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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 30, 1931
Page
2
Premier Henry of Ontario stated at a luncheon that banks in Canada hold ample money and face a challenge finding productive outlets. He predicted Canada would feel any upcoming economic turn earlier than larger nations, and welcomed bank interest in resolving liquidity concerns.
The report notes Hon. G. Howard Ferguson as Canadian High Commissioner to London made an impetuous speech urging Britain to negotiate with the dominions for leadership in industry and economics. Ontario Premier Ferguson’s bluff drew mixed reactions from former MP Church who questions Britain’s seriousness and suggests the remarks may be seen as a joke.
The Orillia Packet and Times editorial argues high taxes on real estate stifle investment and housing in Brockville and Orillia. It cites a new mill tax on corporate paid up capital and says municipalities lack revenue to fund social measures, shifting costs to towns.
A metropolitan daily published two side by side items showing the C N R seeking to cut one million dollars from this year’s operating costs while another report stated that the House of Commons passed a bill to add two directors to the C N R Board and await Senate approval. The piece notes public calls for tax relief but questions real savings across governments.
Canadian Legion members and leadership in Acton welcomed support from citizens and nearby centers. The response affirmed uniting soldiers organizations under one head to address community challenges with broad cooperation and assistance for the Legion’s efforts.
The piece praises Capt. Philpott for praising Hon. R. B. Bennett's visit to Toronto's York Bible Class. It commends the Prime Minister for taking time from political work to address youths, mingle with them, and share his experience. It urges other public figures to follow this sacrifice for the benefit of young people.
A collage of notes covers May weather wishes, 1930 accident totals and compensation levies, battleship limits debate, store acquisitions, train schedules, tax and census reminders, daylight saving, radio use shifts, and a County Musical Festival in Milton led by Dr. Fricker with student chorus.
A first person farmer’s diary recounts Pat slipping into a creek and Molly calmly managing the rescue. The author notes garden mishaps from hens trampling daffodils to dogs sniffing, plus hard work with oats, formalin use, and weather delays amid farm life and family humor.
A guest stays at a country house and endures a haunting death watch sound. The host explains the noise comes from a tiny rainwater leak outside the room and the masons will fix it. The man sleeps better after the explanation, though the memory lingers.
An ad cites Br. J. D. Kelloga's Asthma Remedy as a cure for asthma attacks, claiming it restores bodily vigor and mental happiness by removing the cloud of asthma and relieving symptoms.
The text appears as a garbled excerpt from a 19th century almanac or humor page. It references months, growth, and harvesting with misread or corrupted wording, suggesting an agricultural teaser or parodic proverb from Culub Pohwlee's Almanino style.
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