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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 21, 1937
Page
2
Reports describe a prison riot at Guelph that prompted police and fire brigades to quell disorder. Despite heightened police presence at a hockey game nearby, residents remained largely unfazed as broadcasts and headlines heightened the drama.
A editorial criticizes reformatories and leadership as a cause of crime. It cites the Guelph reformatory riot, notes 700 inmates with 75 guards, 690 non dangerous, about ten instigators, and urges careful study of individuals and segregation of reformable from incorrigible. It also warns leaders in industry and flags outdated license plates as emblematic of broader decay.
A Toronto movement to permit Sunday baseball faces strong opposition. Proponents warn it would erode Sabbath observance and set a precedent for opening theatres and other amusements on Sundays, recalling similar shifts in New York when entertainment venues first opened on Sundays.
The County Council selected Mr. John Irving as Warden for 1037, praising his municipal experience in Milton and the county. The article notes rival candidate Reeve Hewson of Oakville remains well qualified, while predicting the year will reveal the wisdom of the council’s choice.
Toronto residents protest a reduced city revenue from income tax shifts while Ottawa pledges one quarter of airport costs and both Dominion and Province offer aid. The piece argues Toronto has long benefited from public funding and should not claim exclusive rights.
Tom Moore, chairman of the National Employment Commission, warns Canada has a 75 000 housing deficit while 9 percent of relief families in large cities occupy one room and nine percent live in two rooms. He notes 2 000 000 houses exist, life around 50 years, suggesting 30 000 new homes yearly. calls for lower taxes, cheaper financing, and better investment alternatives to spur building.
The piece notes a warm, rain-soaked 1937 January and a mild spring, while Premier Hepburn’s health forces a southern trip. The Telegram attributes the reformatory riot to Hepburn’s change of cooks at the institution, lamenting inmates’ lack of appreciation for Liberal cooking. The tone blends opinion with political jabs about Queen's Park and reform.
A Sunday School lesson discusses Jesus healing a long afflicted man at the pool and feeding a large crowd. It emphasizes Christ's compassion, the need for faith, and the disciples' test of trust as they witness the miracle of loaves and fishes.
The lilac known as Wace originated in Peru and has long been naturalized in gardens worldwide for centuries. There are two to three species with colors ranging from deep purple to white. Its perfume is strong and often unwelcome indoors, and the plant belongs to the olive family, related to privet but without useful fruit.
A British humor fragment recalls a Yankee and Pat comparing rail curves. The Yankee claims American curves let the engineer shake hands with the conductor, while Pat boasts Irish curves are so sharp the engineer can see the back of his head as the train rounds a bend.
A boy whistles outside a butcher shop and claims he has lost his day. The annoyed butcher mutters and jokes that sausages move whenever he whistles, reflecting a humorous overheard exchange.
The crowd, convinced Jesus is the Messiah, seeks to crown Him as king after a feeding miracle. They grasp a worldly kingship but miss His true mission to minister, not be ministered to, as Jesus dismisses the forceful claim.
An advertisement extols Kellogg ALL-BRAN cereal as a natural remedy for constipation. It claims the product absorbs water, sponges the intestinal wall, and relieves fatigue headaches while supplying vitamin B and iron. A simple test shows its water absorption, and the ad urges two tablespoons daily with meals.
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