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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 23, 1929
Page
3
Canada’s total agricultural production in 1928 was 1 730 104 005 dollars. The four leading components were crop value 5000 78 000 dollars wet year farm animals poultry and eggs 106 654 000 dollars. Poultry and eggs exceeded 100 million dollars for the first time. farm animals value rose 72 million since 1923.
Wheat sowing is virtually finished across the Canadian Prairies with about 22 million acres planned, roughly a million more than last year. Coarse grain seeding is underway as soil moisture remains satisfactory for germination and crop prospects look strong in Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta.
Citizens preparing for June homecoming to Acton as returning families find many buildings, landmarks, and industries changed. The piece urges locals to refresh memories of the Post Office site, school property transformation, new waterworks, Flynn's Spring updates, and roadways to guide visitors back to progress since departures.
A near Acton area crossing is labeled dangerous after a recent fatality. A jury viewed the scene and urged improvements such as trimming vegetation and better signaling to reduce tolls at level crossings. Local authorities and railways are urged to act to prevent repeat tragedies.
The Manitoba Provincial Government allocates 5,000,000 for highways and roads this year. The plan includes over 500 miles of new highways and resurfacing of 668 miles of trunk roads at 3,600,000, with 1,400,000 for traffic route improvements. Western provinces together commit 33,600,000 for road construction in 1920.
The report covers seeding progress across provinces with favorable prairie conditions and adequate moisture, though reserves are low. Ontario faces wet ground in low areas and flooding near Lake Erie, while Quebec lags due to cold, and British Columbia reports a three to four week late spring yet generally favorable prospects. Hay and forage crops show unusual growth and wintered well in some areas.
The Empire Shopping Week in Canada rally backs stronger imperial ties with a Canada-first purchasing rule. Leaders from multiple associations urge Canadians to buy produced in Canada goods to support Empire commerce and the broader development of British Empire economies.
A Toronto Star column reviews a day in the city police court showing multiple liquor related convictions. Forgery of liquor permits, multiple convictions, illegal possession, home brew and drunkenness appear with fines and jail time, prompting questions about the Act’s impact and temperance sentiment.
Editorial notes reflect on coal stock estimates for winter and the Halton County Baseball League opening day. The six team schedule marks a potential rivalrous season. Contemplates a new $250000 London building as an embassy for Canada in Washington and questions affordability of representation.
Neighborhood news recalls residents returning home after winter in Texas. Firemen joined an annual church parade, while a minister induction at Knox Church is set for May 2. Local paving, a new water truck, and a store project mark town development, with several residents traveling for visits and a retirement in Oakville anticipated.
A roundup of visits from Winnipeg and St Catharines residents to Milton with relatives and friends. Local officials and guests include Mr. and Mrs. J. Gowland, Mrs. Hann, Dr. McColl, MP Dr. J J K Anderson, and J E Marcellus taking over as high school principal. Also notes a Royal Court presentation of Miss Elizabeth Campbell and a July 1 concert by the Galt Kittle Band. A motor accident case involving Maurice Milchnick is updated. An asthma remedy advertisement closes the item.
KRIN Mint Tlona fmith of Tmiltan spent the weekend with Myo. 1 Theobald. Mextra, Warry and Crosler ieya of Storton were GBuandny visitors withuirl nuda in town. Mr Walter Scott of Orillia spent dune vday with hoy parer. Mr and Mrs CG YT Beate and Mr James Murray’s friends will be worried to learn she is a patient at Guelph General Hospital. Mr Wm Davidson was in Taranto on Tuesday consulting a medical specialist. Mr and Mrs John Rambottom Walkerton visiting relatives here. Irene and Kashleen Walker and Eddie Crock of Toronto were Sunday visitors with Mr and Mrs James Hamilton. Mr and Mrs Murrell Nrodie and Mr and Mrs Duke McLaughlin and Kale of Toronto spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Rider. Mr and Mrs G D Ruff of Guelph visited last week at the home of the latter's parents. Friends report Austin Pines Ocoteguard Sask finished sowing 200 acres of wheat on Maynard, ahead of the county pace this year.
Social notes mention Georgetown residents J. M. Moore and Misa Moore hosting and visiting friends in Durham Owen Sound and Acton. Northumberland and Durham defeat Georgetown in a football game at Ireservair Park. Graduates and staff updates include McManter University awardee Mims Mary Wirth and Ottawa horticultural council appointment for G. Kirk of Georgetown Plural Co. Also reports on Pearl Beaney’s appendicitis recovery and several local travels to Chicago and Taranto for work and visits.
Trouble signs for those past 40 describe bladder weakness headaches nervous rest pains in back and groin with painful urination. The ad promotes Dr. Southworth URATADS and URATALS offering guaranteed satisfaction or money back with a free trial.
Advertising a service for custom account books and binding of periodicals. Offers neat ruling and prompt work at Wyndham Street near Guslph, opposite Williams' Store, highlighting comprehensive bound items and careful finishing.
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