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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 11, 1920
Page
4
A fragmented editorial discusses William Hearst era diplomacy, Ontario road funding, and liquor law. It reviews Dr Cody's retirement from education, British peers on crime, and highway routes Acton to Sarnia. It argues for tougher naturalization standards and civic education to forge true Canadians.
Report by J A Ellis, Director of Municipal Affairs, shows the Ontario Housing Commission supervised building of L214 houses in the province during 2019. About 20 000 new houses are needed. 17 cities, 30 towns, 10 villages and 11 townships built or planned. Acton hopes to build its fair quota this season as the Commission begins with a $30 000 government grant and available sites. George Bown commends enterprise as Ells addresses a public meeting on housing plans.
Lady Astor argues in the British House of Commons that the freedom claimed by men harms children as she recalls a constituency scene outside a public house. She contends that prohibition aims to shield innocent children from the liquor curse, contrasting it with calls for only drink control.
The Ontario Government plans a 1824 mile network of provincial highways touching every county within five years. Minister Biggs states traffic, market potential, farm needs, and vehicle use guided selections, with politics kept out of road construction and maintenance decisions.
In the Agricultural Gazette J B Dandeno notes Ontario school gardens are increasingly incorporated into regular facilities, despite hindrances. He cites growing numbers from 1014 to 1109 and observes many gardens are loaned land or temporary setups, praising farmer support and the movement's momentum.
The Minister of Public Works warned county road supervisors that without continuous maintenance the government will revoke road grants. Inspections will assess upkeep, and neglect will trigger funding cuts. He cited macadam road standards in other nations as a model for Ontario.
A Fred Press editorial notes opposition to an inherent right to strike, citing a Washington gathering of U S farming groups. It argues strikes harm both sides and that farmers and labor should unite for the country’s best interests, seeking cooperation over domination by any class.
A fragmentary editorial argues that patriotic duty requires absolute obedience to law and authority. It laments perceived lawlessness and urges all citizens, young and old, to submit to lawful orders and uphold civic duty despite disagreements.
A garbled OCR fragment shows a puzzling dialogue with scattered proper nouns and phrases. The text hints at a humorous exchange or coded message involving names like Arudee and AFFOW Unary Meney, with references to TAROTs and a lodge. The readable parts suggest a quirky conversational excerpt from a historical page.
Fragmentary OCR notices from Ontario references a residence mutt matter at Acton and Mercury Omen with names W J Gonton and Harncad Maker. Mentions mating date and spouse attention, a Yound Arrest in Aston, and a phone contact 34 Acton for expenses.
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