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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 14, 1926
Page
8
In view of Meighen's cabinet resignation, the Editorial argues no open opposition will be offered to re elected ministers. It notes the Conservative party will avoid contests to protect prestige, acknowledging risks to its standing. Carlton Place Canadian.
Rev James Endicott during the Dominion conference in Massey Hall declared enforcement of prohibition a religious matter. He urged United Church of Canada members to fight until the final victory, stating the issue must be settled right and that the ultimate battle will be won.
Dr J A Ruddick Ottawa Federal Dairy Commissioner reports strong gains in Canada dairy industry with annual production reaching 300 million dollars and exports hitting 57 million. Eastern provinces lead cheese and butter output though prairie regions rapidly close gap. Canadian cheese tops world market and butter quality has improved notably.
A provincial report notes Hamiltons strong tourist business with expenditures over 1 090 000 and highlights local attractions like furs woollen goods English china and a fine golf course. Acton is on the Ontario Motor League list but small improvements in camping facilities are urged to draw travelers. The piece also reports a national drive to photograph Memorials of the Great War for inclusion in the Imperial War Museum collection in London and urges Acton to document its Soldiers Memorial, erected in 1919.
The Canadian dollar returned to par in New York last Friday after holding a premium of 1 32 to 3 16 percent for months. Financial circles cite delays in Canadian grain shipments and bond amortization requiring 35 million dollars as factors. A return above par is likely in a few weeks in global money markets.
Three Boston economists Ralph B. Wilson Herbert N. McGill and Gordon W. Herdman spoke at the Babson business clinic in Toronto outlining easier monetary conditions in Canada. They reported gains in agriculture and industry new construction higher employment and rising stock and bond prices while debunking claims of a persistent downturn.
Bethlehem Steel notes that 263 of 300 top workers were farm born, arguing farming trains resourcefulness and independence. The piece contrasts city perks with country self-reliance, urging citizens to serve and endure, as farmer’s sons learn to toil and contribute.
Notes discuss Judge Gary eighty birthday remark on business stability. Dominion Parliament session planned for December 7 with January adjournment. Canadian temperance efforts praised by Australia’s Isabel McCorkindale. Propriety trade associations in Canada face government scrutiny under the Combines Investigation Act, per Minister Heenan.
Lord Byng, back in England, calls the King Government budget of 1926 complimentary in interviews. He attributes Dominion election results largely to Robb Budget popularity, tax cuts, and three good harvests observed at Southampton last week.
The Thanksgiving services and Supper of Grace Anglican Church Milton totaled about 250 dollars. The funeral of Mrs. B A Norton formerly of Bronte occurred at Charles Potter’s home in Nelson Township, she died in her 84th year and was laid to Bronte Cemetery. Stone steps to the church were finished along with a stone retaining wall and pillar at the grounds. Halton County Council met with full attendance at the October session and granted 150 dollars to Halton County School Falls. A proposal to amends hawkers and peddlers by law to reduce license fees was rejected.
Anniversary services will be held at Ashgrove United Church on Sunday October 17 at 11 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. Rev Waddell of Ballinafad will lead both services with special choir music. A supper and concert follow on Monday evening. Ajwle p.cking has begun in this vicinity. The crop is below average this year. Preparations for a second series of cents are under the Ashgrove Improvement League. The next concert is Friday the 29th. The club prize for the impromptu speaking contest will be won three times before ownership transfers, with the Esquesing Council donating a $15 cup open to township entrants. Proceeds go to the cemetery fund.
Oakville notes Denton activity includes Betty Armstrong at Toronto Technical School for an art course. A large family gathering celebrated Mr. Savage's 80th birthday at the W S Savage residence. The Boy Scout hut foundation is laid with the cornerstone to be set by Mayor Robinson on October 16. The ninth annual Poultry Show runs October 22 and 23. Clarence Byers assumes management of the Oakville Basket Co.. St Johns Church hires Ernest Shildrate and L M McBain as leaders. Water main break disrupts traffic near McDermott's barber shop. An inmate from Hamilton Asylum was found in St George's Square. he was returned by Chief Kerr. Funeral of Mrs Cov entry held. she died at 104 after a brief illness.
Mr H P Graham left for Windsor to spend winter with his daughter. A telegram announced Dr Woodside could not accept the Knox Church call. Trinity United Church ladies held a rummage sale next to F W Fawcett, yielding a substantial sum. Stop signs may be considered for city streets amid ongoing sign erection. A W Summers car was stolen in Hamilton and found the next day stripped. Mr Schwenger and daughter collected 40 pint boxes of raspberries at Mr Temple's farm on the Quelphine. A drunken local man was fined $20 after assaulting Constable Finn. Engagement announced between Muriel Irwin and Joseph Harrison Willmott. wedding planned for late October. Miss Edith Finnemore received a cap and saucer shower at a friend’s home.
Investigation by the Division of Chemistry under Dr. F.T. Shutt shows Canadian grown sugar beet seed matches imported European varieties in sugar content and purity. The study spans nine provinces with tests at Ottawa and multiple Dominion Farms, using eight seed stocks including seven from Europe and one Canadian variety. Results from Charlottetown Kentville Fredericton Ste. Anne de la Pocadere Lethbridge and Summerland are notably high.
Highlights include cancellation of Monday chicken dinner at Knox Presbyterian on Oct 26, minor street traffic concerns citing poorly observed stop signs near the intersection, a new jam factory planned for The Glen, and renovating the mill for that use. Also reports golf champion Carey Fr Warren of Toronto wins the championship and President’s Cup, Creelman’s Limited changes in ownership due to capital and founder vitality, Fall Fair baby prizes awarded, notable gifts given to Mrs Jessie Henderson and Miss McLeod, sidewalk dangers at David Lawson’s corner with several cars repeatedly using the pavement endangering pedestrians.
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