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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 08, 1927
Page
3
A reflective editorial argues that complaining about a town or neighbors reveals personal flaws. It urges readers to examine themselves, turn over a new leaf, and be loyal to their town, employers, and associates rather than venting about surroundings.
A broad assertion that local papers reflect community thought and shape daily life. The piece argues newspapers educate citizens, chronicle births and weddings, and guide choices in food, clothing, and home goods, illustrating advertising’s power through changing buying habits over decades.
The article argues that wholesome books should be a household staple not a luxury, urging families to buy books for children to foster reading and literature appreciation. It notes libraries help but owning books grows young readers, while parents often struggle to choose suitable titles. Public library and booksellers cooperate to aid families in selecting books.
D B Hanna chair of the Liquor Board declares strict measures against drunk license holders. He says permits may be cancelled permanently for drunkenness and abuse, with enforcement aimed at reducing intoxication under the Liquor Control Act. The board pledges uncompromising action across districts to uphold license integrity.
The Ontario Amusement Tax on admissions of 25 cents or less will be dropped while higher priced entries remain taxed. Officials estimate about 60 percent of theatre-goers will be exempt with 62 1 2 percent of theatres relieved, saving residents over a half million dollars based on 1926 figures. Charitable religious or patriotic entertainments remain exempt if most proceeds go to the beneficiary causes. Gradual removal of war taxes continues.
A reflection on work as life not a curse. It argues against endless holidays and urges putting thought and pride into labor. Work defines the self when it is meaningful, transforming effort into personal worth and societal purpose.
Editorial notes praise the rural press for public service and growing influence in county affairs. The piece mentions Acton Schools expanding after cramped facilities, the Canadian National Exhibition’s expanding appeal, and a royal connection to Alberta farming. It also reports apple crop prospects across Canadian provinces and export tendencies to Britain and the United States.
The Toronto World recalls 1917 when 200000 motor tourists in 50000 cars left about 1000000 in Ontario. It notes 1926 saw 5500000 tourists in 1500000 cars spending roughly 30000000, a thirty fold rise in ten years.
The Gazette reports a lively round of visits and holiday plans across towns. New York Infirmary physician Nichol visits Ireland with Morley Peart family. Rev. Jeannot and family stay in Burlington on a homeward leg. J C Roberts and family vacation at Mimico Beach before returning home. Local residents Mr and Mrs Morley Peart host guests. Chief Smith notes several speeding complaints and vows enforcement. Public happenings include holiday gatherings and sermons lining up for the coming Sunday.
Local column reports Mr W A Lane spent a week with kin in Carmwall Mina while Jackson holidayed at Allenfurd and Qwen Hodlnd. Toronto visitor Mr W M Cole called on relatives. Haileybury Mrs Tour stayed with her father Ralph Rous. John and Mrs McDermid hosted friends in Oreno. Chicago guests Mr and Mrs Rowe visited John Langan. Several residents, including Joe Mire and the Poulin siblings, left for visits in Winnipes. Mrs Norman Snyder had appendectomy at Guelph General Hospital and is improving. Mrs Freemap Kersey recovering after operation at Well esley Long. The Meldning family heads home to Tarpon Springs Florida after staying in London and Western Ontario towns. Mr Wilmont and family returned to Ottawa. Mr and Mrs Price depart for Simcoe. lifelong residents leave town with many friends saddened by departure.
A stream of visitors and local events fills Oakville and area. Lorne Lyon of Wheeling visits relatives, Mr and Mrs Georne Hilmer host days with Port Elin connections, W. D. McDonald of Hafforth visits his aunt Mrs Kanderaon. Constable William McColl of Toronto serves in place of hospitalized Hunter. H. S. Sanderson and family visit his brother at Central School. Vincent McDermott injured wrist in car accident while starting engine. Dr and Mrs Wilkinson return from Muskoka trip. Sloan visits Kingston family for weeks. Jack Varvia replaces A. Anderson in Public school teaching. Premier Ferguson pledges extra highway police to curb speeders.
Milton area community notes list visitors and residents from Weston Cleveland Toronto Embro Waterdown and other towns. Names include Una Jones J linger Mills Mackenzie Edna Laconi Kathleen Panton Darla Hews and Dr Rous Lang with extended travels to Toronto Chicago New York and Western Canada. A report mentions Cameron Campbell accidental injury at Milton Peddie arm and a Western Canada trip by Mrs Elliot and the Mone Suda Bee group.
The item lists residents from Toronto and nearby areas visiting friends and relatives in the community. It mentions Mr and Mrs Gee Hal and two daughters, Mr Pini and Mrs Autioian Nave returning from Detroit, and several other families from Toronto visiting or staying with relatives, with trips to Detroit, Chicago, and Spokane noted.
In a bustling domestic scene Miss Cyrilla and Milan Cyrilla argue over clutter as neighbors drop by. Cora Jennup and Martha Pembroke borrow items while Joyce Edwards and others visit, revealing neighbors juggling rooms, books, and china in a bid for space and calm.
A diary excerpt describes Civil War era female bonnets of plaited straw with corn-husk decorations and dyed ribbons. It notes Northern women wearing simple three cornered headpieces and mentions canned fruit as a novelty. The writer recalls fashion contrasts and wartime food innovations seen in the blockade era.
A disjointed poem fragment touches on life worth, joy in later years, and calling a daughter through tears. It presents no clear event, names, or concrete details beyond general emotions. The text feels like a stray draft rather than a complete news item.
A garbled passage describes a scene where a man and his wife attend a Greek-letter fraternity event. The text misreads a curtain message with the word Anbestus and questions its meaning, suggesting it may be a misheard form of welcome.
An early 20th century health blurb warns that excess stomach acid causes bloating pain and ulcers. It promotes Wlaurated Magnesia as a simple remedy after meals, claiming quick relief in most cases and urging readers to ask a butcher or druggist.
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