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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 03, 1928
Page
3
The last chapter of the Trafalgar Township versus Halton County dispute concludes with a judgment by Justice Grant. The appeal fails and costs may be added. Trafalgar faces debt obligations while the County bears legal costs. The press notes a cautious stance for future agreements.
The article cites the Canadian Grocer advising retailers to allocate at least two percent of sales to legitimate advertising. It cautions against charitable or religious donations as advertising, advocates budgeting based on past results and future conditions, and emphasizes forward planning to increase business through focused, planned advertising.
Acton residents decide Monday whether to fund a municipally owned covered arena for local youth. A yes vote signals progress with other towns. a no vote delays the project for years. Each ratepayer is urged to cast a ballot reflecting Acton’s future direction.
Dr Frederick W Jackson argues that drunkenness begins with the first drink andProgressively impairs driving ability. He asserts no person who has consumed any alcohol should be allowed to operate a motor vehicle citing progression from judgment impairment to fatal narcotism.
In the year ending March 30 Canada welcomed 151 507 immigrants, up five percent from the prior year. U S arrivals totaled 25 007, led by Michigan with other top states including New York Washington Minnesota California Massachusetts North Dakota and Illinois in the near top ranks.
The article extols spring as a time when sunlit days and outdoor work lift spirits. It notes that even urban dwellers without cars can access nature nearby through bush walks, garden plots, and nearby creeks for fishing and exercise, highlighting small town perks in spring.
The piece argues liquor and drugs fuel robbery and murder. It urges prohibiting intoxicants to reduce crime, claiming intoxication erodes judgment and that preventing access would curb criminal acts by otherwise sane individuals. It stresses protecting the public by banning access to substances.
The column covers May weather, secret by law ballots, and Milton Campbell’s nationalization suggestion. It reports Calgary stock show results with 303 bulls sold totaling 116720 dollars at an average 279 dollars, notes Canada exported seeds worth 80514988 in 1927 with the US buying 7290836, and cites parliamentary funding of 1900000 for 24 Experimental Farms. It also warns drivers with a single headlamp will face enforcement in Toronto.
Local items report the town dump free for two days and daylight saving start on Friday April 20. Obituary notes Albert Crasn of Ottawa, an Oakville native, and several residents’ visits from Toronto and Kitchener. Reports include church reopening May 1 and community updates on residents relocations and trips to Ottawa, Sudbury, Calgary, and Niagara Falls.
Weekend visits include Mr and Mrs Thos Dear visiting Ayr friends Miss H Forrest Woodward Avenue spending weeks in Toronto with niece Miss Veats and Mrs James Murray returning from Toronto Mr Horton transferred to Toronto will move Monday in Milton the Bartons leaving town. Corpporation of Aflton sells factory adjoining CPR yards to Corrugated Cake and Cotton Seed Oil Co Ltd led by Thos Walch president operations begin July 1 with twenty five Rand wages at least 3000 monthly first ten years. By-law on fixed assessment of 6000 to be voted at next municipal election in January.
Assam teas are lauded for strength richness and flavor shaping Red Rose Orange Pekoe. The blend relies on Adam teas for its distinctive quality. Every package guaranteed.
Advertised cure touts Syrol tablets for bladder weakness and daily irritation. Claims promise two weeks supply, money back guarantee if not satisfied, and quick improvement within days with no risk.
Mr Miythe presided at United Church pulpit in Cabbeth and describes vocal turnout. McNally buys a new ear, youths attend a social at J Hayes home. W J Rutledge up with a verandah, Witon builds a front porch, Easter visitors announced from Toronto Brampton Guelph. Wind storm causes damage and a cow loss reported. Halton Brick plant at full capacity. F P G Thompson reports brisk quarry trade. Robert Puckering named Terra Cotta Postmaster succeeding Joseph Coulter. Edward Dimpkins buys a new car. James Davidson also purchases Coulter’s car. Beeding urged by day’s order.
An experimental form note describes the development of an early ripening tomato variety called Fegalian Alacarity. It details twenty eight years of breeding by Kr W T Macoun and the Dominion Horticulturist to stabilize early maturity and high yield, plus trial performance and plant-by-plant comparisons to identify the best strain for further selection.
An eccentric New England carpenter devised a harmless tooth pull in his shop. A frightened colored boy refused the dentist, then consented to the carpenter’s plan using twine and a hammer. The dramatic ploy frightened him into showing trust and the tooth came out.
The fragment shows a staged dialogue where a woman replies she must return early while being urged to stay for another week. The terse exchange mentions a guard or bearer and a debt of 350 units, with a plan to check on a husband or guardian and the situation at home.
A lively exchange centers on belief in ghosts with one speaker claiming abundant proof. The elder man defends belief, citing a so called Daad March as evidence for haunting phenomena.
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