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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 29, 1923
Page
3
Editorial notes mutual rule by Hull licensees excluding women from grill rooms unless guests and restricting beer and wine service to meal hours. Applies Sundays and weekdays under provincial Government control. Calls action deplorable and echoes a chapter of ancient history.
The new by law aims to protect cement pavements and tidy boulevards from damage by careless teamsters motorists or unattended cattle. Acton aspires to be among Canada's most attractive towns and the by law should preserve the town’s appearance. Municipal officers will enforce penalties costs and damages to ensure compliance.
As Acton Hydro capacity doubles and more users join weekly, demand for lamps fixtures and electric supplies grows. The Hydro Shop now opens only a few evenings weekly, causing inconvenience. With a new year near, the Hydro Electric Commission should consider longer hours to provide convenient service like other stores. Citizens value Hydro service and deserve this extra accessibility.
The ratepayers will vote next Monday on a by law to grant a ten year tax exemption for Acton Machine Co’s new mill building plans. The exemption excludes school and frontage taxes, and supporters praise Mr. Blow for expanding jobs and homes while noting the town’s manufacturing growth and community benefits.
At the Ontario Conservative Association meeting in Toronto, Premier Ferguson reaffirmed that a referendum on the Ontario Temperance Act would be held only when public opinion clearly favored it. He criticized extremists and said the government would not be swayed into action without a stated demand from the people, while preserving the right to time the referendum.
A historical look at government control laws in Quebec and nearby provinces discusses how intoxication is defined as lying drunk in a public place. The piece cites court arrests, shifts to stronger beverages, and argues the record shows rising alcohol use despite temperance rhetoric.
Editorial notes report more than half a million dollars paid to Caruso’s heirs in royalties on records sold over the past two years. The piece predicts the loitering echoes of his voice will remain valuable for a generation.
George Mobertpon Assistant Dominion Poultry Husbandman outlines methods to ready poultry houses for winter, including disinfection, roof repair, and clean containment. He stresses open housing, varied green and grain feed, plus milk or meat supplements to maintain birds during confinement.
An English clergyman in Pearmans Weekly humorously warns against being a parson without humor and thick skin. Vignettes reveal parson duties and parish life, including a round of tea with an apologetic housewife and a job-seeking tale contrasted by a wife’s skeptical reaction to clerical garb.
A bulletin from the Department of Agriculture notes rabbit breeding as a growing industry in the United States and Canada. It highlights meat and fur uses, trade interest in England and Canada, and the adaptability of the U.S. climate for rabbit rearing. The bulletin covers housing, breeding, feeding, disease care, and different breeds, with free copies from the Publications Branch in Ottawa.
A fragmented, old text argues that pursuit of freedom within the home leads to neglect of domestic duties. It contrasts imagined independence with responsibilities, noting women trading dependence for responsibility and questioning whether true liberty comes with strain, control, and consequences faced by a modern girl in a household.
Helen Usts unveils an otonator a porcelain covered glowing electric light device that heats a flame to burn away gas and dust in mines and plants seeking to stop explosions.
Local items report Harrop leaving for England for a stay of several months after bonding three weeks with Wilkinson and Lowe. David Hraush was badly bitten by a dog. injuries included a facial cut. A physician’s report notes a complex medical outcome from the incidents.
Georgetown council grants theatre permit to end year. Grand Lodge at Toronto hosts Quinte Lodge No 620 formation with Rev. Cameron of Knox Church. Oddfellows dedication and Wrenu building events noted. Town hockey prospects, police customs, and a 396000 snow plow purchase are mentioned alongside a large banquet and concert plans at Gregory theatre with a December 2 finale.
A paragraph discusses youths forming habits of indiscretion in private affairs and the social pressure to avoid sharing personal concerns. It argues that strong individuals protect their own matters and resist the impulse to disclose others' confidences, noting the harm of broad gossip and public prying into intimate issues.
A promotional piece touts California as a premier outdoor playground with its year-round climate and diverse scenery. It notes opportunities for hiking, motor-ing, golf, and other recreation, and mentions special fare through Canadian National Railways for routes via Canada or the United States.
Burlington reports the Daughters and Malady of England anniversary banquet at Odd Fellows Hall. Local couples plan winter stays in Florida, while the Agricultural Society arranges for a Methodist Church gymnasium banquet with Hon John Martin as principal speaker. A fire brigade fund return and council debates on a hospital expansion also appear in this week’s notices.
An OCR fragment discusses a patriotic Canadian apple promotion with references to the Express Department of the Canadian National Railway. It mentions a rate of 33.00 for a hod of 80 and notes cold storage shipping from Canada ports to destinations in Great Britain and Ireland, with various unclear phrases and misplaced terms.
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