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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 24, 1927
Page
3
An editorial from Mount Forest Confederate argues motor drivers should be denied licenses for tasting handling or using intoxicating liquor. It contrasts with railroad rules and questions why motorists should be allowed to drive while under the influence.
In a Toronto interview Governor General Viscount Willingdon praised Canada’s optimism and future. He attributed the lack of pessimists to the climate, opportunities, and young men’s ambition, saying wealth and possibilities are boundless and urging hard work. He noted Acton Public Utilities as part of the country’s development context.
In a private session the Progressive party chose John Giles Lethbridge of West Middlesex as their leader in the Provincial Legislature succeeding Hon. W. E. Raney now Mr Justice Raney. Lethbridge, 72, of Glencoe, born Fingal, educated at Ekfrid Public School and London Commercial College, has farm roots and long municipal ties. He backs temperance, hydro public ownership, rural electric extensions, and higher education access, and aims to push through legislation on corporate political contributions.
A local movement favors tax relief to spur housing in Acton while critics warn exemptions could erode revenue for streets, utilities, and public services. The discussion follows Palmerston and other towns debating similar incentives to attract builders and residents amid ongoing growth concerns.
Justice Holmes holds maeterists are responsible for their own safety at crossings. The Ohio driver, traveling five miles per hour, was killed by a sixty mile per hour train. The judge stated a man on tracks knows he risks death and must stop for the train.
Area residents report protracted delays on No 7 Highway between Acton and the fourth line with half a mile unsettled. Detours are worn and nearly impassable after a week of halted work caused by weather. Acton businesses suffer as traffic limits persist from mid September to late November.
D B Hanna chairman of Ontario Liquor Control Commission tells The New York Times that the aim is for the act to fail financially as consumption falls. He says reduced liquor sales would mark progress, while noting reports show rising hard liquor purchases and surpluses despite regulatory goals.
The tec teamming work at the center of Mill and Elgin Streets may improve the company’s lines but hasn’t beautified the tree row or streetscape. The remark notes that aesthetics lag behind utility in this modernization effort.
The article notes Acton seeks capable men for 1928 municipal offices to shape its future. It discusses Nungesser’s mother receiving a cheque and French bonds from sympathizers in the United States as a sign of growing international amity. It cites Canadian water power estimates and wheat and oat yields, highlighting potential economic strength from agriculture and energy.
The article discusses a Sunday school lesson focusing on Biblical judgment and repentance. It cites passages from Genesis and Ezekiel, urges reverence in worship, and contrasts ritual practice with heartfelt faith. It emphasizes turning from ceremonial behavior to righteous living and urges readers to reflect on national and personal conduct.
A fragment from The Free Press dated November 28 1907 notes weather and hard winter conditions. It mentions wholesale dealers Meaty Mootares Co and Johnstone Co in Pleasant terms, and references industry shipments and upcoming openings. It reports on a church event at the Church of Our Lady and a death notice for Mrs Henry Dare Land.
A farmer urges a widow to marry again after his own loss. The widow refuses, fearing an unsteady future. A young servant girl is mentioned, while a medical remedy advertisement touts an asthma cure with sensational claims.
Fragmentary text promotes "Miller's Worm Powders" as a cure for worm infestations in children. It claims the medicine will purge worms and "stimulate" organs, with vague references to safeguarding a child and dubious effectiveness. The source reads as a dubious historical medical advertisement.
The passage references a 1927 straight eight overhead cam with supercharged front wheel drive and mentions figures like Holloway and Cephata. It discusses automotive technology and public interest phrases, noting loud public reception and a dealer or exhibitor setting.
An ad promotes De Southawor Uratabs as a quick, inexpensive remedy for bladder weakness, nighttime urination, urethral burning, and backaches. It claims doctors use the product in private practices for sixty years and offers a money back guarantee through local druggists.
Daily notice indicates Sunday delivery restrictions and pickup options at Toronto Terminal Real E Gtreat and St Glair Avenue Brelicht. Parcel handling available through pertal osprena fieusht with freight pickup alternatives noted.
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