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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 14, 1929
Page
4
A decade after Armistice Day, Acton residents gathered for the annual Memorial Service with pride and reverence. Citizens have remembered the fallen every year since the first observance in November, honoring those whose names live forever. The Monday observance drew continued loyalty and praise for all who helped make the service possible.
Citizens must meet Friday’s tax due date and end of month elections rules. Guelph’s by law kept delinquents from voting but was rescinded due to tenants bearing penalties. Acton’s strict tax enforcement yields strong local collection with fairness and progress celebrated as the community’s duty.
The death on Monday of Hon. James A. Robb, Canada’s Finance Minister, is described as a national loss. The Toronto Globe notes his budgets eased taxation and national obligations, with Robb known for cautious, principled leadership and steady, unassuming service to the Dominion.
The Woodstock Sentinel-Review notes the newspaper’s vital role in a community and urges readers to support their home town paper in every way, highlighting the pride and duty of local journalism. The commentary cites a magazine writer praising the local press as central to town life.
The piece explains that voters have asked for reasons behind municipal election procedures, especially School Board matters. It states that next week will be enough time to present reasons and position, ahead of nominations, to clarify the stance and address inquiries without extended argument.
The Dominion of Canada reports seven months of the fiscal year ending October 31 with ordinary revenue at 284 781 357 and ordinary expenditure at 182 626 042. Net debt stands at 2 137 134 003, down from 2 211 026 035 a year earlier, while customs duties total 114 669 249 and income tax revenue reaches 60 750 535.33.
Attorney General Price and Sir Henry Drayton outlined tighter measures under the Liquor Control Act including a homeward purchase restriction for suspected abusers, stamping permits, six new supervisors, vendor education, temperance literature, warning labels on purchases, expanded inspections, and immediate dismissal for permit issuers with multiple permits. They also urged harsher penalties for drunken driving under the Highway Traffic Act.
The holiday toll on highways shades many homes as gratitude turns to mourning. Brewers claim a large home-brew market in the Dominion and Ontario. Canada cancels several CN steam line trains to minimize inconvenience. Prohibition and Liberal parties may gain from trimmed enforcement. Premier King signals next year’s sales tax likely to be fully abolished, promising indirect savings for consumers.
Armistice Day marks the opening of the Ambassador Bridge linking two countries and serving as an overture toward lasting peace. The ceremonies emphasize a century of friendly relations and shared hope for cooperation between the nations.
Reports from Oakville note residents returning from trips to Michigan and participation in a royal parade. Officials in the GON HL district visit their hometown as townwide gas work boosts employment with 116 residents benefiting from a new gas program. A newly appointed landford near J Boyd is mentioned as part of local changes while residents Willams and McLean plan town residences across from the hotel.
A roundup of visits from Mrs St W Campbell and family to Gunlph and other towns. Nearby residents from Rockwood Toronto Brampton Erin and Gidney share Sunday calls and gatherings. The piece notes a Young Peoples Rally at Melville United Church Fergus and the appointment of Donald Kirkwood to the Presbytery. It ends with the obituary of John Gawthrope at Royal Alexander Hospital Fergus on October 1.
Oakville visitors and engagements dot the week with Mrs. Margaret Curtle from Freelton visiting Jennie Greenlers. James Weir sells his roughcast house at Prince and Pine for $600 to D. Northwood. The Blewarts of Toronto visit friends, while Goodisons from Toronto see relatives. Engagement announced Agnes Brown to Warold Fay. Principal Marceli returns to work after illness. Walton music scene features Slam-Irton Salvation Army Band. Halton Mutual Fire Insurance sends $20 to Milton Fire Brigade. Roy Cannon leaves Clements Co. to manage W Innman’s hardware in Dundas.
London residents prepare four Christmas floats for the London Pree Press. Mr and Mrs Smith preeman and family motor to Lakeland Florida for the winter. Gid Alton has leased the Raymond Hotel to Mr and Mrs Drown of Miamilton. Clara Henderson returns home after two weeks with Mrs A M Skinner. Leaves cleaned up by Commissioner Dlotmner and his crew. A deer is bagged by Sam Clarke and Vickers Peart north of Orillia. Rectory sale talks at St Luke's Vestry. Hert Geheer's condition improves. Halloween passed quietly with parades and no damage.
The passage argues that creating something useful or desirable is better than destroying. It states that working for others is a moral duty and that true happiness comes from selfless labor and benefiting others.
An advertisement touts Dr Southworths Uratan as a remedy for bladder weakness urethral irritation and nighttime disturbances. It claims decades of private practice use, a pleasant and inexpensive formula, and a money back guarantee with first package. It also urges trying Vicatus through druggists.
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