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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 04, 1926
Page
4
Premier Ferguson stated in a Legislature session that urban municipalities cannot separate from counties to avoid highway costs. He argued towns must contribute their fair share alongside rural areas and opposed province enabling such urban splits.
The Ontario Good Roads Association meeting in Toronto last week backed a bill to require all vehicles using highways at night to have lights. Rural representatives objected citing danger to hay loads and license fears, while one suggested pedestrians on country roads should also carry lights. The proposal aims at self preservation and road safety.
Hon N W Rowell urges a Canadian representative in London who can approach the British Prime Minister as closely as the ambassador from a foreign country. The envoy would monitor international issues affecting the Dominion and keep the government fully advised, supported by Ottawa’s external affairs department, aligning with the empire’s framework.
The Dominion Minister of Agriculture extols the high reputation of Canadian inspected foods, noting continued global demand and premier honors for Canadian bacon at the British Empire Dairy Show. He credits the Health of Animals division for strict sanitary control and better packing practices, while discussing migration views and Babson’s claims on Canada’s living conditions and rents.
The Halton County Council should imitate Bruce County by compiling a report on all cemeteries in the county. The 1924 Cemetery Act amendments empower inspectors to check maintenance and compliance, reporting to the Provincial Board of Health. The editorial honors pioneers who cleared Ontario and praises Halton’s standing.
Sir Arthur Currie, president of McGill University, urged lawmakers at the Ontario Good Roads Association banquet in Toronto to abandon party politics and adopt national thinking for Canada's prosperity. He questioned if Ottawa legislators prioritize party interests over national welfare.
Editorial notes question whether Ontario breweries and distillers funded the Central Conservative campaign. It cites Scotland Canada trade, liquor corruption, London night clubs, and wartime debts. Notes on prohibition, a Missouri college program for boys, Gardiner as Saskatchewan premier, Buckmaster praise of US prohibition, and regional electric rail bankruptcies.
Paris designers price the crepe sports frock near the cost of its design. The dark green frock features a high collar and shoulder yoke with distinctive sleeves, suited for Jersey, kasha, broadcloth and other Spring fabrics. Medium size uses 2 3/4 yards of 36 inch material.
A country farmer’s son goes to the city to seek easier labor but discovers the daily rush of a large family supply store. After seven weeks of steady work, he asks to finish early Saturday night, realizing city toil outpaces farm thrashing. He returns home convinced farm life has compensations.
A brief comic exchange between a deacon and a minister centers on a sprayer comment. The deacon criticizes the sermon for length and unwarranted expressions while the minister defends the prayer as not addressed to the critic.
Creditors of Diana Waters Smith widow of Acton Ontario who died February 6 1926 must send full names addresses and descriptions of claims and securities held to H P Moore and Gowdy executors by March 29 1926. Notices issued under Trustees Act. Executors will distribute assets to those entitled and not be liable for claims not then notified. Dated Acton February 25 1926. Solicitors H N Farmer Acton Ont.
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