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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 18, 1926
Page
4
The piece argues that Ontario's leading political figures consider replacing the Ontario Temperance Act with government controlled liquor sales. It contends that the biggest bootleggers in the province are the distillers and brewers under the OLR AG, citing wholesale sales as proof.
An editorial opinion by Hon. N. W. Rowell states that Ontario Government liquor legislation will legalize liquor importation into the province. The piece discusses the effect of proposals on the federal Doherty Act which blocks importations into prohibition provinces.
The Farmers Sun argues the Ontario Temperance Act curbs liquor too little and government control would allow unlimited drinking. It notes the Act reduced Ontario’s drink bill and criticizes Premier Ferguson for breaking a preelection promise. The piece previews a partisan split as December votes approach.
The author questions Mr Ferguson s claim that government temperance policy advances sobriety noting that wet voters distillers brewers moderationists barroomkeepers bootleggers all back the Premier s policy and asks for an explanation of this apparent inconsistency.
Miss Charlotte Whiton of the Child Welfare Council of Canada vows to devote all time outside official duties to defending Ontario's prohibition. She says she has always been a Conservative and criticizes current Conservative shifts toward Government Control, claiming the party has departed from its platform.
The Dundas Star argues Premier Ferguson’s plan to relax liquor controls would ease access to hard liquor and boost consumption. It contends such a change would prove bootleggers and crime more powerful than law, urging retention and enforcement of the Ontario Temperance Act.
Acton residents will vote Monday December 6 on a bylaw to establish the Acton Public Utilities Commission. The measure follows six years of Hydro Electric operation and six months of waterworks management which have shown higher revenues and lower costs. The bylaw seeks council approval and to place the waterworks under municipal financial supervision.
Editorial notes discuss liquor traffic policy and the proposed agency to handle it. Hon W F Nickle warns defeat of the O T A could bring twenty years of misery, urging an emphatic December 1 vote to settle the question for the province. Premier Ferguson supports a decisive outcome.
Report notes a Halton Prohibition Union gathering in Milton on Friday afternoon. A prominent Conservative woman endorses dry candidates, praising Hon. Ferguson’s government while opposing new legislation tying to Government Control and wet classifications.
A. D. McKitrick of the Orangeville Banner and T. E. F. Claridge of the Shelburne Economist led a U F C convention slate for Dufferin. They withdrew in favor of T. E. Slack who is endorsed by the U F O and the Dufferin Prohibition Union amid a customs scandal charge against bootleggers behind the campaign for government control.
A late 1920s neighborhood notice invites residents to a party at Miss Dent’s Seventh Line Trafalgar residence on Tuesday night November 25, 1926. Attendees must wear appropriate attire and keep faces clean shaven. penalties and fines are listed for breaches. Tamely described prizes will be awarded to the best dressed and oddest outfits.
Local brief reports Mr W F W Fisher recovering at home. Thanksgiving visits recorded for Mr and Mrs W A Emery with daughter Mrs W E Newman at St Catharines. Saturday deadline for second tax installment with Sykes accepting payments until 9 pm. penalties apply Monday. Lions Club officer recap at Village Inn with good turnout. Annie Gallagher of Burlington High wins second prize in provincial poster contest. Grace Fish of Trafalgar wins third prize in same contest. Burlington Citizens' Band held sacred concert at Trinity Church drawing large attendance. Complaints about Brant Street awnings being too low and hitting heads and iron bars. CNR workers upgrading watch tower at station and installing telegraph instruments to locate operators and gate control at crossing.
Oakville residents report visits by Mr. and Mrs. Earl Traviss of Ottawa to his parents on Middle Road. Mrs. P A Bath recovering after a motor vehicle accident near Flint, Michigan, home last week. Mr. and Mrs. W J Fleuty attended funeral of Mrs. Clarence D Shackleton in Wingham. George Baldwin of Toronto, horticulture authority, to lecture for Rotary after show. Fire fault in a downtown garage knocked out gas in a truck cab but extinguishers contained blaze. John Ross Fletcher of Oakville held on 2000 bail for reckless driving after Oct 28 accidents near Sheridan Nurseries. hearing postponed due to injured witnesses. Oak Tire and Rubber Co. closed, placed in receivership.
Erin notes report repairs to the Hillsburg road and rising stock shows at Royal Winter Fair in Toronto. It covers church anniversaries in Erin United Church, hospital convalescence of G F Sutton, hunts by Farm Creek Hunt Club, and the death of Rachel McKee aged 88 with funeral at Onehingaby Cemetery.
GEORGETOWN reports L E Fleck duck hunting at Rice Lake last week and J A Thompson slowly improving after a sudden illness. A motorist inquiry notes two fines for stop sign violations. Armistice Day observed with a Memorial service and strong attendance. United Church choir hosted a surprise party at Harold and Mrs Cleave’s home. W H Hunter of Esquesing fell from a storm window and suffered a broken right shoulder blade with internal injuries.
Editorial tribute to Isaac Newton born in Limehouse who moved to Sarnia thirty four years ago. He chaired the parks board and promoted youth programs, supported education, and built a reputation for fair dealing as a pioneer businessman. His sudden death ended a life of public service and engaged discussion.
Fragmentary dialogue shows Mary favoring the dean over the bishop with a punchline about finally. The mother and dean exchange quips while the bishop interrupts with a stuttering closer.
A Philadelphia man visiting a small town cannot break a ten dollar bill for purchases. After asking several people with no success, an elderly, well-dressed African American man declines to change the bill yet responds with a courteous remark, appreciating the compliment in its own way.
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