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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 10, 1927
Page
3
The weekly argues against reform by clandestine violence. It cites Charles W. Wilson of Danville Virginia who confronted hooded intruders in his home firing through a window, killing one. Wilson was tried for murder and acquitted.
The community preserves memory of Great War servicemen with yearly Armistice Day ceremonies. The Acton Soldiers' Monument, unveiled on November 11, 1919, set a county example, and current observances involve broad local participation to honor those who made the supreme sacrifice.
The article calls Ratepayers Day two weeks out and urges public participation in the seven thirty nomination meeting. It praises volunteers who serve with little pay and asks citizens to re nominate capable officeholders or approach suitable men to stand, stressing that elected representatives reflect the community.
Report from the Ontario Parliament Buildings notes five months of operation show revenue between eleven and twelve million dollars. Estimated provincial profit ranges from four to four and a half million. Critics call the policy expensive, arguing Ontarians spend 11 to 12 million on liquor while railings of 3 to 4 million revenue accrue to the treasury.
Decisions note that newspaper subscribers are responsible for payment even if the paper is taken in another name. If discontinued, arrears must be paid. publishers may suspend delivery and then collect the total due. Courts deem refusal to take newspapers or avoid payment as prima facie fraud.
The seven months ending October 11 show the Dominion's net debt down by 74.5 million while total revenues rise by about 20 million from the prior year. Tax receipts up 10 million, customs duties up 8 million, income taxes up 6 million, excise duties up 5 million, but excise taxes down 9 million due to stamp tax cuts. Expenditures total 178,515,235.88, creating a 78.5 million surplus.
An Independent Press argues newspapers increasingly boast independence from parties. It notes politicians misunderstand nonpartisan coverage and asserts no party is wholly black or white, predicting the old party organ motto is dead.
The Privy Council affirmed Nova Scotia's right to abolish its Legislative Council, framing the Senate as a hindrance to governance. The decision invites broader debate on reform at the Dominion level and whether Ottawa may follow suit in abolishing its Senate.
W F Herman publisher explains why he launched a Windsor area cleanup drive despite hostile anonymous letters. He says cost and reader loss were counted and faced, asserting courageous journalism outweighs money and comfort when public duty requires action.
A weekly paper organized an overseas tour for its friends and readers to depart next June. The Stirling Argus edited by A. E. Dobbie is publishing an all home print edition. The editor urges appreciation of this progressive step by Stirling residents.
The article summarizes Hosea in The Text Explained, detailing Hosea’s prophecy about Israel’s unfaithfulness, God’s love, and forgiveness. It discusses the prophet’s personal trial with Gomer, the Lessons of Love, and the Messenger’s call to righteousness and obedience.
A testimonial style note discusses bladder troubles in men past 40 and promotes TIGVPABS claiming to reduce symptoms. It mentions Dr Southworth and various sufferers describe relief, with claims of improved sleep and reduced nervousness. The message urges trying the product and notes satisfaction levels.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a student and a teacher but provides no clear event details. The text references a school context, a fall, a note from a mother, and names that are unreadable.
An old advertisement touts Moone’s Haudane Support Chem as a quick remedy for terrible eczema and related skin ailments. It claims accelerated healing, reduction of pain, and prevention of infection, asserting success for bolts ulcers and open sores, with Rod Hassard ready to supply.
Toronto freight service offers special express delivery via Keele Street and St Clair Avenue. Freight can be picked up using any advertised route in the city.
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