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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 27, 1926

Page

3

Canadian butter makers win overseas prizes at London show

Editorial notes Canada dominates butter awards at a London competition. Burns & Co. Edmonton tops salted butter with 97 points, Innisfail Creamery and Woodland Dairy Alberta praised at 93. Carlisle Creamery Saskatchewan Shoal Lake Manitoba takes second with 95, O Leary Dairy Prince Edward Island commended. Sutton Dairy Ontario gets third with 94. Unsalted winner: Saskatchewan Co-Operative Creameries Regina 74 points. Canada’s high butter quality expected to boost exports.

Daily Show London Canada Burns & Co Edmonton Alberta Innistail Cresmiery Woodland Dairy Carlisle Creamery Saskatchewan Shoal Lake Manitoba O'Leary Dairy and Cold Storage Company Prince Edward Island Sutton Dairy and Creamery Co Sutton Ontario Saskatchewan Co-Operative Creameries, Ltd Regina

The Duty of an Editor Editorial Stance Examined

The Arthur Enterprise editor critiques readers who press editors to act as judge and executor. He argues editors should publish news and condemn wrong, but must not become universal guardians of every individual's conduct or punish personal grievances.

Arthur Enterprise

No. 7 Highway urged to boost traffic through Parkhill and Brampton

Municipal leaders along No. 7 Highway stress its tourist and regional value and urge coordinated action to raise traffic. They argue the road serves a wide district and should be better promoted to attract travelers from Sarnia and beyond, with support from nearby cities and tourism groups.

Parkhill Ailsa Craig Stown Sarnia Steatford

Budget Votes Split in Commons on Budget and Railways Committee

Last week in the House of Commons two key votes occurred. The budget amendment failed 12 to 108 but the main motion to go into committee carried. A separate motion to appoint a special railways committee passed 107 to 98, with W F Maclean and R S White voting with the Government.

House of Commons A.C. Dunning Railways Special Railways Committee W.F. Maclean R.S. White Maclean National Railways

Byng Predicts Optimistic Canadian Future

Lord Byng, ending his term as Governor General, praises Canada as 18 carat Canadian by affection. He notes the positive blend of monarchic and presidential elements, the fertile soil, and the nation's capable people, urging optimism over cynicism.

Canada Lord Byng Lady Byng Victoria B.C

Shifting Values After War and the Push for Reform

The author argues postwar values shifted toward self-indulgence, warning it hinders reconstruction. Excessive celebrity salaries show a public draw to pleasure, while education changes focus from Latin and Greek to nature study economics civics and chemistry, awaiting verdict on value.

Editorial notes on Canadian schools and media trends

J H Putman criticizes Ottawa Public Schools attendance law as impracticable and in need of revision. Others urge act modifications. Woodstock and Owen Sound councils offer free building lots under conditions. Canada nears one third of world newsprint production and 45 percent of inputs. Radio sermons are drawing back nonattenders to church, revealing church messages still carry impact.

J.H. Putman Ottawa Ontario Woodstock Owen Sound Thei Canada Flint Siltendance

Oakville Cadet Inspectors to Visit High School grounds

Neighborhood notes report Lt Col MacCrimmon and cadet officers of Military District No 2 will inspect the High School Cadets on May 31 on the school grounds. Also recorded are a railway accident in Oakville with a fatality, local quarantine notices, church events, and a minor accident at a residence.

MacCrimmon Military District No. 2 Wil Robert Galt West-Side Oakville Canadian National Follee Shields Kerr Mira R. L. Gregory Leste Oleen N.Y D. Gregory Council W. A. Deane Kerr Street Hve Board of ‘Trade James Martin Central Pub St. Jude’s Synod of the Dioccess Niagara

Burlington Notes on Local Events and Incidents

Burlington reports social visits from Rev G W Barker and family in town, Harry Ogg earns a Lieutenant certificate and joins Halton Rifles, Brant Inn addition nearing occupation, Christmas- week street openings brighten Brant and Water Streets, old tins and garbage collected, Clara B Moore Mission Circle raises 340 in bake sale, waterworks fountains connected for summer, speeding and bus-stop fines issued on Brant Street, Jick Garnham injured by ladder fall onto meat slicer, horticultural Society prepping grounds for season, Thayendanegea Chapter to open public Baby Clinic first week in June, fire at R Garnham home caused by faulty wiring, minimal damage.

