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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 07, 1928
Page
5
Secretary Kellogg and Japanese Minister Tanyo Matsudaira signed a treaty to prevent the illegal importation of intoxicating liquors into the United States. The speaker laments Canada’s tolerance of alcohol and Japan’s prohibition stance.
Momentous stage in negotiations for union between the Church of Scotland and the United Free Church of Scotland reached as General Assemblies meet in Edinburgh. After twenty years of talks there is reasonable expectation of union becoming fact at the 1929 Assembly, though sizable minorities in both churches oppose it.
The Canadian Government Bureau of Statistics reports that nearly 20 000 farm youth enrolled in extension, vacation, or short courses in 1927 alongside 42 546 university students. Saskatchewan alone lists 11 254 male farmers, 5 500 home-makers, and 2 752 boys in stock judging. Rural fairs and open judging courses reflect broad interest in practical knowledge.
Hugh Templin discusses a shift from strict town rivalry between Fergus and Elora to broader regional competition. Acton’s population rose to 1,070 plus suburban total over 2,100, nearing Fergus. Acton builds a new high school and arena. both towns grow fast and may vie for best village status in the district.
The dye Government paid Hon N W Rowell fifty thousand dollars for services in collecting arrears from brewers distillers and other manufacturers. Critics say most arrears have been paid already and Rowell earned one percent on his collections while merchants faced higher rates elsewhere. Rowell is noted as a leading local figure in Canada amid this controversy.
A 1927 Canadian horse census shows 3,421,837 horses valued at 260.476 million dollars. Eastern breeders report sire demand while Prairie farmers breed more mares. Big draft horses, saddlers, hunters and palo ponies are consistently in demand with strong prices in towns cities and the United States.
A Barrie Examiner note highlights how Canadian Departmental Stores owned by T. Eaton Co. use town papers as advertising for all stores in the trading area. Eaton’s buys substantial space, broadcasting news weekly to attract customers with up-to-date merchandising and value orientation.
The Workmen's Compensation Board notes highway crashes are a major expense with 6 539 accidents and 46 deaths in May in Ontario. Through May 1928 total accidents reach 28 396 with 239 fatalities. May awards total 544 257 78 while medical aid rises to 93 008 67.
The piece critiques a judge with a vague stance on highways and discusses rising Canadian capital formation in new firms during the first five months. It questions Bell Telephone’s capital rules and suggests government operation as a public utility. It reports April month immigration to Canada rose by 2 123 from the British Isles declined by 214 from others and rose 400 from the United States.
The Macintoba and Saskatchewan Coarse Grains Pools issued an interim payment of 1 501 950 dollars. Eight cents per bushel on cuts and ten cents on all barley grades were paid, with totals reaching 58 percent and 78 cents per bushel for different grains. Ontario Fort William area noted increased attention to grain pool introduction.
Dr and Mrs Mullin of Toronto spent the holiday with friends here. W T Downer stayed with parents at Cookstown. Gray visited Rail Jolmaton at Acton on Sunday. De Arcy and Donald plus Mrs Dunn of Toronto called on Mrs Dave McMilan. J McDougall and Mrs Stephens attended Leonard McDougall funeral in Bramosa Township. Brooks, Arden, Graham and two children visited Wo Graham in Aflandate. Peavey of Toronto spent the weekend with Mina Margaret Austin. Kendrew family and Duncan Graham's guests in Shelburne. Detective Ramesbottom and son Richard of Toronto visited relatives for a few days.
Georgetown residents host and visit friends from London Acton Los Angeles Toronto and Norval. A new Milling Station at Guelph and Queen Streets is under construction for J N O'Neill & Son announced by Mackenzie. Reverend Dr Dickie and Alex Maclaren travel by motor to attend the Hamilton Conference at Zion Church Brantford.
The Milton area hosts a steady flow of visitors and residents traveling from New York Boston Toronto and England. Attendees include Mr George Hi Uarrin of Caledonia Mrs Maud Mre Sneaupbet and Mr Richard Cole from New York. A fire injury at the Hotel involved Audrey Thomas of the Fire Brigade and Lloyd Kenny suffered an ankle and shoulder injury while painting.
Mr and Mrs Harold Wars of Foard City andMr and Mrs McClelland of Dalrolt were weekend visitors at W M Waxs home Albert Z Quinn spent last weekend with Mrs and Mrs Yeutnall Quinn in Detroit Alfred Whitaker has returned from Hamilton General Hospital and is recovering Mr and Mrs A K Myan and Mr and Mrs Charles Manley toured Cape Croker Druce County enjoying good roads The Oakville celebration planned for July 12 was canceled due to duties J H McLain and W S Givage attend United Church Conference at Brantford Oakville Girl Guides held a church parade at St Jude s Canon Smith preached Mr and Mrs JW Thomas retired after wintering in Fairhope Alabama Geo C Gibson motored to Peterboro Last week saw showers for Miss Eben Jarvis wedding Excavation for the west pier crib nears completion MP R FP Ganderzan learned of the death of her father Wm Mc Donald of Riversdale aged eighty six Funeral services attended by Principal and Mrs Qandercon.
A garbled dramatic exchange shows Master scolding Yelah Cook for informing his wife about arrivals and breakfast timing, with fragmented phrases suggesting household confusion or miscommunication.
A skewed humor fragment notes fashion and beauty shops proliferating in town. The text contrasts old tailoring of Dad’s trousers with modern boutiques and balloon pants fashion changes, referencing a playfully contrarian Mary figure.
Promises rapid improvement for bladder weakness and back pains with Byrd Tablets sold in a two week sealed supply. Local druggists guarantee money back if not satisfied. begin today and expect improvement within 24 hours.
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