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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 03, 1920
Page
4
The piece surveys discontent with the Drury government, notes a probable Ontario liquor referendum in October, and reports a 5000 man highway project and a new election act with 4am to 6pm polling. It critiques U S political inertia on Armenia, Canada’s war reparations efforts, and highlights motor-vehicle law violations in Milton.
The piece contrasts U S political races and Ireland policy with the push to boost Western Canada agriculture. It notes the Western Colonization Association aims to settle 20 million acres near Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta to unlock untapped lands and address unsettled farming, highlighting private ownership and non-resident holders as issues.
The provincial legislature completed the session by authorizing municipalities to levy a 50 cent per capita tax for library funding and privacy purposes, replacing the former half mill levy system to generate revenue for foundations and related needs.
Premier Deury states he opposes the eight-hour day, arguing increased production is essential for the province. He warns the hours reduction conflicts with growth and urges a determined fight against the proposal. Military training camps may be paused for now, as authorities favor waiting to rebuild regiments. Many young Canadians have benefited from recent military activity.
The wool trade shows dull activity with prices expected to stay lower than recent years. Traders fear to buy at current levels or wait for further declines as demand remains soft both east and west.
The Veteran quotes McKenzie Fortes urging farmers to unite as the organized middle class and adopt Bor Canada as a motto. He argues class legislation should be obsolete, defending liberal justice to curb extreme wealth and poverty and forge a contented nation.
The Drury led Farmer-Labor administration finishes its first session in Canada with a record praised for fairness and focus on public welfare. Hon. F C Drury is highlighted as a strong parliamentary leader supported by a capable cabinet. The session is described as protracted yet productive, prioritizing people over party prestige.
A motivational piece urging young people in schools and colleges to strive for success, develop character, and take initiative. It emphasizes self knowledge over world opinion and calls readers to support the weaker, stand for right, and pursue meaningful ambition.
Milton residents discuss erecting a county memorial for fallen soldiers via private subscriptions rather than municipal taxation. Other county towns fund local memorials and urge fairness, with Blythe and Acton committees pushing toward a substantial monument funded from contributions.
Fragmented text describes a disrupted scene with caterpillar blockage and locomotive actions. It references a train, a bridge, and protective measures, though specifics are obscured by garbled OCR. The passage hints at maintenance or safety efforts during an event or operation.
Breeding of purebred stock in the West grows as quality takes center stage, replacing volume as the focus. The spread of superior stock follows extensive distribution and improved maricultural methods. Australia, Colombia, and other regions supply cattle to Western herds as demand and prices rise.
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