Subscription and advertising policy notes from Acton Free Press
The Acton Free Press outlines subscription handling including non arrears policy and renewal, change of address rules, and cancellation practice. It states advertising is accepted with liability limited to errors only if corrected in writing, with proof required for corrections. Editor contact details and offices are listed.
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Acton
Ontario
United States
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Uptrend Indicates 1940 Optimism for Canadian Business
The Financial Post notes Canadian business leaders expect payroll growth to continue into the new year. Local factories run at capacity with extra hours, relief rolls shrinking as employment holds steady. Merchants urged to monitor stocks and advertise locally to retain trade and attract customers.
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Financial Post
Halton County faces unusual Warden selection season
Halton County Council, with eight of fourteen members new this year, must choose a Warden after a sweeping rotation shift. Longstanding claims based on seniority are moot as many Reeves are new, leaving a delicate process to pick a leader and set the county machinery in motion.
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Halton
Reform length of municipal terms sparks public pushback
The piece notes Toronto voters rejected lengthened municipal terms by four to one and argues a provincial save is less acceptable than local decision making. It urges reform that lets reeves and half the councillors retire, preserving democracy and local control.
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Toronto
Conarmt
Reform for Councils Mirrored in School Board Practices
A discussion argues for municipal reform seeking better reception and service. Proponents say a plan would gain approval and improve government, noting School Boards have operated under reforms longer without explanations for councils' delay. If reform occurs, it should be for improvement.
Acton Pioneer Joins Yellowknife Municipal Board
Acton-born Jack McNiven, son of Dr J A McNiven, is elected to a five member Yellowknife Board of Trustees as the first municipal government in the Northwest Territories established January 1. The piece highlights continuing pioneering spirit and pride from Acton.
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Northwest Territories
Yellowknife
Jack’’ McNiven
J. A. McNiven
Acton
Negus Mines, Limited
Dominion
The
Canada's First War Loan to Open in Early 1940
Ottawa announces preparations for Canada's first war loan to appear in the first quarter of 1940, inviting all Canadians to become creditors to support the war effort. Officials emphasize financing Britain purchases, preventing tax free bonds, and using excess profits taxes to curb war profiteering. Denominations may start at 50 dollars to broaden participation.
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Ottawa
Canada
J. L. Ralston
K.C
France
Belgium
Editorial Notes on Canadian Industry and Travel Trends 1940
The piece notes Canada ranking third in aluminum production in 1938 at 66 000 long tons and tobacco harvest at a record 108 770 100 pounds for the year, with prior years lower. It mentions calendars usefulness, wedding patterns around holidays, amusement tax renewal, and Trans-Canada Air Lines carrying 702 291 pounds of airmail and 40 216 pounds of air express in the past year. Passenger service ran six months with 16 606 passengers averaging 500 miles.
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Canada
Trans- -Canada Air Lines
Air Express
Canada must follow economic war effort says Ottawa source
An Ottawa source outlines why Canada must fund World War II through pay as you go and sell war bonds. It stresses home front sacrifice, high national tax load, and keeping industry productive while funds come from current income and savings. It notes Ontario plans for revenue, including restoring an amusement tax and lowering income tax exemptions, with retrenchment ahead. Toronto weddings 1929 and 1939 noted as social context.
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Canada
Great Britain
Ottawa
Hitler
Inventor Claims Deadly Copper Plate Poisoning Case
A fragmentary report notes RJ Scott, an inventor, alleging a dangerous device or method caused harm to a patient. The text suggests bodily injury from a copper plate with poisonous deposits, implying a claim of criminal wrongdoing or medical danger under investigation.
Rankin and Benbrough clash over delayed actions
In a clipped exchange, Rankin criticizes Benbrough for slow progress while Phyle-1 vows that Benbrough will not notice illness until too late. A cryptic aside compares a plum-pudding TMike to a barometer, suggesting rapid descent or quick judgment.
Last Photograph Taken in Canada of Commandant of First Overseas Force
Major-General A G L McNaughton Commandant of the Canadian Forces now overseas had a final Halifax photo before the First Division sailed. He is with Alistair Fraser discussing the European war and recalling past service with the Canadian Corps heavy artillery and the 48th Highlanders.
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Canada
First Overseas Force
A G. L McNaughton
Halifax
McNaughton
England
Alistair Fraser
K.C
Canadian National Railways
Canadian Corps’ Heavy Artillery
Mr. Fraser
48Th Highlanders of
Toronto
A.D.C
Sir Arthur Currie
Medical and Legal Professionals Directory for Acton and Georgetown
A condensed business directory lists physicians surgeons and dentists with office locations and hours in Acton Georgetown and nearby Brookville. It includes Dr J A McNiven Dr E J Nelson Dr Wm G Cullen and others plus barristers solicitors notaries public and an auctioneer Frank Petch with contact details.
Time Table Fragments for East and West Trains
Schedule fragments list daily and weekend times for services heading east and west. Dates and destinations include Georgetown and Guelph with several morning and evening departures and Saturday special runs.
Coach Lines Timetable From Acton To Toronto And London
Schedule lists eastbound departures from Acton to Toronto at 6 51 am 8 11 am 12 01 pm 2 06 pm 4 21 pm 6 31 pm 8 46 pm and westbound to London at 10 23 am 11 38 am 2 23 pm 5 63 pm 7 18 pm and 9 18 pm listing service notes Sun and holidays and Saturday exceptions plus routes to Kitchener Stratford and other locales.
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Georgetown
Guelph
London
Excie
Kitchener
Stratford
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Business Directory
Medical
Corder, Bower Avenue
Elgin Street
E. J. Nelson
WM. G. Cullen
Mill Street
Frederick Street
Drs. Freed and Stevenson
Campbellville
Milton
Kenneth M. Langdon
Gregory
T. Seynuck
Greorgetown
A. J. Buchanan
D. D
Dental Surgeon
Leishman Block
Mita
P. W. Pearen
D.D. S
Lymon
Rockwood
B. D. Young, V.S
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Brookville
F. G. Oakes, V.S
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