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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 09, 1927
Page
5
Editorial notes the Ontario Legislature approves a noxious weed law punishing offenders with fines from twenty to fifty dollars. Farmers must weed fields and highway adjacents. road commissioners may cut weeds and recoup costs. Weed inspectors enforce the act. township councils appoint inspectors who may bill farmers directly.
The Royal Customs Commission led by N W Rowell KC reveals organized payments and corruption involving Customs officials, railways staff, police, and forgery of shipping documents to move strong beer into Ontario. The piece urges fearless enforcement and prosecution of lawbreakers without regard to political ties to restore Canadian fairness.
The three mill increase in Acton’s tax rate mainly reflects a county assessment item of 10 mills this year, up from 8 mills last year, plus 34 mills for miscellaneous improvements like Main Street pavement. Critics urge scrutiny of the County Council as rates may continue at this level.
The May Bank of Montreal summary notes satisfactory business conditions with expansion in rail, auto, iron and steel output, and new industrial coke plant plans in Montreal and Saint John. It cites abundant prairie moisture, near normal farming progress, rising port activity in Montreal, and stock movements at Fort William Port Arthur as indicators of widening commerce.
Editorial notes a successful Atlantic flight and broad European reach while reporting April 1927 Canadian National Railways earnings up 7 percent gross and 2.75 percent net year over year. It highlights Chamber of Commerce road signs to Acton, traffic improvements, Canada’s high birth rate, Saskatchewan’s low death rate, Jubilee celebrations plans, and Manitoba’s nearly 750000 dollar telephony expansion with Winnipeg cable work and new toll lines.
A letter to the Winchester Press questions Department of Highways bias in placing ads only in certain weekly Ontario newspapers. It cites Winchester Press and The Free Press, noting electoral politics and liquor policy as possible motives and comparing government advertising with Agriculture Department notices on the Snow Weed Act.
A community notes several Toronto visits including Mr John Miller and Nellie, Mrs Howell, and Miss Mull with relatives. Residents Hayden, Mull, and Cray motored from New Hamburg after weeks visiting, with mention of Williar Conboy’s death following a paralytic stroke.
The Oakville column reports on a pumped unit at the pumphouse investigated by Engineer George Power and Ava W. St. Wilkdineen, with a recovery note for an unidentified resident. Dorothy McBain and others prepare for graduation diplomas at Hamilton General Hospital. Dr. G. W. Chisholm and Mrs. Chisholm, Mr. James Ryle, and families plan a motor trip through Ontario provinces, returning around June 26. Property transfers continue as Hulmer and Wm. Hill update local holdings with new occupancy planned for Mrs. Chisholm’s house.
The town reports visitors from Walkerton Port Melbourne and Toronto figures named Milton Gufed and George Elliot. A fire near a residence caused minor attic damage and a quick extinguish by chemicals. A funeral notices the death of Wallace Peacock. The annual church parade to Knox Church drew about sixty people led by a minister.
Dr and Mrs C F W Moss visited Tottenham on Sunday. Acton residents I P Moore and family were in town Monday. About thirty Oddfellows from Erin Ladue visited Orlan Lodge Georgetown Monday evening for the second degree. Mrs McColl and family spent last week with friends in Tonawanda and Buffalo. Mrs J W Miller of Toronto stayed at her son H G Miller’s. Rev Dr Dickie attended the United Church Conference in Hamilton last week. Mrs W E Marshall left for Wallington to begin work with Imperial Gil Co. Young People’s League held a social Monday evening with good turnout. Rev A N Urith and Dr and Mrs J Whiteon attend the Galt Baptist Association in Galt this week. Diamond Jubilee celebrations have begun with decorations handed around. Herald reports.
Burlington Monday Decoration Day scene with residents visiting relatives and attending events. Mentions Mr and Mrs Karl, G W Tobbe address to Women’s Canadian Club Stratford, and various local notices including a chicken theft on Water Street and a fire safety compliment to a resident.
The article traces Canada’s wheat expansion from 1867 to the Jubilee year of Confederation. It notes prairie provinces producing the bulk of wheat, export surpluses, and key breakthroughs like Marquis and Garnet varieties, expanding the wheat belt northward and turning the Prairies into a global breadbasket. It highlights Cerealist Dr. C. G. BaudoRA and Dominion researchers and the shift from ranch country to wheat farming across the transferred northern frontier.
E. J. Hassard promotes Moono's Emerald Oil as a powerful treated remedy for varicose veins and skin conditions. One bottle allegedly reduces itching eczema and eruptions with rapid drying. The ad claims quick results in days and offers a money back promise through participating pharmacies.
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