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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 21, 1910
Page
2
Fragmentary text lists numerous names such as Dinh Albertson and Jeanette and mentions years and places, but readable facts are minimal. The item lacks coherent event, date, or location details to form a proper newspaper card.
The New York Journal of Commerce argues against Canadian pulp policy and the Ottawa plan to tax pulp wood exports. It says Ontario and Quebec press the same export issues that Michigan and Minnesota would, harming local workers and dampening trade relations. The piece criticizes tariffs on pulp and paper and calls for removing the duty to aid domestic and export interests amid disputes over pulp wood from Ontario and Quebec.
Acton council wraps a busy session approving a 640 000 budget for the year, trimming spending due to hotel fire losses and noting a population rise of 121. The meeting covers electric current enforcement, cemetery work including tree trimming and road improvements, and calls for a yearlong coal contract and street cleaning progress.
A detailed report of a Lord's Day Alliance gathering discusses promoting a national one day of rest in Canada, urging support for Sabbath legislation. Speakers emphasize protecting worship time, moral welfare, and the future of the country, with figures including Rev. and lay leaders advocating church and public duty.
A 19th century public notice reports heated criticism of high school entrance boards for failing to set proper standards in valuing exam papers. The piece lists named board members and cites concerns about liberty, special provisions, and the absence of full concurrence from ministers. It also mentions a pending inquiry into qualifying exams and requests for improved accommodation and application processes.
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