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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 13, 1929
Page
5
The piece argues front page coverage favors the few who win money in the English Derby and Calcutta sweepstakes while ignoring the many who lose. It claims promoters profit regardless of outcomes and notes many widows and others lose small sums to buy tickets, urging balanced reporting.
Citizens present a large signed petition to the Acton School Board asking for careful consideration. The board postponed the decision to a later meeting and will act in Acton’s best interests, with public opinion guiding the outcome and potential voter remedy in November and December elections.
A report on annual budget sessions of the Public School Board and the Council. They trim expenditures to avoid raising the tax rate while meeting necessary improvements, noting debenture debt and county share increases. Residents’ oversight keeps the rate steady at previous levels.
The latest compilation shows Canada has 5.742 billion total capital invested, with United States investors holding 4.287 billion and Britain 2.201 billion. Other countries total 245.74 million. Canadians own about 55 to 65 percent ofDominion capital, and hold 1.570 billion invested abroad including 874.626 million in the United States and 141.015 million in the British Isles.
The plan offers drivers a 10 percent premium reduction from insurers for two years of driving without accidents and a clean record for reckless or intoxicated driving. It requires maintained brakes and steering gear and overall car upkeep. The St Marys Journal Argus notes such incentives would be welcome and overdue.
Neighborhood notes report Neva Accord resident A Thompson has moved to Firat street. The town board will meet Tuesday evening to select a new Chairman. Several residents attend events including Eastern Star Convention in Ottawa and a funeral in Britannia.
Mrs. A Deveregux hosts visits from Mr and Mrs N Athaley of Toronto and Mr Tuer of Halleybury. Samuel Kirk named Justice of the Peace for Walton County by Order in Council. About twenty five officers and members of Credit Lodge visit Stanley Lodge in Toronto. Niagara Falls visitors include Mr and Mrs Pred Redshaw and children Leslie and Yvonne from Rochester. Shortage at Smith and Stone Ltd leaves Sydney Hulme with a dismembered hand from sawing incident. Georgetown Public School Field Day draws large crowd. board plans annual event.
The Exchequer Court of Canada rules that fractional charges collected by the Canadian Wheat Pool for elevator and commercial reserves are not subject to income tax. The court says the Pool holds this money as agent for about 145,000 farmer members and must account to them, saving millions if upheld.
The Alliston Herald editor argues a misunderstanding fueled the ejection and reinstatement episode at the Acton School Board. He notes reporters and citizens have rights to attend meetings and obtain public information, and stresses sensitivity toward the board’s female members and chivalry in handling requests.
Editorial notes highlight Canada ranking 24th in population and third in trade turnover while Canada’s maple yield in Quebec hits 35 million pounds, up 7 million from last year. It also reports a cautious egg export outlook to Argentina and prairie land settlements with 40 million acres still available. Sir Esme Howard’s stance prompts discussion on embassy privileges and respect for prohibition law.
Milton residents engage in visits and travels with Toronto Kitchener and Chicago connections. Local events include school staff appointments the county council meeting the fire brigade drill and a Glover Basket Factory fire with extensive damage but protected warehouses. The ad promotes Dr J Do Kullogg's Asthma Remedy claiming relief from asthma symptoms.
In a clipped exchange Mrs Grey reveals Edna plans to marry again, while Mr Grey questions the notion noting he believed she had never wed. The dialogue highlights social quirks and marriage chatter.
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