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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 14, 1920

Page

6

Canada’s Financial Gains and Transport Proposals Highlight Era

Editorial notes Inland Revenue September returns near twelve million dollars with six months customs up twenty five million from last year. Ken McCormick praised as new Amberaburg Police Magistrate. Christian Guardian relaunch described as Canada’s national religious weekly. Readers hear views on waterways and a Georgian Bay Canal linking Canada’s transport net to ease rail and wheat movement.

Henry Wrayton Inland Revenue The Christian Guardian Canada Guardian Egerton Ryerson Upper Canada Methodist Church W. B. Creighton Germany St. Lawrence United States Dominion Georgian Bay Canal Europe

An Ideal Citizen's Characteristics

Dr. Marion Leroy Burton, new University of Michigan president, extols the trained citizen who opposes profiteering businessmen, corrupt politicians, and selfish citizens who avoid meeting democracy’s demands, viewing wealth as a social trust.

Marion Leroy Burton University of Michigan Michi

Fall fair loses appeal in district crowds

A sentinel star interview with a longtime fall fair observer notes fewer timber exhibits and smaller crowds than prior years. He cites competition from autos as a possible cause while praising trade sentiment at the Ninth Congress of Chambers of Commerce in Toronto emphasizing imperial trade and closer ties.

Sentinel- Star Congress of ‘Chambers of Commerce of the Empire Toronto Chambers ‘of Commerce James Woods Germany Leas Lord Desborough Stanley Machin England A. J. Hobson Overabas Brit ‘Tain Jn.f ‘Barn

Ontario Farmers Lift Wheat And Oats Production

The article reports Ontario harvests rising with fall wheat at about 18.274 million bushels and oats near 428 million, up from last year. It notes government revenue from taxes supports Victory Bonds retirement, investment shifts to waterworks bonds, and a $2 million provincial road fund. It also cites auto licenses rising to 153,000 passenger vehicles and 15,800 commercial vehicles, urging town signage to welcome travelers.

Ontario Canada Ottawa Dominion Motoriats Ontario Motor Car Alsers

Why It Is Good to Be British Trafalgar Day Essay Contest

The Navy League of Canada offers $100 in prizes for essays on Why it is good to be British. Open to High School and below, entries must be 200 to 500 words and celebrate loyalty to the empire. Prizes: 1st $50, 2nd $25, 3rd $15, 4th $10.

Navy League of ‘Canada

Community Work Sparks Rural Uplift Across District

A preacher notes rural life stifled by drudgery and savings for children. Community halls, choirs, libraries, and lectures emerge in hamlets like Limehouse to revitalize farms, curb urban drift, and provide winter entertainment. A center of activity may soon include a movie machine.

Antigo Crewsons Corners Thia Limehouse

Fragmented Miscellany of Obscure Dialogues and Notes

A garbled OCR passage lists varied topics from philosophy to natural history. It references interpretations of divine proof, medical healing, and authority, plus snippets on birds, geography, and education, with numerous garbled phrases and partial quotes.

Canadian Dairy Exports Surpass 26 Million in 1918 Output

Canada reports a year of strong dairy production with exports totaling 66 million dollars. The nation ranks fourth in world dairy output, with more than 40 million dollars of dairy products exported in 1918 representing about 78 percent of the 190 million pounds produced.

Ag Seee Et Ee Cunadi Canada

Can't Keep Down the Scotch Highlanders at London Facade

A garbled OCR item describes two Highlanders at a building in Westminster with a motto "MOMIV" and a Scotman named MoMiy appearing on a host building in London. The excerpt is fragmented and unclear about exact events or dates.

Momiv Tonton

Camping in Cold Weather Confusion and Improvised Gear

A fragment describes campers enduring a very chilly night. One man struggles to keep warm, lacking outer garments, while another wears a makeshift insulated wrap. The dialogue hints at improvised blankets and a tense, uncertain situation with no clear answers.

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