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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 20, 1923

Page

3

Prohibitive Freight Rates for Alberta Coal to Ontario

Editorial critiques Alberta coal shipments to Ontario hindered by long haul and high rates, noting experimental CN rail discounts failed and Pennsylvania anthracite remains dominant. Calls for safer railway crossings and more warning signs to reduce level crossing fatalities in Ontario.

Alberta Ontario Canadian National Railways Alberta Cozps Pennsylvania Ontario Motor League Ontario Stor Dominion Railway Board Yavel California League Ain Vince Algal Allie

Canada Welcomes New Immigrants Policy Boost Sighted

Canada states it can absorb almost unlimited numbers of immigrants of a desirable class. Hon. J. A. Robb announces an immigration policy with expectations of a bountiful harvest, especially in Western Canada, and better times for farming and industry. The report notes previous restrictive regulations are easing and migration is set to expand to fill Canada’s absorption capacity.

Canada J. A. Robb Department

Ontario Premier Moves to Two-Party Legislature

Hon. Mr. Ferguson, Prime Minister, plans a two party legislature recognizing only the Liberal party as official opposition. The move nullifies the Drury 1920 rule granting opposition status to any group with 15 members, despite the U F O having twenty members. The policy may push UFO farmers back to their cold parties on political matters.

Ferguson Mail and Empire United Farmers of Ontario Ontario Liberal Party Drury U. PF. O

Eight Per Cent Tenant Farmers Claim Limited Growth

Canada favors farm ownership over tenancy and holds it as key to prosperity. Dominion records show 1921 occupancy with 55 048 tenant farms and 39 062 part owner tenants, a small share. U S tenancy rises, tied to sloppiness, while Canada’s land ownership supports stability and future soil stewardship.

Dominion ‘Statistical Board United States Canada Archibald McNeilage Glasgow Toronto Allistod’ Herald

Misheard Grocer Form Leads to a Witty Revealing

An elderly man in London misreads a shop bill as he travels past a grocer. The grocer explains the meaning of a term and the man leaves believing he has been charged for items he never received. He later learns the form shows he is called an old fool while his wife says the same about him.

O. T.A Ontario Hearst Ware aNow Agatha West Australia Victoria Australia Pioneer Yarmouth Sphorman London Dlito

Long Range Ambition and the Focus of Youth

The piece urges practical training and steady effort, arguing that aiming high requires daily work and self discipline. It warns that many youth seek easy rapid success and neglect the present duties that build lasting confidence and future achievement.

Editorial notes on liquor laws and trade policy

Massachusetts cancels 421 licenses for drunk driving and vows strict enforcement. Canada leads wheat exports at about 40 percent, the U S at 26. Fall fairs excite farming towns and prompt calls for businesslike farmer organization over politics.

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