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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 24, 1923

Page

12

Raney Peraades to Stand Again for East Wellington

Editorial notes Hon. Mr Raney agrees to seek re election as Government candidate for East Wellington after constituents and Cabinet members urged him to withdraw retirement. The piece lauds his strong influence on moral and social questions and believes his reelection is likely with continued Attorney General role.

Raney Peraaded East Wellington East’ Wellington Raney Ontario

Retirement of Rev Ren H Spence from Dominion Alliance post

The Rev Ren H Spence retires as secretary of the Dominion Alliance after sixteen years directing campaigns against intoxicating liquor. He will devote his energy to world wide prohibition and spend the summer aiding Scotland's campaign. The Spence family has long fought liquor traffic and reduced consumption in the province.

Ren. H. Spence Dominion Alliance Canada Spence Scotland

Pay as you go a duty beyond money debts

The piece urges paying debts of gratitude and kindness promptly. It compares financial responsibility to timely thanks, urging actions like paying doctors and tutors, endorsing helping others, complimenting workers, and supporting society now rather than later. It references Canada’s war debt and the broader ethic of timely obligation.

Canada

Halton temperance split shapes Ontario election bids

Milton Ro fosmer reports rumors that Conservative ranks prefer Dale to withdraw and back Hillmer as temperance voting blocs divide the riding. Premier Drury supports strict Ontario Temperance Act enforcement, signaling Halton as a temperance stronghold in the county’s campaign.

Aly Dale Ontasio Hillmer Fir. Daleig Ffir. Hillmer Drury Ontario Halton Pit Milton Rofosmer

What the Three Parties Stand For Now

A condensed view from Conservative Liberal and U F Q speakers argues that any party in power will ruin the province. Conservatives claim sane economical government while accusing wasteful excess. Liberals promise righteous administration and vague platform. Farmers allegedly lack a clear stance.

Conservative Phat Liberal Party

Two Newspaper Men as Political Opponents in South Brant

In South Brant Liberal candidate Morrison M. McBride will face J. W. Shepperson, managing director of the Ham and Nott Manufacturing Company. The note recalls former Brantford Expositor staffers and editors linked to influential Canadian journalism figures.

J. W. Shepperson Morrison M. McBride South Brant Shepperson Ham and Nott Manufacturing Company Ross Munro Globe Roy Sayles Weekly Newspapers Association Brantford Expositor T. H. Preston Canada Daily Newspapers Association Renfrew Mercury

Improving the Status of Children Born Out of Wedlock

Nova Scotia advances a bill to improve illegitimate children's status and compel paternal support. The measure would raise the father’s indemnity to a minimum of one hundred twenty five dollars and up to five hundred dollars. If parents marry later, the child is legitimized. if not, the child may be recognized as the mother’s heir.

Nova Scotia House of Assembly

Respect Your Gift or Talent in Vocational Choice

The piece urges young people and parents to value practical skills and trades, warning against disdain for mechanic work. It argues every gift serves society, from carpenters and plumbers to doctors and poets, and highlights how dedicated workers in any field can achieve true greatness.

Political maneuvering and Ontario elections hinted in notes

Editorial notes discuss Drury government spending cuts, upcoming Ontario elections in late June, and political maneuvers around Liberal candidates in Halton. Resignations within Liberal leadership and tensions over prohibition policy are noted amid a Canadian publishers convention in Halifax.

Ontario Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association Halifax Simcoe Reformer

Oakville Football Club Loss and Local Court Fines Sighted

The Oakville football club lost a 2 1 game against Hartington last Saturday afternoon. A Toronto drunkenness case led to a $20 fine. Eight youths appeared before Police Magistrate Shields and were fined $10 each for disorderly conduct. A Bronte auto collision left a car damaged. one young man escaped unhurt. Anglican Building Committee approved a parish hall addition costing about $46,000 with plans to start soon.

Oakville Hartington Toronto Honday Trafalgar Lumber Limited Oakvilla Gianiis Shieldu Ayer Thomamy Bronte Witte m Rading Chirc

Community News Aims at Local Events and Visitors

The article lists Sunday church goers and a sermon by Kav Mr Davidson at Methodlat Church. It notes attendance at the Ontario Dental Convention, a Winnipeg trip, a factory office project, and updates on local business and travel. It mentions residents returning home, hospital visits, and visiting foreigners in town, with officials from Chile visiting to view George.

