15 Mar 1923
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 15, 1923
Page
1
Editorial discusses Canada as destined to lead global dairy production, citing President E H Stone of the National Dairy Council of Canada in Toronto. It also argues for homegrown sports and criticizes imports, and mentions Lady Astor pushing prohibition in Britain with dominion examples.
Council of Acton considers filling the vacant Chief of Police post after Chief Cooney retires. Desired candidate must be of strong character, rigid in enforcing statutes and by laws, impartial, capable of tempérance duties, and able to fund salary through fines while restoring law and peace. If no local qualified candidate is found, outside appointment will be considered to maintain Acton’s reputation for law observance.
The board endorsed a government bill to change land title registration to a Torrens style system. It would quiet all land title claims up to a date and certify titles as good to that year, reducing searches beyond it and shifting transfers to be recorded under land titles.
The Ontario budget discussion highlights a surprising lack of serious opposition critique of the government. Conservatives flag a supposed half million dollar surplus, with W F Nickle preparing a major challenge to Peter Smith’s accounting, seen as a key election tactic.
The piece cites proposals to exempt widows and seniors from income tax, Ontario's subsidies rising to 2,765,729, and widespread local tax cuts. It also notes Montreal bootlegging, pro and anti prohibition views, plus railways and newspaper costs affecting local papers.
A young girl surprises her mother with a Milie parcel wrapped in fancy paper for a birthday. The mother laughs and praises the gift as Lucy’s father smiles, while Lucy laments missing the moment until unwrapping reveals a lovely face color and thoughtful artistry. The exchange ends with a promise to pause and notice future gifts.
Annis Mogers of Colorado was awarded 600 prize money by the Highway Education Board for a safety booklet created by American high school students. The document, directed by Miss Rogers, urged youngsters to follow road rules such as not playing in streets, avoiding riding bicycles on sidewalks, and keeping to the right while crossing streets.
Aimed at young readers, this piece invites children to observe seasonal changes. It suggests experiments with sponges and seeds, pushes outdoor walks, and encourages watching buds and growth from Pusey willow stalks to celebrate March winds and April showers.
A humorousLondon tale recalls a young industrial magnate who courts a chorus girl. He proposes to her, hoping to win approval from her father, a stern lawyer. The father surveys his prospective son-in-law and remarks that he has chosen better taste than the other suitor.
The writing argues individuals can master their thinking choices and reject impure thoughts. It asserts people are sovereign over their inner state, able to direct energy toward wholesome, constructive thoughts and refuse envy hate and worry.
A fragmented text offers stray phrases on conscience warning, a judge, teachers, wives, and aiding others. It hints at personal resolve, petty troubles, and money pressures within parishes, with garbled names and ideas challenging coherent meaning.
Town and Country section reports 92 016.24 in back taxes collected and council instructing tax collectors to prepare statements on unpaid items. Mentions a farm sale plan near Noreat road, Armenian students to be taught arts and culture, and various personal notices including weddings and a hospital appendix operation with improving progress.
Parida asks Council for creditation of pool hall license fee but no vote taken as only three tables in use. Clerk to draft by law and debentures for 21 095 to finish High Hall project. funds borrowed last year under bank debenture terms. Burlington Lodge 165 A F and A M held Past Masters meeting with adjourned lunch. Hurtington hockey executive decides to hand The Real Cup to Methodist team atop standings. Presbyterian Sabbath School to host concert March 20. Robert Johnston celebrates oath birthday at Lake Horse Road. Knox Church Ladies’ Society plans apron and bake sale March 31. O Koontig returns from Nebraska visit with brother.
Erin Village reports anxious push for a public library with Postmaster Alex McDonald appointed in Hillsburg. Community activities include school concerts, Women’s Institute aid, and a poultry course run by Mr Clemens with Wellington County assistance at the Erin town hall today and tomorrow.
Harry Teandale a well known citizen died suddenly at his home the notice notes he is survived by his widow one son Weginald and one daughter Miss Stella Teandell both at home The Young People’s Society of the Methodist Church paid a friendly visit to Knox Church Young People’s Society on Tuesday evening and spent a pleasant profitable time Other local items report Mrs Jamed Alexander’s fall breaking a small bone in her wrist and local potato prices at two dollars a bag plus various community notices about gardening camping and town improvement plans of Millag and Wilthy town including horticultural plans and a birth in Nelson’s family
Fragmentary OCR passage shows garbled dialogue with names like Uncle Seth and Uncle Jett. The readable parts hint at a rural dispute or miscommunication about a small stream and objecting to something, but no clear event or outcome is established.
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