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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jul 26, 1923

Page

4

Canada’s Recovery Driven by Resources and Prohibition

Editorial argues Canada rapidly regains normalcy through its natural resources and hydroelectric potential, aided by prohibition and saving habits. It defends Ontario Premier Drury’s back pay gift to the province, urging a higher annual return for the premiership and predicting future criticisms will hinge on the salary policy of the incoming Premier.

Canada E.“C. ‘Drury Ontario Col‘dingwood

Order in Little Things A Sound Investment

The article argues that youths should learn orderly habits early as it saves time and reduces loss. Ten minutes daily of tidiness prevents hours of frantic searching for misplaced items, improving personal spaces and work environments. It notes that orderly care and methodical plans raise an employee’s standing with employers.

Acton's Jubilee Celebration Promises Historic Homecoming

The Civic Holiday jubilee plans include baseball, athletics, church services, band concerts, parades, decorated autos, and a band tattoo. former residents and early town figures will reminisce at Matthews Hall and the old government site, celebrating Acton’s long history and welcome to visitors.

Siy W. H. Storey Reeve John Speighy Asa Hail Charles T. Hill Dr. McGargin Acton Fairview Thy Visborg Ata Svealdonta Visttora

Curbing the Race Track Gambling Act in Force

The federal and provincial acts on publishing racing information are now in force with instructions to prosecute offenders. The law aims to protect those who have been indiscreet in following racing firms, shielding them and their families from harm.

Quebec Prohibition Movement Strongly Federates

Residents of the Province of Quebec express grievance over government control and align with Dominion Federation for Prohibition. A large representative gathering agreed to federate provincial temperance groups to join the national movement.

Quebec Dominion Federation For Prohibition Dominionwide

See Halton County First Halton County tourism plea

Milton Reformer urges motorists to adopt See Halton County First promoting local travel as scenic and rewarding. It highlights Acton Campbellville Georgetown Oakville Burlington routes with good roads, vibrant landscapes, grain fields, and woodlands, claiming the district offers incomparable beauty and harvest prospects.

Canada Halton County Acton Campbellville Georgetown Oakville Burlington Naiture Milton Reformer

Canada Faces Excellent Crop Prospects Across Dominion

Weather across Canada has been favorable for crops with abundant moisture in drought-prone western areas. Preliminary figures show wheat area at 22,153,100 acres, slightly below 1922 but above five year average. prairie provinces report mixed changes, Alberta up while Manitoba and Saskatchewan dip slightly. Hay growth is luxuriant and pastures excellent though some regions benefited from late June rains. overall business conditions steady with rising confidence in crop outlook.

Dominion Canada Prairie Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta Ontario Quebec

Editorial Notes on Liquor Surplus and Reform Debates

The piece cites Quebec's larger liquor sales surplus and questions its notoriety as a profitable trade. It notes hog prices at 7.75, discusses farm produce price trends, and quotes multiple papers urging Senate reform while urging reformist agitation. Arbor Day tree distribution in Saskatchewan highlights civic programs. It mentions ministerial by elections set for August 27 and nominations on August 16, hoping for acclamation. It also critiques Dundas Star's stance on technical schools versus traditional apprenticeships.

Notable Warnings On Safe Street Crossing Habits

The message warns readers about dangers from careless crossing and distraction. It urges drivers and pedestrians to stay alert, avoid absent minded behavior, and watch for traffic near hospitals and streets to prevent accidents.

Ruskin on practicality and marble cutting methods

The text describes Ruskin's blunt view on practicality and the use of machinery in marble quarrying and milling. It notes modern electric power as the motive force, and describes how blocks are trimmed into rectangular shapes and cut into shorter lengths with water-supplied saws.

Ofice Milla

Intentional cow puncher speaks on accidents and claims

A historical text fragment shows an insurance agent catechizing a cow puncher about incidents. The cowboy recalls injuries from a rammed kick to his infant and a rattlesnake bite, insisting such events were intentional rather than accidents. The insurer questions the nature of the injuries.

Hellty Watt Magven

Jumbled Riddles and Wordplay Nonsense

A fragmentary, whimsy filled inquiry with misspellings about dangers of artists, noisy creatures, and vowels. It ponders why a noble vowel is indispensable to a loud note while others stay inaudible, referencing a fountain and steady work.

Unclear dialogue between planter and formerly noting owner

Fragmentary account shows Anon meeting a former enslaved person and a moment of unexpected religious preaching. The terse exchange hints at a plantation slave’s claim to preach the gospel. The text is garbled with misspellings and nonsensical phrases.

Anon Wouthers Amoat Yaasah Marster

Earache Tale and Asthma Remedy Advertisement

Seven year old Johnnals endures a severe earache while family voices comfort. The piece contrasts a child’s pain with calls for bravery and cites a testimonial praising Dr J D Hellogs Asthma Remedy as effective for incipient and chronic asthma, urging readers to buy genuine products from widespread outlets.

Johnnals Johnnie Baby Witte

Great Lakes Cruises Offer Cool Break for Transcontinental Travel

During hot summer travel, passengers can split a cross country trip by sailing the Great Lakes aboard Northern Navigation Company steamers. The cruises provide lake breezes, change of air, dancing, concerts, songs, and promenade decks, creating a holiday mood. Agents of Canadian National Railways or the Northern Navigation Company offer descriptive brochures for Great Lakes Cruises.

Transcontinental Travallers Canada Great Lakes Northern Navigation Company Noone al Rall National Railways The

We Are Not Exceptional In Illness Or Poverty

The passage argues that belief in personal exception leads to health and financial risk, stating that no one is immune from misfortune. It warns that the same rules govern all lives and that human life is guided by a universal moral order, not favoritism.

J.J. Morrison Drury Guelph Mercury Dominion Toronto Law Anita West Hamilton & Sonswich & Woolwich

Humorous yarn sparks reality question from a scientist

A distinguished British science figure entertained a tale with flair until a skeptical friend asked if it truly happened. The raconteur replied with a twinkle that the idea suddenly occurred to him, highlighting the fine line between fiction and self belief.

Arander Matthews Clifford

Draco aids John Lawlor in overcoming illness claim

The report recounts John Lawlor of Rebecca Arrest, Hamilton Ontario, suffering stomach trouble, back pains and dizziness. After trying Draco health root and herb, he claims his condition improved significantly and credits the remedy for renewed appetite and sleep, urging others to try it as well.

John, Lawlor Rebecca Arrest Hamilton, Ont Freeman Fortier Co Lawlor Dreco John Lawiers Hamilton Canada Acton Az. T. Brown

Arithmetic Bugs In Captain And Private Dialogue

A fragmentary exchange shows Captain and Colored Private discussing arithmetic bugs troubling memory and focus. The private laments that math bugs in his head distract and contract his pleasure, affecting tasks and thoughts.

Dave

Harold Nash-Parmer Legal Notices and Associates

Legal notice fragment listing Harold Nash-Parmer M A Barristar Notary Public and Conveyancer with contact details. Mentions Dr E J Nelson and Cautlet-Honor graduate of Toronto University. Provides residence at Corneram and Frederick Street and Box 338 address details.

Harold Nash-Parmer M. A. Barristar Bollestor Notary Public Conveyancar Cautlet Toronto University Corneram Frederick Street

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