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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 26, 1922

Page

10

Editorial on Ontario fire tragedy and Canada US treaty talks

The piece notes rapid relief response to Northern Ontario fire sufferers from federal and provincial governments and Red Cross groups. It also reports Canada’s self reliance as talks with the United States on the Bush-Bagot treaty advance, with Britain inviting direct Canadian-US negotiations.

Northern Ontario Dominion Red Cross Societies Canada United States Great Lakes Brltish

Canada Wheat Crop This Year Outpaces 1921

Canada's wheat production rises sharply with 17.25 bushels per acre against 13 last year, an overall gain of 29 percent. The 1922 crop nears the 1915 record, and business centers report improving trade nationwide.

Canada

Galt Times Debuts In Galt City Weekly

J P Jaffray & Son launch The Galt Times a twelve page weekly journal dedicated to Galt and district. The publishers are veteran reporters with strong local ties and liberal local advertising support backs the new paper.

J. P. Jaffray & Son Galt Canada

Laws and limits of law in Ontario discussed

The piece argues laws fail without citizen support and cites Ontario Act enforcement costs. It notes debates over immigration policy and transportation company influence, urging government caution to avoid admitting undesirables for revenue and stressing loyalty and social order as Canada’s goals.

Lenine, Tropky and Krasski Russia Ontario Co. Ase Essey Enterprise Inta Canada Chas. Stewart Ood

Factories impact town as shop closure hurts local merchants

Aylmer merchants report business decline from the shop factory shutdown and worker exodus, while Acton enjoys a wage boost from its shoe factory, distributing over a thousand dollars weekly. Britain discusses prohibition’s link to efficiency, and Canada leads US trade in a month of higher exports and imports, signaling growing national status.

Alymer Express Acton Canada United States Dominion Great Britain

Acton Women and Men Rally for North Fire Sufferers

A visit to the Council Chamber and church school rooms last week showed activity akin to war-time days. Acton’s women answered recurring appeals for the northern fire sufferers with gratifying willingness and generosity, with many men contributing time and money to support the cause.

Acton

Prohibition Poll Shows US Contentment with Prohibition

The Literary Digest poll of over twelve million ballots finds broad satisfaction with the national prohibition law. Of 922,688 ballots returned, only 189,856 or 20 percent favored repeal, a mere 0.15 percent of all ballots mailed.

United States of America Literary Digest

Canada Names Board to Lead National Railways Reform

The government forms a new Board of Management for Canadian National Railways merging Canadian Northern and Grand Trunk systems. The move aims to unite the railways under sound business leadership and has drawn broad Canadian approval and congratulatory messages.

Canada Canadian National Railways Canadian Northern Grand Trunk Canadian National

Editorial Notes on Canada's Finance and Prohibition

Canada holds a proud financial standing with strong currency value, surpassing others including the United States. The coming Sunday will feature debates on prohibition in Sunday Schools worldwide, highlighting the issue as a true problem whenever Christian teaching is applied.

Canada United States Christendom

Pushing for a Path to Help Others

An editorial sketch contrasts the idea of being a pusher with the value of helping others. It cites leadership links between Canada and Britain, notes US currency limits, and reflects on wartime leaders and public virtue. It ends with a meditation on fresh air and serenity improving heart and mind.

Health and energy myths for girls and youth

A long, formless passage discusses health, energy and appearance for women and girls, urging time for health improvements, regular exercise, proper bathing and sleep. It contrasts vitality with fatigue and mentions parental advice about clothing and homework, ending with general reflections on life and industry.

Love of work and duty guide young workers

The piece argues that youths resist unpleasant tasks yet must keep their hand in and do their duty with diligence. It emphasizes finding satisfaction in work by loving the right, or choosing another task if love for the current job is impossible. It discusses girls in household tasks and business positions adjusting to drudgery for the sake of virtue.

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Patience with Yourself Lesson From a Quaker Tale

A fragment recalls a Quaker father advising his son to have patience with Patience, the daughter of a Quaker. The tale pivots on the horse incident and the theme of self patience in learning, urging steady effort despite setbacks and thorny paths.

Patience

Blanket Cloth and Winter Wear Offer From Local Store

A local ad lists blanket cloth for bathrobes and kimonos 28 inches wide in heavy corduroy blue burgundy and brown priced per yard at 73c. Boys winter coats in dark gray wool and cotton overcoat, sizes 3 to 4 years, special at 3.25. Men’s worsted trousers winter weight in navy brown and gray stripe at 2.95. Men’s black worsted socks 9c. Sweaters and pullovers advertised with a critical note on wear.

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