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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 18, 1926
Page
10
Editorial questions the Ontario Premier and government control plan under the Ontario Temperance Act. It argues that distillers and brewers have long been the province's worst bootleggers, selling liquor in wholesale quantities and undermining prohibition efforts.
Ontario Government liquor proposals prompt opinion that legalization of sale will also legalize importation into the province. Hon. N. W. Rowell, former federal cabinet minister, states the effect on the federal Doherty Act preventing importations into prohibition provinces.
The Farmers Sun analyzes liquor election issues and Ontario Temperance Act reforms. It argues government control would replace prohibition with a broad drinkers’ freedom, noting risks of a government monopoly and questioning reform merits amid Ferguson era tensions.
A letter questions Mr. Ferguson s temperance policy. It argues that wet voters distillers brewers Moderationists barroom keepers bootleggers and other interests are united in support of the Premier s approach. The writer seeks an explanation for this anomaly.
Miss Charlotte Whiton declares dedication to preserving Ontario’s prohibition measure during the election period. She notes the Conservative party previously introduced the C.T.A. and accuses current provincial Conservatives of abandoning the traditional platform by backing government control.
Premier Ferguson faces criticism as his policy would widen access to hard liquor, risking higher consumption and crime. The Dundas Star questions if the electorate will admit bootleggers have power or demand retention and strict enforcement of the Ontario Temperance Act.
The Public Utilities Commission proposal for Acton faces voter approval on Monday December 6. Council adopted the by law September 28 to place waterworks under the new commission, aiming at financial savings and improved operation. The town has seen waterworks revenue exceed last year’s by over 500 dollars in the past quarter and operating costs reduced. The measure seeks formal council endorsement of a system already effectively in place.
Editorial notes discuss The Distiller Brewer and Government Company and the Canadian White Ribbon Tidings proposal for a new agency to handle liquor traffic. Attorney-General Nickle warns defeat of the O.T.A. will bring twenty years of misery and degradation, urging an emphatic public decision in December.
A Milton gathering of Halton Prohibition Union seeks members and duties for advocacy against liquor to back the dry candidate. A prominent Conservative lady praises Hon. Howard Ferguson for good government but opposes the proposed Government Control legislation.
A. D. McKitrick and T. E. F. Claridge were nominated for Dufferin by the U F C convention but both retired in favor of T. E. Slack who is endorsed by the U F O and the Dufferin Prohibition Union. A speaker at a recent meeting alleged bootleggers behind the government control push.
Neighborhood notice announces a party Tuesday night November 25 1926 at Miss Dent on Seventh Line Trafalgar with strict dress rules. Guests face fines for improper attire or mischief and tickets priced to cover refreshments. A prize awaits the best looking outfit. event aims for early start.
Mr. W F W Fisher improves at home while Mr and Mrs W A Emery visit St Catharines for Thanksgiving with daughter Mrs W E B Newman. Tax deadline looms Saturday with Sykes accepting payments and penalties starting Monday. Lions Club supper at Village Inn draws good crowd. Annie Gallagher wins poster prize and Grace Fish wins essay prize. Burlington Citizens Band concert ends with a large turnout at Trinity Church. Citizens complain of low Brant Street awnings and iron bars hazard. CN Railway crews work at the watch tower updating telegraph equipment and planning gate operations at the crossing.
Oakville residents report visits by Mr. and Mrs. Earl Traviss of Ottawa and Mrs. P A Bath’s recovery after a Lansing area car crash. Wingham attendance marked by Mr. W J Fleuty at a funeral for Mrs. Clarence D Shackleton. George Baldwin of Toronto to lecture on horticulture. A fire at a downtown garage prompted a general alarm but extinguishers contained the blaze. John Ross Fletcher faces $2000 reckless driving charges after a collision near Sheridan Nurseries, with witnesses still hospitalized delaying proceedings. The Oak Tire and Rubber Co. has been placed in receivership after its doors closed.
Erin Township reports mark the second anniversary and reopening of Erin United Church after repairs. Local production and shipping from Hillsburg and nearby lines are noted along with road repairs from the pave ment to sideroad. Obituary details honor Rachel McKee at Port Burwell and mention family survivors across Canada and the United States.
In Georgetown L. E. Fleck enjoyed duck hunting on Rice Lake last week while J. A. Thompson shows slow recovery from a recent illness. A motorist asks how many have been fined for ignoring stop signs. two have been reported. Armistice Day was observed with a Memorial service at eleven o clock. United Church choir hosted a surprise party for Mr. and Mrs. Harold Cleave. H Hunter of Esquesing fell twenty feet while placing a storm window, injuring his right shoulder and suffering internal injuries.
A local obituary honors Isaac Newton born in Limehouse and long resident of Sarnia. He served as park board chair, supported youth play spaces, and promoted education through frequent school board campaigns. A pioneer businessman with a reputation for integrity, he died suddenly last weekend, leaving a community in sorrow and relatives with comfort in his measured life.
The fragment presents a playful exchange where Mary prefers the dean to the bishop. Mother questions why, Mary cites the dean's line on "fin ally" while the bishop interrupts with "Lastly" and his own pun.
A visitor to a sparsely populated town cannot break a ten dollar bill. After failing to find change from several townsfolk, an elderly, dignified Black man named Uncle declines to help with the bill, yet graciously accepts the compliment.
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