Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Acton Free Press in Acton, Ontario

We have pages in Ontario

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Dec 24, 1931

Page

2

Canada Grain Elevators by Province and Capacity

Canada has 5872 grain elevators with 414,660,260 bushels capacity across western and eastern divisions. Of these, 5734 are country elevators with 102,328,000 bushels capacity. Manitoba holds 739 elevators totaling 23,751,500 bushels. Saskatchewan lists 3,237 elevators with 103,855,400 bushels. Alberta has 1,748 elevators and 65,344,200 bushels capacity.

Canada Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta

Merry Christmas Wishes From The Free Press Editor

The editor extends Christmas greetings to all readers and thanks those whose kindnesses contributed to a merry season and a joyful year. The note emphasizes happiness through giving and goodwill shared by everyone.

The Free Press

Efficient Acton Council Receives Public Appreciation

The Acton council and retiring Reeve Mason along with Councillors G. H. Harrison C. Hansen Dr. E. J. Nelson and E. T. Thetford are praised for three acclamation-backed years of service. The editor commends their harmonious meetings and diligent administration as the new council prepares to continue Acton’s progress.

Mason G. H. Harrison C. Hansen E. J. Nelson E. T. Thetford Acton Stoch

Free Air At A Fire Scene Draws City Comments

In Ayton the habit of critiquing fire service at blazes shows the public voice polling for better governance. Spectators vent their opinions, sometimes harsh, while fire crews work under pressure. The free air at fires reveals local attitudes toward paid departments and leadership.

Ayton

Dangerous Highway Corner Sparks Repeated Mishaps in Acton

An Acton observer cites slippery pavements and driver negligence at the corner of the highway and Young Street. He notes damaged fences and hydro poles from daily minor crashes, despite warning signs and signals, and urges drivers to heed warnings as weather alters road conditions.

Young Street Acton Himsen

Editorial Notes Merry Christmas to Everyone

Editorial notes reflect on road safety and holiday spending on gas taxes and licenses. Mentions fire losses, a Milton dinner, and local public notices. Highlights Christmas hazards, Post Office efficiency, Milverton Sun’s forty first year under Editor Mulcolm McBeth, and a wardenship guessing contest with Halton Reeve Harris as a favored candidate.

Milverton Sun Mulcolm McBeth Halton Harris Burlington

Christmas reflections on farm life and changing customs

A diary style entry from Chronicles of Ginger Farm describes Christmas preparations and family duties. It notes hoarding gifts, growing children clothes, new recipes, and the duck named Duck, while reflecting on how modern life and speed erode old holiday customs.

Giue Te Hashia Molly Legion Earth Christmais Carolina Hivtisa

Kellogg's Asthma Remedy Promises Quick Relief

Excerpted ad copy touts Kellogg's Asthma Remedy as a cure for breathless drains on health. It claims many records of relief and notes the product is sold widely, urging readers to try the cinex remedy.

P. Kellogg Rolief

Time Fountain Pen Fails Prompt Grim Warning

A fragment hints at Yve receiving a grave warning about impending death after purchasing a supposedly magical time fountain pen that proved defective. Dialogue reveals disbelief and concern as the object malfunctions.

Bermuda Palaces and Bananas Amid Canadian Cruise Line Ride

Bermuda lures Canadians as winter playground with the Duchess of York cruise and a diesel electric railway. The island blends ancient charm and modern travel, from Hamilton Hotel to Millmillon Motel, with banana trees and sea colors noted beside tropical warmth.

Canada Flermuda Hermuda New York Gallus Witlice Coutume Duchess of York and Duchess of Atholl Millmillon Bermuda

Also Mentioned on This Page

Che Arton Freer Press Asenciation Vher Gataria Quetec Divisios C Acton Puke Press Dnreta A. Dills Merry Christmas Warren Mason Milton Toronto Santa Claus Chronicles of Thursda Vcumm Jar Carroll Melaven Caswell Careell Doen Mill Street Acton, Onts
Search Courier

Search the Acton Free Press Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Acton Free Press?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication