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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 17, 1930

Page

4

Wheat stocks in Canada March 31 1940 228 million bushels

Dominion Bureau of Statistics bulletin shows Canada wheat stocks March 31 1940 at 228 836 026 bushels versus 245 062 428 bushels March 31 1920. Elevators mills and total 178 046 132 bushels. farmers 45 524 000. in transit 4 358 404. About 5 percent of 1930 crop remained with farmers, crop 290 520 000 bushels. 08 percent merchantable 202 478 000 bushels. 384 375 000 bushels for distribution August 1 1929 to 1930.

Canada Dominion Bureau of Statistics Rat

Spring Urge Drives Outdoor Plans Across Canada

Spring enthusiasm grows as milder days lure people outdoors and into garden and land work. A Canadian homestead note highlights the season’s pull, comparing climates and noting the urge to plow, plant, and plan for summer activities.

Systematic Garbage Disposal Idea Urges Yearly Plan

A letter argues for a year round garbage and ashes collection in Acton similar to other communities. It notes winter piles block removal until May and that a council funded or paid by taxpayers plan would ease spring cleanup while those with means should help those facing large ash piles.

Wotlen Acton

Highway Activity in Milfton to Acton Road Improvement

County Council seeks Provincial Department support to extend the highway from Milton to join No 7 at Acton. Communities across the county urge swift completion and the project is awaited by Haltan residents who would benefit upon completion.

Milton No. 7 Acton County Council Provincil Anatte Department of the County Council Haltan

Prohibition Opinion Split Among New York Bootleggers

A city canvass of about 200 speakeasy operators and bartenders shows most oppose prohibition as written. The poll finds a strong desire for some repeal modification, with mid Manhattan venues cited as examples of liquor access and profits.

Roollemen New York Anya Whalen Manhattan Brooklyn Bronx

Plan to Accept Canadian Money at Par Explained

A proposed Federal Reserve plan aims to allow Canadian currency to be accepted in the United States at the prevailing exchange rate with a small handling charge. The move seeks to ease cross border trade and reduce the premium once charged on exchanging Canadian dollars.

United States New York Federal Reserve Dominion

Editorial Notes on Local Issues and Public Sentiment

The piece surveys municipal aims such as spring cleanup rules May 15 elective, Fairview Cemetery planning in the year, and ongoing daylight saving questions. It notes Ontario Hydro expansion, Guelph band funding, Acton’s municipal projects, animal poison concerns, and critique of Premier King’s unemployment stance amid liquor profits debates. The tone advocates prudent leadership and educated public opinion.

Mail Empire King Inwilling Ontario

Local Notes From Georgetown and Area Community Events

Neighborhood News reports residents of Guelph and nearby towns sharing social visits. Local meetings include Knox College closing exercises and a piano recital by Georgetown pupils. The Ladies Local Council of Women plans a new swimming pool project with a public subscription fund.

Mba Matuarnt Mennedy Guelph Munday Ab Homs Nore Mina Qu. Moore Mine Allern Moore Bulldhue Georgetown Defulla Abaya Dlebloy Madtrye Warahiptuls LF. Greenwood Orcdlt Lodge Asym Adm

Local Social and Civic Notes From Hublington and Nearby

Utter and guests attend Delta Old Moya Association dinner in Henderson, with about 230 at Woodland Avenue event. Mirthful weddings and visits mark the week, including Wart Lowla ceremony in Calnaville and Mason Lodge reception at Port Dover. J J Robson named Clerk and Treasurer, to assume duties soon after arriving from Ireland.

W. Y. Utter England Thurelay EL “Rm Jeatle Trans New York Hirenton Woodland Avenue Harry Oustins Ontario Tor Wut Alf A. Portemus Calnaville Mir Mira Loula Walker J. A. Tindley W. I Leckle O. W. Hirkpatrick W. D. Connor Port Dover J.J. Yobson Vobson Ireland Cazatte

Oakville Notes and Town Updates Mixed with Personal News

Oakville and area residents share family visits and town happenings. Mrs Myra Allen of Elmley Manitoba plans a brief visit to Oakville while Maurice Poulin returns from winter away. Grove lecture frustration noted and several members welcomed to the AME Church. Rosa Litchfield buys a house on Reynolds Street and Catharines attendance at the Ontario Amateur Baseball Association meeting is mentioned with leadership changes.

Myra We Allen Eulney Manitoba Oakville Wichoot Ara Agelia Maurice Poulan Caradu Tank Gub-Liewt Graenwich England Uha Merillah Navy Maylo Grout YW. P. A Ub. John's United Church Perenchial Ernie Bermuda A. M. EH Sarvice Rosa Litchfield Leynolds Stroot Victoria Bark Arthur Wilmer Ontario Catharines Seyalon

Local Notes From Mildon Area Report Various Changes

The Mildon district reports residents visiting others, changes of residences, and a county meeting in Milton to plan an early summer convention. Builders announce a large gypsum lime and alabastine plant project for Milton with a 70 000 brick requirement and a big kiln project. A house on Kileubsth street was damaged by fire and flood with repairs expected. insurance to cover losses. Nineteenth century place names and mixed spellings appear in the readable fragments.

Mus Flora Nyéd Horonta Misa Elais Stewart Oronto Phartyland Mies Myrtlefield Ure Wook-Tune Judea Munro Ynoman Willian Vowas Acton Wieckey Mra Win. Watt Mitoy Kenneth Bulman Conkatown Milas Claudino Winkaly Aliatan Usokstown Champla Hulton County Govuhutna Hald Milton Kuimmer Xtarfon Brothers Elora Phureday Alan Kileubsth A. Flenslig Anaurunce

Back Pain Relief Claim Promises Quick Work Return

An advertisement touts a miracle topical treatment for back pain claiming fast relief from inflamed muscles. It promises the user can return to work with a "mighty swift acting power" and urges readers to purchase a general tube marketed across Canada.

Jarre Mlewaty Kare Simeone Kohes Palais Gunada

Account books bound and tailing by Wyndlcant Birset-QGuaigh

Wertadicala and every description bound with care and prompt service. Office and private account books tied up neatly for business use.

Willian Biore

Tender for coal supply for Dominion Government works Ottawa

The Purchasing Department of Jublin issues tenders for coal supply to Dominion Wudinger in Ontario including Ottawa. Tenders close at noon on May 7 and must include a deposit. Information and conditions are available from the Department of Public Works Ottawa Victoria Street Toronto.

Aucat Jublin Works Ottawa Lily Omice Eye Ontario Willy Apoolte

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