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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 19, 1933
Page
3
The Acton Free Press outlines subscription rates at two dollars per year in advance with address changes required for updates. It notes cancellation preferences and payment methods, and details advertising charges for notices, readers, and small ads, plus liability limits on errors. The editor is G Arlof Dills at 174 a3t.
The passage argues that avoiding responsibility signals laziness or cowardice and that many fear failure or blame. It cites the phrase let George do it as a common habit, and asserts that a person must bear their share of duty. Outstanding individuals in every generation claim responsibility as a mark of success.
The 1932 report shows 41 470 accidents, down 11 424 from 1931, with 247 fatal cases vs 339 in 1931. Total benefits paid were 5 125 195.56 dollars, split into 4 307 955.18 in compensation and 817 240.38 for medical aid. Daily averages reflect 698 cheques and 138 new claims per day. December accidents numbered 2 960, down from 4 088 in December 1931.
A preliminary estimate places Canada's mineral production in 1932 at 182,710,000 dollars with metals 103,133,000 and non metals 56,779,000. Gold led metals at 3,055,168 fine ounces valued at 69,259,000 including exchange premiums. Northern Ontario mines produced 2,280,442 ounces valued at 47,140,918.
A Montreal jury found J. J. Harpell guilty of criminal libel for publishing stories about Mr. Macaulay and the Sun Life Assurance Company. Chief Justice Green condemned the publication as groundless and warned others that false charges have consequences. The sentence, though not harsh, aims to deter further libelous claims against an esteemed business leader.
An editorial from Brampton Conservator argues fall fairs, despite losses, provide community support by returns to farmers. It warns cutting grants to fall fairs or abolishing exhibitions would harm rural economies and farm families who rely on such events for prize money and credit relief.
Halton County Council meets next Tuesday in Milton to choose a 1933 Warden. Ontario Liberal leaders press for an election this year. Fergus council votes to refuse municipality remuneration in 1933. Acton visitors rely on hand-outs. McPherson’s register grows. Mining brokers Mowat and McGillivray released after two years of five year terms. Winter mild yet ice harvests and hockey show harsher weather than last year. Arena smoking spoils games. fans urged to quit. Chesley government job to be filled. only three of twenty applicants are veterans. Toronto Harbour Commission unloaded 1 061 985 tons in 1932, double 1931 and quadruple 1930.
A parent reflects on raising a child and the shift to independence at age ten. The piece recounts mischief at a Sunday School event where boys, Pat and Albert, played in the dark and fell into a soot pile, then Pat slipped on the ice and landed in a pond, leaving parents anxious yet understanding of growing freedom.
A historic piece muses on childhood mischief and discipline, stressing careful parenting. It cites moral attitudes toward punishment, honesty, and respect for others, and promotes Miller's Worm Powders as a remedy for worm infections in children.
An article explains that doctors may soon assess health by examining the hands rather than the tongue. It notes that hand lines reflect diseases of the nervous system, heart, and lungs and highlights the Line of Heart. The feature varies among humans and orangutans and is more common in Eastern peoples.
Legal notices mention Dr J A McNiven physician and surgeon with office and residence at corner Bowes Avenue and Elgin Street. Bound by listings for Harold Nash farmer and M A Barrister, Solicitor, Notary Public, Conveyancer. Mortgage lending hours noted. office hours 9:30 am to 5 pm Saturday 12 pm.
Barrister and notary public Kenneth M Langdon lists offices in Acton and Georgetown with appointment hours on Tuesday and Thursday from 1 15 pm to 5 30 pm and evenings on request.
The listing states hours from 9 a m to 6 p m with evenings by appointment. Gas extractions are closed all day Wednesday and the phone number is 148os.
P W Pearen D D S listed as successor to the late Dr J M Bell. Dental surgeon based at 29 Mill Street Actes with phone contact.
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