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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 22, 1928
Page
8
Ontario government compilation shows more than 11,000,000 tourists visited the province in the first ten months of 1928, a rise of about 20 percent over 1927. Many U.S. residents plan trips to Europe but still consider Canada first for travel.
Canada's October trade showed notable gains with total exports at 141.3 million and imports at 111.0 million. Wheat exports surged from 19.4 million to 43.7 million bushels, while newsprint, wood pulp, wheat flour, ash, cheese and autos rose. meats and lumber fell. Customs revenue reached 18.4 million, up 3.5 million from 1927. Seven months show strong year over year gains in exports and revenue.
Acton residents are urged to treat the upcoming nomination day as a business decision. The town’s finances show assets of 206 728.41 and net assets of 73 217.02 with over 11 000 cash on hand. Voters will elect Reeve, four Councillors, four School Trustees, and a Public Utilities Commissioner to steer growth and maintenance of town services.
Canada reports a new wheat crop record with an unrevised estimate of 500 013 000 bushels, up 60 588 900 from 1927 and 20 414 000 above the 1023 peak, indicating a broadening western harvest and a stronger national yield. The Bureau of Statistics notes the Dominion’s weather and acreage contributed to the increase.
A Vancouver based shipment of 285 725 bushels marks Canada’s first wheat export to India, a major wheat growing nation, following another 235 000 bushels sent to Calcutta in December. The grain's claim to excellence is its 14 world championship wins at the International Grain and Hay Show over seven years.
Canada’s revenue for the first half of the fiscal year ended September 30 totalled 235,792,712 dollars, up more than 14,000,000 from the same period last year. The debt was reduced by 53,000,000 dollars on October 15 via cash payment of maturing bonds.
Consumption of ale beer and porter in Canada in 1927 reached 5.28 gallons per capita valued at 4.60 dollars. Breweries produced goods valued at 51,428,024 dollars, up 7,025,064 from 1926. Exports totaled 5,481,707 dollars, with imports at 410,150 dollars.
The Oakville News praised municipal ownership for lower power charges, noting a drop from 10 to 8 cents per kilowatt and a large town-funding surplus. In Acton, hydro-powered rates are 1.14 to 2.14 cents per kilowatt and a $600 refund to town coffers is recorded, prompting skepticism about Oakville's approach.
Carviles and neighbors recount social visits and travels across towns, with banquets for the 48th Highlanders and a wreath laid at Queen's Park. Many locals visit relatives, attend Lions events, and plan trips to Florida and Montreal while others shift work, hospital stays, and holiday gatherings color the community bulletin.
Editorial notes observe booming business and a stock market that keeps breaking records. It notes Canada’s strong dollar, the bootlegger merger, and predicts continued growth. The Cornwall Freeholder shifts from weekly to semi weekly publication, promising greater usefulness and reader support.
A Canadian woman argues that nursing training demands menial duties like cleaning and cooking as essential for nurses. She contends that disciplined, practical work forms the foundation of skilled care, while critics fear its drudgery. The piece reflects debates on women’s roles and professional education.
A settler on the upper Mattawa River in New Quatarlo tied a bell to a wolf's neck to clear rats and then released it. His flock later vanished one by one and the bell's tinkling revealed the wolf in sheep's clothing, prompting him to abandon the tactic.
A traveler recounts paying tips to every Chamoun staffer from chambermaid to bellboys before the landlord insists on a bow. The coroner jokes about an inquest and the clerk imagines a death notice, as the scene closes with the question of any other claimants.
Fragmentary quotes mix archaic phrasing with misspelled names. The text weaves hints of planning wit and silent councils, presenting a surreal collage rather than a clear narrative or event.
An unclear OCR fragment mentions a graduate from Toronto University and references people and offices. Details are fragmentary, but the note highlights a graduate recognized for a notable achievement connected to a city and individuals including Frederick Bheeta.
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