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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 10, 1921
Page
4
The Acton Bee Press advertises weekly Acton Ontario publication with address MU Street and details on rates for display advertising. It notes charges per insertion and per line, with contact and telecommunication lines for the education machines.
Editorial notes rising customs revenue across Canada since the year began and reports Canada’s 1920 grain crop as the largest on record with above average quality. Veto of discriminatory tax and Meighen government difficulties cited. Hydro power projects promise major capacity, rural electrification to curb urban drift. Also notes lower prices in paints and oils aiding farm and mechanical costs.
A Texas bill makes it a crime for advertisers to publish ads containing any true or false statements about merchandise services or prices that are deceptive. Penalties range from 10 to 200 dollars. publishers are protected if acting in good faith without knowledge of falsity.
In the Ontario Legislature last week, debates on amending the act to allow appeals from magistrates to a county judge drew warnings from Prime Ministerial figures. Hon Mr Drury noted the liquor trade persists, even contraband, and urged considering the likely well organized opposition in the upcoming referendum.
The speaker clarifies the League’s goal as preserving world peace through international cooperation rather than creating peace. He credits the permanent Court of International Justice as its key achievement and anticipates its operation next September, urging refutation of common misbeliefs about the League.
A Renfrew Mercury quip questions inflation and cross border pricing by US merchants. The column likens a hypothetical grocery fraud claim to the weaker value of Canadian dollars versus the US dollar, noting the impact on American buyers and Canadian exporters. It critiques cross border exchange rates and consumer frustration.
Workers and farmers face steep railway wage hikes affecting freight costs. The Ontario Municipal Board confirms inclusion of 25 acres at the town’s westerly limits, shaping school access and tax flow. Areas around Lake Avenue Rainbow Boulevard gain Acton School access and town revenue from new properties previously in Esquesing Township.
The new order restricting possession of firearms alarms many readers. The Mail and Empire argues for a balanced policy, noting criminals will find ways to obtain arms and urging protection for law abiding households and stores against potential robberies.
A Toronto Union Stock Yards public notice declares farm dogs will be kept away and governed by dealers to curb depredations at the yards. The order shifts blame from mongrel curs in towns to the farm dog, once seen as a needed adjunct, now facing stricter control.
The United States Great Britain and Japan sought a united approach to disarmament. The Senate’s last act before retiring favored a conference among the three powers to curb warlike impulses and move toward ending armed conflict, potentially echoing aims of the League of Nations.
More than 1300 trustees and ratepayers plan to attend the Ontario High and Public School Trustees Association annual meeting in Toronto. Delegates come from rural boards across the province, signaling a awakening to public school potential in fostering educated, patriotic citizenship.
An analysis argues that Japan's expansion into Siberia and Manchuria could strain global relations. Sir Sidney Low proposes Anglo American agreement allowing Japan a free hand to expand, avoiding focus on China and Pacific colonies. The piece contends the issue dominates upcoming British and Dominion premiers talks and requires strong Canadian representation.
Meantime, Harry and Joe, both Viar local Huck Manufacturing workers, face a managerial test to decide which will receive a promotion. The boss reveals a weeklong trial and pay raise plan based on performance and saving behavior, rewarding one with an advanced position and earnings.
A humble story describes an aged man who visits a charity and reads aloud a long tale about giving away his money to the poor. He fetches a shawl for an aunt, notes the aunt is dead, then writes the amount down in a ledger. He totals the sum, discovering over a hundred dollars to donate to those in need and the memory of loved ones inspires a living tribute to kindness.
An Old report notes the impracticality and danger of elevator ropes in collieries. The rope might extend 160 feet directly down to the shaft and weigh heavy, with the drum near a wall. The system involves miles of rope and vertical masts to gauge depth, sometimes reaching 1,000 yards. Each rope segment endures daily checks by miners. faults are very rare.
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