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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 07, 1925
Page
3
The Oakville town council approved paying R. E. Young & Co. of Toronto 300 for auditing services. The editorial lauds local fiscal vigilance stating the auditors saved the town about three times their salary by securing unpaid taxes that might have been lost.
After twenty four days of debate the House of Commons approved the budget by 123 to 86 with a 37 majority. Liberal members reacted with wild enthusiasm as 17 Progressives and Independents supported the government. The final day’s debate lasted sixteen hours, one of the longest in thirty years.
The Globe criticized the traffic police on Hamilton Highway for undue activity while urging more vigorous measures. It notes auto fatalities and argues speeding drivers deserve penalties, while motorists should not expect exemptions from law and police scrutiny.
James W. Gerard calls Hindenburg’s selection a menace to world peace noting a return to militarism and monarchy. The piece discusses Germany’s shift after World War I, the Kaiser’s loss, and cautious Western powers watching the new president’s influence on peace and policy.
The piece describes the second Sunday in May as Mothers Day, noting widespread observance and tributes to mothers with messages and flowers. It explains the White Flower symbolism for deceased mothers and a colored flower for living mothers, along with gifts and letters from children.
A survey of policy debates touches on beer taxes and weaker prohibitions as Bank of England actions influence currencies. Ontario rural schools face abolition debates while mothers receive May cheques. Canadian dollar parity rises amid Alberta bond sales and stronger beer support sparks dissent among MPs.
A wealthy Toronto businessman pledges to donate a large farm within fifteen miles of Toronto to establish a training centre for mental defection and support of philanthropy. The donor’s name is being withheld for now. Premier Ferguson urged Canadians to buy from themselves and reform immigration policy, stressing civic responsibility.
A story follows Senator Manton as he visits his native Little Duster for a public welcome with speeches and processions. He recalls past loves and town life, complains of recent civic changes, and ends with a homely note of time with Aunt Callate and a pie breakfast.
A survey of ages when notable inventions and discoveries occurred shows peaks in creativity by mid thirties to early forties for scientists and inventors, with artists peaking around forty two and financiers around fifty three. It notes exceptions like William de Morgan who published a successful novel at sixty seven.
A Kentucky village hostess saved for a grand party but missed the event as her duty kept her in the kitchen washing dishes. Guests praised the evening, while Aunt Sally explained her absence with quiet pride in her selfless labor.
The article notes that John Bright credited his public speaking to his mother reading the Bible to him as a child. Her careful and reverent Bible reading shaped his manner and later political impact, demonstrating a mother’s indirect role in influencing legislation and public life.
A minister recalls a man lifting heavy burdens up stairs and learning the secret of adjustment. He explains it is not sheer strength but proper underload technique. The sermon connects this to bearing life’s troubles through readjustment and finding rest in Jesus.
Taxes in Georgetown due by May 16 1926 and a new fire escape installed at the High School. Residents Mrs Freyre Mrs Pedley and others are mentioned along with parish and club events. The George town Tennis Club held its annual meeting with officers elected led by President T Imbleau and Honorary President R Mimms.
Mr T A LePatourel nears forty three years in Burlington business this Saturday while the town plans its annual clean up next week. Knox Church Ladies Aid schedules a rummage sale at Matthews Hardware store Saturday afternoon. William Dalton returns from Queen’s University and leaves to take a mining post in Northern Ontario for the summer. Ex Councillor Robert Gray shows an eight by six and a half inch egg weighing 4.25 ounces from a black Minorca hen. Halton Rifles take over the Brant Military Hospital gym for new quarters. A Burlington Co Operative Company Limited forms, uniting local fruit and vegetable growers to market cooperatively. Firemen Band may be reorganized with possible citizen financial support. Fr Sneath of Cataract Power Company suffers a near electrocution on Burlington Street. his son assists him. Gazette.
Ronald McDonald of Toronto and Mack Hollinger of Acton visited Alexander McDonald over the weekend. The Brisbane Women's Institute meets at William Scott's home on Thursday afternoon April 30. Mrs Catherine Cox of Nashwell Minnesota arrives April 20 to visit relatives. HH C Austin of Branley Park plans opening May 25 with sports program. Erin Rural Schools begin planting for annual fair in September. Rev HJ Gibson left Erin for York parish with farewell sermons at Erin and Cataract. Erin Baptist Church Hillaburg plans new sheds and electric lights with a Stewardship Festival starting Sunday. Cataract Electric Co proprietors improved street wiring, installing poles for better service. David Jackson of Erin Township passed away peacefully April 11 after long illness born 1846 in Baqueaing Townaship.
A teach er assigns a sentence with the word indisposition. John, showing a pugilistic turn of mind, adopts an agitated pose and finishes helpfully. The quirky exchange highlights classroom humor and language play.
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