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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 26, 1922
Page
4
Editorial notes Northern Ontario fire relief receiving prompt aid from Federal Dominion and Ontario governments. Churches Red Cross and others have aided sufferers. The piece also reports progress on Canada US Bush Bagot treaty talks with Britain inviting direct Canadian participation on Great Lakes naval matters.
Canada's wheat crop for the year shows strong gains with an average yield of 17.25 bushels per acre, up from 13 last year, a 29 percent rise in volume. The total nears the 1915 record, and business centres report improved trade nationwide.
Messrs J P Jaffray and Son of Galt launch The Galt Times, a twelve page weekly focused on Galt and district. Experienced publishers, strong local advertising, and a trusted editor signal a solid early career for the new paper in a thriving Canadian city.
The piece argues laws fail without citizen support and notes Ontario Temperance Act enforcement costs. It discusses immigration policy shifts as Canada weighs allowing more workers while avoiding undesirables, with ministers reviewing railway and shipping company input and potential port inspections relaxed.
The closing of the shop factory reduces weekly income by over $1,000 for Aylmer merchants as workers leave town. Acton’s shoe factory remains a bright spot, employing many and distributing over $1,000 weekly in wages. Britain nears prohibition as industrial efficiency ties to abstinence. Canada leads in trade with the United States, selling more to and buying more from the U S than any other nation, signaling rising national status.
A visit to the Council Chamber and church school rooms last week showed active scenes reminiscent of war-time days. Responses from Acton residents to appeals for fire sufferers in the north were generous. Women and men alike contributed time and money to support the worthy relief efforts.
The Literary Digest poll shows overwhelming public satisfaction with Prohibition. Over twelve million ballots circulated. 922,688 returned. Only 189,856 back repeal, about 20 percent, or .015 percent of those sent.
The government names the Board of Management for Canadian National Railways and merges Canadian Northern and Grand Trunk into the system. Public reaction is broadly favorable with many congratulating the government on appointing strong leaders and giving the railway a chance to succeed under sound business management.
Canada occupies a proud place in the financial world and has strong money value. Prohibition will be a major topic in Sunday Schools worldwide next Sunday. The piece argues the prohibition issue is a true problem wherever Christian teaching is applied.
A discussion on pushing through obstacles to help others, touching on leadership, community progress, and jubilee celebrations. It mentions Bonar Law and Beaverbrook’s linked roles, Canada’s post office stance on US money, and notes various global reflections from the era.
A long excerpted page discusses health habits, energy, and well being through quotes attributed to Mabel F. Keystone and general advice on exercise, sleep, and attitude. It interweaves thoughts on youth, current, and the link between health and happiness, with sections titled Thoughts on Life and Business and Long Words, plus a note about the Family Herald and Weekly Star.
The piece urges youths to persevere at disliked tasks as duty, noting many women accept drudgery for family and work. It stresses doing one’s best, choosing other work if impossible to endure, and learning to love right action despite inclination. It emphasizes duty over whim and self improvement through effort.
A rambled tale recalls a Quaker father advising a suitor to have patience with himself. The young man’s horse balks and the father’s rebuke echoes a moral about learning slowly. The piece links patience to education and personal growth despite setbacks.
Blanket cloth for bathrobes and kimonns 28 inches wide priced at 8s. 6d. heavy corduroy in blue burgundy and brown for school clothing special per yard 73c. Boys winter coats dark gray wool and cotton overcoating sixes 3 to 8 years special at 3.25. Men s worsted trousers winter weight navy brown and gray stripe special 2.95. Men s black worsted socks 8c. Sweater coats and pullovers for all the family advertised with note on high wear and long lifespan.
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