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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 17, 1924
Page
4
The Carleton Place Canadian urges letters to the editor on community issues, welcoming ideas or suggestions that benefit the town even if readers disagree with the editor. Contributions on local interests are encouraged week by week.
Amherstburg Echo editor A W Marsh argues frequent frivolous telephone talk wastes time for the speaker and others waiting to use the line. He cites idle greetings and jokes that slow calls, urging clearer, businesslike conversations to save time for all.
The essay argues towns progress from unity among citizens and a shared boost program. It notes corporations now face public responsibility and fair play, recognizing they are part of a social system and must respect neighbors' rights.
A Philadelphia article discusses British Columbia government control of liquor sales noting stark bootlegging and intoxication in Vancouver. An American investigator calls Vancouver酒 scenes severe while arguing against government control. It contrasts Ontario liquor laws with local option towns showing higher law-breaking where licenses were easier to obtain.
In Lynden near Brantford a long quarrel over a community park led to two rival memorials and two competing park sites. After years of inaction by a commissioners committee and factions within business and church circles, locals opened both parks on June 28 during a reunion, sparking intense local enmity and concern that the division could persist for generations.
A colorful column recalls Acton celebrations and changes in daily life including back pains from gardening, the apple harvest, and youth joys. It notes the temperance move in Ontario, women’s suffrage debates in Britain, a Brussels editor’s letter, and nostalgic mentions of Orange events and local water quality.
Local notes recount visits among Owen Hound and Toronto residents. Families Mr and Mrs J A Tittle, Rev J Gelger, and Mrs Gelger prepare for a move to Chesley. Alex McPhedran and Elizabeth plus Harry toured to St Thomas and Clinton. Rockwood School reports 64 entrance-day writers, a district high mark. Kiwanis Club summer camp in Guelph near Exhibition Park hosts 43 boys for a three week session with active leadership.
Mr and Mrs Geo McConnell hosted Sunday visiting friends at Puslinch. Mrs Haxel and Helen Grindle of Guelph were weekend guests at the Reed home. Wm Everts and Mrs Archie McLaughlin with baby from Kitchener visited B M Awrey. Mr Nixon Cole and infant son Dourlae from Georgetown stayed with the Oeatin household. Mr and Mrs Herman Tovell of Guelph visited H Tovell and Mrs Wallace Gerrie Erin hosted Sunday's arrival of Geo Weatherston. The Women's Institute met Thursday at Mire Nall Mobean's home with Parkhouse presiding. minutes read and the anthem sung. The meeting closed with the National Anthem.
Residents visit relatives across towns including Harriaton and Pittaburg while guests stay with local families. A parade from LG L. No. 113 and LO. B.A. No. 474 joined Methodist services. A new village road brings faster driving and a near miss car accident prompts calls for enforcement.
The anniversary observance at the Presbyterian Church drew a large turnout for both morning and evening services led by Reverend Mr. Lindjay of Erin. Visitors include Marjorie Althea of Toronto and Mr. and Mrs. D McDougall of Toronto. Harry Horsop of Guelph spent the weekend visiting local friends. Farmers begin hay operations as warm days return.
Chief Kerr left for Ottawa to attend a convention. J Ho Bilott obtained a log permit for a six room house on Douglas Avenue. A new wooden sidewalk is under construction by the approach and the bridge. Anan Brothers secured a garage building permit on Allen. St Jude’s Sunday School addition foundation to finish this week. Walter Devine joined the Standard in St Catharines and left for the city. Nina Aldrick will spend about three months in San Leandro California with her brother. Geoffrey Bentley completed a large barn cow stable and garage to replace losses from a previous fire. J MacKinder and a partner were contractors. Magistrate Douglas Davidson in the Highway Court ordered a White Star bus between Toronto and Hamilton confiscated for seven days after a driver’s spending charge.
A central Pennsylvania man renamed his villa from The Nutshell to Sylvan Nook amid local jokes about the unusual title. Neighbors teased, noting constant doorbell rings from curious visitors asking if the colonel was in, prompting the change.
Town readies to run a special train to Beaforth for the Firemen’s demonstration on August 6 amid by law requiring all doors tied during July and August. Residents including Dorothy Dick Zellm Elliott and others enjoy vacations. a land dispute involving the Dantist Church is discussed in Milton.
A heated exchange claims prohibition harms, while a temperance speaker notes Canada’s two wettest provinces, British Columbia and Quebec, show far higher drug conviction rates than the other seven provinces. The contrast highlights regional enforcement perceptions amid national policy tensions.
A humorous United Presbyterian tale depicts a Hyde bride and her new servant EuphiaT as they recount a morning mix up. The husband, unusually cheerful, hurries downtown while the servant admits mixing breakfast with carrier pigeons, causing comic chaos.
An inspector probes a village post office run by a grocer postmaster after letters fail to be sent. The postmaster argues the bag is not full, insisting no letters were sent because none exist yet, amid complaints of misrouting. The tale unfolds with confusion over misdelivered mail.
A drill sergeant scolds a squad of rookies during a training drill. One recruit lifts a leg in a comic clash, prompting the officer to demand which cadet is holding up both legs.
The story says Edger and Badger sought a solution on the farm while haying. After a haystack shout, Mr Greenbury calmly suggests the plain method to descend. The farmer’s practical reply closes the moment with a joke about safety.
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