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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 07, 1922
Page
4
An Acton editor applauds the recent Flower Show, noting its results reflect community spirit and town advancement. The writer cites a local Acton boy’s response in his weekly letter to elders, highlighting pride in the home paper’s coverage.
Quality of Canada's wheat at American shipping points has drawn concern from British importers who report off grade wheat due to mixing at docks. Hon J A Robb, back from Britain, may propose steps to safeguard Canadian wheat as an export standard and boost grain trade at Canadian ports. Also notes Ontario acts will grant women voting equality with men in municipal elections starting January 1924, with lists to include both genders and spousal ownership considerations.
A visitor lauds country schools as Canada’s universities of rural life and their role in shaping national leadership. With Tuesday’s provincial public school reopening, the piece stresses the essential foundation of elementary education for future advanced studies and national wellbeing.
The text notes expected cooperation between the Federal and Provincial Governments on immigration after Mr. Chas. Stewart's Western trip. It mentions closer contact with the Interior Department and urgent matters needing attention. It expresses hope for a satisfactory arrangement enabling a desirable immigration flow.
The article notes hundreds of Mennonite families who migrated from the Canadian West to the Southern States now wish to return home. They left due to compulsory school attendance rules but are willing to submit to Western Provinces school regulations and seek land again. It critiques U S freedom and extols Canada as superior in conscience and freedom.
“Safety first” guides prudent money decisions, especially for modest means. Dominion of Canada five and a half percent bonds maturing December 1, 1922 offer secure reinvestment at the same rate, choosing two-year or ten-year terms. Banks handle the exchange arrangements.
Amid an anticipated coal shortage this winter buyers push for uniform wood sales. City officials draft a by law requiring all wood transactions to use 128 cubic feet per card. Roadside loads are deemed unfair and sellers must measure wood to standard.
A publicada article notes that U S leaders acknowledge growing responsibility for Central Europe after World War I. It cites James M Cox meeting Lloyd George in London and quoting German chancellor Wirth on U S intervention, urging quick action to stabilize Europe and prevent further collapse.
Editorial notes question if Ontario municipalities can set council elections for December. Vermont style pondering aside, census data shows Alberta leading population growth, Canada totals rise to 8,788,483 with urban rural split near even. The piece also notes a change in expropriation powers from provincial to county authorities and mentions the Canadian dollar touching par in New York markets after seven years.
A fragmented reminiscence recounts a boyhood education with a vivid teacher's voice. The speaker recalls early lessons, a mishap with a fallen block, and a hospital-like memory of fear and care as he describes helping and being helped by neighbors and family after a fall and a head injury.
A French expert helps a beekeeper train bees to signal time. Bees fed and worked at 7 am and 4 pm daily, with a jar of jam in a window marking hours. By week’s end all hives followed the schedule, allowing time to be read by bee activity.
The fragment describes a bridegroom and a puzzling remark during a church ceremony. Names and clear details are obscured by garbled OCR, leaving only hints of a troubled speech and a question about the marriage.
A garbled historical excerpt shows a speaker offering portions of a tart on a plate to companions and asking a responsive puzzle about the largest single share. The text appears as a misread OCR fragment with distorted names and phrases.
In a garbled quotation a speaker tells a madam to take frequent baths and enjoy fresh air, noting wind or air in each gown. The doctor suggests visiting a watering place and then the countryside, and the speaker adds they must buy new light gowns at once.
Fragmented OCR reveals a 1918 will dispute and estate details. Mentions a loyal Navy ident, a widow possibly, and property valued under the will. Names such as Alice Maud Kit and two other individuals appear amid garbled phrases.
A garbled but readable clipping discusses supposed wealth via adverts for quick fortunes. It mentions a government role offering luxury and a promise of wealth through investment, but the text is inconsistent and hard to parse.
A garbled report describes two masked men entering a mall and attempting a robbery. A bystander and a tailor argue about safety and the meaning of gentlemanly conduct amid the disrupted scene.
A Philadelphia family announces the engagement of a daughter in a brief, dialogue heavy snippet. A friend and a colorat named Inald discuss the couple, with remarks about a picture theatre and plotlines, ending on a note of mixed reactions.
Bookbinder and dealer offers every description of order binding. Ruling neat and prompt. Located at Wyndham forest Qualph Ont near William Store. J J Keer at Acton address invites inquiries and mentions residence on Bower Avenue Acton with phone 34.
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