Like Grandfather Like Grandson Hill Follows Family Rail Dream
Editorial notes Warren Hill grandson of James J Hill learns the railroad trade from the ground up. He works as a $2.50 a day section hand at Foreston Minnesota, turning down a gentleman’s office job to swing the pick as his grandfather once did in Eramosa near Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James’j. Hill
America
Eramosa
Acton
Warren Hill
Louis Hill
Great Northern Railway
Foreston
Minnesota
Great Northern Railway System
Perpetual Care for Fairview Cemetery Suggested
Acton Cemetery Committee is advised by Jo W Hutchinson secretary treasurer of the Aylmer Cemetery Board to adopt a perpetual care plan for Fairview. The Aylmer model promises a beautiful cemetery without cost to municipal funds or tax increases through careful management and plot owner contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Jo W “Hutchinson
Aylmer Cemetery Board
Acton Cemetery Committee
Fairview
Aylmer Board
Aylmer
Fairview Cemetery
Our Young and Future in Public Life Speech Skills
A critique of inadequate public speaking in Canadian education urges concise clear reports by graduates. It blames schools and parents for sloppy articulation and urges discipline, practice, and confident delivery to prepare youth for civic roles and reconstituted schools.
Immigration to Canada shows large six month rise in 1926
Canada reports 70 253 arrivals in the first half of 1926 up from 43 241 prior year an increase of 62 per cent. British immigration climbs from 20 482 to 27 849 United States from 8 063 to 10 037 and other countries from 14 753 to 32 367. June totals reach 12 191 up 50 per cent from last June with British 5 946 United States 2 177 and other 4 074.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Department of Immigration and Colonization
United States
Canada’s Water Power Growth Focuses on Ontario and Quebec
A Dominion survey notes rapid hydro power expansion in Canada driven by low electricity costs. By January 1 1926 Canada reported 4 290 428 horsepower of turbine capacity with 3 532 228 hp in Ontario and Quebec. The study outlines future development shares and needed capital for these two provinces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
St. Lawrence Basin
Ontario
Quebec
Dominion Water Power and Resgnation Service
Department of the Interior
Acton Fall Fair Set For 21st 22nd Visitors Gather
Acton prepares for its Fall Fair with livestock exhibits grain roots fruit and home crafts. Exhibitors compete across families and professional classes while prizes lure strong entries from Halton and Wellington farmers. Visitors will see horses dairy stock sheep pigs poultry and fine arts reflecting the community’s harvest prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Acton Fair
Halton
Wellington
Editorial notes on pensions politics and Ontario affairs
The piece discusses Progressive leader Robert Forke criticizing Senate pensioners, the Simcoe weekly paper being bought by a Reform group ending publication, and campaign finance as distillers back both major parties. It notes Ontario exhibitions boosting county pride, Meighen’s political era, and observes debate over hyphenated party names.
Neighborhood News and Local Contests at Limehouse
The School Fair is set for Friday September 7. John W. Nickell won first prize in the Old-Time Fiddlers Contest at Toronto Exhibition, defeating George Sealle and Thomas Martin in the 60 to 68 age group. Limehouse boasts a resident minister Rev Caldwell and his wife, serving United Churches of Limehouse Churchill and Glen Williams, as the community grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto Exhibition
Limehouse
Citisen
John W. Nickell
Elvn
George Sealle
Toronto
Thomas Martin
Scarbora Junction
Nve
Caldwell
United Churches of
Churchill and Glenwilliams
School Mair to be held Thursday at Toronto Exhibition
The text notes Fred Wriglenworth’s success at the Toronto Exhibition with his horses. Five classes featured carriage horses with quality officials, plus a silver medal contest for the best mare in the division won by Nancy Ford, a bay mare shown by Fred Wriglworth. Nancy Ford also earned top prizes for filly or gelding three years old and best mare by age. Rain delayed oat harvest and road repairs noted between West Hornby and Hornby Station. drivers await completion of a bridge under repair on the base line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred ‘Wriglenworth
Toronto Exhibition
Nancy Ford
Red Wrng- Elerworth
Mancy Ford
West Hornby
Hornby
Ladies' Ball Victory and Local Moves Chronicle
The Ladies' Ball saw Tedn defeat Rockside 11 to 6. Mr and Mrs W H Fitchett moved into Mr F C Thompsons house. W H Barth reports about 1800 bushels of wheat this year. A heavy storm damaged crops and recent rains washed out several culverts. Mr Norman Scam and the Misses Hegin visited Barrie for a few days. J L Craine moved to a new store on Main Street, purchased from Thos Webster. Halton Brick Co plans to resume operations and Cooksville Brick Co will erect their plant soon. J Coulter visited Collingwood. Mrs J Beaumont of Glenwilliamy visited the Coulters. Mr and Mrs J Algie of Guelph spent the weekend with the Simpkins family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tedn
W. H. Fitchett
