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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 01, 1928
Page
8
The Acton council narrowly avoids Hydro by choosing private power, amid questions on future rates and Hydro’s performance. The piece then shifts to Quebec and Ontario tourism initiatives, road improvements, and a call for civic pride, elections overview, and voter guidance for using taxes to fund town business.
A 1927 report shows electric railways in Canada carried 781 308 104 passengers on 2526 miles with no fatalities. Revenue reached 53 506 401 dollars, up 1 093 048 from 1926. Networks link farming districts and nearby urban centers.
Canada shows aggressive road work with 1927 expenditures totaling 45.75 million dollars. Employment in road construction reached 34,230, the highest in eight years. A new 6,020 miles of road were built and 44,416 miles kept under provincial patrol or maintenance systems. Citizens praise the effort and tourists are drawn by the improved highways.
The Pembroke Standard notes The Robert Simpson Co of Toronto expands with mail order depots in Ontario towns. It questions whether such competition benefits happiness and recalls the country store era with stronger community spirit and local teams, contrasting autos and radios with past times.
The article argues against removing highway speed limits warning that speed causes many deaths and injuries in the United States and Canada. It urges careful steady driving, strict observation of traffic laws, and no alcohol in drivers to improve public road safety.
Mr and Mrs Emery Mergiuson visited Thursday in town with Mrs Hance of Toronto. Juyelitt and George Armin spent time with friends in Kitchener on June. Detroit’s Master Jimmie enjoyed a holiday with James Halyd and J Austin’s family. Grindlay from Vinttore stayed with Lockhart in Toronto and Duggan from Waterloo joined. Harry Austin of Shelbourne and Brampton visitors spent Sunday with Foster family.
Georgetwon residents welcomed Mr and Mrs G C Mackay of Wan ten and Miss Margie Mackensia recovering after appendicitis at Western Hospital. Mr and Mrs Clifford Linhan of SamUtog and Rev and Mrs NacNamara of Toronto visited, with Mr and Mrs C L Carton of Galt calling on W H Cole. Dr Dickie preached anniversary services in Elora, and others attended funeral in Toronto for I H Weldon. Mrs Ann Richardson and daughter Grace plan to move to Toronto.
Oakville reports repairs and improvements at Br Jude's church tower. Dougalls of Oshawa visited Oakville on Sunday. Colborne Street property sold by J P McDermott to W Harland Smith. An electric light standard replaced a smashed one at Colborne and Navy. Staples and Bealt guests of J J Staples over weekend. BL John’s Ladies Aid held dinner for group two. Sidewalks installed from Navy to Oakville Club and Church to Reynolds. Mr and Mrs Graves of Cleveland returned after 60 weeks with Mira Irvine. Rev J R Dalley and wife moved to Toronto, leaving Oakville with regret.
Ontario Attorney General W H H Price urged co operation with the Liquor Control Act enforcement at a Milton convention. The piece argues success will be judged by actual court outcomes, public opinion, and real enforcement results over time, noting revenue and alcohol consumption as measures. It recalls Hanna's line that to succeed it must fail.
The readable fragments describe reflective imagery and moral contrasts. Phrases hint at fear and valor, with lines about mirrors, stars, and quiet pools. The surrounding text appears garbled and lacks coherent events or identifiable names.
Mrs Robt Proctor spends weeks in Detroit with son George and Mrs Proctor. Langlots depart for Florida for the winter on Monday. Allen and spouse return from their wedding trip and settle on Locust Street. Town Commissioner Chas Hunt ill in bed, wishes for quick recovery. J Nowland and family travel from Burlington to Coquitlam BC. Wm Iddison of Ottawa Trade and Commerce visits with parents Rev Capt W C Riddiford. J P O Neil from Adsan Michigan and daughter Josephine of Toledo visit relatives Corwin. Juvenile Judge I P Moore presides over cases. Mrs Moore accompanies him. Mrs J N Jarvis breaks arm at Locust Street home. taken to Hamilton hospital for X-ray and care.
Mr T G Brown of Ghelburne visits with son T J Brown. Robertson Sons Milton wins first prize for single carriage horse at Woodbridge Fall Pal. Home and School Club funds approved to start a Milton baby clinic in a reserved room at Garden Women’s. Local industries expand with stone quarrying and new Clover mill. J W Yggina buys power house for 3000 dollars. Lucknow Bank manager A E Million returns to Milton. Milton Town Council to welcome Milton Thulerss Men’s Association delegation seeking an all right weighman. F M Galbraith announces daughter Myrie Marie engagement to J A Vaughan wedding planned for late October.
Next Tuesday marks a regional election with observers across the border anticipating results. A large predicted turnout follows an early next year provincial vote while foreign science claims spark debate about a discovery overcoming pravity. The piece notes dramatic agricultural growth in Canada’s Prairie provinces over the last 15 years with large increases in horses cattle sheep and swine.
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