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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 23, 1929
Page
9
Canada's 1928 agricultural output valued at 1.730 billion dollars. Four top sectors: wheat and products about 5000,78,000. dairying, farm animals, poultry and eggs totaling 106,654,000. Poultry and eggs exceeded 100,000,000 for the first time. farm animal values rose 72,000,000 since 1923.
Seeding of wheat is nearly complete across Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta with about 22 million acres planned for sowing an increase of around one million acres from last year. Coarse grain seeding is progressing and soil moisture is satisfactory for germination with promising crop prospects across the three provinces.
Residents returning in June and July will see many changes in Acton. The piece urges locals to refresh memories on landmarks now altered, including the Post Office site, new and growing industries, a transformed school property, improvements at Flynn's Spring supplying city water, and developing highways.
A recent level crossing fatality east of Acton highlights the danger of a narrow swampy road with thick growth at the sides. In wet weather drivers faced poor visibility. calls grow for road clearance, further safety measures, and cooperative action by railways and motorists to prevent higher tolls.
The Manitoba government will spend 5 million on highways this year. It outlines construction of over 500 miles of trunk roads and resurfacing 68 miles at 3.6 million, with 1.4 million for various traffic-route improvements. Western provinces total road construction outlay for 1920 reaches 33.6 million.
The report notes seeding advanced in the Prairie Provinces with favorable weather and adequate seed-bed moisture. Ontario shows wet low ground delaying work and Lake Erie land flooding. fall wheat wintered well on light soils. Quebec and Maritime Provinces face cold springs. British Columbia crops look generally favorable despite a 3 to 4 week late spring. Hay and forage are unusually productive for the season.
The Empire Shopping Week in Canada promotes buying Empire produced goods to strengthen economic ties within the British Empire. Slogans emphasize that Empire Buyers are Empire Builders and that Canada should favor domestic and Empire products first.
A Toronto Star column shows mixed results under the Liquor Control Act with several fines and sentences for forged permits illegal possession and home brew. The piece questions whether the act improves temperance and calls for decisive political leadership to answer.
Editorial notes reflect on early coal reserves and the Halton County Baseball League kickoff. The six town teams start a season likely to foster lively rivalries yet end in harmony. Mention of a new London building and questions about Canada’s embassy spending in Washington provoke debate on prudence and representation.
Neighborhood items report residents returning from winter in Texan days and attending church parades. Several district figures are noted with moves and honors, including inductions at Knox Church and resignations from the United Church ministry, plus paving contracts and town affairs.
Norman Caskey of Winnipeg visited his aunt Mrs John Gowland over the weekend. Mestra A H Todd and R W Spring Gay of St Catharines were in town on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Wii Edge of Waterdown visited Victor Norrin on Sunday. Rev and Mrs S W Hann of Mitchener spent the weekend with Mrs Hanns parents. Dr and Mrs H A McColl returned from a trip to Santiago Cal where they spent several weeks. Dr Ht KK Anderson M P attended to duties in Ottawa and spent the weekend at home. Mr and Mrs John M Card of Guelph with their son John and Miss Phyliss Bates spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Ek O Agnew Champion. Mr and Mrs C D McGregor and a daughter of Vancouver, formerly Milton, spent Sunday with friends in town. Musical committee engaged the Galt Kittle Band for July 1st. Maurice Milchnick, recently in a motor accident, has returned to town. Elizabeth Campbell daughter of Mrs Colin Campbell of Winnipeg, formerly of Palermo, to be presented at the Royal Court. Milton High School board hires J E Marcellus to succeed Hepburn as principal. duties begin after summer holidays.
Local residents listed as weekend visitors and visitors to family homes. Mentions include Mr Walter Scott of Orillia visiting with his son and daughter in law, and Mr Wm Davidson in Taranto consulting a specialist. Also reported is Mrs James Murray a patient at Guelph General Hospital and Mrs Austin Pines finishing 200 acres of wheat on May 13 with favorable progress.
Georgetown residents, visitors from Quebec and Ontario, and members of the Hort cultural Council of the Dominion are noted. The Georgetown team lost to Northumberland and Durham at Estervair Park last Saturday. Mary Wirth graduates with a B B A degree at McManter University during exercises Tuesday.
An old age health warning touts URATABS from Dr. Southworth as a home remedy for bladder weakness headaches nervousness back pain and night urination. It promises quick relief with an absolute satisfaction or money back guarantee and no cost if not satisfied.
Account books of all kinds made to order Periodicals bound neatly and promptly. Ruling neatly and promptly done Wyndham Street Guslph, Oat (Over Williams' Store).
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