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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 31, 1931
Page
2
A New Year wish looks ahead to 1932 with prospects and promises not measured by money. The text thanks friends for 1931, notes its trying moments, and hopes the coming year brings happiness peace of mind and prosperity beyond mere dollars.
A hundred years ago a reader titled The Tide Is Coming In argues progress despite distress in 1931. It reflects on war debt taxation and currency, asserts the era grows wealth and better living, and cautions against declaring turning points.
A provincial Bureau booklet compares 1930 figures with the Dominion census of 1931 amid large shifts. Acton Burlington Georgetown Milton Oakville HaltonCounty show varying ten year gains and declines, leaving local population trends unclear.
The article argues against expanding the Ontario Railway and Municipal Board’s powers over municipal financing. It warns that elected councillors must remain accountable to residents and notes past fiscal troubles, such as Halton County, were tied to by laws approved by provincial departments. It cautions against remote, unelected oversight and stresses accountability to voters.
Editorial notes pivot from New Year optimism to ongoing duties for 1932 with a leap year spotlight. It cites Canadian National Railways weekly press revenue drop since 1930, and reports 1930 sports goods production figures in Canada including 574 414 hockey sticks worth 177 680, 83 244 tennis traces with value 234 503, plus 27 establishments in the industry.
The writer recalls Christmas chaos and warmth, missing a tree due to rain, a thunderstorm on Christmas Eve, and the family's festive preparations. They describe a tired but hopeful Christmas morning, playful antics, and a note on humor in Canadian and British publications for children.
Small Elizabeth returns home excited and shyly explains to her mother that she and the boy next door are getting better acquainted. The mother asks what happened and Elizabeth repeats that she thinks it is fine to be getting closer as friends.
A dreary day aboard a bus leaves the conductor in a foul mood as a passenger searches for coins. The man offers two farthings and a half penny stamp to pay the fare while other riders watch intently for the conductor’s response.
A compact essay argues that those without faith in others misread kindness as selfish, suspecting hidden motives and doubting sincerity. The piece contrasts such cynicism with trust, suggesting envy for those who hold faith despite uncertainty.
A stressed husband awaits news from his doctor about a critical moment in their anxiously watched pregnancy. The physician pauses then declares a surprising outcome, hinting at multiple possibilities and leaving the room in suspense.
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