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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 08, 1922
Page
4
An editorial emphasizes organized anti prohibition propaganda and warns liquor interests plan a major fight. It cites the Presbyterian Witness and Ottawa Journal on how newspaper coverage aids crime detection and public sentiment, noting DA Banton’s praise for press impact on enforcement.
The Star notes criticism of Mr Raney's liquor enforcement methods in Ontario. It argues opponents want a different attorney-general and warn that defeating prohibition requires removing the current administration, leaving Raney popular but under attack from lawmakers, the press, and voters.
The Toronto Presbytery passed a resolution opposing betting at horse races and urging that gambling at the races become a criminal offence. They also urged full cooperation with Ontario temperance enforcement. A separate note urged workers to keep Sunday as a day of rest, resisting Sunday overtime. Orillia Packet.
Chancellor Wirth praised Great Britain for initiating a European gathering to resolve conflicts. He said the bold idea could not be fully realized under current conditions and expressed Germany and allied peoples’ gratitude for Britain's leadership in keeping the conference alive.
The Toronto Presbytery passed resolutions reaffirming opposition to the liquor traffic, urging education on prohibitory laws, and calling ministers and elders to stay informed about the evils of alcohol, while promoting law observance and enforcement across communities.
Editorial notes discuss cigarette price impacts from new tariffs, optimism from David Lloyd George, Toronto street lighting laws, Canada’s immigrant farming push, a $600 sessional indemnity raise, a US-Canada rail safety campaign, a British dry campaign plan, Canadian church relief funds, Detroit News ending its morning edition, and Canada’s newspaper market pressures.
A study of Canada’s coal stocks and production across provinces notes large reserves and varying outputs. It cites Alberta Nova Scotia British Columbia Ontario and Quebec and warns of supply risks if U S mines and western mines falter, stressing energy distribution and power needs.
A reflective piece argues time use shapes character and future. It contrasts disciplined study with harmful diversions and praises wholesome labor, moral courage, and faith in duty, urging gratitude, restraint, and hopeful effort.
The piece argues Canada should convert vast natural wealth such as Yignite, peat, and coal supplies into national prosperity. It cites the Sulphite mill complex and questions how to mobilize these resources to meet demand, suggesting explosive growth if authorized by Parliament.
The fragmented text traces coffee and tea adoption across regions, noting Britain, Australia, Africa, and the United States. It mentions coffee’s rise in England and Australia and how tea or coffee drinking influenced daily routines, meals, and social customs, including morning and evening beverages and meal structures.
an account describes a mysterious device using a wire hoop and silk threads anchored from a woolly frame. water is drawn by a bell shaped chamber, releasing air cushions to create movement. the long narrative outlines construction and use by a diving crew in early times.
A passage warns that rising automobile use boosts forest fire risk as travelers camp or stop in woods. It urges authorities to educate citizens on forest safety, and stresses costly but worthwhile conservation and responsible usage of Canada’s great natural resources. It promotes planning and effort over lax attitudes to protect forests.
Fragmentary text shows a teacher addressing a pupil with garbled words. The passage includes names like Willan and Witttumn and references a date and printing at the printer. The content is damaged and hard to interpret.
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