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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 12, 1922

Page

2

Canada Ranks Third in World Car Ownership

Editorial notes Canada stands third globally in automobiles owned per people. United States leads with 10,505,060 vehicles, Great Britain second with 407,582, Canada totals 34343, followed by France 73000, Italy 53000, India 45083, New Zealand 37500, Russia 35000, South Africa 26408, Newfoundland 600.

Canada United States Great Britain France Italy India New Zealand Russia South Africa Newfoundland

Two Hinds of Exhibitors at Fall Fairs

At Powassen Fall Fair Principal Reynolds of the Ontario Agricultural College says two kinds of exhibitors exist one sulking at losing and one accepting defeat with sportsmanlike resolve to improve next year. The Acton Fall Fair exhibitors appeared mainly in the latter group.

Powassen Reynolds Ontario Agricultural College Acton

Coal price row fuels strike fears and profiteering worry

Prices announced for coal at the mine are seen as proof operators plan to force the public to bear the strike bill. The public suspects the miners and operators engineered the rise to keep coal costs high, while speculators demand big prices and authorities must guard against profiteering.

Sigures Picton Gazotte

Grain Futures Act Aims to Curb Gambling in Grain

Legislation to curb grain gambling in the United States to take effect November 1 after passing both Houses. The Grain Futures Act targets unlawful speculative sales on boards of trade where parties lack actual wheat to sell. Authorities plan to enforce the new barrier to stop untenable gambling in grain nationwide.

United States Snally Congress

Germany Still Doing Nations Ends in Big Losses

American financiers reportedly lost about 2 billion dollars buying German marks before inflation. Germany earned 4 to 5 billion from selling depreciated currency to foreign buyers. London bankers say their clients lost 250 million, weakening confidence in future dealings with Germany.

Germany Paris London Atlantic

Prohibition Help From Federal Government to Ontario

The federal government aids Ontario in curbing liquor movement with a new export bond requiring undertakings to export intoxicating liquor from Canada. The measure is described as the Dominion’s maximum restriction on illicit exports. A New York timber planting offers $500 per acre for white pine, noting annual growth of about one thousand feet per acre under good conditions.

Ontario Canada Dominion New York Citizens’ Research Institute of Canada

Orillia Paper Urges Sealing Cars To 30 MPH

The Orillia Packet advocates building motor cars that cannot exceed 30 mph, arguing lawmakers avoid direct limits by broad laws. It suggests sealing cars as the sure method to enforce a safe speed, noting motorists prefer Ontario scenery at sensible speeds.

Orillia Packet Ontario

Prohibition Crackdown Drops Liquor Shipments in Ontario

The article notes Ontario prohibition measures and police action reducing liquor shipments from Montreal. It reports trucks seized on highways and rum runners abandoning the trade, with shipments to the Essex frontier sinking to near zero as railroad routes return to normal.

Ontario Montreal Essex Frontier

Lighia for All Vehicles Across Ontario Committee Report

The Ontario Legislature committee on motor vehicle laws, after sessions in Ottawa Brockville Kingston and Belleville, plans Western Ontario and Niagara Falls visits. The frequent suggestion demands lights on all vehicles at night to improve safety for farmers and other road users.

Ontario Ottawa Brockville Kingston Belleville Niagara Falls

Editorial Notes from Canada and Local Measures

The notes discuss restoration of two cent letter postage for Canada, praise for the idea, and commentary on automobile care. It mentions by law changes for municipal elections timing and quotes on liquor control, fire prevention, and a letter about coal and wood weighing practices, with a local call for proper wagon measurement.

Canada

Oakville Record milestone under W N Wilkinson

The Oakville Record marked its first milestone under the supervision of W N Wilkinson who has modernized the paper this year with support from editor Mrs Wilkinson. The article notes the strong leadership and editorial teamwork shaping the Record.

Oakville Record W.N. Wilkinson Wilkinson Record

Town and Country Neighborhood News Highlights and Open Local Projects

The report notes year to date receipts totaling 6320 dollars and updated figures near 9496 dollars. Residents plan winters in California while Oakville sees four new house permits. Lyman Sloot retells a lengthy New York trip as the Bronte Road repair finishes and opens soon. Ontario bridge study prompts Marion County Council to meet in Oakville on Tuesday.

