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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Feb 06, 1936
Page
2
The Acton Free Press outlines subscription cancellations for late remittances, advertising rates per line, and notices for meetings and obituaries. It states the paper may continue service unless cancellation is requested and details fee structures and liability limits for erroneous ads.
Editorial notes a 1935 Canada apple output of about 4,141,000 barrels, up from 3,891,000 in 1934 and above the 1930–34 average of 4,063,000. All provinces except Nova Scotia show slight gains, with Nova Scotia at about 1,800,000 barrels, unchanged from 1934.
At Halton County Council's first meeting in 1936 George Currie of Esquesing was chosen Warden. Currie has five years as Reeve of Esquesing and six years on county council, with prior service as deputy reeve and council member, reflecting his extensive experience.
The Dundas Star changes hands to Mr. H B Anslow of Campbellton N B. Retiring editor C H Moore, a native of Acton, notes a long career including time with the Perth Expositor and Hawkesbury Post before guiding the Star since 1904. Moore will take a holiday. Jet S. Moore remains foreman. Anslow brings continued newspaper experience.
A reader laments receiving numerous raffle ticket books by mail from diverse groups. The writer notes they discard all such solicitations and asks how citizens should respond to the growing influx of Canadian raffles and sweepstakes requests.
Editorial notes multiple weekly papers folding in Ontario. The Millbrook Mirror-Reporter Hastings Star Perth Expositor absorbed by Perth Courier. Rumors of Kincardine papers merging. Editor G W Lucy blames lack of local merchant advertising for Hastings paper closure. Warns communities lose identity when papers vanish and turn to ash.
Editorial notes praise section by Acton to Milton road maintenance while criticizing Georgetown to Guelph for poor snow plough attention. Mentions Rockwood and Acton sports, plus editor changes at The Globe and Alberta Premier Aberhart. Includes Fort Erie Times-Review figures on Canada 1935 trade and a Burrie Examiner caution about slot machines.
Sunday school lesson on Luke 6 39 49 warns against false teaching and hypocritical judgment. It emphasizes proving doctrine by Scripture, living what one preaches, and obedience as proof of allegiance, with parables of the trees and builders.
A boy tells his mother it is too rainy for school but argues that rain creates mud for better ball play. He contends slipping on mud can be fun and improve play, while the mother remains skeptical about skipping school for outdoor games.
Fragmented vintage text blends flirtatious lines with a Dr Thomas Ecletric Oil advertisement and philosophical musings. It references catarrh relief claims, testimonials, and a call to personal action in a religious context, all wrapped in era style prose.
The article contrasts ancient views of lightning as divine and destructive with modern science that measures and controls lightning. It notes artificial lightning of millions of volts can be generated and safely endured, and a severe stroke delivers around 100 000 amps with peak power near two billion kilowatts, illustrating advances in understanding and handling the phenomenon.
Railway Minister Uchida announced definite plans to begin the Shin Onoshi to Moji submarine tunnel in Japan early next year. The project, contemplated since 1910, is priced at 5 million dollars and will take several years to complete. Engineers and experts will spend the remainder of the year studying foreign submarine tunnels to guide the Atlantic work.
The rhinoceros is described as a terrifying beast weighing four to five tons with natural armor. Its horn has long been a source of interest and belief in magical properties, especially in the East. The piece discusses its fearsome nature and the myth surrounding its horn.
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