Subscription and advertising rates for The Free Press
The Free Press outlines subscription costs two dollars yearly in advance with domestic and foreign options. Notices cover renewal reminders and cancellation policies for uninterrupted service. Advertising rates specify legal notices one cent per line, readers ten cents per line, and memorials at five and ten cents per line. display ads require proofs and carry liability limits for errors.
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Free Preas
Municipal taxes on Hydro may be levied next year
The editorial argues Hydro should be taxed like a business, noting its strong financial condition and ability to pay. It suggests taxation would alleviate municipal burdens by providing a steady revenue source and commends government action if councils adopt the levy.
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Hydro
Toward Better Times and Relief Curtailment Outlook
Signatures argue for reduced relief funds as townships set dates to cut single men from aid. Government grants shrink forcing municipalities to trim. Critics call for removing undeserving names from rolls while praising work as the path to moral uplift and national development.
Acton Considers Uniform Garbage Collection Plan
A council discussion in Acton weighs a municipal takeover of refuse collection to curb dumping. The proposal envisions about one mill on the tax rate to fund supervised service, costing under four cents weekly per $2,000 property. It argues the public health and aesthetics justify the cost, noting current ash removal expenses and unsightly yards.
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Acton
Canada March 1936 Building Contracts Rise Across Provinces
Contracts awarded throughout Canada in March totalled 10 289 100 led by Ontario with 447 jobs worth 4 383 800 and Quebec second with 289 contracts at 3 735 100 Alberta third with 31 contracts at 1 082 000. First quarter totals reached 32 127 200, up nearly 3 000 000 from 1933. Engineering projects topped 5 016 200, residential 2 104 500, business 1 025 400, industrial 1 243 000 across 1 017 contracts.
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Canada
MacLean Building Reports Limited
Ontario
Quebec
Alberta
Dominion
Rescuers Strive To Reach Trapped Miners In Moose River
Word comes from Moose River Nova Scotia that two miners remain trapped as rescue teams push to the surface with modern equipment. The effort underscores human solidarity over monetary reward as volunteers endure fatigue to save fellow workers.
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Nova Scotia
Moose River
Sweezey Battles for Sifton Judgment
Editorial notes discuss recurring names and public affairs from 1930s Canada. It notes a Toronto boy starting a weekly paper, seasonal weather forecasts, university radio license fees, farm livestock values, and local anecdotes. It ends with remarks on liquor laws and the O'Donnell case nearing May 5th.
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University of Toronto
Jesus Looks at Wealth and Poverty in Luke Lesson
A Sunday school lesson from Luke 16 19 31 contrasts a rich man and Lazarus to warn against covetous living. It discusses wealth use, divine justice after death, and the value of scripture over extra signs, urging readers to seek God and follow the Bible.
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Lazarus
Lavarus
God
Hades
Angush
Abraham
Logirus
Ufe
Captain Demands Toothbrush From Private Brown
The captain inspects and asks for Private Brown’s toothbrush. Brown replies with a brush, claiming he removes his teeth, provoking the captain who insists on the proper item. Brown calmly confirms he takes his teeth out.
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Brown
Private Brown
Uly
Noisy Meeting Over Missing Moose Or Dog Biscuits
Fragmentary dialogue depicts a heated exchange about a chase after a moose and a dog biscuit incident. Characters Jenny Jock and Aberdininn argue over what was said while a dog biscuit topic arises during tea.
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