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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 25, 1940
Page
2
The Free Press outlines subscription cancellations and non receipt remedies. It states advertisers are liable only for errors if a written proof was requested and returned, and advertising liability limited to the cost proportion of the space with noted errors. Editor G. Arlof Dills signs the notice.
The letter criticizes Hepburn and Col. Drew for seeking provincial roles while Canada wields wartime power. It argues their strengths suit provincial duties and warn against misquotes and flashy rhetoric. It praises Prime Minister King’s steadiness and urges cooperation to support Ontario’s wartime task.
Acton town observes the retirement of Municipal Officer Chief R. J. McPherson after seventeen years of faithful service. Council will select a successor, noting the officer’s long experience and broad oversight of town matters. Citizens acknowledge his substantial municipal contribution.
Across nearby centres crowds join in prayers for Chief McPherson. The public wishes speedy convalescence and hopes spring and summer bring his return to town in good health. He retires from a difficult post, honored by all.
The piece notes widespread cold prevalence and lost time, suggesting an investigation and a commission to study potential cures. It reflects on how many people are affected and jokes about the editorial topic as readers infer the cold situation.
The Ontario Government delays abolishing municipal elections for the war period, declaring no dictatorship at Queen's Park. Citizens rejected the plan and urged municipal cooperation to avoid elections during the war, affirming that the will of the people remains supreme.
The Globe and Mail editorial urges careful consideration of reducing compulsory schooling from 16 to 14, arguing 14 year olds can become skilled apprentices, help farms and industry, and that youth should complete essential training before full work. It notes benefits in labor demand if war ends. The piece emphasizes continued study for diligent 14 year olds and predicts roles in industry and business after peace.
Canadians show unity in wartime effort and deny rumors The Globe and Mail owner asserts the paper is not for sale Bank debits across Canada reach 28 560 485 250 in eleven months 1939 versus 28 018 248 361 last year A postcard from a winter vacationer jokes about shedding coats for next season
The piece discusses Premier Hepburn's resolution attacking Ottawa’s war effort and its political fallout at Queen's Park. It notes Liberal resistance, British wartime policy, and comments from observers about Hepburn's actions, plus a birthday remark for William Mulock and his long view on public service.
A fragmented line describes a towel in water and a speaker noting being wetter than before. The text appears as garbled dialogue with no clear subject or event and lacks identifiable people or organizations.
A historic note describes a London Bridge reptile tannery buying long imported skins from tropical regions and India. War disruptions and rising Scandinavian business bolster Britain’s only remaining skin tannery, exporting finished goods like shoes and belts to Sweden and neighbors.
The rat official calibrator of the value notes total value around 36 million dollars with an average price near 1.08 per cwt. It compares to 33 million dollars and an average price per cwt of about 0.66 in 1937.
A partial directory shows doctors in Campbellville with multiple offices. Dr J A McNiven operates at Bower Avenue and Elgin Street with electricity therapy. Dr J Nelson and Dr W G Cullen are listed with various offices and appointment hours.
Classified page lists dental surgeons P W Pearen and Denital Surgeon in Sessahman Block with evening hours, X Ray service, and a veterinary surgeon B D Young in Brookville Ontario. Also shows Notary Public offices of C F Leatherland and Langdon Harrister with contacts and office hours, plus an Acton auctioneers entry.
Mixed timetable notes show daily and Sunday service patterns for Georgetown and Guelph routes. Entries list various departure and arrival times including 6.45 a m 4.48 am 9.41 p m and 12.38 a m with services labeled as daily except Sunday and Saturday only.
Fragmentary timetable shows westbound departures from Lenden with listed times including 6.46 pm and 3.08 pm. Entries reference a sequence of morning and afternoon trips, indicating a travel schedule snapshot.
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