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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 31, 1923

Page

4

Canada Business Revival Signals Across Sectors

Reports from Canada indicate improving business conditions with steady export volumes to the United States, especially in lumber, iron, and metals. Mortgage loan payments show slight gains, while soldier settlement collections vary by region. building and manufacturing activity remains robust amid rising wholesale prices and housing demand.

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Labor Against Prohibition Bias In Labor Movements

Editorial argues labor unions oppose using labor claims to oppose prohibition. The Building Trades Council president states gradual removal of booze from unions, noting prohibition improved workers and that unions will vote against liquor now, contrary to myths of unity against the Eighteenth Amendment.

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Who May Vote at the Provincial Elections

The law grants voting rights to every man or woman aged 24 or older who is a British subject. Voters must have Canadian residence for at least one year before polling and three months in the electoral district. City residents must have three months in the city. in unorganized districts Ontario residence for a year suffices. Move permits exist for cross-district polling with a certificate from the revising officer, but the voter's name must appear on the voters List.

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Acton Voters Lists Pending for Provincial Election

Citizens of Acton are urged to ensure their names appear on the Voters Lists by June 2. Residents with three months in Acton must check the Clerk’s office for list accuracy ahead of the June 25 election, as final revisions close and only listed voters may cast ballots.

Acton Court of Revision

Acton's Jubilee Celebration Hangs On Council Action

Local history notes a proposed Jubilee to mark Acton's fiftieth anniversary faces collapse due to apathy from the Municipal Council. Despite an initial meeting and citizen resolve, no concrete plans or committees have been formed, and leaders are urged to act promptly or drop the event.

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Editorial notes on elections and public policy in Canada

A provincial election reflection discusses voter independence, the Premier’s salary, and the prohibition issue. It notes Quebec drivers on a one year blacklist and calls for temperance focus. Presbyterians await the General Assembly in Port Arthur to decide on church union, and a Vermont Issue commentary contrasts Canadian and American law enforcement.

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Children's Hooked on Misread Book Titles Across America

Reading observers note widespread misreadings of library book titles by children during a national observance. The piece recalls humorous name confusions such as Danny Deronda and Robinson Crusoe, showing how young readers interpret titles through familiar names and teachers, and how librarians must explain the actual works.

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Flexibility and Firmness in Character

The article discusses balancing flexible mindedness with firmness in character. It warns that excessive yielding breeds lack of fortitude, while rigidity hampers growth. It urges openness to others’ opinions without surrendering core principles and notes self-inflicted stubbornness when one clings to inflexibility.

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Automobile abundance and population pressure on transport

The article discusses the future of automobile demand as populations grow and vehicles outnumber needed capacity. Projections estimate a global car count around 20,000,000 with 12,500,000 motor vehicles in Quebec today and a long-term rise to 0,000,000 in about a decade. It notes historical links of migration with car production and mentions annual output expanding beyond earlier totals.

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Green feed for poultry sustains growing and laying birds

Ottawa agriculture pamphlet stresses green food as essential in all poultry rations. It warns modern feeds push high concentrate protein, risking thin flocks, especially in confinement. Advocates ample green forage, lists crops like rape, alfalfa, mangold, jerusalem artichoke, and notes suitable varieties and harvest timing for year-round use.

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Discounted 12 Squares window coverings in sale

A sale offers 12 Squares items measuring 4 by 9 feet at 48.50, and 12 Squares items measuring 9 by 10 feet 6 inches at 64.00, both discounted from regular prices of 60.00 and 67.50 respectively.

Gems and Quotes on Thought and Friendship Across Time

A jumble of quotes on thought, progress, and friendship from Colton Cabot and others. It reads like a collage asserting that humane growth comes from individual value, not mob mentality, and that real friendship endures tested by understanding and care. The piece weaves references to wisdom sought in books and education.

Moral courage and physical courage in heroic acts

The piece debates the boundary between moral courage and physical bravery. It contends that people may misjudge acts of bravery, and that some fear or risk is unavoidable in dangerous saves. It notes individuals can display virtue yet act dishonorably in other ways, and ponders why moral and physical courage align or diverge across different trials.

Lord Northcliffe and His Family Ties in London Timan

A garbled report discusses Lord Northcliffe, proprietor of the London Timan, and his relationship with his mother at Totteridge. It notes weekly visits, a son, and mentions nightly communications with Alan’s mother, reflecting a blurred portrait of family ties.

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Wordy debate on salary and recognition

The text discusses salary, recognition, and independence in work. It argues earning more than peers does not guarantee credit and emphasizes personal value and independence over external praise. It contrasts success with failure in relation to pay and status within a large organization.

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