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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 18, 1924
Page
5
Multiple farms from 40 to 200 acres advertised for sale in Halton and Wellington. Listings promise a telegram list of 45 farms and mention Acton Ontario real estate services. Also notes homes in Acton for sale and life insurance offerings with contact via phone 105 J. Ap. BCE Real Estate Agent.
Advertising copy claiming methods to produce eggs every month and earn money. Persuasive notice for Shaw Schools Poultry Dept offering lessons at 46 Bloor West Toronto with testimonials and encouragement to write.
In Guelph at Macdonalds Milady may choose with care for Fall and Winter wear. The display features coats and garments with fabrics of exquisite richness and lavish fur trims. A broad range includes tailored coats without fur and items priced for many budgets.
A small town ad offers assorted chocolates with various centers and a fine coating at special weekend prices of 32 cents. It also promotes marshmallows for roasting and fresh fruit ice cream bricks with delivery to local homes.
A large Acton town hall gathering organized for the plebiscite campaign to support the Ontario Temperance Act. Rev J Culp and Rev H G Rough spoke urging every eligible voter to back the first question and oppose the second. An executive committee and local committees were formed to canvass, finance, and get voters to the polls.
Funeral service held Friday at Knox Church Acton for Rev J C Wilson of Weyburn, with Toronto delegates and many friends attending. The service described him as a beloved minister who preached mornings and evenings, and passed away after returning home from the evening service. The large procession included elders, pallbearers, and floral tributes, with Dr McQuillivray delivering a tribute and the casket viewed by a packed congregation. The farewell reflected deep community esteem across Weyburn Acton and surrounding towns.
The Presbyterian Synod of Toronto and Kingaston schedules its final annual meetings at Knox College from September 33 to 35 with an evening addres s by a church veteran. Speakers urge strong support for the Ontario Temperance Act and broader temperance aims ahead of Canada’s national church reorganization.
Government officials announce a two question plebiscite for the Ontario provincial election on October 23. One query asks if voters favor continuing the Ontario Temperance Act, the second whether beer and spirituous liquor should be sold in sealed packages under government control. The aim is to secure clear public approval for the chosen path.
The editors of Tiny Fuse Reply correct rumors about sewer and fire pump capacity in Acton Ontario. They state pumps and hoses were active within minutes after the August 23 24 alarm, claiming testing and working pressures exceed reported figures. They urge publishing the letter to set factual records and protect local water and fire protection facilities.
Electors of Acton V express strong duty to back the Prohibition measure. Henderson, president of the local committee, calls for united action at Monday meeting to sustain Prohibition legislation for the sake of boys, girls, homes, and the province, urging whale-hearted support and committee backing.
A long list of Acton week updates details visits and stays by residents and visitors from Toronto Norval Arkell and Collingwood. Names include Mr Hargld Lintekor Miss Deabot Watkins Mrs J. T Thetford and Rev Dr T Albert Moore among many others.
The Sportman's Magazine presents October content including explorations of hunting in Alberta, partridge hunting by W D Wiot, nature pieces by Niored I ghd Surprlses, and sketches by Martin Hunter. Features also include Rod and Gui from Caudata and new displays at Minn Murmy's with advertising notes.
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