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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 18, 1934
Page
2
The Free Press outlines advertising rates for notices In Memoriam Births Marriages and Deaths and small ads with per line or per word charges and a 35 cent minimum for cash bookings. It notes remittances by registered letter or money order and reserves liability limits unless a written proof is requested and corrections noted.
The Credit River bridge project will cost 175000 and grading west to Oakville 100000 with another section at 40000, totaling about 315000. Halton County opposes the road and may bear no share as the province funds the project, raising questions on costs and levy methods. The Halton council's actions will be watched closely.
The piece contrasts city dailies with small town papers noting how country papers emphasize community events such as marriages births and deaths while omitting or softening scandal. It argues country press uplift and moral tone, avoiding sensational city coverage.
Columbia University head Dr Butler argues in a report that profit alone leads to disintegration and conflict. He warns society must subordinate profit to service to achieve a stable social order and lasting happiness for the masses.
The Free Press thanks its correspondents across the district for weekly news from distant communities. It praises their efficient service and gratuity, and expresses appreciation for ongoing budgets of news from readers’ former home centers. Readers are invited to continue sending updates.
The article notes faded relief efforts for the jobless on the second line project. Municipalities submitted lists of unemployed, but employment remains at census stage. Residents expect the Middle Road project to proceed, while Queen Park favors that line for contracts. Elections near, explanations expected from all platforms.
The piece notes improving hockey reports, warns drivers to be careful, and mentions Fall Fair plans eight months away. It reports a Liberal leadership change with W E M Sinclair replaced by Dr McQuibban and hints at upcoming provincial issues. It also covers a motor show, Babe Ruth's $35000 salary, and raises speculation on the Halton County warden race with Reeve Harris and Reeve Cleave named as possible contenders.
The past week Hon. J. D. Monteith and Hon. R. B. Ryckman have been laid away. Both served zealously in the interests of the Dominion and were mourned for their contributions to public life.
The lesson outlines Jesus leaving Nazareth for Capernaum in Galilee after John the Baptist’s imprisonment. It covers the inaugurating message Repent for the kingdom of heaven is at hand, calls to Simon Peter and Andrew and James and John, and the threefold ministry of teaching preaching and healing. It notes the Light to Galilee and the follower’s call to leave everything, plus Jesus healing all manner of sickness and demonstrating divine power and compassion.
In a humorous exchange Mrs McGregor urges her husband to relax with feet on the mantelpiece noting loose change left on the chair. The tale pivots to Mother Graves Worm Exterminator advertised as safe for delicate children and effective against vermin.
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