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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 22, 1922
Page
4
In the closing years of the Legislature a solid farmer bloc mostly votes against a resolution to study farm labor shortages and promote the back to the land movement. The measure failed 22 to 10 on a government majority despite Conservatives and Liberals supporting it.
The text discusses how Canadian women’s colleges could follow U S examples by introducing a home economics program that includes caring for an infant. It argues many babies need mothering and young women would gain practical experience from hands on child care.
In a moment of weakness Hon. W. S. Fielding, Finance Minister, announced from No 10 the budget restriction prohibiting the manufacture of home brew. The move followed Liberty League pressure and aims to curb home drinking in Canada, despite broader support for the measure.
In Ottawa a speech by Chinese Minister Dr Sao K. Alfred Sze at a government dinner stressed China values Canada friendship and would not risk discord by exporting Chinese labor. He argued China will develop and need labor for railways mining and manufacturing, and leaders do not seek mass emigration.
The piece reflects on tolls and taxes in Ford car ownership, Ontario motor laws and daylight saving, and imperial budget measures. It discusses Canadian trade value, Britain’s daylight saving bill, Ontario Motor Vehicles Act enforcement, voters lists, and Calgary province liquor debates. It mentions Acton jubilees and municipal incorporation plans.
Fragmented text describes local residents and visits including Mr Chay of Mridgtburg and Mrs Moyes. Mentions Ted and May, Huyoe and Me, a trip to Toronto for University of Toronto exercises, and a voyage to California with relatives.
Local items recount a jaded party in Georgetown with a June 24 event, a Methodists church steeple damaged by lightning, and a June 1 Canada Needle World outage. Notable mentions include Major Grout and family planning travel, and a Masonic lodge gathering with Kingston and Holmes Lodge involvement.
Local items mention the Muxonu attending a diving session at a Burlington church, and a Wegtow verse about a Method Church gathering. Included is a court note: an arrest by Chief Amith for theft and cannon from Wwa ward Gow, with the case set for June 24. Also reports on the Methodists Conference at St Catharines forming new assignments and pastor appointments.
A string of community items from Brantey Park includes Erin Mind Guilfoyle resigning as principal after years, a garden party at Mathys Street Church, a charity drag event planned for July 1, and a wedding at the home of Mr and Mrs McDonald. The Rev F O Harper declines a call at St Andrew’s, aims for later restoration and overseas welfare work with International Petroleum Co-Advocate.
A distorted exchange discusses costs for a cure and a wigent. A buyer questions price and a parent cites a lower detlor offer from an undertaker, hinting at bargaining over purchase costs.
A fragmented report on farming trials near Lorena and Vermilion View detailing crop yields, tuber and vegetable trials, and the use of experimental methods. Mentions government and department figures in Ottawa and agricultural researchers evaluating varietal performance and potential for improved feeds and produce.
A fragment discusses the Oregon Auxiliary Department station work on fruit dehydration. It mentions methods to preserve natural color during drying, including timing, fruit halves, and water removal. It notes concentrated product use for various flavored confections.
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