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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Mar 23, 1922

Page

5

Editorial on Separate School rights and new Quebec MPs

The Premier defends judicial interpretation of Separate School rights under 1863 1867 and 1880 acts and backs sending petitions to the highest tribunal. New MPs Paul Mercier E J McMurray and Hance Logan receive praise for knowledge advocacy and fair play amid Intercolonial railway concerns.

Separte Bea Hearst Paul Mercier Westmount St. Henri Quebec E. J. McMurray Winnipeg Hance J. Logan Cumberland N S

Hydro Electric Revenues Boost Ontario Power Returns

The Queenston-Chippewa project begins operation and contract cancellations for power will bring the Hydro-Electric Commission about 2 million dollars a year in revenue. Chippewa rises as a major revenue source to cover interest, with initial generation at 110,000 horsepower and prospects of nine units totaling 600,000 horsepower. Ultimate project cost estimated near 80 million dollars. Manufacturing growth in Acton adds Hewston & Son shoe makers, a Mason hosiery mill, Halton Glove Works, and expanded machine shops. Local education emphasizes will and practical intelligence, arguing true education builds character and ability beyond diplomas.

Queenston-Chippewa Hydro-Electric Corfimission Chippewa Acton Messrs Be. Son Acton Machine Shops W. J. Patterson

Ontario Bar President Calls for Legal Education for Legislators

The Ontario Bar Association president urges legal education for lawmakers as electors last election reduced legislatures' lawyer share. Crerar and Grever outline Liberal criticism and Progressive support, with talks on Wheat Board reform and broader markets. The Crerar camp notes cabinet entry confusion while pledging to back measures for good government.

Ry, Maclennan Ontario Bar Association The Bar Association Progressives Dominion T. A. Grevar Mr. Crerar Crecar Crerar Wheat Board King Agricultural Committee House

Acton Horticultural Society Plans August Flower Show

The Acton Horticultural Society with over two hundred members plans an August flower show to extend its influence. It urges every home to grow flowers, improve lawns, and invite public interest by presenting thriving blooms and thrifty plants across the town.

Acton Horticultural Society Acton Horticultural Society

Admirable diplomacy and military skill quell revolt in South Africa

Editorial notes praise General and Premier Smuts for quelling the South African revolt without giving rebels time to regroup. The piece mentions postage rate hopes, Meighen in Parliament, prohibition debates, and Tommy Church denouncing partyism while urging Conservative leadership in Canada.

Smuts Tommy Church Hee Tories Conservative Party Canada

Auction Sale at Orin Towne

The undersigned Ben Simons offers stock and farm implements for sale at Watila Auction near Acton on Tuesday March 25 1222. The sale includes horses, cows, poultry, tools, and household items with terms: cash and 1 month on approved notes. No reserve. property from Clintons in Ontario area.

Ben Simons Watila Acton Halton Manitoba Wweight Norris Eee Ag U.P. M Mts Clinton Manor Proutt& Wood Warnehs Hermess

Tone shifts shadow primary market in Canada's tea trade

A fragmented Canadian market bulletin notes advancing tone from the primary party, doubts about large price changes, and potential import pressure. It discusses consumer behavior, export considerations, and the habit of tea buyers shaping future demand amid uncertain market signals.

Manesh Atate

Prepare for a Short Crop this Season

Local notices warn of a anticipated poor harvest this season. Advice emphasizes securing frost proofing and building silo protections to minimize losses. Prices are suggested to reflect reduced yields, urging farmers to act on protections and planning now.

Auction sale of horses cattle hogs and sheep in Townes

The undersigned offers at public auction on Monday March 27 1922 at one oclock the Townes farm items including horses cattle hogs sheep and pigs. Multiple lots listed with ages breeds and births. Terms cash with discount for cash and notes due in months. Kerr auctioneer contact Anton Oklahoma route.

Nis Ernest Cripre Tnt Une Erin York Oxford Timothy Bay Kerr

Minster’s Service Mixed With Village Banter in New Jersey

In a rural New Jersey scene a clergyman’s clerk announces there will be no service this afternoon as parishioners recall courting days and a comic exchange about minutes. A misread notice hints at a sermon about church life and a nearby clergy pairing adds to the village humor.

New Jersey Idwolng Dabte Inn

Unknown Canadian Soldier Memorial Vault Plan at Parliament

A proposal envisions burying an unknown Canadian soldier beneath a victory tower at the Parliament Building. The vault would lie under the great archway between two portals giving access to the memorial chamber, with a marble globe above the grave and an inscription. The ceremony likely won’t occur before Armistice Day 1923 due to unfinished tower work and logistical arrangements following a government conference with the Prime Minister and veteran representatives.

Ing Taang Armanden Bay Janice Voorhoedt Creat War Veterans Association

Werry’s Pure-Bred Seeds Invite Garden Start

An ad urging early garden prep promotes Werry’s Pure-Bred seeds and the seed annual. It highlights beans tomatoes corn and other vegetables for home gardens. The copy emphasizes opportunity, freedom blues, and buying at the local store around the comer.

Ganion Werry M& Papers

Barrie Water Works Surplus and Public Ownership Push

Barrie waterworks reports a 2700 dollar surplus after expenses, with plans to extend services to 400 applicants. Ontario public accounts show a large cash balance and receipts surpassing expenditures, while Premier Drury backs public ownership but calls for cost clarity on future works.

Barrie Acton Ontario Peter Smith Drury Massey Hall Toronto

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