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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 13, 1923
Page
5
Editorial argues Continuation Schools cut high school costs with 180 Ontario programs aiding rural students. It praises Sir William Mulock as Chief Justice and notes Canada must curb cross border rum running with US and Britain supporting stronger liquor controls.
The Canadian National Railways reports July 1923 gross earnings up 74 percent to a net operating revenue of 1,472,228 after expenses of 10,530,620. Seven months of 1923 show earnings of 2,084,460 versus a 2,202,003 deficit in 1922, marking a notable improvement.
The Park Committee chairman is urged to stop garbage dumping in Lovers Point at the park’s westerly end. Papers and debris were scattered across the driveway and greensward, prompting calls for a proper disposal site away from public view as Acton grows as a football center.
The Companion argues prohibitory laws likely endure and that Western farmers will push for economic measures to restore farm prosperity. It notes weak Congress leadership this winter and hopeful prospects for farm relief next summer, with similar agricultural issues in the United States and Canada.
The piece argues the League of Nations must demonstrate real power through larger nations setting examples. It notes U S political shifts toward international engagement, Canadian bank mergers, and Liberals in Ontario selecting leadership. It highlights tourism growth in British Columbia and raises wage-education gaps between farmers and bricklayers as a persistent inequality.
Mr. F C Virtue bought the Hurlington Garage and Service Station on Water Street. Trev A Cooke delivered his farewell sermon in the Capital Church on Sunday to large crowds. Sunday next marks the fiftieth anniversary of Burlington as a village. Mrs. Join Woater returned from Buffalo with her brother J D Haysarth. Clinton Cotter family back in Pittsburg after a holiday at the Fort Nolwon. Nolwon village rural cahoot fair today September 13. Decoration service of the Bows of England at Greenwood Cemetery. Time changes due to daylight saving in Toronto. standard time to resume. Some property owners slow to cut weeds on vacant or occupied lots as required by law.
Voters list for the township completed and distributed. Mrs Horning and her two daughters of Los Angeles visited Miss McClure. Anniversary services held at Helfountain Baptist Church. Mooreford visitors Mr and Mrs Goo Dron and children. Mrs Harry Harrison and son Douglas stayed with her parents. Major Justice member Thomas Juntlee from Winnipeg visiting. J H Chopaman sold five acre farm to Mr Lyons of Cheltenham. Ram Me Gordon Marshall underwent appendicitis operation and is recovering. Mrs F H Arncott traveled to Pampantam to visit her brother. Mrs T Smith returned from Plumas Man after visiting her son Chas Trimble and reports crop damage across Willmis due to wet weather.
Willam Cross, driver of Maurice Micknick's truck, was involved in a Toronto Hamilton highway crash. Albert Falarcian of Detroit owned the smashed car, several occupants injured, Milton a young man jailed. Bail set at $5000. Milton's tax rate listed as 40 rollla. Mr and Mrs J. S. Thomason visited Montez Canyon, Cal. EH Hartley of Erie, Pa vacationing with Milton's neighbors. Mosare, Wilson & Willmott received a carload of Alberta coal for prompt delivery. Mrs J. M. Paterson and daughter Elizabeth visited the home of W. H. Paterson at Toronto Brick Co. Champion. Rev W. M. MacKay family back from six weeks at Rossdale cottage, Victoria county. Hydro electric power outage disrupted church singing. Miss Georgia Agnew, former supervisor at Guelph General Hospital, resigns for Children's Memorial Hospital in Chicago. Judge Eliot's new residence on street nearing completion with hopes for a modern home for the judge and family.
Mr N Gilbert a Dra Banaball team manager preached at Matho alat Church in Palermo during the pastor's absence. Wilkinson, Daily News editor, visited town over the holiday. Oakville High opened September 4 with 208 pupils. enrollment expected to reach 226. County signals planned for main run out of Toronto. Frank Lackaley won the solo coral drive at the Toronto Fair. Oakville residents host visitors from Virginia, Ohio and Detroit while teachers expand from two to twenty-two qualified instructors.
Admirer of Sam Walter Foss poem The House by the Side of the Road travels in England and discovers a hilltop homestead with a spring drink, fruit, and a sign inviting rest. An old couple living simply share water and fruit and inspire the poet to write Let me live in my house by the side of the road, a verse celebrating neighborliness and humanity.
An illustrated tour describes a tiny public railway near Ravenglass Eskdale Cumberland with an eight foot engine and a seven mile length. It mentions a west of Ireland line with a single elevated rail where trains balance on wheels and strange dual boilers. Also notes a Congo river navigation obstacle with paired boats joined by girders and toothed wheels and a suspended rail road in Ebartold Germany where rails run high above streets.
In a tense exchange a self made man Jwaid dismisses colleges while a professor concedes not having a college education but says the bragging about it is unwarranted.
Readable lists of horse and cattle specials, dairy cattle classes, and numerous commodity categories highlight Acton Fair offerings. Prizes range from cash awards to bottles and cookware with numerous best in show and display divisions across horse harness events, dairy cattle, fruit and vegetables, baked goods, and household items. The listing names sponsors, judges, and donors, outlining entries and cash values for top prizes across multiple divisions.
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