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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Feb 03, 1938
Page
2
The Acton Bree Press describes subscription details and advertising rates with notices of cancellations and errors. It notes that advertisers must sign and return notices to avoid liability for noncorrected errors and outlines responsibility limits for misprints.
The piece argues that government interventions in public services like railways and radio burden taxpayers. It notes CBS Canada programs fill 44.3 percent of CBS time with U.S. content, increasing costs by about 50 cents and adding $650,000 in revenue, while Canadians still get fewer Canadian programs.
The piece notes rising newsprint prices, reduced newspaper subscriptions, and curtailed reading as households cut back. It cites Canada cutting output by 700000 tons and an oversupply of 300000 to 400000 tons at the end of 1937, with declines in both Canada and the United States and potential government investigations to spur stock sales.
Canada’s 1937 mineral production neared 452.054 million dollars with metals leading gains. Gold rose to 4,054,799 fine ounces and copper output valued at 39,810,451 pounds, while nickel and salt also hit new records. Crude oil and asbestos highs accompanied broad gains across metals and minerals.
Ten counsel lines advise handling hard work with persistence. Seek critique, study others, resist dislikes, and use acids to sharpen cloth. Enthusiasm spreads, success isn’t only money, act decently daily, honor leadership, and build confidence. Harmonize work and let sunshine prevail.
An old bridge over the Niagara River succumbs to a severe ice jam after four decades of traffic and strain. Officials plan two new, stronger structures to replace it, learning from the failure and aiming for better future crossings.
A collection of editorial snippets discusses U S traffic deaths, Australian voting, Elgin County governance, parliamentary speech reforms, capital use, and a retirement note for Toronto editor Roosevelt era references, plus comments on power debates and bachelor surplus. It notes ILGWU's 250000 members and $5.3 million annual revenue with Canadian ties.
The lesson centers on Levi the tax collector whom Jesus calls to follow. It highlights Jesus dining with publicans and sinners, the Pharisees’ objections, and the call to repentance. It discusses Jesus as savior and physician, the proper place of the church, and the tension between fasting and joy in Jesus’ presence.
The article outlines Canada’s Cancer Crusade backed by the Canadian Medical Association and King’s Fund, and compares with Belgium’s campaign led by Dr. Schraenen. It emphasizes early diagnosis, public education, early treatment, supervision services, social cancer welfare, medical training, and cooperation between physicians and anti cancer centers.
In old Persia Iran, reform movements gain traction as Christian workers gain access and exposure. A Christian film Golgotha plays in Meshed, drawing crowds of Moslems who once would riot, now watching with calm interest. The shift signals growing openness to Christian ideas and perceived spiritual liberty.
An unreadable fragment discusses tension between the new Gospel and the old law. The text hints at harm and lament over the attitudes of many toward Audaes, but lacks clear details or context.
A lively display by Kappa Delta at Alabama University features outrageous hats crafted from kitchen funnels ice cream cones cans bulbs hot water bags and woolen gloves. The runway satire mirrors surrealism and playful poke at trends as models parade eccentric headpieces.
Acton Stores offer a wide selection of goods and promise first chance to customers seeking essential items. The retailer emphasizes quick service and curbside pickup options.
A demonstration of science links a plane 100 feet above ground with a mine 1900 feet below as passengers talk with R. K. Todd of Lake Shore Gold Mines. The Toronto Rotary Club event was broadcast nationwide by CBC, with greetings sent from Vancouver to Halifax via teletype.
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