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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 24, 1930
Page
4
A report notes 45 percent accuracy for J T Bowes predictions for early 1930 and recalls a street money find with a stranger who returned it after a tip from a boy. The column underscores honesty’s payoff beyond dollars as the finder’s integrity prompts thanks and a moral note on character.
The fiscal year ending March 31 1930 shows a net decline of about 14 million dollars from the prior year due to a drop in sales tax revenue following a reduction from 3 to 2 percent. Customs and excise receipts fall by roughly 23 million compared with March 1920, while income tax climbs by about 9 million, yielding roughly 70 million. The apparent drop in government revenue masks higher personal returns to Canadians.
The Pergusy News-Record notes the Highway Improvement Act shifts control to a five member committee appointed from residents. The County Council loses direct road management though may oppose the new panel, with one member elected annually for three or five years and ex officio Warden involvement.
Canada’s total trade with the United States for the forty-two months ended February 1940 reached 1.88 billion dollars, up 44.23 million from the prior twelve months. Canada bought 84.14 million dollars of US goods, while selling 844.80 million dollars to the United States. Iron and iron products led Canadian purchases, followed by motor vehicles and oils. Exports from Canada included paper valued at 120.71 million, with newsprint making up a large share, metals at 114.16 million, and wood at 72.42 million. The period shows a strong trade surge with a neighbor of 100 million people.
A reader recalls chain letters still surfacing despite age and mockery. The piece urges readers to avoid sending epistles that threaten luck or misfortune, noting the waste of mail and the impact on vulnerable recipients. It argues superstition belongs to the dark ages and urges breaking the chain.
The town council seeks public opinion as Daylight Saving Time goes into effect next Sunday. Rural and urban workers clash over earlier starts while residents discuss the season’s longer evenings and farming constraints.
The Mitchell Advocate marks its seventieth year of publication in Ontario, maintaining family ownership since founding. The editorial notes praise long service and predict continued growth and prosperity for the paper and its editor as it ages with its community.
An assortment of local social notes from Georgetown recounts visits by residents and friends over weekends and holidays. Names such as Jean Mackopata, John Pinley, Finley, Mrs. Joly Wapahutt, Arthur Norringtoss, and Mrs. Baillars Sather appear among town personalities. The item mentions weekend stays, exchanges, and a special Women’s Institute meeting in Dundas, along with brief social tidbits about nearby residents and household events.
Andy Wholham closed is butcher busnot coverning dat in Burlington while W. F. Thor heard a tip of arrival Wayland. Miss Eileen Munt of Wavergal College sent a Nome to Barmia after a few days with Miss Evalyn Millaby. Mr and Mrs J O Freeman and family returned from Florida. Jolt Lakeland and KE Williamson noted alterations to a shop and a funeral chapel project. Rev Q A Ridgman’s brother-in-law was captured in China and held for ransom. Minahileon Owsley visited Detroit and Toronto before returning to Collune-Canette.
A jumble of Oakville items reports a leased property north of Mydway, a mislaid car at Allan and Oothomies, and a local singer Cluck performing at a church. A boy named John Brain fractures a thigh after being knocked down while playing, with hospital transfer noted. Several residents travel or start home projects, while daylight saving reminders appear.
The piece records visits by Mrs J. MW Puasnek of Toconta to her parents the Bo Karl family, mentions attendees at an Amonsutical Exhibition in Detroit, and notes a mishap near Russell Conover’s Trafalgar Townahig. It also lists Hamilton ferry operator Glover, Parliament holiday returnee YK Anderson, and a 40th wedding anniversary in Peru. A birthday celebration for Wy South’s family ends with a gold cap gift.
The fragmentary text mentions Mir and Mra W Mattia of Aston with social and travel notes linked to Montreal and Detroit areas. John Huan returns home after a trip. Dr A B Mulliy and others are referenced in social gatherings. A hospital admission for Mr GT Boot is noted, with a recovery update. An accident near a veranda is described with injuries to Mrs Blydatr and a neighbor.
Archill Cole's welding day stalls as the groom Effort is delayed by illness. John claims victory after the ceremony, the crowd buzzing with a bet on the bride’s delayed arrival. Arohan concedes as vows proceed amid hushed, hopeful tension.
A courtroom exchange features a prosecutor questioning a witness about handwriting. The witness resists, claiming the writing is not theirs, and the dialogue escalates with sharp retorts. The exchange ends with the phrase Vancouver urban drawl.
Fragmentary historical note discusses personal responsibility and the idea that no one else can manage you. It reflects themes of self-control and duty in a distant context with archaic phrasing. No clear date or named entities are present.
Notice to creditors and others having claims against John Oratue Th, late of Acton, merchant, who died February 1920, to send particulars to the executors James Ohne Mattiucwh and William Herbert Lowily of Acton by May 7 1930. Executors will distribute assets to those legally entitled and are not liable for claims missed. Dated April 7, Acton Ontario.
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