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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 24, 1939
Page
2
The Acton Free Press outlines subscription terms, rates, address changes, and cancellation practices. It notes advance payments, potential interceptions if payment lapses, and continued service unless canceled. Advertising policies and liability limits for errors in ads are also described by editor G Arlof Dills.
An editorial in the Lindsay Daily Post criticizes residents who doubt town progress and discourage efforts. It argues constructive support spurs improvement while pessimism stalls community initiatives and that belief in “it can be done” motivates good movements.
The opening of the Canadian National Exhibition marks the fall season and the year’s great annual fair. Acton visitors to the New York event remain enthusiastic about the C N E, noting it as a world class showcase that educates and entertains. The sixty year tradition continues with a program offering outstanding features of worldwide interest.
MP Deachman argues for town life over cities noting economic shifts and census trends in the United States and Canada. He cites Acton reopening three vacant factories with new industries as evidence that towns are thriving.
A Financial Post piece argues that despite fearsome headlines Europe’s war talk, business must advance in any case. It notes Canada’s role in meeting domestic needs and the need to prepare for peace or war while striving for progress.
Premier Hepburn announced next session a measure to let municipalities issue treasury bills for short term borrowings against prospective tax collections. He said the plan would cut interest costs and overdraft needs, with savings possible as low as a per cent rate. Acton Council already plans to shift taxes in four instalments next year to ease payments for taxpayers.
Editorial notes highlight housing shortages in Acton with tenants moving into partially completed properties. Canada’s oil and gas output rose in early 1939. Other items discuss Miss Maze de la Roche returning to Toronto, new headlight rules, teen fashion's effect on sales, refugee intake plans, and a government business index showing gains in early 1939.
Ontario news items describe widespread illegal lot machines seen near Muskoka lakes and roadways, prompting calls for enforcement. The piece notes immigration board proposals aiming to invite up to 200000 refugees in a year, with commentary on Canada’s political direction and fascism concerns. Also reports on a new three district highways patrol plan and expects strong attendance at the Canadian National Exhibition.
In this lesson on Uzziah's fifty two year reign, the article contrasts his brilliance and military strength with the danger of prosperity. It emphasizes that his success came from seeking the Lord, yet warns that pride from prosperity led to downfall and leprosy, urging humble reliance on God.
Fragmentary text notes that the peach origin lies in China many generations before the Christian era. It states that the Chinese ascribe miraculous powers to the peach and mentions a belief about its origin.
A compact directory lists physicians surgeons and professionals with offices in Acton and surrounding towns. J A McNiven E J Nelson Wm G Cullen and others provide medical and dental services, barristers and solicitors F Leatherland L Langdon P Pearen D D S and veterinary services with contact details and hours.
Mrs Robert A Taft wife of the Ohio senator and Republican hopeful vacationed at Murray Bay Quebec with Horace and Lloyd. Mrs William Howard Taft widow of the ex president and mother of Senator Taft is a yearly visitor there.
The timetable lists Sanadian National Railways services at Acton with daily schedules including morning departures at 6.05 and 6.31 a.m. and various westbound times. Sunday and holiday adjustments apply with some services marked as only on Sundays or Saturdays with specific prices and times.
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