Barker Muriel Toronto Harry’ Ogg C. Co. Halton Rifles Brant Inn Brant Water Hunt Clara BH. Moore Mission Circle Yast Dawnor Brant Street Jick Garnham Horticultural Society Thayendanegea— Chapter Imperial Order Daughtery of the

Untitled Reflective Exchange Between Rangona and Ransom

A fragment depicts Mr Rangona feeling humbled by winning his bride and Mrs Ransom insistently asserting her enduring affection. She recalls proposals from others and emphasizes her choice of James, praising his care and worth.

James

Georgetown Community Notes and Upcoming Events

Dr. Watson was elected Chairman of the High School Board at the last meeting. Mrs. A. Meckecknie returns to Georgetown to reside here. A. BD. J. Matthewagyurelst, and a noted citizen, were seen away at Wellesley Hospital, Toronto, following an operation. Firefighters battled a rear Malin Street blaze with no damage. The Arenx Club plans a Dominion Day Athletic Meet and Garden Party on July 1. The Georgetown Band will host a sacred music concert on Sunday evening May 36 after the church service. Motorists urged to yield to fire trucks during emergencies.

Coke John McLean W. J. Patterson Acton RB. Kirkwood Wirs. McLean Toronto Miss McLean United Church Duncan McConnel William Somerville J.R. Smith Reg. Stewart Mr. Smith Mr. Stewart Advocate Watson A. Meckecknie Georssetown BD. J. Matthewagyurelst Georgetown Taway Fred Brook Malin Street Arenx? Club Georgetown Bani Herald

Memorial honors forty two soldiers with Warm Memorial

Forty two names of soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice have been selected to be placed on the Warm Memorial to be erected this summer. Various local items note property sales and appointments, including Mr P D Shorey selling his Woodward Avenue residence to Mr Hepburn and a bus service from Erindale to Milton. Reformer praises the town’s Clean-Up drive by the Horticultural Society and highlights community improvements and transfers within the church and local businesses.

P. D. Shorey Woodward Avenue Hepburn George’ Hume Dominion Geological Survey Ottawa Wm. Hume Martin Street Ross Flare Regina Saskatchewan Quill Lake Milton Eins Club Bette Slope A. E. Marshall Tnsonrbure Allston Framilton Toronto Newmarket A. Bailey Milton Bradshaw Tannery Street Streetsvile Erindale Streetsville The Horticultural Society In

This Town Is A Great Show Place Despite A Vacant Lot

A Yonker Stateman writer defends the town’s dignity by noting it is a great show place, even though a resident calls the main street a vacant lot. The exchange highlights local pride amid irony about the town’s appearance.

Yonkera

Alfalfa Best Hay Crop but Poor Silage Quality Trial

A Central Experimental Farm Ottawa study over two years compares alfalfa as hay versus silage. Trials show silage from alfalfa often develops mold pockets and odor if cut too soon or too late. Best silage results come from alfalfa at full bloom dried in sun for hours. straw mix adds little. Hay production remains superior for cattle feed.

Central Ottawa Central Experimental Farm

Joshua and the Sun Standing Still

A county judge, proud of scripture knowledge, questions a trembling old enslaved man suspected of a moonshine case. When asked his name the prisoner replies Joshua, prompting the judge to quip about the biblical Joshua who halted the sun. The anecdote illustrates temptation and judgment in a southern court.

Pwisoner Joshua Johua

Pianist Gustenita Audition Shown At Concert Agency

A Dianist presented himself at a concert agency with a testimonial praising Me Blested Gustenita as a talented musician. The note claims he plays Beethoven Chopin Stravinsky and poker, highlighting his poker best.

McCoy's Cod Liver Extract Tablets Claim Fast Gain

Advert promising 30 day weight gain from McCoy's Cod Liver Extract Tablets. Claims include 10 pound gain in 22 days for a user, with sugar coated tasteless tablets priced sixty cents for sixty tablets. Endorsed as original and genuine with money back if ineffective.

McCroy

Perryman Block Acton Ont Money Lended On Mortgages

Perry man block Acton Ontario money lent on mortgages with office at residence corner of Mill and Frederick Streets. Notes include hours and reference to a Toronto University graduate and latest anesthetic available if desired.

Perryman Acton

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