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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 20, 1924
Page
8
After long resistance the final obstacle to the Toronto viaduct and Union Station was removed. Presidents of two railways signed on Saturday in Montreal, with Ottawa set to bring the order into force once Cabinet and Governor-General assent are received. Ontario residents share Toronto interest in the undertaking.
Canadian coal dealers report growing preference for Welsh anthracite over Pennsylvania coal due to lower ash content 2 to 4 percent high heating value of 14 000 Btu per unit and better draft responsiveness. Brittleness from lack of slate causes more breakage but price and availability could persuade Canadians to switch.
Wayne B Wheeler of the Anti-Saloon League speaks at the Quebec Prohibition Federation session in Montreal noting mutual concern over liquor traffic. He says the US pursues prohibition to curb the problem while Quebec allows government controlled sale, urging both sides to keep liquor at home.
The Premier announces a possible increase in cabinet salaries from 6000 to 10400 per year including a 400 sessional indemnity. Existing ministers earn 12000 plus 400 sessional indemnity totaling 13400. The note cites broader fiscal framing and cross border temperance sentiment from the Bowmanville Statesman.
Sir Robert Borden tells the People's Forum in Montreal that world peace rests with educated public opinion. He warns that League of Nations meetings at Geneva fail without strong citizen support and urges Canadians to engage in the work and aims of fostering global harmony.
An editorial urges stricter supervision of public dances at the Town Hall after reports of indecent conduct by attendees. It praises the Municipal Officer’s actions, notes he cannot be in two places at once, and proposes requiring character certificates for outsiders renting the hall for dances.
The Acton Council announces the 1925 municipal council nominations will be held Monday, November 24 at noon. It urges Acton ratepayers to elect the best men with vision and business experience to oversee public utilities waterworks extensions and town interests, stressing citizen duty and local responsibility.
Summary of various items: a narcotics peddler fined and jailed, the Morning Sun newspaper’s closure, Bramwell Booth praising Canada, France to repay wartime debt to Canada, Canada New South Wales reciprocity moves, Empireinterest in Dominion policy, wheat price boosting Western Canadian farmers, and Toronto’s disputed plebiscite amid temperance debate.
Over three weeks neighborhood reporters note dental inspections, a tax by law update, a frost affect on blooms, and a charity sale at Nelson township hall. A car collision case against Harry Brown ends in dismissal and a Market Street residence fire destroys Sam Herman's home.
Georgetown residents report Armistice Day activities at the Soldiers Memorial with addresses by Rev Caldwell and Lieut Col Brown. The Town Council granted the Georgetown Hockey Club 75 dollars. Town water mentions purification concerns as the old reservoir undergoes cleaning amid warnings.
Local Republican notes list five applicants for Milton YPost office caretaker including W R Wheeler John Brush Joe J Peacock William Gloane and B Woods A Presbyterian minister among candidates. In district loyal to General Assembly decision in Union causes signatures include Rev W D McIntosh Milton av J B Munro Oakville Rev James Malcolm Hornby and W A Neilson injured in farm threshing accident in Koreea district. Community events include Idcal chapter L O D E bazaar at Methodist Sunday School room and Grace Church anniversary services with heating system praise. Three Milton men lose control in car crash injuring Miss Hilyer while others escape. Plans for three new residences on Woodward Avenue near Coxe residence announced with construction next spring. Milton H urling Club Langue t gathering at Milton Inn with leaders from Curling Tennis and Golf clubs and remarks by Judge Wilbut Rev W B McIntosh and others. musicians performed as well.
A garbled meditation on denying God and nobility, duty to share wisdom, and the value of discernment. Quoted voices discuss hiding knowledge, fearing power, and the path to true understanding, with scattered references to Joana and Bacon and early modern sentiment.
A review of Wilfred Brown's book recounts Coleridge's boyhood days spent in a dream world of books and walks along the Strand He imagined swimming the Strand as if in a mythic sea and a pocket incident led to a stranger gifting him access to Cheapside's circulating library, shaping his future intellect.
A visitor tours an asylum spotting a man rocking a horse and a second patient in a padded cell banging his head. The guide notes the rocking man is a sad case after being jilted by a girl and that the cushions are precautionary measures. The visitor learns the man who jilted him later married the same girl.
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