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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 13, 1926
Page
2
Editorial notes a change in Ontario law shifting indigent hospital care costs from municipalities to the County. County Councillors will decide which municipality the patient belongs to, affecting reimbursements for relief. The rule reversal follows last Session changes.
The piece cites Judge Wilkerson denouncing prohibition enforcement amid fears of retaliation. It also highlights rural school garden efforts, ornamental plantings, and a Dominion wide cups competition for school beautification with merit certificates and cooperative guidance from Ottawa authorities.
Sir John Simon, a constitutional lawyer and Liberal leader, states in Parliament that the general strike is utterly illegal and not a lawful action. He asserts the Trades Union Congress plan to call all workers out disregards contracts and would undermine lawful work commitments, urging government action to end the unrest.
Five men die in Lauzon Quebec from moonshine as a test of government control. Ontario license applications fall short. sugar duties prompt criticism. Prohibition supporters fret over repeal while Maine Republicans vow to uphold the eighteenth amendment. The piece endorses home ownership and argues government control cannot curb liquor traffic, urging unchanged prohibition.
The Chamber of Commerce discussed starting a weekly market, with general support. Harold J. Kurtz passed a queen’s university civic engineering exam and earned BSc. Rey E. Val Tilton underwent surgery at Hamilton hospital and is recovering. Mr and Mrs H T Foster and Miss Erther Hopkins visited London to attend Victoria Hospital graduation exercises for Geraldine E Webster who graduates with honors.
Mrs Beaumont of Glen Williams visits tutor Mrs Coulter for a few days. Janet Smith from Ermston funeral attended by Terra Cotta residents. Connelly family moves to Georgetown. Rev Ryerson Douglas of Orion preaches at United Church. H Logan ships bricks from Terra Cotta. J Sanderson of the Mountain underwent surgery at Guelph Hospital. Mrs Ora Wilson moves to Toronto. Albers Prearwond ill. Mrs Stilinger of Toronto organizes a local patriotic teaching effort with a United Church recital planned for June 1.
Belfountain and Rockdale Women’s Institute met at Mrs J C McArthur’s home on Friday May 7. Mr and Mrs Chas Dyer moved to their Hillsburg home last week. Mrs H Franklin and her daughter from Hamilton plus Mrs F Hutchinson of Brampton visiting the Hulls. Mr David Stewart bought from F Crosby his butcher business and took over Monday. Rockdale youngsters hosted a miscellaneous shower for Mr and Mrs H Burneworth at the New School House Friday evening. Hillaburg Baseball Club held its annual meeting Tuesday evening with strong turnout. Elected officers include Hon President Dr Reynolds. President Charles Hall. Vice President Dr Buchanan. Sec Treas Wm Morton. Manager Alex McLachlan. Captain Frank Carmichael.
The Lacrosse revival gains a 86 square hold in Oakville as Mr G G Coote MP of Saskatchewan and Mrs Coote visit Mr and Mrs W H Tuck. Mrs W H Tuck elected president of the local WCTU. Bir Ernest Shtrick of Lorento named choir leader at St John’s United Church. Prof R S B Thomson of U of Toronto spoke to Oakville Horticultural Society on Kaw Royal Botanical Gardens. J We Mocknight suffers broken nose and jaw from farm fence stretcher accident near Milton. Mgr Williams starts boys band class. about a dozen chosen for practice and future concerts planned. Council sets tax payment dates. penalties accrue after June 5 and Sept 28, 1926.
Georgetown's surplus on last year's operation of the Hydro system was 1892.39. Reports mention residents leaving for visits, school events, and local notices including repairs needed at the Georgetown reservoir and cadet drill performances. Local social notes reference arrivals and departures, hospital recoveries, and community gatherings.
Norval residents write to Minister of Highways George Henry about persistent highway dust since completion two years ago. They report extreme dust last summer and urge surfacing the village road from Centre Road north of Brampton to Mt. Pleasant, noting many plants and homes were choked. A prominent villager invites the minister to witness the problem firsthand.
W J Blair of the Kentville Experimental Station outlines a general orchard fertilization plan. A balanced mix of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potash totaling 560 to 600 pounds per acre is advised, with nitrate of soda or ammonium sulfate as primary nitrogen sources and acid phosphate or substitute rock phosphate as phosphorus. Rates adjust for vigour and soil type, with adjustments for sod, and applications from early to mid May around the tree and beyond the branch spread.
The excerpt recalls the 1707 union of England and Scotland into Great Britain and notes lingering use of English terms. Two Scottish sailors near Trafalgar overheard the signal England expects every man to do his duty and quipped that Scotland must be told to act when needed.
The piece argues praise multiplies powers more than critical remarks. It urges frequent, sincere commendation to boost others and oneself, noting kindness paired with praise fosters growth, happiness, friendship, and engagement in worthwhile activity.
An Italian scholar argues new inscriptions found in the San Sebastiano chapel near Rome challenge the belief that Saint Peter is buried under St. Peter's high altar and Saint Paul beneath St. Paul Outside the Walls. He contends the tombs may hold the actual remains, prompting a reassessment of burial locations tied to early Christian vision legends.
A family recalls a new minister meeting a two year old boy who shyly repeats his dream to be a preacher. The child humorously adds that he would rather be a lawyer but lacks the sense to do so, so he must become a preacher.
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