F. C. Thompson
W. H
Barth
Norman
Hegin
Jin Barrie
J. L. Craine
Main Treat
Thos. ‘Webster
Halton Brick Co
Cooksville Brick Co
Cooksville
J. Coulter
Collingwood
J. Beaumont
Glenwilliamy
T. Coulter
Oakville Notices And Engagement In Fall Social Roundup
Oakville Council grants lease for Oakville Scout Troop HQ at head of Thomas Street to speed construction. J A Chisholm’s Mt Vernon sold to R W Cate of Toronto. Engagement announced between Rachel Marjorie McBain and Col Walter W Denison DSO of Toronto. Mrs McBain and Miss Alice McBain return from Lake Couchiching. Dorothy McNeil to Toronto General Hospital for nurse training. Ex Mayor Lees of Hamilton speaks to Rotary on jewelry making with metal samples and manufacturing details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A.‘ Chisholm
Mt. Vernon
Rej. W. R. Cate
Toronto
Cate
Oakville
Thomas Street
Ap J. H. McBain
Rachel Marjorie
Walter W. Denison
Clarence A. Denison
Colborne Street
Telephone
Hey
J. H
McBain
Aliee McBain
Lake Couchiching
Dorothy ‘MecNeil
Toronto General Hospital
Lees
Hamilton
Rotary Club
Georgetown Council Sees Pool Plans and Cemetery Work Progress
The Georgetown council reviewed pool funding and cemetery work, noting $3,600 contracts and a $200 grant to aid the paper mill project. An agricultural grant of $100 for 1920 was approved, with local residents contributing toward the pool. The tax rate stood at 46.8 mills, and local residents Mrs. N Jackson and four daughters departed for Calgary after a stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Bessey
Kilent Policomin Co
Orillia
N. Jackson
Georgetown
Calgary
Qgeorgetown
Agricultural Society
Bumidis
Hla
Georgetown Council
James H. Coyne
Tray
Bt. Thomas
Mia
Coyne
and Ming McColl
Dr. Coyne
Dr. McColl
University of Toronto
Herald
Erin and local figures noted in Hillsburg scene
Erin Miss LB Steen spent a few days with her parents before leaving for Harlowe. The Advocate K completed Erin Fair Prize List printing and distributed them. St Andrews Church anniversary services were held with Rev A Stewart preaching and strong music. Luckenuf hosted notable visitors including the Indian Empire Ambassador and Col Trager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LB. Steen
C. Sacen
Harlowe
Miles
Bacon
Mack Hollinger
Acton
Mrck
Archie Arnett
G. H. Walker
A. ©. McMillan
J. A. MacMurchy
Philadelphia
Chas. MacMurchy
Hillsburg
N.C. Carmichael
Maury
Winnipeg
Mary Carmichael
Hilaburg
St. Andrew's Church
A. €. Stewart
Luckenuf
Diwan
Bahadur Vijayaraghavacharay
India
Col. Trager
Price
John G. Kent
Toronto
The Key to Popularity in American Legion Weekly
A note on a man famed for popularity not as a charming sinner but for winning hearts with the remark My, but you're getting thinner. The piece highlights his appeal and cultural moment in American Legion Weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eirla
American. Legion Weekly
Sheep and Pigs Show Best Pen of Bacon at Fair
Entry list notes best pen of bacon for hogs and best pen of wool sheep. Prizes described with amounts and names such as J. Bomuwmont and B. Barraclough. Entries include sheep and pigs judged for quality at a county fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Bru Inne
Dy J. Bomuwmont
B. ¥. Barraclough
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Acton Free Press
Canadian Weekly ‘Newspaper
Association
Free Press
Mill Street
H. P. Moore
G. A. Dills
Rwast
Editorial
Sorms
Spower
Samantha’ Allan
Josiah Allan
Ibgen
Himsef
Jean Ty
Iman
Immigration
Robert Forke
Progressives
Senate
Simcoe
Simcoe Reformer
Chesign Enterprise
House of Commons
London Free Press
Arthur Meighen
Labor
Meighen
Neighborhood News
Erin
London
Cde H. Saunders
W. D. Jackson
Chipren
Castoria
Irin
Qeereeees
Fletcher
Esquesing
E. McWhirter
Co. Turner
Provincial Paper Mills
Donald Moimey Fene
Georgetown Coating Mills
Bank of Nova Scotia
Norval
Norman Brown
BR. K. Anderson
Gowdy
Bank of Commerce
Manssey
Harria Co
McNeil
Dan Jackson
Spring Wheat
Prince Hobenhole
Cannadian Racing Association
Costa
James Boyaird
Brampton
Harry Wright
R. B. Foulis
H. R. Mimmns
Col. G. O. Brown
R. Cc McCullough
T.L. Leste
Dr. Marcellus
Erwin&Goldham
J. N. O'Neill
D. Livingstone
R. D. Warren
Ladies Boston Club
W. Y
Arthur
Norrington
W. R. Watsonson
Harold Hamilton
W. H. Wilson
A. M. Grandy
H. Barnes
ML Cuapebom
Miltorm
N. H. Brown
Ludor Lassies
J.B. McKennie
Graham and Clements
W. DB. Browne & Co
W.B. Browne & Co
DS Thomas
Eclectric
W. R.E
Blair P
BOX 7
AGTON
Ont
Wrb, Browne, & CO
Prop
Norval, Ont
King's
Choige
Norval ‘Blend
Business Directory
J. A. McNiven
Burgeon
Bower Avenue
Elgin Street
PHONT
E. J. Nelson
Acton, Ontario
P. O
Harold Nash Farmer
MOA
Barriater
Bolicitor
Notary Public
Conveyancer
Perryman Block
J. M. Bell
D.D.S
Ud.s
Mlonor
University
Cornerit Min
Frederick Streets
F. G. Gollop
D.ds
L.ds
Nova Bootia
Francis Nunan
Bovidinder
Wandham Street
Guelph, Ont
Williams
R.J. Kerr
A. E. Nicklin
Life—The Mutual, Life Assurance Co. of Canada
Fire—Waterloo Mutual Insurance
Ceentanr
Eggie Star
British Dosisha Insurares Co
Aste
Imewrance
Li- Tae
Dominion of Canada Guarantee and Accidents Insurance Company
Tristee
Wowkrave
A. D. Savage
Optician
Savage Opticar
Guelph
RADIO
Pioneer
Allen B Oxley
Granite
Tle
Dominion
Hamilton & Sons
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