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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Feb 15, 1934
Page
2
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The Ottawa conference proposes a nationwide public works program for next spring to create jobs while maintaining direct relief. It warns this plan will raise public debt and calls for strict oversight to prevent a larger construction racket, with firms already pressing for action.
The Chesley Enterprise recalls Ontario's first provincial highway built in 1912 between Hamilton and Toronto under Geo H Gooderham, now widened. A second paved Dundas Highway followed and plans for Middle Highway aim to link industrial centres at a $400000 cost, with Halton County taxpayers facing $80000.
The Winchester Press argues that relief programs tempt dependency as people choose government sustenance over work. It cites a Quebec lumber company report where 25 percent of idle workers refused resumption, preferring relief to cold winters. The piece urges municipalities to insist on work participation as spring begins.
The Acton Free Library Board reports 12 051 books issued in the year and 830 borrowers registered, showing broad public popularity. The Town Hall reading room remains crowded while the library keeps up to date with the latest works for both young and old.
An official statement details Canada’s mining sector including operating mines smelters refineries oils and gas fields clay plants cement mills and quarries. Total capital exceeds 685 million dollars with 61,470 people employed across metal and non metal sectors and thousands of operations in salt talc soapstone coal and petroleum.
An Acton observer compares live sports in Toronto's Maple Leaf Gardens with local intermediate games. He notes Toronto seats cost 1.50 while a small town ringside option is 25 cents, making six local events equal one city game plus travel and program costs.
Editorial notes describe Toronto hosting the recent Annual Fair Convention and outline plans to expand across Ontario for a bigger and better fair in 1934. It also comments on winter impact on car trades and safety reminders amid cold weather and a political analogy to Ontario Parliament party dynamics.
The lesson frames Jesus as sovereign healer and savior who cures both physical ailments and sin. It notes his authority over illness, the call of Matthew, and his mission to reach sinners, with emphasis on divine knowledge and the need for humility before God.
A minister questions an old man on sins and asks about Cain's wife leading to a caution that religious embrace requires ceasing to worry about others. The text then shifts to an ad describing Persian palm tones skin products praised for fragrance, cooling effect, and whitening soft hands with feminine appeal.
Quotation attributed to Gugliemo Marconi suggests awareness and knowledge can prevent violence more effectively than force. The line emphasizes prudence over immediate defense in conflict situations.
Sir A Daniel of Hall at the World's Grain Conference argued that overproduction is not the remedy for agricultural gloom. He forecast that demand can expand as global trade and exchange begin to turn, though he admitted the realization may be years away.
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