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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 29, 1924
Page
4
Editorials from Premier beat reporters and newspapers praise Mackenzie King for delivering the finest forensic effort of his life during the Budget division debate. They note the Opposition taunts and his own supporters' cheers as he closed with an ovation echoed through Parliament.
The Supreme Court, in a unanimous decision by Justice Duff and four other justices, upholds the Ontario Temperance Act as valid under the Canada Temperance Act. The ruling clarifies that a provincial prohibition can be limited and still enforce federal provisions. The decision ends doubts about the OTAs authority and strengthens the measure.
A public appeal argues motorists must practice courtesy to reduce jams and accidents as traffic volumes rise. The piece cites Motor Life and urges drivers to follow shared rules, noting that courteous acts invite reciprocation and may lessen daily frustrations on crowded streets.
Cattlemen continue to drive through town with few herders, causing weekly boulevard damage. Guelph reports two incidents with lawns damaged and fines of 21.60 and 14.85 in police court. Acton residents maintain streets, urging cattle owners to control herds to preserve municipal goodwill.
The essay argues travel safety improves with civilization and safeguards. It cites New York harbor ferry collisions caused by pilots’ deaths, leading to mandatory two-pilot rules, and two sound steamers using water tight bulkheads to survive crashes. It notes public campaigns and blunt humor about travel risks.
Editorial notes discuss price cuts by biscuit makers due to lower Federal Sales tax and economic signals from Ottawa. It laments slow justice for the powerful, praises national unity, and comments on Ontario temperance and tariff debates. The piece notes tree planting funding shifts and questions Church Union timing amid parliamentary committee actions.
An evangelist visit to a gravely ill young woman in a small room yields solace. The patient, for sixteen years bedridden, speaks with calm faith as a hymn is sung, her resilience shining through pain. The narrative contrasts harsh judgment with Christlike mercy and inner sunshine.
Erin town hall hosts a court of ravision a toast evening while town events unfold. Hospital update reports Winnifred Kirkwood recovering from appendicitis at Peterborough hospital and Harry Parashuke nursing a knee wound from a rusty nail. A Willowdale play by Alton Methodists youth group planned for Friday evening May 30 with Erin Ladies Aid sponsors.
Burlington area reports include Mrs Geo H Harris visiting with Mayor Harris absence delaying town council. Mr and Mrs Daniel Hiscox celebrate golden wedding on May 24 with open house. Road work planned to resurface Hrant Street from Freeman to Dundas. Ten acres near Aldershot sold to Walter Riddell and Wm Jamen Douglas for the Douglas Home. Knox Church set June services with Rev J A Gilchrist preaching. Police warn drivers about parking by two in front of churches on Elizabeth Street. Councillor Bam Oakes survives a car rollover after swerving to avoid a dog on Filman's curve.
The Milton council decides the band at Victoria Park will receive two coats of paint not to exceed 35 dollars. A letter of condolence will be sent to Mrs Dice for the late mayoral service. Regina visitors proposed an industry. water needs of 78000 gallons halted it. Rev Hollinmig resigns to lead Ebenezer Tabernacle in Hamilton.
A stranger visits the corner drugstore and, after a formal greeting with proprietor Mr Sawyer, mentions a mutual acquaintance Senator Brown who praises Sawyer as reliable and trusted. The ruggiat (rug merchant) notes the senator’s kindness and requests the directory. The druggist offers stamps and other goods.
A ram in a West Virginia village charges Uncle Bly an elderly man and Uncle Billy in a pasture. The beast lunges with a cry, knocks the men aside, then wanders off to graze while Angiemilly muses the ram has wandered from the fold to sorrow and tribulation.
Miss Hutcheson of Prince Edward Inland visits Ottawa at her daughter’s home. Jack Thompson returns from Quagoode Hall to serve in Mayor Dale’s office. Students pass exams at the School of Practical Defence in Toronto. Georgetown Hockey Club officers close the season with strong finances. Conservative Association elects officers for the year with J. Mackenzie as President and C. J. Cummings among executives.
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