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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 01, 1928
Page
4
The editorial criticizes a proposal to allow beer by the glass in Ontario hotels, arguing it would widen access and profits for hotel operators. It warns the current rules already enable overindulgence and opposes further liberalization.
The Indies outnumbered men and captured all prizes at the High School Oratorical contest last week. Judges were impartial and most speakers praised forefathers like Macdonald and Laurier. The piece notes strong female competitors and ponders future generations of Agnes McPhails while acknowledging men led Dominion honors last year.
In a parliamentary session Leopold Macaulay argues for strong safeguards against reckless motorists. He cites New Hampshire and Massachusetts models requiring bonds or insurance to suspend licenses and registrations, urging a study to protect law abiding drivers from accident risks.
Canada saw 142 620 immigrants in the ten months to January 31 1928 up from 118 100 in the prior year a 12 percent gain. British Isles led arrivals with 46 720 followed by the United States 21 170 and 1 780 from other countries including 24 222 from France Belgium the Scandinavian region Holland Germany and Switzerland. During the period 35 405 Canadians returned from the United States. January arrivals totaled 3 602 with 771 British 1 223 U S and 1 608 from other countries including 630 from France Belgium the Scandinavian nations Holland Germany and Switzerland.
The piece critiques a self centered “good citizen” who never volunteers in crises or helps neighbors. It warns that a nation of such individuals would lack churches hospitals and aid for the disadvantaged, urging readers to reconsider their civic obligations.
While riding the streetcar in Toronto, the writer ponders two Ontario government departments a liquor store bearing the provincial arms and a government savings bank. They suggest each serves different classes, questions of funds and purpose, and predict the Monteith Budgets may rise in popularity like Robb Budgets.
Editorial notes discuss a cartoonist’s pace in speed records, Sunderland House reopening, Ontario gold production in 1927 totaling 33 409 247 dollars, and Ontario leading Canada as a gold producer. It covers Crerar’s wheat forecast, poultry thieves penalties, city building permits rising in January, and proposals for a new thirteen month calendar. It notes Canada’s fiscal position with a 54 415 000 surplus and tax reductions a chief budget feature.
EMIN Myo and W Y Gray visited Acton recently. Mrs Griffin spent several days with friends in Acton. Minn Belford of Toronto is visiting Mr and Mrs Horton and Mrs Gibson with Mary James. Mr James Curry of Toronto had an accident while cranking his car in gear, pinning him to a wall. no bones broken but multiple bruises expected to heal in days.
The lesson explains Jesus selected twelve ordinary followers to be his representatives and to establish the kingdom. It notes their average abilities, diverse backgrounds, and the mission to preach, heal, and build faith while living simply and relying on hospitality.
The Herald notes visitors from Toronto and St Catharines spending time with locals including Mr Whi Skirraw and Mr Floyd. Geartown appoints W Marshall as Chief of Police, praised for integrity and service to the municipality.
The Burlington Ney GoV Tebbs spoke at a Board of Trade banquet in Thorold on Monday evening. High School Inspector R. W. Anilin of Toronto is visiting schools this week. Lint Dolan left Saturday for a buying trip in New York City. Maude Nicholson heads to New York tomorrow after a sojourn with friends in Harington. Wm Bullard Sr left Feb 10 for St John en route to Melita to return late March. County business notes discussed at the tar meeting.
Oakville Williams Lyons of the Sixth Line has been dangerously ill with pneumonia during the past week. Mr and Mrs William Hil left Thursday for a short holiday in Pittsburg. Mrs James Slocombe and her twin girls left for Cleveland for two months of dancing training and promise of fame. Chief of Police Kerr attended the funeral of William Donnelly Brantford’s long serving former chief. The first Lenten ten was held at Knox Church. Dr HR Miller returned from New York after visiting major hospitals. Socials honored Miss Gladys Morden bride elect. St Johns Church men attended a district banquet in Millgrove.
Milton residents report Mrs. OL Sherman visiting her mother Mrs. Homan at Niagara Parks this week. Major J Round and Mrs. Peacock return from honeymoon. Bertram Conover of Trafalgar Township suffers broken ribs after a fall while unloading blocks of tee.
One Winfield, the brick church sexton, recalls a passerby artist who sketched him for a story in five minutes. The portrait resembled a pirate captain in a published illustration, prompting the uncle to hope for a return visit but wary of a future trick. A child’s magazine reveal confirms the likeness.
An advertisement urges readers to ask their druggist for a two ounce bottle of Maone's Emerald Oil full strength. It claims immediate night and morning applications reduce swollen veins and restore normal size, noting powerful relief for pains.
A circus elephant named Babylon saved a ten year old girl from a chained bear attack. The girl played with the elephant and escaped injury when Babylon pinned the bear, then lifted her to safety. Attendants arrived too late to prevent the incident but Babylon earned praise for the rescue.
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