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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 09, 1934
Page
3
The Acton Free Press outlines advertising charges for legal notices, classified ads, and display space with per line and per word rates. It notes free notices for certain items like births and marriages, plus a disclaimer limiting liability for errors unless a written proof is requested and corrections noted.
A nostalgic piece recalls a August 4 reunion in Toronto where patriotism and adventure gave way to memories and renewed friendships. It notes the shift from a lively youth to later years and predicts smaller gatherings in the next two decades.
In a March opinion, the Free Press reiterates endorsement of a new Acton Public Utilities Commission office and a larger Mill Street building with space for a smaller prior proposal. The editorial cites progress, community benefit, and non burdensome costs, reaffirming commitment to Acton’s development and youth facilities.
The piece quotes Forbes Magazine lauding Canada for law and order. It describes an American who moved north to Canada finding life calm and safe with no kidnappings, secure vehicles, and a stable social atmosphere without daily legislative alarm.
The lesson from Amos 5 calls to seek Jehovah as the way of life and to turn from idolatry and sin. It warns rulers and judges who oppress the poor, urges true repentance, and notes God’s power over nature and time, promising life to the penitent.
A Barrie Examiner letter to the Globe proposes C N R and CP Rail mileage books at 100 dollars for 1 000 miles to boost passenger traffic. The author argues high rates harm railways and that selling 10 million books could inject 100 million dollars, revitalizing services and employing idle crews and cars. Book validity would be one year and usable on both lines to attract travelers.
Edmond Odette, Liquor Control Board Chairman, vows strict action against rowdy behavior in hotels selling alcohol under new rules. He warns only one warning will be issued before penalties or license cancellations, urging hotel keepers to enforce the regulations and the public to support orderly conduct.
The piece notes Acton has seen no public holiday gatherings this year as Fall Fair season approaches. It praises The Free Press and Brampton Conservatory heritage, laments hoop skirts, and mentions changes in fashion. It reports Canada’s silver output rising in May 1934 and June creamery butter records in Saskatchewan with year over year gains and six month totals.
The diary entries recount small town scenes and personal anecdotes from Friday to Thursday. Joe Hix seeks a loan amid a sick spouse. a preacher discusses golf. a promise not to ride in an Ottomobile. a discussion on sobriety with Lem Harp. a traveling show with multiple acts. questions on a wife stealing from a husband. and a banana peel incident outside a convention hall.
In this era of moral peril the message urges seeking God rather than evil. It promises Jehovah will be with believers and defines true goodness as hating evil and loving good, urging personal commitment to righteousness as the path to blessedness.
Mount Robson highest in the Canadian Rockies resisted a 10 day attempt by Alfred E. Roever Hans Fuhrer and Henry Firth. They reached the 11 000 foot level before conditions forced a retreat. A separate Edmonton led party completed a two day glacier expedition around the Alpine Camp area nearby. Thunderbolt Peak and McDonnell Peak were climbed.
A playful dialogue reveals a mistress asking about her guest while the maid explains he stays quiet and only eats because he is too bashful to do more. The scene centers on domestic humor and subtly shy behavior in the kitchen.
A concise quip notes that those who work with metal, such as knife grinders, often prefer things to be straightforward and unadorned. The line playfully suggests tolerance for dull tasks among skilled workers.
An advertisement cites a testimonial from Mr. J A McIntyre praising Kellogg's All-Bran for restoring appetite and weight and improving overall health. It claims the cereal provides bulk to relieve constipation, adds vitamin B and iron, and offers serving ideas with milk or cream and cooking uses. Made by Kellogg in London Ontario.
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