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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 16, 1922
Page
4
The notice outlines subscription pricing, advertising rates, and general terms for the Axton Free Press Mbuber Cantalan Weekly Newspaper. It mentions weekly publication on Thursdays, mailing details, and policy on advertising content and insertion terms.
The Milton Reformers back W. Fisher of Burlington to fill the Hamilton Milne Senate seat. Fisher, a prominent businessman and student of national needs, is praised though the nomination is seen as tardy. The piece notes Ontario Catholic demands for more separate school funding, and Quebec Orange Lodge support for equal Protestant rights in education.
Austen Chamberlain told Parliament last week the Washington conference cost not exceed 250000 dollars. Abandoning four capital ships would save about 15000000 in 1922 and 150000000 overall, with total 1922 and 1923 savings likely over 50000000. The piece argues economic profits dwarf bloodshed avoided and cites Canada’s bright prospects as fresh prophecy from the Mail and Empire urging readiness for future good times.
The article discusses the last night spree scandal at Parliament Buildings in Ontario. It criticizes Premier Drury for saying no government member was implicated and urges that any legislators involved be treated the same as other violators. Calls for a clean enforcement to uphold the law.
The Ontario License Department and provincial dispensaries are praised for enforcing the Ontario Temperance Act. Investigating officers review prescriptions, and any irregularities or evasions lead to physician inquiry, with penalties upon conviction. Ontario boasts about 3,600 physicians, only about 125 tied to enforcement issues. The Throne Speech in Ottawa outlines six main policy aims including railway co‑ordination, tariff changes, freight-rate reductions, settlement expansion, trade expansion talks, and defense co‑ordination, signaling potential prosperity if enacted.
At a Junior Farmers' Club meeting in Trafalgar last week a lively debate favored the merit of owning a hundred acre farm over a $2,000 yearly salary or starting life young. The win suggests capable local debaters and productive township conditions. Premier Drury stated the government will not loosen the Ontario Temperance Act and will tighten prohibitory laws further despite a Dominion Alliance delegation's push.
A fragmented piece discusses English land usage and harvests, contrasting with tales of rural economy and poverty. It mentions a monetary value per yard, mentions a book list on hunting and trapping, and notes Canadian crafts and monthly publications. Names include Ly Ve Hiowminas and John I. Sybcock, with references to a publisher in Ontario.
A provincial education report highlights progress in temperature, grades, and school facilities. It underscores the need for balanced training of teachers and youth, calls for urban rural support, and quotes Inspector Denyon urging boards to back educational reforms and teacher development.
Premier Drury introduces a measure to consolidate all laws and amendments on the Voters List, promising reduced expenses. Manitoba also considers stiff penalties for bootleggers and supports cooperative marketing to lift farmers' returns and cut consumer costs. President Harding bars U S shipments of arms to China to curb munitions fueling internal strife.
Canadian and Ontario leaders push for a referendum on liquor sale control amid pro prohibition sentiment. Premier King receives strong support in Parliament as he outlines Speaker duties. Articles highlight Prohibition Alliance progress, road upgrades boosting land values, and Lloyd George urging cooperation. Military cuts in Britain are noted, with emphasis on humane governance and veteran gratuities. eligibility details for Imperial and Canadian entitlements are explained.
A distorted text describes a sermon delivered in a rustic dialect about the ten virgins from the parable. The speaker, an elderly Black man, uses vivid imagery of lamps and the bridegroom to warn of being prepared. Vividly unclear in parts, it centers on readiness and consequences for the unprepared.
Fragmented OCR text discusses provincial taxes and a budget plan. It mentions no new taxes, potential changes to existing taxes, and indicates the finance minister Hinith as involved. The passage is garbled with unclear names and dates, but centers on tax policy and budget timing.
In a crowded courtroom, Colonal Neanant denounces the bootlegger as a felon while explaining the heavy penalty. The judge delivers a severe verdict, with witnesses recalling the accused’s alleged connections to illicit prices and bribes as the case unfolds.
An old ad promises 126 to 200 dollars monthly for driving trucks and heavy machinery. It touts rapid training through a system offering a job after a short course. The notice urges immediate writing or calling for details at Emphila’s Motor School, 163 West King Street, Toronto.
Fragmentary OCR story describes a captivated narrator in love with a comely woman. A missionary tale follows a man promised safe delivery of a worn packet to a distant mountain territory after release. Entwined names and places hint at a romance set against travel and peril.
Fragmented text describes concerns over a mad dog and warns against killing it. It suggests capturing the animal, confining it for observation, and notes that bites risk hydrophobia. The passage also reflects on human fear and misperception around dogs and aggression.
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