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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 02, 1931
Page
2
Halton County Regiment plans a regimental band with a committee to inspect county bands. Acton band previously offered the appointment but declined citing lack of time for camp and other duties.
In this spring period marked by Good Friday and Easter Sunday, the text emphasizes the resurrection symbol and the renewal of life dispelling new ideologies. It contrasts natural awakening with human theories, asserting Easter's prominence as nature revives.
A meeting on beautifying Fairview Cemetery shows strong citizen support and recognition of the Board’s efforts. The article critiques a legislative clause that would pay County Judges to chair a cemetery improvement commission, arguing it delays citizen involvement and increases taxes.
The Oshawa Daily Times cautions that many young players rush to professional hockey before ready, risking careers. It cites Oshawa examples of promising amateurs dropping out, losing amateur eligibility, and finding no trade or occupation when pro cheers fade.
The annual report of General W A S Williams, Commissioner of Provincial Police, tabled in the Legislature, shows 6 515 prosecutions for Liquor Control Act violations for the year ending Oct 31 1930 with 5 550 convictions and 1 120 committals. The report cites confiscations of beer wine and spirits totaling 60618 and 86 automobiles plus seven motor trucks valued at 32600. It notes 2185 liquor permits canceled and discusses the Export Act impact on bootlegging and cross border liquor movement.
Editorial notes reference a backhanded remark about experts. The Earl of Bessborough is to arrive in Halifax around April 4 and move to Ottawa by April 7 to take up the governorship for five years, sworn in after Halifax debarkation. Tourism growth and a controversial view on removing body parts appear alongside anniversary notes for The Mail and Empire and Burlington Gazette.
A Ginger Farm diary details daily domestic tasks and social life. The writer vents at partner over socks and carpentry while noting calf training, groceries, and shrinking prices. The tone blends humor with observations on home upkeep and local ads.
The readable portion discusses neuralgia affecting nerves and back pain with references to remedies or treatments. It mentions wording about electricity and a physician, but the text is garbled and incomplete, limiting clear facts or names.
A Herald writer recalls a temperance lecture inside a liquor saloon given by a proprietor who admits years of drinking less his own bar. The owner pretends to abstain while offering a drink, later revealed as molasses and water, exposing the double standard and common hypocrisy in the trade.
A mother asks who taught the child a wicked cord and Smull- gon answers Santa Claus name. The punchline centers on a stumble over a bed on Christmas morning.
A brief dialogue shows a youth needing to be at work by 7 as an elder questions plans about bringing someone named Inout this hour. The exchange centers on time management and responsibilities.
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