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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 26, 1951
Page
2
An editorial urges acceptance of daylight saving as it begins next Sunday. It notes wartime origins, shifts in production needs, and the roles of municipalities versus government, while flagging defense industry limits and the need to focus on productivity and adapting to changes.
An op ed argues the budget raises taxes on household essentials like electrical appliances and stoves at 15 percent plus 10 percent sales tax. It criticizes the burden on housewives and small towns, warns that taxes deter industry expansion, and cites potential harm to the electrical appliance and candy sectors.
The Financial Post cites Mr Abbott warning Canada faces strain from higher defense costs. He says productivity has stagnated for five years due to more dependents, and argues against expanding social services without reducing working population. Immigration pace is urged to offset labor shortfall.
The piece recalls the 1851 threepence red beaver stamp and its beaver motif, designer Sandford Fleming, and the stamps’ value trends. It notes the Albert sixpence lilac and the Victoria black stamp, with a 12 pence price in 1851 and a recent sale of $25,001. It also mentions old Toronto offices and Dundas attic finds.
Editorial comments critique lower butter stocks and higher margarine sales while noting tax changes will affect the cost of living. The piece calls for sabbathly proclaims Victoria and Dominion Days on Mondays and laments Ontario advertising rules for margarine. It also references Carnegie and criticizes wealth redistribution policies alongside a cigar company loss and reader patronage impact.
The April 25 1901 Free Press notes a six inch snow storm with three foot drifts after seeding began. J D McKee opens a soda fountain and plans an ice cream parlor with his drug store. Sidewalk repairs loom big for the Streets and Walks Committee. Roadmaster Ferguson tours the G T R station with a gasoline inspection car. Epworth League entertainment proves a success with local performances and speakers led by Mrs Josie Oram. Local cen tas tas enumerators report Acton’s population up about 25 percent since 1891, roughly between 1500 and 1600 in the present census.
A ragged child sits on a rock as tents sweep past. Passersby ignore her plight until a kind woman drops a gold coin, whispering God bless you. The scene captures charity amid squalor in a mermaid-like verse by Miriam Herman.
Early gardening and lake swimming start. A. M. Smith of Toronto to move to Grimsby fruit farm. Halton pension board adds eight more applications reaching 310. Acton Canadian Legion No. W7 charter night draws large turnout. Ben D Racklin buys Reliable Clothiers stock to run Starkman Block stores. Norman McLean to Mary Ada MeEachern in Acton manse wedding. Jane Kennedy Binnie dies at Erin Ontario.
Cerealist H McKenzie of the Experimental Farm at Indian Head Saskatchewan advises farmers to prevent smut infection in wheat oats and barley by using the best seed and seed treatment. He outlines two smut groups with different treatments and notes fungicides for some and hot water treatment for others, urging certified seed and noting timing for treatment before planting.
Sunday schedule lists 10 30 a m Sunday School and Bible Class 2 30 p m Mr Alfred Kitchen Thursday a p m prayer meetings Friday 3 30 p m Primary Mission Band 4 p m Regular Mission Band 8 p m Eastern District Guelph Association B Y P U Spring Rally with special music sound film social Also Sunday April 2 105 Water Holy Communion 10 a m Sunday School 11 a m Morning Prayer and Beginners Class 7 p m Evening Prayer Junior central alley Class Wednesday 7 p m A Welcome Awaits You
The page lists local services including the Victor B. Rumley Funeral Home and veterinary offices in Brookville and Acton. It provides coach departure times to and from Acton with varied morning and evening routes and notes holiday exceptions for weekend service and holidays.
Morning and evening train times listed for Georgetown with services daily except Sundays. Includes 6.44 am start, 9.02 am fifth service, and 7.10 pm and 4.16 pm Sunday times.
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