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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 07, 1932
Page
2
The five main branches of Canada’s primary industry are agriculture forestry mining electric power and fisheries. Agriculture produced more net output than the other four combined and accounted for over 55 percent of total net production across all primary industries.
The editor recalls a major snow storm in Toronto with crowds clearing streets. Gangs of men shovel frontages and load snow onto trucks, yet the country observer notes uneven city efficiency and mentions workers tossing snow rather than redistributing it for all to access.
A Bridgeport Post editorial on advertising warns merchants the prime goal is to draw customers and urges ads during dull seasons. It argues ads should strike hard with clear bargains, even drawing revoltingly with price cuts, to bring in buyers and build business.
The Milton Reformer editor Richard White, a veteran newspaperman, has died after a long illness. He founded the paper and guided its stance on public issues with clear concise editorials. His readers and business associates extend heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved. The county town and province lose a prominent voice.
A Boston Hotel and Travel News opinion notes mixed Liquor Board reports across provinces. It argues that despite claims of government control, liquor commerce and bootlegging trends reveal potential government influence by industry, urging policy clarity.
Editorial notes ponder which Toronto daily won the election and reflect on New Year resolutions weather and the Acton Council's start. The piece cites 1931 gold mine production in Northern Ontario valued at about 43 million and totals from 25 years of mining. It notes Bennett's optimistic New Year message and lists municipal honors earned by George W. James Jas H. Ross Geo R. Hartis and William Riddell plus retirement from the Grand Trunk and C N Railways Publicity Department.
The writer bids adieu to 1931 and hopes for 1932 while the piece smiles at winter mishaps and family moments. He recalls falls on icy steps, barn chores, children’s play, and memories of childhood medicinal doses, closing with wishes for a prosperous year ahead.
An old promotional item extols Persiatt Balm as a universal holiday remedy. It touts benefits for mothers beauty, fathers grooming, and family care, claiming skin softening and a rose complexion from gentle rubbing and quick absorption. The piece frames the product as invaluable for the whole household.
A dated summary notes water's essential role for plant growth with figures on evaporation and water use. It cites sun driven energy, crop water needs for sunflowers corn cabbage alfalfa wheat oats and trees based on Federal Agriculture studies.
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