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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 18, 1924
Page
8
A Perth city and province wide perspective argues that liquor control fails to stop illegal sales. The author asserts the problem worsens yearly as enforcement difficulties grow and bootlegging persists while brewers manufacturers and vendors operate. Extermination of the liquor trade is urged.
The Canadian Editors recall how mayors in Europe welcome dignitaries with cloaks and gold chains. They suggest adding such ceremony in Canada, imagining Mayor McLean at Orillia’s Champlain monument unveiling and Reeve Barber at the County Council Warden’s dinner.
The text argues that September and November peak efficiency for study and work, with October also favorable, while December and January require more energy to maintain normal progress. Weather and holiday distractions reduce output. older workers and younger students alike should prioritize productive months and avoid postponing tasks.
An editorial lament explores limited public attention to the fall fair and its evolving role in community life. It notes fair expansion beyond agriculture, embracing industry, commerce, and entertainment while urging broad support for Acton’s event next Tuesday and Wednesday.
A stream of reflective musings on World War I comparing troop numbers and scale to Napoleon, detailing efforts to quantify casualties and costs, then questioning peacemaking feasibility given the war’s vast magnitude and lasting impact on memory and resources.
The piece notes liquor seizure sparking flare ups alongside mentions of municipal debentures and cheap rates, with Canada’s rail mileage and government ownership highlighted. It cites P C Larkin lauding Canada's economic position and includes scattered health advice on diet, exercise, and life quality, ending with an uncertain Montreal to Toronto reference.
Mr and Mrs Henry G Kally and Judith Kelly arrived Friday from Boston for a fair and will stay until the 18th. The Ross Gooderham farm on the Lake Shore was sold to John Cowie of Toronto who plans extensive improvements and permanent residence. Several American tourists were arrested on annual charges and released after a mark of one dollar and caste. Others appeared in court for non payment of poll tax with two dollars added. More appearances are expected soon for fence sale cases.
Gronacroyn Coloni and Mrs Jan Ballantine of Hamilton NW visit the old home. Mrs Philip Godfrey of Ne lon-Tyne England visits with her son Mrs D Godfrey. Mr H G Clark was a Jersey cattle judge. Mr J A Evans has sunflowers over three feet high. The steel drag has impaired the streets. Mr Jamee Cameron and I visited Mrs Roe last week. Mr and Mrs J Mackay of Cree-in town visited. Gilles Exquesing confined to his room. Mr and Mrs John Ballantine return home from Saskatchewan. The High School opened with sixty one pupils an increase of twenty. More boys than last year. Good attendance and an exhibit of Dicoms. Mrs A McTavish Acton visited Mrs J McDermid during Mines Mary and Helen Lawson visited Rochester.
Last week Mias Gladys Tebbs left for training at Hamilton City Hospital. W G Mallett named as referee for Inter-Provincial and Ontario Rugby Union seasons. Rev Geo A King and Mrs King welcomed at Methodist Church. Carmen Edith Webster hosted a lawn party for Attic girls from Hamilton Port Nelson and Burlington. Raginald Bridge awarded King’s Scout badge. Inquest into FLO death noted. James Street roadway gravelling underway. Wilson sold frame dwelling. McKenzie buying brick home on Woodward Ave. Tax rate set at 40 mills for 1934. Milton Pressed Brick Works reporting large orders. S. Bale’s father-in-law passed. Verdun Asylum ties noted. W A Robinson of Brampton and Milton connections. Lawrence Spence bank barn near Longville burned with contents. suspected spontaneous combustion. losses about 3060 dollars.
Erin Br, Auathy and others visited with friends in Erin and Toronto during the week. Thomas Awroy of Pomona California won the Fourth Annual California Horseshoes Tournament at Paradenk. Moore, Orton, placed tenth among 224 juniors in the Toronto Exhibition judging contest. Georgetown’s Thomas Dagegatt visited Arin with old friends. J. Ix McCall of Taranto and Erin won the Gold Ice at the Pantime Gun Club. Bear River Nova Scotia visitors Margaret Mack and family vacationed with the Macks at Luckenuf. Rocky Mountain Hollow Alberta residents returned home after summer visits. Hillaburg Horticultural Society posted receipts totaling 124.40 in gate, 62.19 in booth receipts, 35.90 government grant, and 20.00 in members’ fees. a final balance around 59.08 is anticipated.
Acclaimed author John Buchan arrived in Canada on Monday. He has completed a new book likely to be well received by Canadians. The volume centers largely on Lord Minto’s tenure as Governor General of the Dominion.
A mother scolds Jimmy for an unwashed neck while preparing him for a wound escort. Jimmy pleads in a desperate voice asking if he must wear a collar, revealing tension over appearance and conformity.
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