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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Aug 31, 1944

Page

2

Beardmore Co anniversary praised by Acton town

In a centennial tribute, Acton lauds Beardmore Co for tying tannery growth to community progress. It recalls water works and arena projects aided during Col A O Beardmore’s council term and commends Col Beardmore S G Bennett and company staff. The Winnipeg Tribune editorial also lauded weekly papers for community service and belief in Canada.

Beardmore & Co Acton Col. A. O. T. Beardmore Col. Beardmore S. G. Bennett Beardmore Co Winnipeg Tribune Prai Canada the Tribune Recorder

Autumnal reflections and a warning on liberty

The piece contrasts Ontario’s share of national revenue with Prairie contributions, then muses on autumn’s beauty and public apathy. Dorothy Thompson cites Nazi commander Aulock as a warning that surrendering liberties leads to permanent loss, urging Canadians to resist revolutionary parties.

St. Malo Dorothy Thompson Columnist Thompson Aulock Germany Hitler Miss Thompson Financial Post

Premiers Clash Over Baby Bonus Costs In Debate

At a Winnipeg convention, Premier Stuart Garson sharply challenged Premier George Drew over claims about the baby allowance plan. Garson argued Drew overstates Ontario’s share and understates Quebec’s, showing Prairie Provinces and Maritimes would benefit more than Quebec under Drew’s figures.

Stuart S. Garson Winnipeg Weeekly Newspapers Association George Drew Drew Ontario Quebec Financial Post Garson Prairie Provinces Maritimes

Leader rises to defend heritage as history notes

The passage discusses periods when a leader must defend civilization's heritage, noting a 4000 year Golden Age of warnings and salvation. The text ends with a fragment about the Progressive Conservative Association in Halton County continuing next week.

Progressive Conservative Association Halton County

Wool cheque set to top 75 million pounds this season

The Australian wool clip payment is expected at 75,000,000 pounds a record for any year with about 46 percent from New South Wales. Approximately 280,000 bales of NSW wool are appraised in Victoria South Australia and Brisbane for transport convenience. NSW fleeces are heavier this season than last year. last year's payment was 73,500,000 pounds.

Canberia New South Wales Victoria South Australia Brisbane

Weed Eradication Gentle Gardener Battle With Weeds

A gardener and farmer face the weeds as a chief seasonal task. Weeds grow despite plant stress from drought and poor soil, while edible and flowering plants require care and watering. The gardener finds pride in removing intruders to let crops thrive and reduce fatigue from hard work.

How to repair a scorched table top with shellac

Instructions describe scraping char from the wood and touching up with two or three thin coats of orange shellac for maple or varnish for dark wood. The guide notes the repair will leave a slight mood but does not justify refinishing the entire table top.

Editorial Notes on Labor Day and War Fronts

The piece marks Labor Day as the end of summer and notes fall fairs and school reopenings. It urges fuel stocking and questions political platforms. It cites hope from war news with Paris liberated and German allies deserting, and calls to keep Nazis on the run on both home and battle fronts.

Paris Germany Berlin

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