Roe Methodlat Kav Davidson Ontario Erento Bunt Minn Holm Henderson Winnipeg D. I. Somerville Hama J. ON O'Nell & Son Noble Hydney Young W. T. ‘Lowtte Bayuosing Guelph Hospitel Ant Mew FC Hilckensdorfer Santa Harbara Quihuahua Mexico Bilckensdorfers Wm. Hingham Neeve Wire Chile Tuosday George

Erin town hall vote and local notices in Ontario district

A Herald report notes a voting revival in Erin town with a May 28 at 10 a.m. meeting at the Ya Durg and a May 30 session in Erin Village. It covers local property moves by Spercy and Miron plus community plans for a girls softball team and a new six room school building contract awarded to Dur Construction Co of Hamilton at $39,000.

Erin Townahly Yla‘Durg Erin Village Hoorton HL Bwipton Caledon Exar Spercy Lendon Haw Miron John McLean Toronto Mra Duro Construction Co Hamilton Dur Co

Miltoon and district notes and society items

Milton de George of the Mipew department spent the week in Milton at the home of high parents on Surting street. Mrs Bell died Friday after a long illness at her daughter’s home. Myra White left for Niagara Falls to visit her daughter Mrs Blouns for two weeks. Owen Sound saw Wallace Dickinson, a Liberal candidate for South Grey, at a notable convention. By law to bring the town under the Municipal Housing Act 620 passed. The commission under the act was T. D. Hume for one year and Jax Houaston for two years. Reformer Pollen Magistrate Dice appeared in court after several months absence. Mr. and Mrs. Chas Davidson of Milton announce engagement of their daughter Louise to Mr. Robert Annix of Oshawa, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Annis of Orangeville. marriage planned quietly in June.

de George Mipew Otidwa Surting Street Bell Mya. White Niagara Falls A. J. Blouns Owen Sound Wallace Dickin Milton Bay Sorth

Burlington News Highlights Local Socials and Plans

Mina D Dorothy Rue entertained four girl friends Friday evening in honor of Edith Porter leaving town with her parents for Orlando. Town sales and property moves involve Hughes Cleaver and Ross Hart linking with the Gulf survey in Guelph. Mina M Townsend rented on Water Street and plans summers in Muskoka. Dr. Thome from Ann Arbor visited, while Halton Ridew plans a May 4 race and Niagara trip. A Burlington banquet spurred formation of a local Chamber of Commerce.

Mina Dorothy Rue Edith Porter Oriltla Hughes Cleaver Ross Hart Guelph Mina M. Townsend Haw Water Street Baltimore New York Muskoka David Thoms Ann Arbor Mio Dr. Thome C.F. Coleman Halton Ridew

Doctor Advises Her Own Happiness Through Courageous Love

A distressed woman seeks guidance in a doctor's office. He cautions that happiness comes through honest effort, and marriage is not the sole path to fulfillment, urging her to pursue what God meant as true happiness.

Eowin Gologo Ettow Ateal

Hidden moral in farming ethics and community duty

A fragment argues happiness comes from unselfish acts and diligent work. It stresses planting wood and vines, preparing tools and resources, and doing the right thing not for reward but for the community and harvest.

The Cunning Autograph Collector

A tale recounts how autograph seekers use clever tricks to obtain prized signatures. Kipling is drawn into a comic confrontation with a bus driver in Trottin gdean England, culminating in a dramatic petition for fresh autographs.

Puzzle on Matching Counts Across Two Rows

A playful brain teaser describes making two rows of matches with one row longer than the other. It explains a sequence of moves to instruct a helper to remove matches from the larger row to reveal a pattern and eventually leave a specific count in the smaller row.

Thors

Circus Preparations Prompt Local Bid for Money

Readable lines describe a town preparing for a circus visit and villagers arguing about funds. A grocer and a family debate whether to attend as the show nears, asking who can spare money.

Mail-Order Still Life: Square Rugs on Sale

Listing shows 42 Squares at 0 by 0 feet for 348.50, 12 Squares 0 by 0 feet 6 inches for 54.00, and Brussels and Tapestry Squares also reduced. Regular prices cited as 60.00 and 67.50 respectively.

Squires

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