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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 20, 1928
Page
5
Announcement shows Canada's wheat crop at about 550.482 million bushels with a total crop value projected near two billion dollars. Western farmers lead optimism as the harvest supports broad business confidence nationwide.
The piece argues youth lacks enough in leadership and stresses veteran experience. It cites Haig Foch Clemenceau Lloyd George and Wilson as examples of older, effective leaders, warning against replacing old with youthful pep.
The management of Huttonville Park faced criticism for inviting the public to visit last Sunday to see Vierkoetter the German swimming champion. Concerns were raised that such events commercialize Sunday and disrupt the community's quiet restful day.
Canadian Workmen's Compensation Board data shows August fatalities at 41 with 8,022 accidents, the highest since the act began. Benefits last month totaled $553,842.35, including $00,280.68 for medical aid, and August 1928 benefits exceeded the prior year by about $58,000. Industrial Accident Prevention Associations report lower death counts and payroll over $300 million across 4,700 plants, with 75 percent of deaths tied to paid cases.
A year review of crop and find reports foresees Unit 024 as the moat prosperous in Canadian history with strong wheat production surpassing 500 million bushels if favorable weather holds. Apples, root crops, and other grains show solid yields and farm incomes are expected to rise about 2,500 dollars per farmer. Car shippings remain ahead, boosting CPR and CN Railways revenue.
The Midland Argus urges Ontario residents to explore local nature areas close to home. It notes many beauty spots are unknown or ignored by locals and that people travel far to see less impressive places while nearby parks like Park and Fairy Lake offer stronger appeal.
The United Church General Council urges ministers to promote prohibition education and abstinence pledges amid calls to curb liquor traffic. It condemns liquor shipments into the United States and notes U S efforts to curb rum running on the Great Lakes. Critics blame church leaders for pushing prohibition, while defenders argue the church must lead in morals and right living.
The Canadian Government Bureau of Statistics reports Canada’s 1928 wheat crop reaching 550,482,000 bushels, the largest on record. The average yield is 22.8 bushels per acre, surpassing 1923’s 474.1 million bushels. last year’s yield was 10.5. Montreal remains the world’s leading grain port with 195,247,014 bushels shipped in the crop year ending July 31, 1928.
The fragment notes visits and hometown news: residents reporting apple harvests, family movements to Toronto, banking student at Queen University, and improving health. It mentions Owen Hincrof and family, hospital stays, weekend guests, and former residents visiting town including Frank Naker and C. B. Patterson who attended the Exhibition.
Murray Williamnon of Papkatoon Hank arrives Monday with relative bets as Mar and Mrs J Eniomon enjoy a boat trip. W Clifton of the Detroit Tree Sreen returns from a visit with Geo and Mrs Clifton. Mrs Sh W Barfoot and two children arrive home after three weeks with Collingwood and Wasaga Beach. Afra Ed Warris left on a motor trip to St John’s Halifax and Newfoundland. Kathleen Dlesainger leaves tomorrow for the Home Makers Course at Macdonald Hall. Magistrate Barr and the pallea busy with Pallea Court. several drunks fined and speeders cited as Burlington reports rising imbibing.
A young reader's group shares a spooky original story about a haunted old butcher shop turned dwelling. Peggy dreams of ghosts, the specter mirrors a chilling revelation, and Doris Ralph and others react with mix of fear and curiosity as the tale unfolds.
A local accusation charges Meyer with swindling while noting an absence yesterday for a mother in law burial and another incident in the park. The remark frames the case as a confrontation over alleged theft and moral conduct in a community dispute.
Erin Ray and Edward and Mrs. Lee spent the weekend in Toronto visiting churches. Local visitors include Btrome and family of Guelph with AC Overland, and Mr. and Mrs. Lougheed of London with J ML Bleel. Several residents travel between Erin Georgetown and Detroit for holidays and family ties are noted.
Mrs Joe Witmott visits friends in St Marys while Mrs A Leach of Toronto visits Mr and Afro G A Memstreet. Mr and Mrs J J Norman of Lanning Michigan stay with cousin Mrs J J Little. W D Gregory and daughter Mrs Jean Gregory sail for England on the 16th. Mrs Hemstreet’s guests include her niece Mr Brown of Owen Sound and husband en route to Toronto Exhibition by motor. Mucelalar Products Co of Pickering plans to locate in Oakville after promising a building, prompting local curiosity. Offices of Dr H A McCall T G Tramshaw and Jas Houston receive fresh paint. Harold Abeldrunt of Hamilton insured for 100 and costs after a motor accident near Clarion. Edward Wheeler of the Bank of Nova Scotia Winnipeg visits his parents. Myrtle Maude of the library staff returns from two weeks abroad with relatives. Jos Chisholm of Yorktown Sauk, visiting Hamby, returns yesterday with John Goulu.
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