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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 30, 1926
Page
3
In the year ending June, Dominion Daily News Letter notes Canada shipped about two million pounds less butter than last year while prices rose by about a cent and a half per pound. Cheese exports, however, grew by over twelve million pounds and price by nearly three cents per pound, offsetting part of the butter deficit.
The article urges sensible youths to start saving as soon as they earn. It argues that responsible spending and early saving create hope for the future, while midlife should focus on maintaining a foundation for happiness and security beyond youth. It emphasizes forethought over immediate enjoyment.
His Excellency the Governor General designates October 31 to November 6 as Fire Prevention Week. Schools will teach fire prevention, public meetings will be held in larger cities, towns, and villages, and property owners urged to remove fire hazards. Fire waste is a major economic problem, with 75 percent of fires caused by carelessness and preventable. The newspapers are urged to alert the public.
The piece argues that while safety is wise for daily conduct, it should not govern major life decisions. It criticizes people who prioritize safety over progress, noting that comfort and silence impede reform and deny bold action on issues like liquor control and social advancement.
Rt Hon Arthur Meighen retires from premiership and public life as the Conservative party leader resigns the leadership and vows not to seek a seat in the new parliament. He has served six years as party head and twice as premier, praised for his debating brilliance though opposed by Liberals.
Special correspondent W L Smith estimates Western Canada will add about 1060 million to Canada's income this year from farm products. Last year's wheat crop valued at 400 million boosted the West and a broader farming push is expected to lift livestock dairy poultry and vegetables revenues across all handling stages.
The first public advocate for total war debt cancellation is Newton D. Baker, former Secretary of War under Wilson. He argues U S repayment demands betray idealism, profit war gains, and impede postwar world reorganization. He contends debt insistence fuels hostility abroad and harms the United States.
The article lauds Rt. Hon. W. D. Euter as the new customs minister after Mackenzie King’s election win. It highlights a promised thorough reform, and predicts strong executive action to expose and correct improper practices within the Customs Department, with cabinet support anticipated.
The piece discusses early December elections in various towns to avoid holiday congestion, compares housing costs in Brampton and private sale plans, notes Nebraska’s bootlegging penalties and a possible remedy, and reflects on Canada’s fire losses, Wembley Exhibition effects on trade, Punch dismissing liquor advertising, and concerns over parental authority. It mentions C. R. McIntosh, a Liberal figure, and a speech in Edinburgh showing his public platform strengths.
Fragmentary text discusses the impact of political commonlign on business and its decay, noting a failed or incapacious outcome. Details are unclear, but the passage centers on adverse influence and a concluding incapability.
The column notes baptisms at the Presbyterian Church, street improvements on Hilleburg streets, and a cement bridge on 17 sideroad between the 6th and 6th lines. Anniversary services at Melville United Church feature Rev. D. E. Foster with special music. A grand concert at Erin Town Hall rises from Brin Public Library Board.
Georgetown residents report Milas Marion Mckay leaving for Wellesley Hospital Toronto to train as a nurse. Lachlan Grant Trophy won by D Company Georgetown at Long Branch. Harvest Thanksgiving services at St George Church drew large crowds. Beatrice Elizabeth Maxwell engaged to Harold G Pattigrew of Toronto. Mr and Mrs Barber and Mrs King travel to Clearwater Florida for the winter.
Town Clerk works on 1926 tax sheets with no rate increase. Mrs Bowmer and two children visit sister Mrs Galbraith in Milton. Farmers prepare horses and cattle for Milton fair. O-Time Village Quartette to perform Friday at Town Hall. Mr and Mrs Westridge of Shanghai Gospel Mission visit Milton residents. A car collision injures J Johnston and others after hitting a cow in Nelson Township. cow killed. Early signs of winter as wild geese pass over town. Mr P L Hohertson travels to New York to visit millio naires. Newlyweds Brannd reside on Sterine Street. Milton High grads to attend University and Law/Medical programs in Toronto and London.
In midsummer a mare belonging to Mr Sebres damaged Farmer Hatch's corn field. The owner of the field sought compensation from Hatch's neighbor who suggested settling for one and a half dollars. Hatch rejected that offer and insisted on cash, threatening a larger loss if the bargain failed.
During a blaze at Crewe Hall the late Lord Crewe remains composed. He orders a table on the lawn and telegrams to Royal Academician Btreat asking him to rebuild. A second message from his sister arrives by wire, noting that the house was once called a cold house and jesting about rebuilding.
A crow stole and wove eighty four gold and silver spectacle frames into a nest at Lawrence and Mayo in Bombay. The nest, photographed for record, valued around two hundred fifty dollars, proved the bird as the thief and led to an inexpensive yet remarkable discovery.
The piece argues that prayer is not just petitional but essential to a balanced day. It stresses the soul's nourishment through worship, noting the interdependence of mind body and spirit and urging consistent spiritual practice each morning.
A fragmented fashion note outlines a polka dot frock in French style featuring a circular flounce, shoulder shirting, and a neck escort tie. It mentions possible flare variation and notes fabric estimates for a medium size, though details are garbled and partially unreadable.
In a rainy Washington moment, Bernard Baruch of the War Industries Board encounters a soldier with an umbrella. The exchange is noted as a humorous glimpse of modern wartime life.
A North Carolina grave marker bears an inscription praising a man who left ten children and a wife, served in moonshine operations his entire life, and evaded government capture before death.
A nostalgic note describes frequent, scattered contact with an old friend at Bandison through Bywater Electric. The writer recalls past habits of carelessness in correspondence and highlights regular Thursday evening virtual gatherings with other former fellows.
D X Engineering and Saleb Co Limited located at 20 Eldon Street Wy Toronto.
Advertises custom accounting books and binding of periodicals with neat ruling and prompt service. Located at Wyndham Surest, Guelph, Ont. References Over Williams Store.
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