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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 10, 1930
Page
9
A newly issued folder explains how the Canadian Forestry Association protects woods waters and wildlife in the Dowinian era. It highlights educational programs for youth tourists and logging camps and details funding sources from governments subscriptions fees and advertising to support future Canadian resources.
The piece argues against expanding divorce access in Ontario noting many couples travel to Ottawa for divorces and that easier routes could raise divorce numbers. It warns such methods would undermine marriage values and moral standards, suggesting no community improves through laxity in matrimony.
A retrospective look at Acton’s 22 mill tax rate from 1912 detailing its breakdown for debenture debt, school, library, county rate, fire protection and general expenditures. It contrasts past hardships like snowdrifts and snowbound water access with modern gains in insurance, power, and road maintenance, arguing taxes rose to fund contemporary conveniences.
A letter to shareholders from Goodyear Tire Co and Provident expresses optimism about Canadian conditions noting high per capita wealth and strong health and intellect of Canadians. Ontario researchers plan to continue cemetery restorations to preserve pioneer heritage. Senate liquor export ban talks are dismissed as stage play with measured support for temperance reform and future legislation.
The article notes that Ontario highways run at a deficit after last year’s spending. Total road requirements reach 17 105 000 while revenue is 17 010 000 leaving an excess of 95 000. It argues motorists license and fuel taxes alone do not cover all costs and that pedestrians also contribute indirectly to the provincial highway shortfall.
Premier King in the House of Commons argued federal aid to provinces on unemployment should be limited, singling out Western provinces with Progressive Premiers and vowing no aid to Tory governments. The commentary notes Ontario's old age pension approach and urges provinces to assess own revenue before seeking federal assistance.
Editorial notes discuss an election date guessing contest with dates extending to 103 IL and praise Ontario hydro and local clubs. The Oakville Star cites Acton Hockey Club donating 380 to a debenture fund for a rink. Acton Women's Institute plans a Palmview Cemetery entrance project. The Acadian Recorder publisher Chas Blackader is noted for a pre typo-sat day workflow.
Local residents report visits and returning travelers from Ottawa. Mr and Mrs Frank McAllister and family moved into a new home purchased from Miss Held. Reverend Arthur conducted services at two churches and announced a call. Mrs Harbour plans a move with her brother Al Aston Allister. A memorial and a local oratorical contest at a regional event are noted.
Local items report Mrs Varry Cuttries returning from California with family visits from Yoronto University guest Miss Dorothy Ise and Mrs Mary Casselman. Meetings of water commission and Durstington Gas Association discuss pending actions. Community events include May Day for the blind, canal work progress and a theft at L A Wilkinson’s store.
Local residents attend gatherings, celebrate birthdays, and note visits from Winnipeg to Trafalgar Town. A house fire caused minor damage, insurance covered, while community reports include school plumbing plans and a student at the Royal Military College enjoying a break at home. Engagements and church appointments are announced alongside hospital and family updates.
Fragments describe a nervous woman consulting a dentist in a New York village. The dentist allegedly coerces her about payment by asking for her husband’s name and charging the amount. The names and details are garbled and uncertain.
Fragmented OCR text notes a Wednesday all day schedule related to an appointment gas for extractions. Names and places are unclear, but reference to timing and process remains.
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