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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 08, 1940
Page
7
A poem by Lawrence Hawthorne contrasts youth and age. It argues that both misread time and that the present moment is the source of happiness. The speaker urges embracing today to find joy.
Twenty years ago in The Free Press August 12 1920 George Lantz plans to assume Bell Telephone Co operations in Acton after buying the Agnew Block from Simkiolo. Wile Mill Street trenching opens Park access Knox Avenue. Highway spending approved 40 million for Ontario Quebec roads including Toronto to Sarnia. Family gatherings mark community events with Dobbie home reunion and large clan.
The Department of External Affairs opens or plans new passport offices in Ottawa Windsor Vancouver Winnipeg Toronto Montreal St Stephen Moncton and other centers. Forms remain available at post offices and travel venues with lists sent to postmasters across Yukon British Columbia Alberta Saskatchewan Manitoba Ontario Quebec New Brunswick Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia and Newfoundland regions.
J L Ralston in his budget speech warns that war spending totaling 700 million dollars and aid to the United Kingdom could soon push the nation toward full employment. He argues that once military needs lessen, all able workers will find productive work.
The Free Press compares favorably with larger towns in editorial and front page awards. It notes rival papers in towns of 2 892 and 3 000 residents winning second and third places, while others ahead of The Free Press come from towns of 6 000 and 5 225. The Free Press circulation figures support its competitive standing against larger centers.
A sales message delivered through local newspapers reaches homes best when printed in a paper with proven reader interest. The ad merits careful placement across pages to ensure high visibility and avoid being discarded at the doorstep.
Editorial promotes regular, compact newspaper issues over sporadic larger spaces. It argues consistency builds reader habit and showcases store offers, inviting advertisers to seek Dominion Awards assistance and guidance in shaping reader interest and purchases.
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