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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 08, 1927
Page
9
The piece argues that complaints about a town or neighbors reveal personal outlooks. It suggests those who cannot praise their surroundings should reflect on themselves, turn over a new leaf, and be loyal to their town and work environment.
A reflection on the press as the community’s authority for facts and current events. It notes newspapers educate, chronicle birth and weddings, profile obituaries, and influence daily life through reliable reporting and advertising shaping buying habits.
The piece argues that wholesome books should not be seen as luxuries even for families with ready access to libraries. It urges parents to stock the home with quality books to inspire youth, reducing temptations to seek inferior entertainment and fostering lifelong reading and literacy. It notes librarians and booksellers increasingly aid families in choosing suitable children’s titles.
D B Hanna chair of the Liquor Board announced a tough stance on drunkenness. He said permits tied to drunkenness will be cancelled permanently, with monthly suspensions or fines for violations, as the Liquor Control Act empowers wide enforcement.
Ontario will abolish the 25 cent amusement tax on admissions 25 cents and under starting November 1 1926. The exemption will save about half a million dollars annually and cover about 60 percent of theatre goers. Charitable religious and patriotic entertainments remain exempt if most proceeds go to those causes. The move shows gradual removal of war taxes.
The piece argues against an obsession with leisure and holidays, stressing work as life and dignity. It urges viewing work with pride and purpose, making it an expression of personal worth rather than drudgery.
Editorial notes celebrate the rural press impact and rising public confidence. It mentions Acton Schools facing cramped quarters until a new building, the Canadian National Exhibition's growing appeal, Prince of Wales joining the Alberta Wheat Pool via Pekisko manager W L Carlyle, and forecast apple production across Canadian provinces totaling about 4.5 million barrels with most exports going to the British Isles and the United States.
The Toronto World reports a ten year surge in Ontario motor tourism with 200000 visitors in 1916 and 5000000 visitors in 1926, traveling in 50000 and 1500000 automobiles and spending about 1 million and 30 million dollars respectively.
A Whitman era column notes residents traveling to the West and Montreal for holidays with families in attendance. Rev. Reayntn and Mrs. Sk 2. Moyera visit Burlington on a homeward trip from Unncoka. Joyce Me Hall visits Locust tract. Roberts family holidaying at Mimbo Beach. Chief Amith investigates speeding on main streets.
Mr. W A Lane spent last week with fin styter at Carmwall. Mia Agnes Jackson holidaying at Allenford and Qwen Houand. Mr. W M Cole of Toronto visited relatives in town on Sunday. Mrs Tour of Hasleybury visits her father Mr Ralph Rous and Mr and Mrs John McDermid spent the past week with friends at Oreno. Mr and Mrs J Rowe of Chicago visiting Mr John Langan. Mire 2 B Poulin and family left for Winnipes to visit friends. Mrs Norman Snyder underwent appendicitis operation at Guelph General Hospital and is improving. Mrs Freemap Kersey underwent operation at Wellesley Hospital progressing nicely. Mrs Manteing visiting town en route home to Tarpon Springs Florida. Mr and Mrs Jackson returned home after a month with London Chatham and other Western Ontario towns. Mr Wilmont Wilson Prim of Ottawa holidaying with his parents at Ashgrove returned to the capital on Friday. Mr and Mrs John Price left Tuesday for their new home in Simcoe. Their removal deeply regretted by many friends. The beat winces of an follow, them to their new home.
Oakville residents welcome visits from relatives including Mrs Joan Litchfield and family from Port Dalhounte. News notes changes in teaching staff, car accident injuries, and Premier Ferguson's pledge to deploy extra police on main highways to curb reckless driving.
A Milton area crowd of visitors and returning residents appears in a local column. George linger and Frank Armour guests from Cleveland, Mills Mackenzie from Toronto visits his brother, and Mrs Nixon returns from Toronto. Edna Seacont from the Bank of Toronto drinks vacation at Hurule Hey. Mrs Wood MacIntosh and Miss Kathleen Panton attend the Wrigley boat event at the Canadian National Exhibitions. Various neighbors and family, including Darla Hews nurse from Sick Children's Hospital, Toronto, return or visit. Mrs W A Lawrence of New York and Mr and Mrs W L Dick and family spend summers in Halifax and return to town.
A long list records residents from Toronto and nearby towns visiting relatives and friends across Ontario and the United States. Several families travel between Detroit, Spokane, and Winnipeg while spending time with parents and cousins during extended trips and holidays.
In a crowded kitchen scene Miss Cyrilla and Milan Cyrilla argue over a cluttered life as neighbors stop by for chores and loans. Cora Jenks and Martha Pembroke arrive asking for help while the china sparks tension and a plan to move to a smaller apartment without "things" is debated.
A Southern diary recalls wartime bonnet trends and fashion shifts as Yankee influence arrives. It describes plaited straw bonnets with corn husk ruching, dyed ribbons, green coffee berry dye, and the contrast with Northern simple bonnets. The account notes canned fruit and food changes brought by Union occupation.
Fragmentary lines contemplate finding joy amid waning yearning. A speaker muses on transforming tears into laughter and overcoming fears, debating if life’s beat could be better than present woes. The piece reads as an introspective meditation in a lyrical register.
An unnamed couple observes a curtain miscue at the theatre where the phrase anbestus is read. The crowd and performers scramble to interpret its meaning as they recall greetings and welcomes in a foreign language.
An aged health notice warns that excess stomach acid causes pain bloating and ulcers. It recommends a simple remedy of flavoured magnesium after meals and claims quick relief in minutes. It urges consulting a pharmacist for Diamated Magnesia as a safe, gentle aid.
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