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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jul 31, 1919

Page

4

Acton Free Press Ad Rates And Address Details

The Acton Free Press lists subscription at $1.50 yearly in advance with U S postage extra. Advertising rates show 16 cents per line for first insertion and 6 cents per line for each subsequent line. Display ads start at 100 inches at 6 cents per inch per insertion. Editor is L P Moore. Zone contact info likely indicates Acton Ontario offices.

Tim Acro Fuss Yamsa Ia Foc Bulldfig Mill Street Acton Ontario United States Poukrart

Prince of Wales visit and Ontario housing drive shown

Editorial notes the Prince of Wales visit will strengthen Canada Britain ties and highlights Ontario Housing Act trials. It reports Acton Halton County building plans New Toronto contracts for over fifty six room brick houses at 3000 dollars and Liberal convention preparations in Ottawa with delegate counts and leadership debates. It also covers voter enumeration for Ontario prohibition referendum, farm motor vehicle statistics, road construction co operation, and anti prohibition arguments by revival preacher I M Moyer against the Liberty League.

New Toronto Halton Acton Georgetown Milton Ottawa Wilfrid Laurier Ontario Canada C. C Henderson Mill Street George Hynds, Jr Public Works Department

Temperance Reform Praised as Canada Expands Postwar Aid

Rev. Father Minehan of Toronto endorses Dominion and Provincial prohibition as a blessing. He notes US actions against liquor and urges enforcement, while condemning Ontario hydro lines trimming trees and urging fair compensation. The Halton County joins the National Patriotic Fund for postwar relief, and Canada’s trade gains after WWI are tied to Franco-British demand and improved manufacturing cooperation.

Father Minehan Toronto Dominion National Patriotic Fund Ottawa Halton County National Association Halton Canadian Patriotic Fund Manitoba Kenora Fort William Sarnia Windsor Orillia Preston Lincoln Canada France Canadian Trade Commission United States

Red and White Pole Mystery at the Barber Shop

A man pays a 65 cent bill after a shave and asks barber about the red and white striped pole. The barber explains it once meant barbers were surgeons who bled patients. The man protests and pays, while a father jokes about a confused explanation of the League of Nations. A girl confesses her carelessness in asking about the league, noting long explanations remain for future conversations.

Olion Umea Gwendolyn

Thought Development In Roman Prisons Petrified Remains Found

Mr Ntulb discusses an article claiming ancient Roman prisons yielded petrified prisoner remains. Mrs Stubbs reacts, noting such remains would fit the term hardened criminals.

Afarte Mr. Ntulb Acentina Johni Mra. Stubbs Amito

Clock with Illuminating Attachment Sparks Wit in Shop

A middle aged woman probes a young shop assistant about a clock with an illuminated attachment. The assistant jokes about time and husbands prompting a comic clash as the girl insists she will never marry such a man. The scene ends with an offer to buy the clock.

Ateppert-Forward

Boy writes essay on bicycle mishap in class

A schoolmaster asks a pupil to write about a familiar topic. The class begins, noting Kyle Franks finishes early. The boy recalls his father’s bicycle accident, saying the bike was smashed after a wheel jam and a strong pull.

Mity Wornts

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