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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 07, 1932
Page
2
The Kingston newspaper warns a press in a broad downturn faces a choice between cutting costs or harming public service. It argues newspapers survive on daily service to the public and lose public confidence if they trade service for profit.
The text discusses calendar reform aiming for worldwide adoption to reduce confusion from daylight saving. It outlines a twelve month calendar with 30 days per month except January April July October, totaling 364 days plus a year-end international holiday and a leap-year holiday at end of July. It notes potential adoption in 1933 or 1939 and compares to the 1582 change.
1931 saw a global trade drop about .27 percent from 1930 and 41 percent from 1929. Unemployment rose and bread lines lengthened as dividends fell, shrinking purchasing power. Britain and the United States saw large import and export declines, with Australia and other nations posting steep decreases in imports and exports amid tariffs and restrictions.
The Board of Trade urges abolishing winter half holiday closings and asks merchants to coordinate. Some towns keep Wednesday closures varying by season, with winter often restricted and summer patterns more common. The resolution suggests one store per class stay open for emergencies during half holidays.
Editorial notes discuss the closure of party government in Canada and the growth of the press celebrating anniversaries. It cites canning industry output in 1931 and Canadian furniture manufacturing in 1930, detailing numbers of establishments and regional distribution.
Editor Malcolm McBeth of Milverton was chosen president of the Ontario Educational Association after leading multiple organizations including the Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association. The Milverton Sun continues to shine as he expands his public service amid regional and national news.
Diary style notes describe daily farm routine with calves and cows, chores after supper, and social outings. The author reflects on shopping in Hamilton, economic concerns, and touches on Russian Five Year Plan ideas while urging independent improvement over government aid.
A film company documents jungle etiquette at a water hole in Africa where elephants drink first, followed by rhinoceroses, giraffes, then zebras arriving in herds. The scene notes a truce among rivals, occasional rhino fights, and long travel distances for thirst.
The proper method for setting wooden fence posts is with the large end down and firmly tamped soil. Corner posts benefit from concrete, but overly rigid concrete can shorten a post life. if used, mix rich concrete and add a protective coating of paint or asphalt to seal against water.
A playful line noting the moon’s smile at the stars shining above as night scenes unfold.
A lighthearted note reports the marriage of two movie stars was called off over who should be listed first on the wedding invitations. The couple reportedly could not agree on naming order.
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