and into Michigan, noting superior surroundings and harvest time beauty.
An editorial discusses vacation as rest for vigor but notes editors never truly rest. It extols courtesy as thinking of others, warns against self centered behavior, and cites Hull Quebec where beer and wine licenses undermine prohibition with informal sales and numerous illicit venues. Ontario is urged to resist similar subterfuge.
The Financial Post argues rural weeklies and small dailies deserve unlimited free postal area as public institutions. It extols editors as underpaid public servants and notes local papers keep readers connected to their old homes. The piece recalls past free delivery and warns cutting it severed touch with Canadians.
A series of street fairs and midway displays traveling through the country featured gambling devices that deprived visitors of small and large sums. In Guelph and Bramptor residents reported wholesale gambling, prompting Alderman Carter to urge removal of such attractions as damaging to the city. He cited a man who lost $28 and estimated losses between $25 000 and $30 000. Officials warned gambling offenders could face prosecution under Canada’s criminal code.
A critique defines patriotism as devotion to Canada, arguing true patriots love their country above all others. It asserts that anyone living on Canadian soil must show undivided allegiance, while acknowledging the right to live abroad but linking residency to loyalty.
Ontario faces a halt to Hydro Radial schemes as the government cites unsatisfactory financial conditions. The memorandum says the plans are not abandoned and will proceed once finances warrant, while awaiting a commission report. The tone from Farmers' Magazine supports cautious but hopeful development under current leadership.
A town urges care with broken glass after frequent littering causes injuries. A newsboy’s injured foot from a milk bottle sparks calls for safer habits. a Glasgow chargerwoman’s act of collecting glass to protect children is cited as a moral example.
In a speech to visiting newspapermen the Acton Board of Trade president praised Acton for its picturesque surroundings and strong lighting. He urged residents to maintain tidy premises, trim lawns and boulevards, remove street refuse, and keep back streets weed free to preserve Acton’s progressive, beautiful reputation.
The article argues electricity adoption on Ontario farms will grow due to rising costs of coal gasoline and labor. Farmers urge rural municipalities to pursue hydro power through petitions to the Commission via township councils with maps and location details to obtain affordable rural electric service.
A long excerpt compares concrete mixing and road building to moral formation. It argues that sand and cement bind material, while Christ unites people and cultures. The speaker urges harmony of life under Christian influence to create enduring character and community unity.
Fragmentary OCR describes an Agriculture department program featuring a university on wheels exhibit with dogs, girls, and farming displays. It mentions a wall equipped sheep handling unit, a concert, experimental farm themes, and a traveling train bringing courses to farms as part of Canada’s agricultural education effort.
A compact page from Acton Ontario shows medical professionals including Dr J A McNiven and D D B, a dentist at the Frederick Hiree St corner, plus legal services for conveyancing wills deeds mortgages and abstracts. Also listed are a bookbinder, a marriage license issuer, a traveling insurance agent, and various miscellaneous notices with addresses in Acton andGuelph.
Notice describes J E Cheevers book binder in Guelph area with services for binding and gold lettering on books including human books and other volumes. Prompt restoration claimed.
The pamphlet lists company names and roles with mis-spellings and scattered locations. It references E A James Co Limited and managers with various firms, including waterworks and housing related terms. This fragmentary ad appears to advertise arbitration and litigation services with fees paid from savings.
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