This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 01, 1920
Page
4
The Acton Bree Press outlines subscription pricing to four dollars in advance and notes U S postage variations. It lists advertising rates for inserts and repeats in a periodical edition, including terms for display ads and penalties for nonpayment, with publisher names and location in Ontario.
The editorial notes council and legislators voting themselves sizable increases in sessional indemnity. It contrasts Cabinet ministers in Canada earning $2,000 yearly more than their U S counterparts and speculates on reform in the Senate. It also cites Commissioner James Murdock's resignation and endorses thrift through the Old Clothes League to curb rising living costs.
The article discusses how livestock production links to meat marketing and how packers base future trade on production trends and market prospects. It critiques civil service efficiency in Ontario and notes Commissioner Murdock's resignation and serious reflections on Ottawa government.
Rural letter carriers argue for higher remuneration for mail delivery. They seek contract term revisions and more sympathetic attention. Carriers say they earn about 10 per mile yearly and about 000 for themselves horse and upkeep, with four-year commitments and high horse upkeep costs. They claim two dollars per day for a man and horse is insufficient.
Sir Herbert Ames in the Commons expresses unqualified confidence in the League of Nations as an effective international entity. He argues it is a reality not a dream and calls for a comprehensive review of its work and future international issues including armament reduction. Canada is highlighted for constitutional progress through international equality with other nations.
Sir Henry Drayton outlines proposed amendments to the new excise duties in the House, lightening taxes on clothing and apparel materials while adding to the list of table luxuries. The Finance Minister notes concessions to criticisms from budget debates and delegations visiting Ottawa.
A permanent commission to inquire into the milk business in the province has been appointed. Five members will serve, with three named: Prof Arch Leitch of the Ontario Agricultural College E S Archibald of the Pectoral Department of Agriculture and Robert F Wicks of Newtonbrook. Two more members will represent distributors and consumers. Reports are to be submitted every three months.
The four day strike disrupted Toronto’s economy and daily life, placing workers in the minority as public sentiment blamed the strike. It cost citizens hundreds of thousands of dollars and yielded little wage gain for strikers. The Toronto Mail and Empire notes public hostility and urges an end to recurring walkouts.
A reverent defense of the British Empire’s aid to continental Europe during World War I, praising Great Britain as a beneficent mother while arguing independence for Canada would sever a vital tie. It cites Britain’s loans and trade to Allies, urging U.S. support and criticizing domestic politics for hindering aid and unity.
A damaged OCR style article mentions a Valu Fire insurance case tied to a property or business loss. It references owners, coverage amounts around 61,600, and an ongoing legal or parliamentary discussion about veterinary or related subjects, with references to order and apologies. The text is garbled but implies insurance, property, and procedural dispute.
The fragment discusses how months and days align irregularly with name days and weeks, noting a 366 day year anomaly and rare cases where a century shifts weekday patterns. It hints at month names and day names repeating on similar weekdays, reflecting calendar quirks and misprints.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.