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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 20, 1938
Page
2
The Acton Biree Press states that errors in advertising must be corrected in writing and the advertiser bears the cost of any mistake if not corrected. The editor G Arlop Dills notes liability limits and space coverage for erroneous ads.
The year opens with completion of an occupancy agreement for a shoe factory in Acton. Reeve McCutcheon, Councillors, and R. M. McDonald led daily meetings to finalize the deal, delivering new employment and a hopeful outlook for 1938.
A discussion on relief programs notes discontent with current aid, urging work requirements and morning reporting at Town Hall. It cites municipal plans to clear streets and Toronto considering similar steps, criticizing abuse and lack of incentive in the system. It calls for a fairer, thrift-promoting approach.
The Free Press defends its stance on publishing news about Acton’s new shoe factory. It cites trust with municipal officials and publication delays until details are settled, noting premature reports from other towns. The week’s Acton industry news is now authenticated and ready for publication.
The Barrie Examiner notes rising calls for compulsory auto insurance and compulsory vehicle inspection to protect the public. Massachusetts has long enforced inspection, finding many cars with faulty gears and lighting defects requiring repairs.
The Globe & Mail reports Colonel A. E. Kirkpatrick warns against excessive emphasis on liquor after accidents. Any alcohol presence should be investigated, as even one drink may impair some drivers. The paper urges drivers to abstain entirely to ensure safety and clear conscience.
The Free Press editor extols John S. Coleman who turns eighty on Saturday and has long provided keen correspondence and the popular Twenty Years Ago column. The piece recalls his early days, notable writings, and enduring association with Turner Valley and The Free Press. Readers are invited to join in birthday wishes for the esteemed columnist.
Newspaper men and many friends recall the career of W D Sampson editor of the Elora Express who died last week despite years of hardship. The Ontario Fire Marshal cites a half smoked cigarette as the cause of a 350000 dollar fire at Loretto Girls Academy Nadara Falls and questions whether girls are taught to be careful with cigarettes.
The lesson centers on Jesus cure of the sick and demon possessed in Capernaum. It emphasizes Jesus coming to the afflicted taking them by the hand and lifting them through faith and compassion. It notes Jesus prayer with God after healing and his cleansing of the leper showing divine power and love.
An analysis argues municipal milk delivery in Wellington, New Zealand, raises consumer prices while farmers gain less, contrasting with Toronto’s private distribution. Professor Stoltz notes Wellington consumer prices higher and farmer returns lower than U S averages, despite Wellington being a known testing ground for public ownership.
A playful exchange unfolds as Mrs Torkitus jokes about her husband being an after-dinner speaker. Jack jokes about radio reception and Charley’s remarks, while Mac praises the radio but notes the dim light makes reading difficult.
The astronomic clock at Strasbourg Cathedral, seen by over 6,000,000 visitors, began in 1838 and will celebrate its 100th year. It tells daily time and religious and civic events, tracks sun rise and set, eclipses, planetary revolutions, and noon features the Twelve Apostles before Jesus Christ as the cock crows thrice. The present clock is the third erected after the 1452 first clock and a 16th century second clock.
Brief fragment captures a humorous dig at streetcar advertising as a reader questions a passerby about appearance and charm. The quip pivots on a pun about beauty and a moving show in a busy urban setting.
Alma the cow achieved a new butter fat production high in an official test, topping 65 days of record work. The animal, a two-year-old with notable lineage, was developed by a single owner and bred in Minneapolis, winning wider recognition as a top producer.
A party from the Royal Caledonian Club of Scotland arrives in Canada to meet Canadian curlers. Captain William Henderson sits among the group photographed in the Canadian Pacific lounge. The two month itinerary covers Saint John to Portland, Maine, including Toronto, Winnipeg, Calgary, Edmonton, and Kingston.
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