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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 16, 1931

Page

6

Value of Canada livestock by province in 1930

The 1930 valuation places Canada's farm live stock at 687.225 million with Ontario owning about one third. Provinces listed include Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia New Brunswick Quebec Ontario Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta and British Columbia with varying sums. Ontario holds the largest share of the total livestock value.

Canada Dominion Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia New Brunswick Quebec Ontario Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta British Columbia

Daylight Saving Sparks Town Debate in Milton

The daylight saving question divides Milton locals as a by law was defeated in January yet may be revived by the Town Council. Manufacturers reportedly plan to observe DST regardless, while parents worry about school schedules before the long summer holidays.

Milton

Acton Publishes Summary of Municipal Finances booklet

The auditor and Clerk prepare a 28 page booklet for ratepayers detailing Acton’s finances for the year. It includes balance sheet net debenture indebtedness tax arrears waterworks accounts and abstracts for Waterworks Hydro Public School Free Library and other boards. The town is in good financial condition with arrears totaling 3505.01 and net debenture debt at 200856.51.

Acton Hydro Departments Public School Board Free Library Board Arena Mill Street

Health Unit plan dropped as province not ready

Dr Robb announced that the County Health Unit idea is being dropped for now. He cited not ready public support and lack of federal and provincial financing. Halton County having been chosen for the experiment will be relieved to know the plan is abandoned for the present. Future consideration possible when finances improve.

Dr. Robb Halton Temselves

Youngest Acton Legion section promotes community support

The Youngest Branch A special section highlights the Canadian Legion Acton branch in its drive for members. The article notes Acton lacks an active veterans group, welcomes the Legion’s Empire scope, and aims to clarify its aims and work for the public.

Tint Fren Press Canadian Legion Acton Legion

Editorial notes on budgets and railway time changes

The piece notes April 26 daylight saving time changes for railways and critiques Ottawa estimates cutting 37 million. It mentions no provision for Halton County post offices and discusses Canadian wage tax, US manufacturers expanding in Canada, and salary boosts for Hon. G H Ferguson and the High Commissioner. It also imagines a regional band festival to boost community spirit.

G. H. Ferugson Canada

Revered family doctor mourned by grateful patients

The piece honors a beloved local physician who cared for many, noting his kindness, tirelessness, and skill. It urges readers to remember doctors as people and to treat them with consideration, especially during illness and loss. It reflects on the emotional impact of a doctor's death and the community's debt to his care.

Tennyson Hinwell

Joint Bane Emollient Promises Quick Pain Relief

An advertisement touts Joint-Bane as a fast acting Canadian emollient for inflamed and swollen joints. It claims immediate pain disappearance and swelling reduction with a generous 60e tube, urging purchase for relief.

Canada

Alberta Leads In Registered Alfalfa Production

The Seed Branch reports Alberta as the sole Canadian province producing registered alfalfa. The Brooks district, via Land Irrigation Company, pioneered the Grimm strain on irrigated land. Regulated by the Canadian Seed Growers Association, output includes exports to Europe and the United States with about 330,000 bushels of cleaned seed produced, much of which will be sold or graded as No 1 and No 2.

Alberta Canada Dominion Department of Agriculture BP. BR. Land Irrigation Company Brooks Canadian Seed Growers Association Dominion Hood Yurop United States

Legs and the Boy Cup Victory Tale

A youth receives a prize cup amid a noisy crowd. He cites tea as the secret of his win and expresses a wary hope to avoid using his leg in future competitions. The humorous scene centers on the lad’s quick thinking and quirky gratitude.

Dr Southworth ARATAHS Offer Quiet Sleep Relief

The ad promotes ARATAHS URA TABS as a doctor used home remedy for bladder weakness and nocturnal awakenings. It claims fast relief, peaceful uninterrupted sleep, and a money back guarantee through druggists. It targets adults troubled by nightly urinary issues and irritation.

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