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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 26, 1929

Page

4

Three Pathways in Liquor Issue Highlighted by Leaders

Editorial notes three party plans for Ontario liquor policy ahead of the October vote. Conservatives reject a plebiscite, Liberals favor a referendum on demand with stricter enforcements, and Progressives push for prohibition within a year. The piece urges temperance voters to unify behind the anti liquor-control stance and avoid splitting the vote.

Teri Mmy Liberal Party The Progressives Progressive Party Ferguson Ontario Sinclair Lethbridge Conservative Party Halton County George Hiltmer Hom. Pettit Lquor

Acton Fair Recognires Community Dividends and Growth

The piece praises Acton Fair and Prof Christie for their role in uniting residents and funding community efforts. It argues dividends come not in dollars but in youth development and Acton’s improvement as a local center, with continued success hoped for in future years.

Prof Christie Acton Full Fair Acton Fair Acton Christiesus

Mercury Passed Into New Hands After Seven Decades

The Guelph Mercury, a venerable paper, is sold by J Innis McIntosh after nearly seventy years of family ownership. The 1862 acquisition by James Innisy began a long era, with J F MacKay & Co Limited of Toronto now taking over. The Mercury, a consistent force in local life, upholds independence and community service while under new management.

Guelph Mercury J. Innis McIntosh James Innisy The Mercury Ite J. F. MacKay & Co., Limited Toronto the Mercury McIntosh Ti Free Press Guelph Guelph Daily Advertiser Jj. Fo MacKay

County Levy Increase Sparks Acton Tax Concerns

The article argues the County levy rise, paired with increases in other towns, burdens Acton residents. It criticizes provincial funding gaps and suggests local bodies could better manage funds, noting Acton’s finances remain sound but expect higher taxes next year due to County Council levies.

Acton Agu County Council Counci

Ayton Fair Ends and Reenter Event Planned

Amateur reports a local fair closing for the year and outlines plans for a Reenter event in HMO. The upcoming election will test temperance principles and their appeal among voters with polls suggesting strong sentiment for prohibition.

Ayton Hmo

Neighborhood Notes Highlight Local Visits And Moves

Mrs A Agpetl of Buffalo visits relatives in the area, others host gatherings with friends and family. Residents update on moves, travel, extended stays, and a teacher advancing studies while Mrs Sinclair recovers from a hip fracture.

A. Agpetl Buffalo G. Shelter Guelph Row Gampbell J. Miller Prankfort Mra. McArthur Qgrifton Carman Manitoba Minnie Shaw Mono Road W. Orr Cat M Milloy Donald P Sincluie Dufferin Hospital Sinclar Advocate

Local notes detail social visits and fires in town

Mr James Clark named Government Inspector of cattle at Toronto Stock Yards. Residents hosted and visited in town, with several departures for Calgary Toronto and Boston. A warehouse fire caused damage and alarms. School and community life, travel to Ottawa and Montreal, and local magistrates noted.

James Clark Toronto Wm Whelpton Saskatoon James Roney J. Leslie Guelph Mary Eccles JB. Mackenzie Durin Crear Lodge AF & A.M W. Bro. A. B. Castell Highgate Castell Mm. H. W. Kennedy Margaret Lilian Minses Kennedy A. E. Famelts Ry Hota Poe Reeve Pettitts Woof OW Fisher Wynda Diack Duke Brockville Kingston Montreial Frank Broom Buffalo Buffalo, Renewed, Uninteces Ty Town Over the Werkend Mroownd Mra ‘Turcotte Chris Weir Ernie Uh Ow Ainetor Orp Ottawa North Bay Alfred Foord Lorento Bible School Coon Owhicth WoLebbo Anllea Liverpool Engiad Mia Konia Hawthorne Houston Texas Mia Woo Utter Qolue Street Aqc Mra Oh Blair and Son Dbaere Heve New York State Montiral Mioe Bum Chuke Dua Whetini Gechrane Coutude Dekureat Las Angeles Douglas McCregor Hamilton Mes Rusby Acton

Bookbinder services in Guelph Ontario advertised

Bookbinder offers account books of all kinds bound to order with careful binding of periodicals and neat ruling. Prompt service available at Wyndham Street Guelph Ontario near Williams Hotel.

Wyndham Street - Guelph Ont Willams’ Htorn

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