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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 23, 1931

Page

2

Ontario Hydro Rural Extensions Plan for 1850 Miles

Plans for Ontario Hydro rural extensions total 1850 miles this year adding to 7100 miles completed. Allocation splits: 1051 miles in South Western Ontario 202 in Northwestern Ontario and 519 in Eastern Ontario. So far 441 miles done or underway serving 1426 more customers at about 2202000 dollars. A gradual plan will bring hydro to more farm homes annually matching urban conveniences.

Ontario Hydro Southwestern Ontario Northwestern Eastern

Bennett rejects non contributory unemployment bill

Premier Bennett refused a demand for a non contributory unemployment insurance bill. He said Canada will not rely on the dole and will not condition citizens on charity. He noted Parliament will consider the issue, stressing employment by honest labor as the citizen’s right.

Bennett Canada

Ontario Liquor Board Report Shows Million Dollar Profits

The Liquor Control Board report shows profits of 9,315,967 with last year sales of 52,283,001. Net trading profits reached 8,373,352 and other revenue 942,614. Total stores and warehouses number 122 and 105 respectively with 1,323 permits cancelled for offences and violations.

Liquor Control Board Dominion Rustons Yand le Board University Avenue Toronto

Government seeks to restore grant for Jack Miner sanctuary

A government omission of the grant to Jack Miner’s bird sanctuary is urged to be corrected. The sanctuary draws large crowds and is sustained largely by Miner and his three sons through lectures and donations. Readers are asked to push MPs to restore the annual grant, noting US funding precedent.

Jack Miner Miner United States Jack Mingr

Acton Recreation Center Faces Loss If Members Do Not Return

Editorial urges Acton residents to revive use of the Acton Athletic Association grounds on Mint Street. It notes a rising operating loss subsidized by Beards More Leathers Limited and warns that bowling, tennis, and pavilion facilities may be lost if membership does not rebound. It calls for an open meeting to reveal fees and details to encourage local participation.

Acton Acton Athletic Association Mint Street Beardsmore Leathers Limited Ontario Peresonally

Editorial notes on public works and counsel

The piece discusses parkage collection in Amherstburg by a licensed operator, and Toronto Township planning taxes or selling 578 properties if unpaid. It notes a year of settlement, savings for the treasury, and the motor traffic focus of weekends. It also mentions ministers' autos and mourns Editor F. L. White's bereavement.

Amherstburg Toronto

Chronicles of Ginger Farm Dairy Chores and Public Meeting

A farmer notes daily tasks with cows in the barnyard, handling horns and feeding, while recounting a bus trip to a provincial meeting. The entry blends farm life with reflections on leadership, education, and public affairs, praising Miss Charlotte Whitton’s immigration talk.

Ds Fay Digg Partius Moe Twit Partner Ioan Wessie Tia Neceun Stella Voor T Hamilton Daughters of the Empire Gwen Nin Charlotte Whitton Whittie Glager

Recalling Chestnut Trees and a Remedy Claim

Middle aged men recall chestnut trees once common as shrubs and urge replanting to restore urban canopies. The piece then promotes Dr Kellogg’s Asthma Remedy as a proven relief, claiming wide adoption and accessibility for sufferers.

Fragmentary rural talk reports a ladder incident

In the rough speech, Viram and Elias describe a man falling from a root and into a barrel of tar as a barn was being shingled. They note the man has not yet been caught and wonder about the pain.

Viram Viran Eiias Hilram

Bladder Troubles Bother Many Past 40

A patient recounts relief from bladder and kidney distress after using Dr. Southworth's ARATABS. The testimonial claims ARATABS alleviate pain in the back groin and frequent urination with better sleep and less nervous irritability, urging readers to buy with a money back guarantee.

Middle Ife

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