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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 17, 1935
Page
2
The Free Press outlines subscription pricing and renewal practice, ad rates per line, and legal notice charges. It notes no interruption of service unless requested, and requires registered letters or money orders for remittances. It describes display rates, memoriam and death notices, and error liability limits.
Editorial notes the Reeveship vacancy quickly drew several candidates and growing energy in the campaign. It forecasts withdrawals tomorrow night and says honorarium hardly influences entries as opinions crystallize at the Nomination Meeting before final qualification on Saturday evening.
Canada’s merchandise trade rose by 221 million dollars, 26 percent, in the first eleven months of 1934 from 1933. Exports increased 111 million and imports 109 million, with a 124 million dollar trade surplus, plus a bullion balance of 83 million. Exports to foreign countries grew 29 million in ten months, and to Empire nations 78 million. Canada, though 28th in population, ranks fifth among major exporters.
A proposal during provincial elections suggests a one year moratorium on principal payments on debentures to give municipalities a breathing spell. Interest to bondholders would continue. the principal would be deferred and added to the term after legislative approval.
The notice outlines spoiled ballots from prior elections and common errors such as voting for too many candidates or failing to place a cross. It emphasizes marking ballots with a single cross, clarifies polling hours from nine to five, and urges voters to avoid excuses after elections.
Dr Dafoe of Callendar enjoyed hospitality in New York and Washington, guest of President Roosevelt and Ad Smith, lauded by major dailies, yet he cared most about the Madoc North Hastings Review calling his home paper the greatest in the world. The piece extols the value of the small weekly in sharing cheerful local news.
Halton County Council to decide Wardenship on Tuesday January 22 with Acton seeking representation through acclamation. Reeve Currie of Esquesing and Reeve Cleave of Georgetown contend for the post, Currie backed by Currie's supporters and the Burlington guarantee echo. Currie has two years longer service. Esquesing last held the role in 1929 and Georgetown in 1926. Acton may lose a county voice after December reeve election.
Editorial notes reflect a brisk political season with Saar election echoes and a fresh Acton contest. Reeve Thetford’s record stays a local curiosity as campaign calls push voters to hear reasons why candidates deserve support and businesses must justify patronage. Hockey club tensions ease, restoring local sports harmony.
The lesson centers on Jesus washing the disciples feet in John 13 with focus on humility. It contrasts divine authority with servant leadership and urges believers to imitate Christ by serving others, even in lowly tasks, to embody true discipleship and reflect God’s love.
Odd historical note traces a 1718 gun patent by James Puckle loaned to London Armories by the Duke of Haccleuch. The device, described in Groener’s The Gun and Its Development, cites early rough designs before the mature machine gun emerged in the 1860s.
In recent years some people have earned more money than they know how to use and not all were rich. A Miline farmer bought a piano for each daughter at prosperity’s peak, yet money outpaced wisdom. Youths returning to school study hard for better positions, while some idle leisure leads to trouble. Navigating spare time wisely emerges as a key discipline for the able.
A reflection on William James urging daily actions for reasons beyond preference. The piece suggests people overthink meals and duties, and stresses forming a habit to perform necessary tasks promptly despite aversion, noting the challenge of conquering stubborn preferences.
A fragment depicts a daughter of a college professor discussing books with a reluctant father who shifts topics. The daughter asks about Romeo and Juliet as he blocks literary conversation and attempts to end the exchange.
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