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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Mar 30, 1922

Page

3

Prelude to Church Union Sees Herridge Accept Winnipeg Pastorate

Editorial notes Dr W T Herridge former moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Canada accepts an indefinite pastorate at Grace Methodist Church Winnipeg. His move shows support for church union as practical. Government progress satisfactory. western Liberals and Progressives stay independent yet cooperative, aiming to help public good.

W. T. Herridge Presbyterian Church In Canada Grace Methodist Church Winnipeg

Four-Power Pact Ratified by Senate for Pacific Peace

The Senate ratified the four-power pact between Britain, France, the United States and Japan, placing Pacific peace issues under joint supervision. Approval signals momentum toward broader confirmation of related arms conference agreements and sustains the push to naval reductions.

Senate of United States Britain Japan France Pacific Ocean Washington Senate

Getting Prices Down to Normal After WWI

The piece argues price restoration for common goods will be slow. It cites cooperation among manufacturers merchants farmers and artisans, and blames organized labor for delaying revival. It notes high wages for some and unemployment for many while prices struggle to meet demand.

Time for a Change in Municipal Elections

A dated opinion argues for moving municipal elections from the Christmas season to February to boost citizen attention and participation. It notes holiday business and social duties hinderhome and town voters, especially women, and suggests the first week of February as a suitable alternative. urges legislative action this session.

Ovary Benson Lake Ports

Why Should Free Publicity Be Asked Compels A Country Paper

A fragment from the Alliston Herald discusses newspaper publicity and trade ethics. It argues a proprietor cannot force stores to give goods worth beyond purchase value, noting a $5 buy should not trigger extra freebies. The piece compares papers to any business offering value for payment and rejects over giving beyond the sale.

Alliston Herald Ail Acton Guziph

Ontario Leader Promotes Provincial Gain Over Youth Welfare

The Star notes Quebec Premier touts provincial profits from liquor traffic while Ontario favors youth welfare over tax cuts. The piece suggests Ontario will resist provincial temptations and focus on community well being.

Quebec Ontario Taschercat Star

Wrecking of the Merchants Bank and Public Road Grants

The government will pursue action against Sir Montagu Allan and D C Macaron over the defunct Merchants Bank to ensure accountability and fair justice in Canada. County Council notes 1921 highway grants to Halton totaling 121360.02 dollars and urges continued funding for 1022 road and bridge work, criticizing focus on large bridges over real needs for good roads.

Montagu Allan Merchants Bank D. C. Macaron Canada Dominion County Council Department ,of Public Highways Halton Fielding

Ontario Budget Sparks Gasps Over Costs And Prices

Editorial notes reflect that Ontario 1922 estimated receipts of 32 million fall short of the amounts bet on Ontario race tracks last year. The piece laments rising rents prices and wages while the poor consumer offers only a howl. It cites egg prices and housewife efforts, criticizes Tommy Church's speech, notes U.S. bootlegger jitters, and reports on government economy efforts and new appointments.

Ontario Globe

Fragmented nature notes from a mistyped field log

A garbled account describes plants and a trek where bark and roots are observed. The text mentions figures such as Nadlig Joligmeant and Janis Inv, hints at a railway telegraph wire discovery, and a distant journey with unclear places and dates.

Vinnie Nadlig Joligmeant Larry Sant Mike Barry Bug Janis Canlan Uw Dolantet Tryli

Harvest in Prospect

A blurred scene describes a long journey with a wily figure near a road, a confrontation by a car, and a confrontation where the man withdraws a weapon from his pocket. The exchange ends with a cryptic reply about an event or danger ahead and a provocative inquiry.

Wetielul Aruba Lund

Short Crop Preparation Advertisement From Hull and Watson

A fragmented advertisement urges readers to prepare for a short crop season, mentioning Hull West Virginia and Watson & Son. It promises wild warnings about costs and offers guidance on timber work and eel products, urging action and urging readers to contact local merchants for prices and services.

Auction Sale of Cattle Swine and Sheep at J O Mierke Hans

An auction sale advertised for April 11, 1022 at J O Mierke Hans premises lists horses, dairy cows, beef cows, York cattle, and sows with due dates in March and April. Pure bred York and other breeds join 316.00 ledger, with 6 percent annual interest on credit notes. auctioneers JAB McDONALD and R H Kerr.

J. H. Miller Thibs Durham Prude Young Cattla atenn _anil Waltons Yorkshire Tamworth Padlerrod York Canada United States Oxford Canh WM. Thompson Hugh Reed Wuble Une Korin Dua Jung Ayrahiro Murat Brad Shorthorn Anala Thompson KERR Suyonmy Clork

Fragmented 19th Century Opinion Piece and Editorial Notes

A damaged OCR fragment shows mixed commentary on prudence and moral instruction, with stray names and phrases about philosophy and public virtue. The copy hints at an editor’s praise for a contributor and a casual anecdote about conversation and debate, then pivots to agricultural or horticultural notes referencing Dominion, Indian Mews, Haul.

Jidten- Leon

Be Fair to the Day And Start With Steady Effort

An anxious note urges starting the day with steady effort despite yesterday's failures. It stresses beginning work with the hand and nerve, though fatigue lingers after long exertion, urging full effort to prevent relapse and regain momentum.

Woorlius

Unclear text on Ontario homes and rural life

Fragmentary draft discusses Canadian rural housing and farming buildings. Mentions Ontario, rural life, and a desire for improvements and enjoyment from holidays. Contains many garbled words and nonsensical phrases.

Contested Point Sparks Courtroom Turmoil

An unnamed town court New lawyer rashly protests law after a judge’s ruling. The partner frantically corrects the scene apologizing for the heat of the moment as tensions rise in the courtroom.

Luprang Ito

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