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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Nov 30, 1922

Page

4

Editorial Warns Government Control Fails in Liquor Traffic

The piece rebukes the Citizens' League Liberty League and Moderation League for advocating government control of liquor arguing it harms British Columbia and Saskatchewan. Rev A E Cooke of Vancouver at a Toronto convention blasts control as a sinkhole spurring debauchery law contempt and whiskey culture. He warns Ontario against following the moderationist path toward beer and vice.

Citizens’ League Liberty League Moderation League British Columbia Saskatchewan Toronto A. E. Cooke Vancouver Dominion of Canada Ontario

County Warden Should Be Honored With Dinner Sooner

The article argues councils should host the Warden at a year end dinner to honor his service. It notes in York County last week the County Council entertained the Warden and presented a gold headed cane. It asks Halton to lift the burden from the Warden’s shoulders.

York County County Council Halton

Acton Meeting Backs Thomson Motor Sates Factory Bond Plan

Citizens of Acton held a large meeting to discuss a by law guaranteeing bonds of Thomson Motor Supplies Limited to 10000 to attract a new automobile parts factory. President Thomson outlined the company’s finances and growth prospects. supporters say the project will bring employment, higher assessments, and town development.

Thomson Motor Supplies Acton Thomson “Motor Sates Limited Toronto Thomson Ampte Security

Editorial and Advertising Clash in Lanark By Election

The Carleton Place Canadian faces editorial and advertising clashes as Liberal candidate David Findlay gains use of its columns for his Lanark by election campaign against Tory Dr. Preston. The paper apologizes for campaign staff appearances. Citizens should support police and public officers and respect law in public office.

Carleton Place David Findlay Lanark County Preston

This town is not a town it is you walking Main Street

A Winchester Press editorial defends small towns against the sneer This piece argues that great minds often hail from humble communities The author cites Lloyd George and Winchester natives to prove loyalty to home town shapes character and success The piece condemns belittling one s origins and urges pride in small town roots

Ottawa Winchester England Lloyd George

Acton Votes on Thomson Motor Supplies Factory

Town leaders urge residents to back Thomson Motor Supplies Limited of Toronto for a new factory in Acton. Council found the proposal financially sound and supportive from private citizens, bankers, and agencies, with voting set for next Monday to decide on industrial growth and town prosperity.

Acton Thomson Motor Supplies,, Limited Toronto Thomson Company

Editorial Notes on Acton Markets and Temperance Order

The piece notes improved farming community marketing in Acton and falling agricultural prices, with potatoes at fifteen cents a peck and wheat under a dollar a bushel, reducing demand for high priced goods. It references Hon. Mr. Raney issuing a temperance Act enforcement order, urging uniform treatment of offences by magistrates and public support for strong enforcement.

Acton Wi Simcos Raney Bank OF Montreal Minister of Finance Canada Dominion Torupto Hamilton & Sons EL Moreton & Woolwich

Governor and Gingerbread Man Visit Sparks Family Reunion

Callata, grandson of Governor Laing, hosts a visit by Roberta Laing and Jo sey Haron. Grandmother Baron bakes gingerbread and the Governor prizes a gingerbread man as tensions and affections mix during a storied family gathering in Turonworert.

Old House Memories Stir Hope and Heartache

In a muddled scene, family members prep a room as talk turns to a Governor’s legacy and a future home. Moberta laments lost memories tied to a grand house while Callata longs for stability and Yo, with Gramimother Varo, wrestles with impending change and farewell. The scene hints at family ties, grief, and the pull of a familiar place.

Cathet Hoberta Calleta Lee Muri Callata Bing Dowel Hameork Gramimother Varo Patna Leurain Vern Tren Taylor

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