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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 21, 1925

Page

11

Canada Increases Trade With Britain Shifts From U S

Editorial notes Canada’s exports to the United Kingdom rose by 35 million in the year to March while exports to the United States fell by 13 million. Imports from Britain stayed near last year, but U S imports dropped 90.06 million. Agricultural Committee in Toronto urged weed cutting, urging the minister to coordinate with highways and municipalities to prevent weed spread and tie action to road grants.

Canada United Kingdom United States Agricultural Committee Toronto Minister of Agriculture

Ontario Papers Merge After Publisher Sells Kin cardine Review

Col Hugh Clark sells his Kin cardine Review interest to J J Hunter owner of the Kincardine Reporter The two papers will merge as the Review and Reporter under Hunters management The merger comes from rising production costs and limited business in Kincardine Bruce County The new paper is expected to serve the area well

Kinscardine Review Hugh ‘Clark M. P J.J. Hunter Kincardine Reporter Review Reporter Hunter Kincardine Cand Kincardine Bruce County

Social problems and youth crime in Canadian discourse

J J Kelso notes shifts in social ills from drunkenness to home life breakdown and religious neglect among youth. The piece contrasts moral training with industrial expansion, urging strong government and Liberal unity for Canada’s prosperity and social welfare.

Ines Histarice Hanover Poat Cariada Liberal Party Canada

Quebec Liquor Law to Allow Immediate Arrests

The Montreal Gazette reports amendments to the Quebec Liquor Act planned for the next Legislature session after Judge Amedee Monet ruled Liquor Commission police cannot arrest without a warrant a customer buying liquor illegally. The change would let an on site agent arrest the client for possession of irregularly acquired liquor.

Montreal Gazette Amedee Monet Court of Special Sessions Liquor Commission Commission Police Quebec Liquor Commission

W D Euler Pushes Rail Fusion to Save Millions

In a businesslike address Waterloo MP W D Euler urges immediate action to end railway duplication. He argues fusion could save at least 100 million and turn a annual deficit into a surplus of 60 million, warning the public must demand this cut in waste.

W. D. Euler M. P Waterloo Bethade National Railways

Editorial Notes on Taxes Education and War His­tory

A collage of notes and opinions on public policy and history includes calls to teach scientific temperance, praise for government tax relief, and critiques of Hindenburg and Canadian fiscal policy. It touches on paving Hastings main street with government aid, 1924 Canadian exports rising, Empire Exhibition rankings, and debates over education and military tradition.

Hastings

Local Brampton Brings Voices of Alarm and Trade Reports

Alarm over thieves near Felton and police steps to catch a burglar. Brampton sees heavy truck deliveries from Eaton’s and $1,200 daily business. Post office delays and small envelopes draw scrutiny. Ontario leads in select hog marketing with premiums for celecta hogs. Quebec and Western provinces lag.

Brampton Phe T. Eaton, Co. Berton Waton Lye Ontario Dominion Toronto Quebec

Brampton Paper Hanger Killed in Ladder Accident

Albert Dolphin, resident of Brampton for two months, died Thursday afternoon after a ladder rung pierced his abdomen while removing paper from a coil. Harry Edie was thrown and shaken but unharmed. The item also urges public notice on finding lost articles and promotes a canoe trip booklet from the Canadian National Railways.

Albert Dolphin Brampton Harry Edie Hin Fish and Game Department Canadian Nationage Prince Edward Island Tanoeta Canadian National Railways Algg

The Mind of a Child in Central Park

A Washington Star report tells of an elderly man in Central Park who helps a crying girl by returning her lost penny. The girl rebukes him, accusing him of stealing the coin, revealing a moment of distrust amid kindness.

Washington Star Central Park Avitha Old

Funeral of John Anderson Noted in Ayr

Mr Witton Lambert attended the funeral of his brother in law the late John Anderson at Ayr on Saturday. The School Board program includes sports at Branley Park on Monday May 26 with lacrosse and a girls softball tournament. An action against the Hamilton firm Qimu Bros & Go. over alleged school trust funds was heard at Osgoode Hall. appeal dismissed with costs.

Witton Lambert John Anderson Ayr Stewart Nan Onpont Slater Miki McDdugall di At. Thomas Felenta Petot Branley Park Daddy Knitting Andy Caloton Dodda Knlt Ting Milla Acton Wrin A. Alow Autor Reco Wil Bolow Progritntio Qimu Bros. & Go Hamilton Irln Tnt Apottun Aohool Wal“ Pobruary

Milton to Celebrate Kings Birthday with Civic Grant

The Milton event marks the King s birthday on Wednesday June 3 with a new tradition. The council grants $200 to the Agricultural Society while the Athletic Association enjoys free use of grounds. CHAPMAN receives 21 days leave if a substitute is provided. Church and mission guests from Hunan China visit Knox Church. 3000 yearling trout arrive at Milton Bish and Game Club pond. An address and purse of $100 are presented to Rev W D McIntosh with support from the Methodist Church and Mrs McIntosh receives a silver flower basket. A post-event musical program and refreshments conclude the evening.

Milton Agri Athletic Association Chic Chapman Eagar Robertson American Presbyterian Niasion Hunan China Robertson Antontats Knox Church Martin Street Irving W. D. McIntosh Methodist Church Mra. McIntosh

Local society notes and town notices from Georgetown Herald

The Oddfellows and Rebekah lodge attended divine service at the Methodist Church Sunday evening. Notes on dog by law penalties and dog tax nonpayment. Mr Tony Restivo of Toronto bought the Millar property and returned to Georgetown. Chambers of Commerce urged to reconnect. U F C and F W C plan a meeting at Ward Ruddel’s home May 21. Esquesing Township Sunday School Convention set for May 28 at Georgetown Methodist Church with afternoon and evening sessions. Mr and Mrs Fr S Near returned to town to Queen Street. C C Y Flogg sold his jewelry business to H B W Hinton Acton and bought in St Catharines. Mrs H W Kennedy, visiting Detroit, home briefly. George improving health. Georgetown Women’s Institute close meeting ended with parasol and console net gifts for Mrs M J Near and Mrs C Campbell.

Oddfellows Rebekaoha Ionathan Tony) Restivo Toronto Millar Georgetown Chambers of Commerce Airgrove U.F.C F.W.C Ward Ruddel Queen Street Agin Br C Cy Flogg BH. W. Hinton Acton St.Catharines H. W. Kennedy George Detroit Georgetown Women's Institute M. J. Near C. Campbell

Burlington Lodge meets as sower project funds shrubs

The Burlington Gazette reports a busy council session with bylaw 868 on Catar Power Company and paving plans for Brant Street. Ernest Christopherson opens a service station on James Street and a vehicle wash. A Knox Church Ladies Aid Society musical event at J M Wallace’s on Brant Street is praised. Hon John S. Martin speaks at a Chamber banquet with over 35 attendees.

Burlington Lodge A.M S of Knox Church Ladiest Aid Society J. M. Wallace Brant Street Burlington Catar Power Nght ‘and Power Ball Holtby County Council Dundas Streat Freeman Martin Burlington Gazette

Timely Warning From Ancient Battle Headlines

A garbled historical notice describes a dramatic moment where a warrior faces danger and a weapon lowers, causing fears of a fall. The fragment hints at a tense scene with danger imminent and a survivor recalling a near fatal outcome amidst confusion and alarms.

Grandma Bargains Cloth for a Dress in Local Market

In a lively exchange a grandma asks a buay merchant for enough red cloth to make a dress. The merchant quotes a price of one teacup, and the helper clergyman laughs at the bargaining. The woman jokes about paying next time, while the shop scene unfolds with playful confusion.

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