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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 02, 1929
Page
8
Large volume of Canadian grain shipped to Great Britain through the Panama Canal. By mid April about 81,000,000 bushels had been moved from terminal elevators into ships worldwide, surpassing the record crop year ended July 31, 1928 for this route.
The column criticizes the Post Office Department dismissals linked to Mr Vennot as not meeting expected punishment. It argues political patronage is inherently wrong yet deeply entrenched, noting both insiders and outsiders tolerate the system while urging restraint and regret over harsher action.
The text warns against repeating others without verification, noting how a habit of reporting inaccurately harms credibility. It emphasizes that even with honest intent, spreading partial statements damages reputation and harms both the speaker and those quoted.
An urging to reduce highway accidents as motoring season peaks. The piece notes fatalities from intoxicated driving, urges all motorists to abstain from alcohol and drive carefully to protect families and homes.
A Durhap Chronicle editorial argues that individual effort is not enough to lift a town. Every business, bin ness and citizen must contribute, not just a few. It cautions against stubborn, self righteous views and calls for collective action to keep municipalities thriving.
A report notes surveys are underway to connect Milton to the Dundas highway and No 7 at Acton, creating a through route. The project will relieve Dundas traffic, shorten Acton to Hamilton by about eight miles, and elevate the scenic highway into a main north south travel artery.
Mr Adam Twila at Greemare spent the weekend with Mir and Mrs Jas daystlee. Visitors included C Christian J Green IT Moore with Mr W Homer on Sunday. Reeve dintlee attended the spring aca Han of the County Council at Gueltply next week. Mr Atlanley Strowgern recently in Acton during winter returns to fence. Francis Prank spent winter in California and returned home. Mrs Hla Walker and daughters Irene and Ruby plus grandson Edward Nrock of Toronto visited on Sunday. Mr and Mrs James McCaig and daughter of Toronto visited Mrs J Murray on Sunday.Mr Murray joined them for a visit.
Wdney Copeland returns from New Cannon. O B George Wilkins, a longtime worker, at home recovering after an operation. Royal Oak Tire factory opened with three workers under Leonard W. Afee. Chisholm, with delicate recovery, brought home from Toronto General Hospital. Daylight saving time observed in Oakville. Hugh Pullen of the British navy visiting family. Oakville Eastern Star members attend Burlington meeting. Mrs A Porter attends provincial convention in Hamilton for the Presbyterian Women.
A reader recounts wage contrasts during war years and postwar periods. He cites a bricklayer earning 1.20 or 900 per hour and a bank teller with salaries around 16 to 18 dollars weekly, then compares board costs and living expenses to argue about earning power and conditions.
An eminent astronomer shows how reason can clash with belief. He built a miniature cosmos to explain planetary order and argued that a chance origin cannot explain the grandeur of the universe. His friend pressed for a purposeful cause.
In Wiarton the council weighs a dog by law echoing Acton. Editor Duncan argues for dogs but the majority favors flowers and fenced lawns. The piece notes fewer dogs, easier gardening, and predicts horticultural influence will end man’s dog, with caution about humane treatment.
A stream of local visits includes Mr Grahams of Taronto and Mrs Downey of Kitchener visiting on Monday and Tuesday. Miss Margaret Kennedy of Quielph General Hospital spent Sunday at home. Prof Hutt to Almcoc Friday to address Horticultural Society. About 200 attended Mgr Thomas Marshall’s golden wedding in Acton Parish Hall. Ruby Tennant to undergo further operation. W R Waldle returns to Charles Street residence.
Dr J M Bell D D S L D announces dental office at Mill and Frederick Streets with hours 0:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Also offers account books bound ruled and periodicals bound in Wyndham Street Guelph Ontario near Williams Store.
Editorial notes project about 25,000,000 acres seeded to wheat in Canada this year with last year tally at 24,114,846 acres and a production of 533,571,000 bushels. Building permits rise by 9.7 million, English youths arrive to farm, and homestead demand surges in Peace River district.
John WallaceMilton resident returned from Florida this week In town Mr and Mrs Thos McJannett and son Harold visited Taronto on Sunday P D Salter Drummquin recovering from illness four prisoners in town two vagrants and two serving time for DUI Arthur Norrington Georgetown formerly from Betiton back from Texas trip Afra C W Maplesden recovering from surgery at Guelph General Hospital Mr and Mrs W O Brownridge attended golden wedding of Mr and Mrs Thos Marshall 150 guests present Auctioneer R J Ers Acton in town Friday Reformer Milton friends Torontonians Syer and daughter Bir Rawlinson visited on Friday African board Trafalgar former resident undergoes operation in town meets recuperating well in town Saturday Reformer
Public notice-style health claim promotes Atognesia powder as quick relief for gas indigestion and stomach pain alleged to affect the heart. It guarantees speedy neutralization of gas and digestion support with a money-back offer through reliable druggists worldwide.
Paul Pishey attended the funeral of Geo. Creetman ex president at the GO A C in Guelph On Monday. Buck Thomas is progressing favorably after an operation at St Josephs Hospital Dorothy Fiaig of Toronto engaged to succeed Ailsa McKiite on the High School staff. Milas McKenale accepted a teaching position in Toronto. Mr T H and BL wreck injuries led C Smith to return from Florida. Mrs G W Tebbs sails from Montreal on The Duchess of York for relatives in the old country. The wind damaged fruit farms E Veech Son and Chas Button glass panes broken in greenhouses. Thieves robbed Burlington Golf Club clubhouse and Mrs Apoleon’s private room. police investigating.
Creditors of Rachel Sprowl who died April 8 1099 in Euquain township must file written claims with the executors William Komemt Kenney and Laura Mal Sprowl by May 18 1029. After that date the executors will distribute assets to those entitled and will not honor late claims. Oakin Ontario notices dated April 18.
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