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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 01, 1921
Page
9
Advertising rates for The Acton Press Weekly list display type and size charges with year or advance payment terms. The ad rates page outlines pricing by column inches and special position, urging proper framing and timely submissions.
Editorial notes the Dominion Government plans a general election with Merc Edmund Bristol appointed to organize the National and Conservative Party in Ontario. Also reports Chatsworth News ceases publication due to production costs and will amalgamate with the Owen Sound Sun-Times. Includes a Youth and Work message urging students to value studies and labor, stressing pride and effort.
The Acton town report shows a five mill rate increase for 1921 despite economy by the Council. Waterworks debentures and interest demand 13 mills, with School Board requisitions at 16 mills and County, General Debenture, and Salaries adding further load. Officials expect water revenues to grow, allowing a reduction of at least five mills in 1922.
Discussion on perpetual care for Fairview Cemetery citing proposed Permanent Board of Management under Cemetery Act. The Markdale village council recently adopted the plan, forming a seven member board to manage funds, plots, and improvements, aiming to uniformly care for all plots and honor bequests.
At a recent Oakville gathering Hydro-Radial advocates and opponents argued over the unfinished Toronto to Hamilton Line. Mr. Drury presented points from the Commission report opposing promiscuous radials built under provincial guarantees across the province.
The Guelph Herald criticizes the Senate as a useless appendage and suggests appointing a woman to a Dominion Senate vacancy to inject life into national affairs. The editorial notes openness to new influence if it advances progress.
Daylight saving observance shows less uniformity in Canada and the United States this year. It is predicted to be its last year on the continent. In Great Britain farmers defeated the measure as a permanent system was dropped from the government program amid strong opposition. Mothers of large families and dairymen say they cannot adjust to the new schedule.
A circular from John G. Kent, CN Exhibition managing director, urges employers to model politeness and civility in public dealings to uphold public faith. He stresses courteous conduct, harmony among staff, and driving positive patronage for the fair.
A collection of editorial remarks on Sir Sam Hughes death and parliamentary vacancies, Ireland’s status in the Empire, Lloyd George's Dublin note, W. A. Clarke's Conservative renomination, Lordly praise for Sir Sam Hughes, James Hales as Ontario License Board chair, Bolshevik Russia's prophecy of change, changes to division and witness fees in civil courts, calls to curb horse racing, amendments to the Election Act, and views on Hydro Radial Report’s implications for Wellington region projects.
Local Vancouver page highlights a busy coast sports scene at Drluhouse Park and False Creek area with polo, yacht racing, cricket matches, and motor boat activity. Readers are invited to enjoy sailing, yacht club events, and public amusements while noting teams from Kamloops and Calgary visiting for contests on Burrard Inlet waters.
A garbled reminiscence describes pink lemonade and its link to circus life, detailing first a tubful of pink water, tartaric acid, and lemons. It recalls performers, a water shortage, and the rise of a strawberry lemonade staple in circuses, with many misspellings and hazy names.
The text blends cautionary advice on risk and jumping to conclusions with disjointed, antique advertising notes. It references prudence, a reluctance to hurry, and the dangers of bold moves, interwoven with stray lines about a good town and a spectator’s cautions. The jumble includes misprints and pseudo dialogues, resembling a fragmented historical newspaper snippet.
An old note touts Dr Miles Anti Pain fills as a remedy for headaches neuralgia rheumatism and menstrual pain. It claims quick effect and references generic endorsements and placeholders suggesting a local sale.
A garbled OCR passage describes a compound used in fastening nails with a real coating that alters holding power. The text is unclear and mixes terms, making precise details and entities hard to extract.
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