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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Nov 06, 1924

Page

5

Editorial on election trends and international politics

The article analyzes vote patterns for the O T A plebiscite and Conservative gains in Toronto Windsor and nearby wards, noting large shifts that suggest support for government control. It discusses Canadian interest in British preferences and the Baldwin Labour Government's defeat, with implications for trade and imperial policy.

Toronto Windsor Baat- Hees Kincardine Reporter Canada Ratmsay MacDonald Coirh Protier MacDonald Pire Fvatives Bite Labor Ppa Conservavo Balawin’ Opeecamet Hargesgough Canadiana Great Britain Australia British South Africa Baldwin Britain Mrest Laban Party Gongure i

Federal Government Rights to Help Ontario Liquor Controls

The piece criticizes Hon. Jacques Bureau for discourteous handling of Ontario Attorney-General Nickle’s correspondence over cooperation to deny more brewery and distillery licenses in Ontario. It notes an unanswered June 27 letter about a Brant county license despite provincial resistance and laments federal ministers’ lack of cooperation with Ontario to enforce temperance laws.

Jacques Bureau Nickle Ontario Dominion Aetter Brant County

Weekly Newspapers Decline Across Eight Ontario Counties

The Western Ontario Division meeting in London reports forty five fewer weekly papers in Essex Huron Kent Lambton Middlesex Norfolk Oxford and Perth since 1914. Across the Dominion costs of publication reduced output with Lambton dropping from fifteen papers to five.

Ontario London Essex Huron Kent Lambton Middlesex Norfolk Oxford Perth Paptra Afteen Dominion Forest Free Press

No Room for Argument on Plebiscite Result

Premier Ferguson asserts there is no room for argument after the plebiscite. The majority favors the U F A by about forty thousand, with prohibitionists defeated. Government will uphold the people's declaration and discipline dissenters within the party. Ontario must be governed by the majority.

U. FA A.changs Ferguson O.T. A Ontario Wood Bulletin

Obituary for Herbert F. Gardiner A Canada journalist historian

The Hamilton journalist and historian Herbert F. Gardiner M A died October 26. He studied at Albert College Belleville earning a B A in 1869 and M A the following year. He worked at the Hamilton Times and Hamilton Spectator and became editor in chief of the Hamilton Times in 1889. He later led the Ontario Institute for the Blind until 1916. Gardiner published Nothing But Names detailing township origins. His sister Ella Gardiner BA served as prec ptress at Albert College.

Herbert F. Gardiner Hamilton Gardiner Albert Colleges Belleville MN. A Adda Canada Hamilton Times Hamilton Spectator Hamilton Timés Ontario Institute For Nimes Lake Nipissing Ella Gardiner Albert College

Milton Reformer Sees Loyal Ontario Citizens Endorse Prohibition

The Milton Reformer notes Ontario voters and the public press favor prohibition. It praises Richard White as editor and founder while urging support for the plebiscite and government control of liquor. Local sentiment emphasizes sacrifice and community welfare in this political moment.

Milton Reformer Richard White Reformer Milton Ontario

Community notes and local events in Town and Country

Neighborhood News reports J D Clemenge moving next to the Chamber of Commerce and a Wood’s Bakery replacement. A banquet for Winhers Corner Home and School Club entertained 150 guests with a chicken supper. William Graham broke his left arm picking apples on J C & M G Smith farm. The Methodist Church Young People enjoyed a baseball game between sites. A gathering at Miss Ruby Metcalfe’s home hosted twenty five friends for a miscellaneous shower with gifts and good wishes.

J. D. Clemenge Chamber of Commerce Winhers Corner Sehool Club Wm. Graham J.C. & M. G. Smith Methodist Church Ife of &T Paul Manee Mona Annie Alien Ruby Metcalfe Gazotty

Georgetown Town Elections and Local Events Noted

Georgetown plans municipal elections on December 1 with nominations the week prior. A lecture on the Ice Age by Prof Coleman of Toronto University engaged Local Council of Women. A car accident near Trafalgar injured Ma. J. H. Mc Cauky. repairs and community notices follow.

W. J. Ross Var Houten Minth Hastian Mra. Bush Rochester Wilwon’s Georgetown Council of Women Prof. Coleman Toronto University Frighds Trafalgar Ganfay Ma. J. H. McCauky Mra. King Gordon Barber Xueaday Ongenue Florida Thax End Trilly God Narayan Speight Sib Rayee Leta Ian Georgsttown Fulure F. B. Fisher Craightrat

Oakville Social Scene Notes and Local Obituaries

Night of fun in Oakville contrasts with old social dates as residents recall past events. W R Avastin of Ninardt buys Isaac Wilson estate lakefront acres for a country home near Toronto, with permanent residence planned. Captain David John Reynolds, long lake skipper born in Oakville, dies at 18 Mitchell Avenue Toronto after a life at sea and early start as mate and captain.

Armlanon Dar Hervies Jon Davis Isaac Wilson George Taylor Toronto Taylor Court Tretalaar Koo Church Bixtesn Basaar Trafalgar League of the Methodist Church Hallowe'en Thalr Mise Dorothea Dougall Misa Margaret Allen Jhavi David John Neynolds Old Lake Mitchell Avenue Oakville Dave” Teynolda Een Moon Lake Achogynepa Yweoord

New Baby Sparks Jealousy as Neighbors Flock In

Fragmentary notes reveal Mary growing tired of attention from neighbors after the arrival of her baby. A guest quips asking if the baby talks, Mary retorts the infant “doesn’t need to talk” while others tease the girl over envy and fuss surrounding the newborn.

Gil Abe Mary

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