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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 21, 1926
Page
12
In response to a prompt, Roger W. Babson argues the nation needs education based on Jesus rather than more factories rails or arms. He claims prosperity hinges on people's motives shaped by religion and expresses optimism about the future of churches.
The joint Thanksgiving and Armistice Day will be observed on Monday November 8 with a recent statute fixing the date. Hon J A Robb Acting Prime Minister says Canadians are invited to mark Armistice Day with two minutes of silence at eleven o clock on Thursday morning November 11 in memory of war heroes.
Statistics from the Dominion Bureau of Statistics and the Department of Marine and Fisheries show Canada’s fisheries across the Atlantic and Pacific and inland waters produced 1925 output valued at 47,926,802 dollars, up 3,392,567 from 1924. Capital in equipment and establishments reached 46,411,647 dollars, up 2,554,297 from the prior year, with 73,885 employees in 1924 58,291 in primary operations.
Sir John Aird, president of the Canadian Bank of Commerce, argues Canada must maintain inter Empire relations with Dominions as the Empire’s strength lies in those bonds not only in ties to Britain. He disputes Dean Inge’s England book and says U S relations will grow in importance but will not endanger Empire links. Windsor Nova Scotia Journal.
A letter to editor references Fergus population and status in 1926, noting Acton surpasses two thousand and discussing whether Fergus should be Ontario’s largest village or youngest town. The piece cites 1926 official figures showing Fergus at 2,180 and comments on assessor workload.
Lord Byng discussed Canadian population inflow noting the strongest gains came from young people aged 14 to 17 placed on Canadian homesteads. He highlighted that 98 percent of these youths proved to be good settlers and praised their work ethic.
The Ontario Government will appeal to voters in the first week of December. Rumors say the major issue will be continuing doctors prescriptions under the O T A and local option beer sales in municipalities. Conservative members reportedly show split views on this policy.
A movement to mark Canada turning sixty by holding a nationwide demonstration on Dominion Day July 1st. Organizations are urged to promote unity and rally all branches to support a national event celebrating confederation's 1867 consummation.
Lady Astor the only British woman MP returns from a two month visit to her girlhood home in New York. She comments on Yankee Prohibition noting that where there were a hundred saloons there is now one bootlegger, a remark reported by the Beaverton Express.
An elderly reflection notes that modern workers mirror past essentials: training loyalty and intelligence. An eminent engineer argues profitable service requires intelligent effort, loyalty to employer, and energy to adapt. Such workers grow toward leadership and advancement as business success hinges on their alignment with employer interests.
The Acton England Gazette notes humor in private public body talks. At a Conservative meeting about the mayoralty, a representative from the Gazette was not invited, yet rumors and notes would emerge publicly. The exchange highlights distrust of secrecy and the ease of information after the event.
The note reports settlers bringing 6 704 300 into Canada from the United States in the year ending June 30 1926 with a prior 12 months total of 6 080 884 and praises Hugh Guthrie for party leadership while mentioning the Ontario Women's Christian Union session in Hamilton and a push to restrict daily manufacturing in the province.
The column reports a Knox Church event on Sunday School for Natur day, and mentions Mrs W H Davis of Trafalgar Township who accidentally damaged her finger while sawing wood. It notes Interprovincial Line Co sending brick to Newfoundland, cider yields, hospital surgery for Mrs Shiney Freeman in Guelph, and an engagement announced by Mr and Mrs John Rettmier Fingwood for Edna Mildred to John A Elliott.
Burlington community items report on a Christmas tree proposal, a Lions Club decision, a benefit concert by the Burlington Band featuring Gilbert Hutton and his orchestra, and praise for Trinity United Church Ladies' Aid meals. Albert Tuck earns a Bachelor of Applied Science, while Chief Smith cites minors buying cigarettes and a hatting planned. Town speeding fines, a sign complaint, and sewer repairs at Brant Inn are also noted.
Local notice reports Kerr Street work finished improving nearby property values. A funeral in Bronte marks the passing of Mrs EB Norton at 83. Palermo school fair drew large crowds with near universal family participation. Harvest Home sermons given in St Johns United Church. Local residents travel, marry, and return from trips abroad.
A London club member posts a bulletin noting an umbrella taken on February 20. The aggrieved nobleman cites the club’s rule that members must be noblemen or gentlemen, arguing the thief was not a gentleman. The house committee questions the claim as they seek accountability.
Acton residents hosted extended holiday visits as families and friends gathered. Ottawa and Devonshire guests attended lodge banquets in Toronto, with church meetings setting terms for session leadership and a detailed ballot election for 12 stewards and honorary members named.
A Kansas City Star account recalls a stalled engine after a side rod broke. Passengers and crew failed to restart the locomotive until a farmer’s boy suggested pushing it, using a ker chunk bump to roll the engine uphill then down to restart. The train finally resumed its journey with all aboard.
Hart House at the University of Toronto broadcasts a prewar program featuring Beethoven in C minor opus 18 no 4. The quartet comprises Gerald Denner first violin Harry Adakkin second violin Milton Blackstone viola and Boris Hambourg cello. The musicians plan lighter folk songs arranged for quartet between works.
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