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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 27, 1926

Page

9

Butter Prize Winners Abroad Highlight Canadian Makers

Editorial notes Canada tops both salted and unsalted butter in London show. Burns & Co of Edmonton wins first with 97 points. Innisfail Creamery and Woodland Dairy 93. Carlisle Creamery Saskatchewan wins second with 95. Sutton Dairy and Creamery 94 third. Saskatchewan Co Operative Creameries takes first unsalted with 97 1/4. Canada’s butter export trade likely to rise.

Daily Show London Canada Burns & Co Edmonton Alberta Innisfail 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

Duty of an Editor Remarks from the Arthur Enterprise

The Arthur Enterprise declares editors should publish news and uphold virtue but not act as judge or guardian of every individual. It warns against readers who demand editors punish others for personal grievances or petty spite.

Arthur Enterprise

No. 7 Highway Traffic Boost Urged by Route Trustees

Deputies from Parkhill Ailsa Craig St. Marys Brampton heard last week that there is no immediate plan to alter No. 7 highway's direction. The route’s future depends on traffic, tourists included, and municipalities along the road vow to work to boost travel to Sedate the line.

Parkhill Ailsa Craig Stown Anid Sarnia Steatford Ree

Budget votes in Commons split along party lines

Last week in the House of Commons two key votes defined party alignment. The Conservative amendment to the budget failed 12 to 108, and the main motion to go into committee passed. A second vote supported creating a special railways committee by 107 to 98, with W F Maclean and R S White siding with the government to keep politics from rail administration.

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

Canadian optimism echoed by Lord Byng in Victoria

Lord Byng praised Canada’s future and resources during a cross country tour with Lady Byng. He called himself an 18 carat Canadian by affection and urged optimism, citing a blend of Monarchy and Presidential government as ideal, and noting Canada’s fertile soil and productive people.

Canada Lord Byng Lady Byng Victoria B.C

Shifting Values After War and Rising Leisure

The piece argues that postwar upheaval altered values, with self indulgence rising as a misguided duty. It criticizes costly pleasures and a public overpaying for fame while noting education shifts toward practical subjects and away from Latin and Greek. It questions whether new education will outvalue the old.

Editorial notes on Canadian education and newsprint industry

J H Putman argues Ottawa public schools need attendance law reform. Other reforms suggested include acts tweaks and free building lots programs in Woodstock and Owen Sound. Canada may supply over one third of world newsprint by year end, boosting revenue. Early radio sermons failed to draw churchgoers, but Sunday broadcasts are re engaging lapsed attendees.

JH. Putman Ottawa Ontario Woodstock Owen Sound Thei Canada

Oakville and Area News Patchwork From May Reports

Town and Country notes report cadet inspections set for May 31 at the high school grounds. Oakville residents face a railway ballast incident injuring a man, and local officials note a dust nuisance with plans for a June half-holiday. Community events include church activities, a garden party, and dramatic contests with club awards.

Georgetown High School Board elects Dr Watson Chairman

Dr Watson was elected Chairman of the High School Board at the last meeting. Mrs. A Meckecknie returns to Georgetown to reside here. A fire near Fred Brook's block caused no damage. The Arenx Club plans Dominion Day events on July 1. The Georgetown Bari to present sacred music concert May 36 with soloists. Motorists urged to yield to fire trucks and keep roads clear.

Watson A. Meckecknie Georgetown BD. J. Matthewagyurelst Wellesley Thostal Toronto Fred Brook Malin Arenx? Club Georgetown Bari Herald

Memorial Names To Honor Soldiers At Warm

Forty two names of soldiers who gave their lives are chosen for the Warm Memorial to be erected this summer. Mr P D Shorey sold his brick residence on Woodward Avenue to Mr Hepburn of the High School star. A town note reports minor injuries from an unloaded gun discharge. Dr George Hume of the Dominion Geological Survey visited his parents in town. Rous Hlare studying in Regina takes charge at Quill Lake during July and August. The Miltonering Club installed a lawn sprinkler system to improve greens. Rev A E Marshall transferred to Hamilton and stationed at Newmarket. New cars appear as townsmen show spring wealth. A bus service from Erindale to Milton via Streetsville will run three trips daily. The Horticultural Society earns praise for the Clean-Up initiative. cooperation benefits the town.

P. D. Shorey Woodward Avenue Hepburn George’ Hume Dominion Geological Survey Ottawa Wm. Hume Martin Street Rous .Hlare Regina Saskatchewan Quill Lake Miltonering Club A. E. Marshall Tnsonbure Allston Framilton Toronto Newmarket A. Bailey Milton Tannery Street Streetsvile Erindale Streetsville The Horticultural Society In Everyitizen

Noted Show Place Turns Vacant Lot Into Circus Lure

A Yonkera Stateman writer praised a poor town by calling its vacant lot a top show place, noting locals defend the space as where the circus performs when in town. The exchange highlights town pride amid limited amenities.

Yonkera

Alfalfa Best Hay Crop But Silage Trial Highlights

A Central Experimental Farm Ottawa report shows alfalfa yields high hay quality but silage often poor. Cutting at full bloom and sun-drying six hours yields better silage. one day post-cut harvest caused mold and unpalatable feed. Straw mixed with alfalfa offered little improvement. advise hay over silage for alfalfa.

Central Yarm Ottawa Central Experimental Farm

Judge Tests Joshua Mystery in Bible Tale

A county judge in the Southern State encounters an old black man named Joshua under suspicion of an illicit still. The judge, proud of Scripture familiarity, asks if Joshua is the biblical figure who made the sun stand still. The exchange reveals the judge’s temptation to rely on flawed knowledge.

Mountain Yisoner Joshua Johua

Pianist Gustenist Receives Positive Testimonial

A pianist named Gustenist, described as a musician of considerable talent, was praised for performances of Beethoven, Chopin, and Stravinsky. The testimonial also notes his prowess at poker, calling him poker-best.

Atm Concert Agency Gustenist

McCoy's Cod Liver Extract Tablets Claim Quick Gains

Ad claims McCoy's Cod Liver Extract Tablets help frail people gain weight. It touts vitamins from cod liver, sugar coated tablets, 60 tablets for 60 cents, with a money back guarantee if not improved in 30 days. A chorus notes a woman gained ten pounds in twenty two days.

Perryman Block Acton Money Lend Mortgages

Perryman Block of Acton Ontario advertises mortgage lending with hours Saturday 12.00 o'clock. Mentions a residence office at the corner of Mi and Frederick Streets and a graduate of Toronto University offering anesthetic services if desired.

Perryman Acton

Burlington Notes On Town Events And Local Incidents

Burlington news items summarize social visits from Toronto residents Rev G W Barker and family, a militia Lieutenant certificate for Mr Ogg, Brant Inn expansion progress due June, street installations on Brant and Water, annual old tin and garbage collection, Clara B Moore Mission Circle bake sale earning 340, waterworks fountains ready for summer, speeding tickets on Brant Street, Jick Garnham injured by a ladder fall, horticultural prep for the season, a public Baby Clinic opening in June, and a Brant Street fire at R Garnham’s home with minor damage.

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

Ranson’s Humble Victory in Jhia Bride Tale

In a clipped chatty reminiscence Mr. Ranson recalls winning Jhia bride and feeling humbled by the prize. Mrs. Ransom, never letting him forget her condescension, reminds him of her steadfast affection and the proposals she rejected from more brilliant suitors.

James

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