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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 14, 1928
Page
3
The council last week changed the dog by law by lowering the tax after a summer rule requiring dogs to be tied reduced stray dogs and garden damage. The measure aims to balance costs with observed results and is expected to gain general approval.
The Hon. J. S. Martin, Minister of Agriculture, extols fall fairs as vital to community spirit. He recounts 25 years exhibiting with ongoing success and notes a personal 22 year streak as a class champion. He calls fairs a bridge between country and city people and a record of regional unity.
Since 1910 the Canada Highways Act allocated 20 million to aid provinces in building highways. Over 8,000 miles of road have been built at a cost of 44,090,092 with federal contributions around 19.6 million. In 1026 provinces expanded work improving 5,788 miles at 29,585,000, funded by federal provincial and municipal expenditures.
The text cites 1926 road maintenance costs in Canada and advertising gum sales, pairing with public notices on taxation of the Rockefeller estate and Bell Telephone. It notes political shifts, Hoover era forecasting, and a magazine prize about town needs, all reflecting early 20th century concerns and media tone.
A will of Pvt. Barnum, died 15 years ago, distributes a mainly bond and stock estate among six heirs. His widow died in June leaving life use of the estate. The piece notes Barnum’s boastful style and belief in persistent advertising as money maker.
The sudden death of John R Bone longtime editor of the Toronto Star marks a loss to Canadian journalism. He served as managing editor since 1907 and was a renowned figure in Canada the United States and Britain through press associations and international contributions. He was active with Toronto University from which he graduated and held leadership roles in Canadian press organizations. He reported across major assignments including the Legisature Press Gallery and travel commissions. He rose to assistant managing editor before 1907. He later held executive roles and contributed to the Canadian Press Limited and the North American Newspaper Alliance.
W D Gregory of Oakville declined the King's Counsel appointment again amid debate on the practice. He previously urged abolition in 1921, arguing no duties, no tests, and no democracy backing the title, calling it foreign and outdated.
Five weeks after ratepayers approved a by law to fund a skating and cutting rink in Acton opponents delay with procedural holes and questions. Citizens demand council action and warn delays will cost the town extra money and a vexatious debt. The vote favored action, and supporters insist the rink is coming without doubt.
The Sunday school page outlines the general lesson on The Crucifixion from Mark 16 16-47 with explanations of Golgotha Calvary and details of crucifixion events. It lists verse-by-verse notes and references to related scriptures, and provides daily study prompts for June.
A professor tests a simple sham experiment asking what is in the hand and how a can can generate speed. A student answers tie it to a dog's tail. The ad then claims Holloway's Cam Remover will extract cams painlessly.
A collection of light hearted puns and rhymes asking why a spoilt boy clings to his ma while a shipwrecked sailor clings to his opar and other wordplay jokes about the frat tree in the pround the never found nut a doughnut and money secrets and a left elbow riddle.
An advertisement touts Uratalh for men over forty with urinary, prostate, and nervous issues. It cites Dr. Southworth and claims rapid early improvement, with testimonials from physicians. The copy notes nationwide availability through druggists and promises refunds if not satisfied.
A review of community items lists farm wheat conditions, church events, camp attendance, minor injuries, and social notices. It reports J Elder preaching, Garden Party at Inox Church, and several marriages including Woodward Smith Mann Murray Moore with dates and locations in Ontario towns.
The readable fragment rails against typographical error and social harms. It mentions hate of tyranny oppression and injustice and references Maharisgizm and indolence as vices. The text suggests postponing grievances until tomorrow to reduce significance.
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