Mya Chisholm Milas Cilaholm Alehlabd Park California Oakville Permlita Leon Yaurrloc Toronto Hatuntey Lea Stitton Wantet Oake Ville Wrest Bean Wallened Ontario Department of Whiatways Marion County Council Tunulay

Local Notes From Burlington Weekend Activities

Burlington social items include Med W Darker visiting Jo. ena Mews Hoeare Mire and A W Haudkine hosting relatives. Students and staff from Burlington High School and Weston Pontiratteny School are noted, plus plans for Harvest Day events and a public meeting by the Burlington Agricultural Society with Mr Goo Hardwit of Toronto delivering an address on Home Gardens.

W. Darker Bt. Catharlnon Ena Hoeare Mire T. A.sLelatourel Wilmington Delaware James H. Alien Vittaburg WD. Viatt Roselund ‘Terrace Atlantic City Hurtington High School Vrndey Mine Jumea Serukine Amherst N. A A. W. Haudkine Mina Urlington Sereda Goo, Hardwit Toronto

Milton Mutual Witch School Plan and Local Notices

The article details a Witch School event set for Friday October 13 at Ape m noting a program including a new brick addition to Gordon Home and a conference at the Methodist Church on October 26. It mentions a deputation seeking extra accommodation and two additional rooms, local visits by Mr and Mrs Willmott of Brandon, and reports on community projects and obituaries including Mrs Hillot of Kaquosing and Mrs Russell Mahliver of Vancouver. It also covers hospital discharge of Jos J. Peacock, a rummage sale by the Ladies Aid, and health fair notes from Smith Health Nurse at the county fair.

Mutual Witch School Ape m Gordon Epworth Teague and Bohool Steunt John Willmott Brandon Man Attias Hillot Stephen Billot Kaquosing Milton Rueell Malhiver Vancouver Brith Columbia Women's Missionary Bassery Methodist Church In Canada Toronto Anton Mcpuftee Meadowvale Varn Jos. J. Peacock Cheltenham General Hospital Mitton

Georgetown Contractor Seeks Extra Payment For Excavation

A Georgetown contractor named Taylor seeks 1000 extra for excavating 600 ruble yards beyond the contract. Local events include Knox Church rally attendance and St. George's Church celebrating its twentieth anniversary. Delegates from Credit Lodge No 28 A F and AM hosted visitors from Toronto, while Oddfellows and local bowls clubs held activities and a tea at the president’s home.

Taylor Forth Knox Church Credit Liver Guelph Hospital A. Norrington Haw Georgetown Mra Henderson K. Y. Barracinyggh oMcors Credit Lodge Hing Holomon Lodge Toronto Thomas Taylor Bro Cargavel Anderson A. M Wro Radford King Solomon Lodge oMcere

Local notices and movements of residents and businesses

Erin and family viewed CO Wells. W. A. Mamonbotten plans remote work after a purchase from Mrs. Claw. The council allotted $60 to Verla Fall Vale as Davin mourns her brother Hoott. Families move to Koathil and work changes occur at Wonthil Nursery. John Lindasy leads induction services as A W Blare accepts pastorate. Norman Wide injured in a farm accident. The Turner Furnace Company relocates from Wort Toronto. Clayton Hoett suffers a worksite injury. an index tiger incident causes injury at the gravel pit.

Erin Wumphirded Wells John Lindasy Prasbytery Orungavilla Vitor Titel Murnace Company Wort Toronto Rid Clayton Hoett

Verdict on drink bans in schools cited by physician

A distinguished physician argues that children should not taste any alcoholic beverage and that stimulants should be prohibited in schools to protect youth. The text cautions about self control issues and listless feelings, noting dangers across ages and potential influences on behavior.

Willan

Fragmented Rach In Divided Into Two Clans

A garbled OCR passage describes themes of danger and warning, mentioning a mysterious force and a referenced event involving a lady. It hints at two characters tied by fate and a public or narrative conflict, with phrases suggesting tension and suspense.

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