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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 26, 1939
Page
2
The Acton Free Press outlines subscription cancellations and advertising liability. Editors caution that errors in ads may not be corrected without written proof from advertisers, limiting liability to the cost of the space occupied.
The piece compares hockey rules enforced by a fair referee to global conflicts in Spain China and Ethiopia. It laments distorted fairness and argues good clean sport offers pointers for conduct in wider society, urging adherence to rules in all arenas.
A survey of 171 editors shows 140 against the $12,600,000 New Montreal CN station plan, with 26 in favor and 11 undecided. Eighty two percent oppose. most favor a union station if built, while 66 percent oppose any spend at present. Responses came from Ontario Quebec Nova Scotia New Brunswick and British Columbia editors, Prince Edward Island sent none.
Returns tabled in the House of Commons show the Dominion Government spent a cumulative 4 770 593 85 since January 1 1900 on Royal Commissions. The costs ranged from 20 for a small oil tanker explosion inquiry in Montreal to 335 549 for the Purvis Unemployment Commission of 1936.
A ledger of major inquiries and commissions shows costs including the Customs and Excise inquiry at 236,447 dollars and the 1937 38 Grain Marketing Commission at 14,413 dollars. It ranks several investigations by exact outlay such as Sir Josiah Stamp graft futures trading at 220,573.02 dollars and the Royal Commission on price spreads 1934 36 at the same figure.
The Huntingdon Gleaner warns every Canadian from newborn to centenarian owes $650 to the U S and Britain due to government borrowing. It cites a total public debt around 7 175 000 000 including direct and indirect debts of provinces and municipalities and urges Canadians to demand debt reduction from elected officials.
Tax prepayment receipts on sale and early purchase urged for best benefits. Ontario gold output 1938 valued at 80 million. Canadian radio licenses 1.12 million in eight months. Sash and millwork industry production 1936–37 rose to 24 million. Brampton Milton fairs clash amid debate on fair support. Brampton Snow bylaw 1874 fines up to 50 dollars. sidewalks not yet cleared. Courtesy proclaimed as a daily virtue in civic thought.
The article analyzes John 21 and Peter's restoration after denial, focusing on Jesus testing Peter's love, the commissions to feed and tend the lambs, and the call to place devotion to Christ above all else. It contrasts Peter's humility with his prior boastful claim and emphasizes obedience as proof of love. The piece cites related scriptures and notes the physical resurrection evidence observed by the seven disciples.
Canada’s hydroelectric industry expanded in 1938 with 195 459 horse power added, reaching 8 190 772 hp. Major new developments included Cowie Falls Nova Scotia 10 200 hp, Ragged Rapids Ontario 10 400 hp, and Lower Falls Ontario 10 000 hp. Growth focused on British Columbia Manitoba Quebec and Nova Scotia with rural electrification noted.
A Department of Mines and Resources produced 16 mm motion picture “Unsoaking Canada’s Treasure, Troye” shows Klondike era mining then modern placer and underground methods. It follows ore processing from dry crushing to refining at the Royal Canadian Mint Ottawa with a final vault shipment and gold bar stamping.
Fragmented timetable note listing Going East and Going West service days and daily exceptions. Includes partial schedule fragments with times 657 am 954 am 626 pm 219 pm and references to Sunday and Saturday operations.
Schedule fragment lists eastbound departures at 11.31 am 206 pm 421 pm 631 pm and 846 pm with reference to Te Terente. The text records a timetable snippet without full context or destinations.
A historical business directory entries list physicians surgeons dentists veterinarians and solicitors with office locations in Acton Georgetown and surrounding streets. It notes offices residences and appointment hours including evenings and Sundays, plus telephone contact and service areas for doctors McNiven Nelson Cullen Buchanan Pearen and others.
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