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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 09, 1924
Page
4
Canada shows a favorable trade balance of 12 852 049 for August and 233 893 076 for twelve months ending August. Australia records a debit balance of 21 002 446 for year to June 30, with two year total at 34 800 134 on the wrong side. Canada’s Progressive movement toward prosperity praised.
A 1920s editorial stresses that every voter should prepare and vote, warns against indifference, and urges informed, principled participation in the upcoming plebiscite. It cites Roger Babson on 1925 outlook and discusses temperance, Ontario policy, and loyalty to hometown as keys to national progress.
The trusted secretary to Sir Adam Beck of Ontario Hydro embezzled 29000 dollars and fled toward South America but was executed at Niagara Falls while attempting to cross into the United States. The report blames racing and liquor for his downfall and notes ongoing clashes over vice.
Public and high schools promote clean sportsmanship through an annual park field day held Saturday afternoon. The event inspires keener athletic interest and links outdoor expertise with future leadership in business and public life, while stressing balance with school duties.
The Niagara Hydro-Electric System including the Chippawa development shows a net surplus of 216699.39 for the ten months from November 1, 1923, to August 31, 1924 after contingencies. The Chippawa plant at Queenston in conjunction with the Niagara System has achieved this in two years, with sinking funds and renewals planned after ten years. Ontario may be gratified with this outcome.
Weekly Ontario newspapers express strong native sentiment against replacing the Ontario Temperance Act with government liquor sales. Editors recall barroom days and note promises of similar drunkenness levels under government sale, citing memories of pre Act conditions. Brantford Expositor quotes local positions across towns villages and rural areas.
Editorial notes urge continued Ontario Temperance Act to prevent liquor drinking and promote child safety. Toronto Public Schools back the act after a large principals’ meeting. Mentions Acton Chamber of Commerce’s quick action on a 6.18 pm train disruption and criticizes government control as broader sale. Editor W. Davies leads Renfrew Mercury effort. Cemeter y commission work praised as spreading Ontario methods.
Milton community items note J B Boott's return from the coast and Mrs H L White heading to Niagara Falls with her daughter. Board of Managers of the W B M in Toronto elected a Field Secretary. A level-crossing accident near Milton prompted a railway safety report and proposed road grading to improve visibility. local contests include Standing Field Crop prizes for potatoes and a North Erin Farm Machinery corn roast with a ground hog king contest winner.
Over 160 appeals were received to add voters to the Voters Life for the coming Pieblacite. Wallace Hopking left for Toronto to attend Victoria University and Mr. Wm. F. Currie will return to Cleveland after five weeks with the Cardwell family. Mrs. Edward Cashmore of Portland Oregon, formerly Alles Murison of Burlington, and Mrs. John Foster of Ontario Street are mentioned. Mrs. E. J. Corwin, wife of Tax Collector Corwin, suffered a leg fracture at home on Peart Street after a fall. The Methodist Church youth met and elected officers for the coming season led by Rev. George King.
Mrs Earle Adams of Cincinnati visits Mrs J E Fleck and Mr Clarence Bennett of the Eaton Co Winnipeg. Mr Legrow returns home from Guelph Hospital on crutches and shows progress. Two Fords collide at Main and Mill streets with damage but no injuries. Mrs H C Nalleen of Ludington returns from a month with her son Dr Nielsen. J B Wallace B Y Baracl eigh B Kirk and H R Mirams visit Zetland Lodge in Toronto. Georgetown Creamery burglary reports over a ton of butter stolen with no clues. Farewell gathering for Rev Mogre at Gedreetown Baptist Church marks four and a half years of service. Brampton Wall horse prizes listed for Wrigglesworth J W Bessey J Campbell and W W Brownridge with various placings.
A governess compares country sizes for pupils, saying Cambodia is about as large as Elam. A student miswrites the comparison, turning the lesson into a humorous misprint about Cambodia and a governess.
An arrest report shows Sparks, an electrician, charged with assault and battery. A courtroom exchange records the judge asking for name and occupation, and the clerk directing placement of the mug in a dry wall.
The piece argues that self praise harms reputation and that true goodness is shown not by boasting but by quiet conduct. It compares Moses and biblical figures, urging self examination and humility rather than public declarations of virtue.
The excerpt discusses a natural shift to work until 4 pm and waking at 6 am. It notes a common error in taking photographs, and mentions debates over how many minutes are needed for a summer report. It comments on influencing people about real costs and a husband's strategy to persuade his wife.
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