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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 25, 1925
Page
4
The Supreme Court of Canada decides that eight-hour day legislation falls within provincial power and cannot be enacted by Dominion Parliament. The ruling clarifies boundaries between federal and provincial authority on labor standards.
The drive for prompt aid to battle wounded makes progress. Severely wounded sailors are transported by aeroplane to base hospitals within two to three hours, allowing surgeons to treat wounds while fresh in a hot climate.
A discussion notes two border signs in Acton: a new Provincial Highway sign showing a twenty mile limit and an older municipal sign reading fifteen miles. The piece urges clear welcome signs and courteous driving, comparing to Grimsby and American towns, to foster safe, friendly entry into town.
The Free Press marks fifty years since its 1875 Dominion Day issue. Editor and owner changes, fires, and partnerships shaped the paper through Queen Victoria to George V. The staff celebrate the milestone, noting 50 years of weekly publication and community uplift.
The House of Commons in committee of the whole last week rejected a proposed addition to the Dominion Election Act. The bill would have required newspapers to disclose electioneering funding sources and on demand publish stockholders and executive staff lists. The amendment, moved by H. A. Stewart, carried.
The Senate passed a bill to reimburse Home Bank depositors at 35 percent after amendments and without a division. The government will pay $3,000,000 instead of $5,450,000, and the act shifts to the House of Commons with doubt over acceptance of changes. The bill now rejects any moral obligation and bases reimbursement solely on financial necessity.
The Perth Courier lauds retail merchants as the town’s best business friends, running a free school of commerce and protecting residents from deceit. It notes Youths' Companion on tipping, citing the Amalgamated Food Workers in New York pushing to end tips, with restaurants in Toronto tied to the system.
The column discusses declines in Ontario race meet revenue and gas tax gains, signaling changing public backing. It notes Ramsay McDonald’s motion to cut the Foreign Secretary’s salary over the France pact, a Canada day holiday proposal, a $1,000,000 gift for McGill and Toronto labs, and local praise for Acton’s tree-lined streets, county equalization, Canada’s 58th Confederation birthday, Waterford Star’s 50th anniversary, and the Pearce family’s long-running newspaper lineage.
Toronto visitors Mr and Mrs H P McKerrihen and Miss Lillian Campbell spent time in town. Councillor W Barclay’s brother Mr C Aarclay from Howard Saste visited. John Forster of Rangoon visited Ben Forster and friends. Jack Barber and Finlay Allen passed second year exams at Toronto University. Mrs Angus Duncan recovering after surgery at Guelph General Hospital. George Brown of Norval healing and out again. Ida Coldwell BA awarded Golf Medal and appointed Research Worker at University of Toronto 1925 26. Funeral attendance for late Mrs James Kennedy noted.
Oakville notes set the year tax rate at 49 mills payable in two installments. W. B. Davis reports strong property inquiries amid several sales. St Johns United Sunday School reserves July 8 picnic at Grimahy. Macassa steamer chartered. Ladies’ Orange Benevolent Association granted funds for True Blue Orphanage fundraiser. Revd Munro moves to Dupolus Street. McBain to become pastor in August. Lions Club Charter Night praised. Birch tree removal ordered on Dundas Street. Oakville Methodist Church becomes St John’s United Church after union of three churches. Oakville Record reports $20 175 year receipts.
A peddler about 60 years old, known across the country for wool buying, died at the home of Isaac Teeter on Erin Caledon town site. Teeter found the man after he failed to answer in the morning, the death occurring quietly. The note references the Erin community and local happenings from that week.
Milton report notes Town Hall Property cleaned up impressively by workers. A concert at Victoria Park drew a large crowd last Thursday with selections by the band. A new golf course opened in June weather after land was acquired earlier. The Milton Heights brick dwelling linked to Toronto Brick Co. era burned at 7 am Tuesday, total loss, possibly sparked by a C P R engine, with manager Charles Murray occupant.
Friday evening about twenty five Daughters of England gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs James Troughton to honor their 36th wedding anniversary with a gift of a fork and basket. Christ Church congregation sent best wishes to Mr McGillivray on a life milestone and presented a purse of gold. The Chamber of Commerce held a well attended meeting and planned monthly sessions with growing member interest. Miss Thalia Cannon passed her First Year Arts exam at Toronto University. A Luther Holton pickup was stolen near his home. A by law changed the town assessment months June July September with taxes due 1926. Debris cleanup at the Brant Inn begins as rebuilding starts. Trinity Sunday School picnic set for July 15 at Grimaby by motor coach. The Peart family picnic at Oneida Township drew over three hundred attendees. United Church Official Board decided to rename the church Trinity United Church of Canada.
Canadian National Railways offers low cost tours through the Canadian Rockies and Pacific Coast this summer. Travelers visit Jasper Park with its wildlife sanctuary, Mount Robson, Kitwanga and its Totem poles, Prince Rupert, and optional trips to Alaska or a three day scenic coast cruise to Vancouver Victoria Portland and Seattle. Tours conclude back in Toronto with August to October departures and reservations through any CN Railways agent.
The lines praise the unseen worker who keeps calm and produces substance when things go wrong or defeat looms. A cheerful song and smile matter, but the key is the serviceable output. The quotation attributes value to practical achievement over appearance.
Notice to creditors and others with claims against the estate of Nail Gillies who died around January 10 1926. Claims must be delivered by July 4 1925, verified by statutory declaration. Executors may distribute assets after that date to others with proper notice, and will not be liable for undisclosed claims. Dated June 12 1925. H G Meir, Acton Ont, Solicitor for the Executors.
A Dominion Experimental Station report from LennoxvilleQue notes widespread mislabeling and mixing of field root and vegetable seeds sold retail in Canada. Of 223 varieties tested, only 23 showed true type. most were mixed or incorrectly named, depressing yield and quality. Growing one's own seed offers purity and potential gains. detailed guidance is available from local experimental farms.
A suburban housewife recalls a overheard chat between her new maid Hilda and a neighbor’s cook. They discuss terms like cremated cellar cemetery plumbing and hoos it, a misunderstanding sparked by a bell ring and a misheard hello. Continent.
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