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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 14, 1929
Page
8
Eleven years after the Armistice the Acton community gathered for the Memorial Service on November 11. Citizens recalled those whose names are honored as “Name Liveds Forevermore.” The service, still loyal and reverent, was praised as a lasting credit to the town.
Friday marks the due date for the last tax payments and end of grace period before elections. Acton reports strong tax collection driven by strict enforcement, while Guelph briefly applied a by law to bar delinquents from voting but rescinded it due to unfair penalties on tenants. Citizens are urged to fulfill obligations promptly and support progress.
The death on Monday of Hon James A Robb, Canada's Finance Minister, is mourned nationwide. He was known for the Robb budgets that eased taxation and paid national obligations, admired as a cautious, hard working, principled leader.
The Woodstock Sentinel-Review notes that a newspaper reflects its town and benefits the community. readers are urged to support their home town paper in every possible way to uphold civic duty.
The article notes numerous inquiries about municipal elections and School Board matters. It says the publication will provide its reasons and stance several days before the nomination period to avoid lengthy arguments.
The Dominion of Canada reports seven month fiscal results ending October 31 with ordinary revenue of 284.78 million and ordinary expenditure of 182.63 million, up from the previous year. Net debt stands at 2.137 billion, while customs duties and income tax rise and excise taxes fall.
Attorney General Price and Sir Henry Drayton outlined six to seven measures to tighten the Liquor Control Act. Proposals include a home-area purchase stamp for suspects, new supervisors, vendor education, temperance literature, warnings on drinking and driving, increased store inspections, and instant dismissal of permit issuers.
The holiday toll on highways darkens many homes as thanksgiving becomes mourning. Canada’s brewers claim a quarter of a million home-brewers, 130000 in Ontario, amid Prohibition debates. Train cancellations on the Canadian National line elicit regret but reduce inconvenience. Premier King signals next year’s sales tax cut, promising indirect consumer relief and broader political momentum.
The Armistice Day ceremony marks the opening of the Ambassador Bridge linking two nations. The event is viewed as an overture toward lasting peace between neighbors with a long history of friendly relations.
Neighborhood news notes hunters from Betyea visiting Niagara district and birds quote. A prominent official in the GCN discusses town hunting trends. Oakville welcomes 116 residents benefiting from new gas and a change in town landlords as J. J. Boyd partners with Murray Wouuw.
Mrs St W Campbell and daughter Mm Ruff visited at Gunlph last week. Rockwood couple Mr and Mrs T V Punch visited with Mr and Mrs Geo Booke on Sunday. Dr and Mrs Mutchinson from Brampton visited Mr and Mrs W Tull on Sunday. Mr and Mrs CA Ramesbottom and Dorothy from Toronto visited My and Mya Ray Grundy. Mr and Mrs Daniel Gheety of Toronto visited their cousin Barla Dave Bremillan for a day. Mrs A J Boelen returned to Toronto after visiting relatives. E Wright of Toronto enjoyed a Friday visit. A large youth group from Erin attended the Ontario Presbytery Young Peoples Rally at Melville United Church Fergus on Monday. Mr Donald Kirkwood was appointed for the Presbytery. Rev and Mrs Wm McDonald drove to Springfield, Massachusetts, with Mr and Mrs P Gondereon, returning to Gidney New York Saturday. One of Erin’s oldest and most respected citizens, John Gawthrope, died after a brief illness at the Royal Alexander Hospital Fergus on October 1 in his old age.
Oakville MP Thes A Clakelock in town on Monday. Mrs Margaret Curtle Freelton visited Miss Jennie Greenlers here last week. Jas Weir sold roughcast house at Prince and Pine to D Northwood for 600 dollars. Mrs W H Blewart and daughter Elsie of Toronto visited over the weekend. Mr and Miss Goodison of Toronto visited Uncle and Aunt Geo Hillyer. Mr and Miss Robert Mell of Milton announce engagement of Agnes Brown to Harold Fay this month. Principal Marcellus is out again after illness. Milton Concert Friday by Slam Milton Salvation Army Band praised by locals. Halton Mutual Fire Insurance Co sent 20 dollars to Milton Fire Brigade in appreciation of services. Roy Cannon leaves Clements Co. hardware to manage W Innman's hardware in Dundas.
Aft EK Noves travels to London to paint four Christmas floats for the London Free Press. Mr and Mrs Smith Preeman and family head to Lakeland Florida for the winter. Gid Alton leases Raymond Hotel to Mr and Mrs Brown of Hamilton. Milas Clara Henderson returns from Toronto visit. Leaves cleaned by Commissioner Doltmner and crew enhance town appearance. Sam Clarke and Vickers Peart hunt north of Orillia and bag a deer. St Luke's Church vestry plans sale of Rectory property. Hert Gcheer shows improvement and hopeful recovery. Halloween observed with parading youth and no damage reported.
The passage urges that creating useful or desirable work for others brings greater happiness than self-centered labor. True fulfillment comes from unselfish effort and contributing to the common good.
An advertisement promotes Dr Southworths Urata as a quick, pleasant, and inexpensive remedy for bladder weakness and urethral irritation. The copy claims decades of private practice use, money-back guarantee, and availability from druggists with a satisfaction promise.
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