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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 11, 1924
Page
10
Four major candidates across parties insist on strict law enforcement with no fading prohibition sentiment. The Democratic VP candidate is Governor Charles Bryan of Nebraska, noted as an active prohibition speaker and worker.
Editorial notes Hanover plans to regulate restaurants and public dances. Council favors midnight closing for halls and Sunday hours from 12 to 2 and 6 to 8, plus 11 pm restaurant limits. Cuba adopts new controls to curb contraband booze aiding US enforcement.
The Daily Herald quotes Lord Beaverbrook criticizing government ownership of railways in Canada and urging Britain to nationalize its roads. He notes Canada’s dollar parity with the U.S. and praises Canadian banks, governance, and prosperity while contrasting with the United States. He urges British youth to emigrate to a growing Canada.
A reflection on how city papers reuse country weekly quirks from small towns Like Mrs Belcher painting her woodshed and Silas Twombly’s chickens The piece argues both city and country papers serve readers with similar appetites for trivial items yet remain distinct in tone and scope
At a London conference diplomats signed the accord aimed at implementing the Dawes reparation program. The ceremony, conducted with solemnity, marked a pivotal step toward Germany paying reparations and restoring global economic balance.
The Newmarket Era notes that while some advocate remuneration for councillors and other public officials, paying all who serve would burden taxpayers. It argues municipal success relies on citizen cooperation and that public service is a credit to those who serve.
After years of discussion and analysis, Ontario likely to approve a gasoline tax in the upcoming session. The levy would be two cents per gallon but imposed at the wholesale level in hundred thousand gallon lots, boosting provincial revenue by about 2 to 3 million dollars annually.
The piece discusses brewers and distillers debating plebiscite questions in Ontario and notes Manitoba’s ban on selling beer by the glass. It covers France’s wartime sentiment, Britain-Canada immigration aid, fascination with the Prince of Wales visit, Ford’s prohibition stance, and arguments about bootleggers supporting temperance.
Principal Frank Sanderson attends funeral of Rev J A Sanderson at Wailberton while Mayor Forster resumes duties after illness. Traffic headlines show over 1000 cars per hour on Sunday and Monday with 40 percent American. Highway bridge approaches deteriorate due to mottling of the NM. repair hoped. St Juden parish hall nearing completion adding a two story brick building to the old Sunday School with notable architecture by the designer.
This item surveys upcoming votes on by-laws for voyage oil plant and storm sewers with a 454000 expenditure. It notes a 40 foot tax rate, local election results, school repairs and staffing moves, church and community events, prize-winning horse shows, and town improvements including a memorial unveiling at the Cu House with thanks to Mr J A Willoughby.
Local notices report J W Grainger selling a business to Dr C H L Mere dith of Toronto. Travel updates include Allen family visits and a trip to Los Angeles and Lot Beach California. Wedding trip reflections from Rev Andrew and Mrs Telford through Michigan. Fair prize details promise distribution this week. Local visits by Granley Dynes and James Coleman from Florida, recent pastor Gov A King preaching to large crowds. Engagement announced for Mary Tyrrett and Frederick Cheater Watson of Burlington with September wedding planned. Burlington Horticultural Show praised for high quality exhibits, though weather not as favorable as last year. Bicycle theft incident near Westminister Peart ends with suspect returning bike after dialogue with a Hamilton boy. Police informants involved. Chief Gagith contacted for questioning.
Erin Wherer of Alichixan visited relatives in Hiliebure during his week. Local residents hosted guests from Chicago, Hockford, Milwaukee, and Toronto. The Department of Highways approved a route improvement making a county road through Chinguacoury and Caledon, and Hillaburg Horticultural Society held its annual show with a large crowd and notable exhibits.
Professor Georga R. Anderagn of the University of Toronto predicts in a Morning Post article that Canada will grow enough wheat to feed 200,000,000 people. Canadian Press notes the piece argues against doom scenarios and supports using science to improve global food supply.
An old tale recalls the Duke of Blanahire visiting tenants. A mother instructs her daughter Jenny to reply with “Your Grate” if spoken to. The child, prompted by her mother, promptly answers with a courteous blessing, “For what we are about to receive may the Lord make us truly thank.”
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