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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 14, 1926
Page
3
The piece notes Mr Meighen’s pledge of cooperation when resigning his Cabinet and suggests no opposition will be offered to new ministers. It argues Conservatives will avoid contests to protect prestige, warning that contests could tarnish standing.
Rev. James Endicott, moderator of the United Church of Canada, urged at Massey Hall that enforcing prohibition across the Dominion is a religious matter. He called church members to fight until the final victory, insisting nothing is settled unless it is settled right.
Dr J A Ruddick Ottawa Federal Dairy Commissioner reports strong growth in Canadian dairy. Dominion dairy production reaches 300 million dollars annually with exports at 57 million dollars, mostly from eastern provinces. Eastern Canada accounts for about 98 percent of cheese and 71 percent of butter. Prairie provinces show rapid gains. Cheese leads the world market while butter quality has notably improved in recent years.
A Hamilton tourism report notes the town’s season produced about 1 090 000 in tourist spending and highlights golf courses and local shops as draws. Acton is listed by the Ontario Motor League but still lacks camp facilities. officials urge modest hot water amenities to boost camping and spending at the park. The piece also discusses a national project to photograph every Great War memorial, urging Acton to document its Soldiers Memorial erected in 1919 for inclusion in the imperial war memorial collection in London.
The Canadian dollar slid to par value in New York last Friday after a premium of 1 32 to 3 16 cents per dollar over recent months. Financiers cite delayed Canadian grain shipments and recent government bond amortization of 35 million dollars as reasons. A return above par in a few weeks in global money markets is considered likely.
At the Babson business clinic in Toronto's King Edward last week three Boston specialists Ralph B. Wilson Herbert N. McGill and Gordon W. Herdman spoke on Canada’s economy. They noted easier monetary conditions and rising production employment and asset prices amid the past few years.
The Bethlehem Steel cites that 263 of 300 top employees were farmborn, arguing farm upbringing breeds resourcefulness and independence. It asserts country training builds self-reliance and willingness to serve, contrasting urban benefits with citizen responsibility and the dignity of hard work.
Editorial notes discuss Judge Gary of United States Steel on 80th birthday wishing no major slump in business. Dominion Government plans parliament session on December 7 and adjournment to late January. Critique of political rhetoric in Canada and temperance efforts praised by Miss Isabel McCorkindale. Globe notes praise for Canada's O T A impact despite detractors. Propriety Articles Trade Association price fixing deemed in violation of the Combines Investigation Act per report by Minister Peter Heenan.
Lord Byng says the King Government budget of 1926 received strong support in his interviews after returning to England. In Southampton last week he attributed Dominion general election results mainly to Robb Budget popularity, reduced taxation, and three good harvests.
Thanksgiving services and Supper of Grace Anglican Church in Milton raised about 250 dollars. The funeral of Mrs B A Norton formerly of Bronte occurred at Nelson Township and grave at Bronte Cemetery. Upgrades at Grace Church include stone steps a retaining wall and pillar. Halton County Council met in October with 150 granted for school fairs and hawkers license fee cuts rejected.
Anniversary services will be held at Ashgrove United Church on Sunday October 17 conducted by Rev Waddell of Ballinafad with services at 11 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. Special choir music. The following Monday evening features an anniversary supper and concert. Ajwle p.cking noted in the vicinity. Crop yields are below average this year. Preparations begin for a second series of cents under Ashgrove Improvement League. Next concert Friday the 29th. Prize donated by the club for the impromptu speaking contest to be won three times before ownership. Esquesing Council donates a cup valued at $15 open to township under similar conditions. Proceeds go to cemetery fund.
Oakville notes report a Young People Rally at Cook's Church in Toronto and Betty Armstrong attending Toronto Technical School. Local life includes Mr. Savage’s eightieth birthday, Boy Scout hut foundation, and a Poultry Show slated for October 22 and 23. Oakville Basket Co changes place Clarence Byers becomes manager. St Johns Church hires Ernest Shildrake and L M McBain as organist and choir leader. A water main break disrupted traffic near Mc Dermott's barber shop. An escaped inmate from Hamilton Asylum was recaptured by Constable Barnes. Funeral services were held for Mrs Coventry at St Andrew's Church. she was 104.
Burlington items report H B Graham leaving for Windsor winter with his daughter. A telegram to Knox Church shows Dr Woodside declined the call. Trinity United Church Indies held a successful rummage sale raising a good sum. Commissioner Hunt works on street signs and stop sign plans may appear. A Summers Chevrolet car stolen in Hamilton reappeared stripped of tires and parts. Schwenger reports 40 pint boxes of raspberries picked by him and his daughter at Temple farm. A local man was arrested for drunkenness, fined $20, and while arrested assaulted Constable Finn. Engagement announced for Muriel Irwin to Joseph Harrison Willmott with quiet October wedding. Edith Finnemore’s bridal shower at her home.
A twenty two year Division of Chemistry study under Dominion Chemist Dr. F.T. Shutt shows Canadian grown sugar beet seed matches the best imported European varieties. Trials across nine provinces at multiple farms and stations confirm similar high quality and sugar content, with seeds from Germany France Denmark Russia and Holland compared to the Canadian Kitchener variety. The report, available free from Ottawa Publications Branch, notes standout results from Charlottetown Kentville Fredericton Ste Anne de Pacadere Lethbridge and Summerland.
The Herald reports a Knox Presbyterian Church chicken dinner on Monday October 26. It notes unsafe stop sign observance on a street intersection and warns about potential injuries from sidewalk obstructions near Mr David Lawson’s corner. Also mentioned are a new jam factory at The Glen, repairs at the white mill, and local prizes at the Fall Fair including prettiest baby Lois Nielsen and Bonnfest baby daughter of Mrs Edge Terra Cotta. Carey R L Warren of Toronto wins golf championship and President's Cup. Creelman Limited announces a sale on reasonable terms due to founder illness. Jesse Henderson and Miss McLeod receive gifts as they leave town after church service.
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