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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Aug 20, 1936

Page

2

Subscription and advertising rules for The Free Press

The notice outlines subscription rates and renewal practices, address changes, and cancellation preferences. It notes that most subscribers prefer uninterrupted service and that renewals may continue unless cancellations are requested. Advertising rates are stated as determined by column headings, with limited liability for errors and required written proof for corrections.

United States Free Press Free Press Buainees

Dominion report on 1935 motor vehicle revenues across provinces

The Dominion Bureau of Statistics reports 1935 preliminary motor vehicle revenue totaling 54.59 million dollars for Canada, mainly from gasoline tax and car registrations, with Ontario the largest contributor. Provincial 1935 totals and 1934 figures are listed for Ontario, Quebec, British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Yukon.

Dominion Bureau of Statistics Canada Treasuries Ontario Nova Scotia Quebec British Columbia Alberta Saskatchewan Manitoba New Brunswick Prince Edward Island Yukon

Better Housing Needs in Cities and Towns

The piece argues for sustained focus on housing reform in both cities and smaller towns. It notes slum-like conditions everywhere and urges stocktaking of dwellings unfit for habitation, advocating replacement and broader improvement efforts. It cites England’s 1935 housing gains as evidence of progress and calls for a drastic remedy soon.

England Brectew

First Meetings of Councils Amended in Ontario Legislation

Amherstburg Echo reports changes to the Municipal Act delaying county council organization to the third Tuesday in January with 7 30 p m start and limiting annual appointments for assessors and collectors. The broader amendment sets first council meetings for non county councils on the second Monday in January at eleven a m and county councils on the third Tuesday at two p m with by law option.

Ontario Amherstburg

Holidays on Wheels Gains Popularity of Mobile Homes

The article notes the rising use of travel trailers as vacation housing. It cites an Acton example with space for fourteen and a price over 3000 dollars. Florida hosts a 30 acre site housing 200 people part of the year with weekly rents and utilities.

Acton Florida

Advertising drives dress sales and choice across Boston stores

An interview with 3,000 Boston women shows 43 percent bought dresses at the store whose newspaper ad they liked best. The ad-heavy merchants sell more and can offer lower prices and greater selection, while non advertisers struggle with volume.

Boston Stylez Newmarket

Peter Opens Fellowship to Gentiles in Jerusalem Scene

Sunday school lesson outlines Peter’s vision breaking the Mosaic barrier and admitting Cornelius and his household to Christian fellowship. It covers Acts 10 and 11 background, the universal offer of salvation, and Romans 1 guiding the faith basis for forgiveness and inclusion through Jesus Christ.

Peter Cornelius Omar Centurion Christ Jerusalem Jesus Jesus Christ

Editorial Notes on Irish Origin Population in Canada

The section continues in the dry belt noting that over 1,230,000 people in Canada are of Irish origin.

Canada

Canada’s fisheries support tens of thousands of jobs

Canada’s fisheries employ about 83 000 people while local notes urge road safety after a rough week. Acts on garbage disposal in Acton and repairs at Town Hall are mentioned along with July accident totals and a demand for prudent road conduct. Sales of new motor vehicles rose in June, with 12 536 units valued at 13 124 599. Road rule emphasis and caution accompany reports of highway crashes and motorist responsibility.

Canada

Roebuck Signals Hydro Profit Plan At Blakelock Picnic

An audience applauded when Hon. Arthur Roebuck suggested Hydro earns about 6 million dollars annually. He said profits would be returned through reduced tariffs, echoing an earlier plan before shifting back to its previous course.

Arthur Roebuck Blakelock Hydro

Slats Diary: Oliver N Warren Chronicle of Odd Days

A fragmentary diary by Oliver N Warren recounts odd weekly vignettes featuring Jane Elsie and Elsie’s hymns at church, a preacher’s chat with Blisters’ age, a curious "one leg named Smith" mystery, a professor’s social language limits, and ball game notes with golf mentions, all in disjoint diary style.

Jane Elsey Elsie Hinterses House Hoa Hera Smith Jake Kelcher

Garden Slugs Can Be Controlled and Prevented

Garden slugs threaten beans lettuce cabbage and other crops on heavy land. Dust uninfested plants with hydrated lime at dusk in light dry powder form and repeat every three to four days. A Bordeaux mix spray can also repel slugs and protect foliage while nearby weeds absorb some of the effort.

Paul and Justification by Faith in the Gentile Mission

The text notes a church dispute over equal rights and privileges but highlights the lasting principle of justification by faith. It credits Paul, the apostle to the Gentiles, with permanently establishing this core doctrine, framing the lesson’s closing sections.

Paul

Canadian canoeist Frank Amyot captures first Olympic gold

Frank Amyot of Ollawaie won Canada’s first Berlin Olympic gold in the single blade canoe over a 1000 metre course. He finished in 5 minutes 32.1 seconds, four seconds ahead of Karlík of Czechoslovakia with Kosehík of Germany third.

Frank Amyot Ollawaie Perkiiiny CrnapTay TE Domini Canada Amyot Karlikk Czechoslovakia Kosehik Germany Orst Berlin Ceitral Meee Cepmdiad Pte

August 20 1934: Historic Thursday in Review

The fragment notes a labeled date Thursday August 20 1934. No further readable context or specifics are available to identify events, people, places, or outcomes from the clipping.

Fragmentary Quote Refers to Government and Knowledge

A garbled OCR fragment mentions government, knowledge, and power with phrases about partnership. It lacks clear events, names, or dates to identify a specific news item or person.

No Faitil Judge Questions Defense Reliability

A courtroom exchange questions the defendant S reliability and reputation. A witness quips that the man would need someone else to call his hogs at feeding time, suggesting others may not believe him.

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