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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 02, 1926
Page
10
An article notes there is no duty on binder twine since 1906 and asks if any twine is made in Canada. It cites lower net imports in 1925-26 than 1913-14, and quotes Brantford Cordage Company about full production and overtime under free trade in a protectionist country.
Edson R. Waite of the Shawnee Oklahoma Chamber of Commerce urges readers to open a savings account and save regularly. He argues slow steady saving builds fortune, urges consulting local bankers, and claims money in savings works for you. Copy right 1926.
A reflective piece on how luxuries blur into necessities amid tariff debates and political noise. It argues clothing, education, health, hygiene, and recreation increasingly shape family budgets, urging restraint to preserve a sane cheerful spirit despite partisan pressure.
Canada reports fiscal four month trade totaling 790,? No, 790 million plus. exports reach 380,020,931 while imports total 333,976,727. The four month period ending July 31 shows a 71,175,413 rise over the prior year.
President John J. Dixon describes the CNEs opening as a transformation toward imperial stature with roots extending beyond local or continental limits. The event marks its 48th consecutive show and a new exhibition in the making with international status already achieved.
The Bowmanville Statesman presents J. M. Denyes’s view that public schools must supply the moral training homes and churches have failed to give. He argues culture must apply to life, that teachers should be practical Christians, and that daily moral practice is essential beyond instruction to shape enduring citizenship.
A Windsor Nova Scotia Journal editorial links penny postage and cheaper cars to good governance and urges Canadians to vote with conscience. It discusses Germany in the League of Nations, naming a court ruling on libel from a Pennsylvania case, and notes rail profits, economic gains in Canada, and cautious campaigning ahead of the September assembly. It warns voters to dismiss partisan propaganda and think for themselves to ensure a clean progressive government.
Local items report Rey leaving Monday for Winnipeg to return by October 1, A Q Green of the East End School led Sunday services, Gordon Alton back from Calgary after two years away, and Masonic Hall repairs improving appearance. Public schools reopen September 1. Rev A Telford visits Theee Rivers Michigan. Mrs Chris Kinlika Jr injured wrist alighting a radial car near station 28. Mer and T H Alton reside at Brant Street. Rev Val Titon and family with Miss Helen McAnn visit Buffalo and Shriners event at Erle Beach. Dr and Mrs A H Speers plan a two month trip including California. burglars loot Post Office but miss valuables, noting an old pistol relic.
Mrs Kate Jackson of Alhambra visits sister Mrs Stewart while Jos Peacock and wife motor to Chicago to visit his brother George. G H Hooper falls from a roof injuring collar bone and right arm. W Watson’s coupe struck by lightning and burned. James Goodfellow obtains English pheasant eggs for chicks. G E Stewart aids injured car occupants after overturn. William Krayton’s stallion Everard dies of bowel inflammation. Brandon brick works restart boosting local economy. Mrs J H Wallace suffers severe tongue injury after fall while gathering eggs. Reformer notes.
Erin and Rev Edward Lee return from a month long vacation. Misa Besale Kirkwood returns to Montreal after a holiday at Rockside. Mrs Harry Harmsworth is in Lord Dufferin Hospital Orangeville after a Berlona operation. Anniversary services at St Andrews Church featured Rev Stewart from Acton and special choir music. The death of Mrs John McIntyre Calgary was reported to Mrs Dave McMillan. Bryce Morgan and daughters visited from Cleveland to stay with her father James Hunter. Rev K H Rogers gave fare well sermon at All Saints Church. Mr William Gawthroup, 87, celebrated his birthday and remained active. Mrs C Richardson and daughter Mabel of Lansing, Michigan, visiting Boomer on Europe trip. A blast caused damage from dynamite at Lelitche’s mine area and Magel’s Hardware. window broken and roof damaged at Advocate Building after rain. Mr W J Bouter injured in Toronto auto accident and unavailable for work. Mrs and Miss Thole Barbour hosted a birthday gathering for August 12 with about sixty relatives and friends. Mr and Mrs B R Heath of Regina Sanic attended.
A Scots style exchange quotes Ambitious Laddie and Bootch Lady debating wealth and faith. The text contrasts a desire for a million dollars with a Biblical admonition that ten percent may suffice, reflecting rural moral tone.
An overview notes world population increasing by about 60 000 daily with births outpacing deaths. It cites Canada’s 9 000 000 population, birth rate 26.7 per thousand, death rate 11.3 per thousand, and suggests immigration will shape growth. It argues Canada’s vast arable land will aid rising food demand and global population trends.
Augustus asks for opinion on moderate temperance and temperance fights. Samuel cites an allegory about a trough filling from a Father’s taps to show how reformers address deep seated issues and urges turning back to the bars to measure progress.
An elderly woman accused of beating a child faces neighbors in court after a harsh incident. The judge scolds her and she asks a pointed question about parenthood, challenging the judge on parenting.
A convict explains a cycle of “picking” work through the seasons to Captain Spence a senior missionary. He says spring fruit picking summer fruit picking autumn hop picking and winter pocket picking ending with onk um picking. The captain asks for clarity and the convict gives a final ironic self description.
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