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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 07, 1932
Page
2
Editorial examines the value of will power in keeping promises and building fortunes. It argues that consistent, enthusiastic resolve strengthens a person with associates and achieves lasting results, while conditional intentions undermine trust and effort.
The province plans a $20 million bond issue at 5 1/2 percent, selling near 97. The design aims to absorb by small investors with denominations easy to purchase. Critics noted prior over subscriptions and now the public has a chance in this provincial offering.
The Enterprise and Bulletin of Collingwood unite to publish a single newspaper after sixty two years with two papers. Editors David Williams and W A Hogg will lead the merged Enterprise Bulletin to serve the community more effectively amid declining revenues.
A letter notes Acton has a fine park near No 7 Highway but no public sign. The writer urges a six foot arrow sign on the boulevard opposite Knox Avenue to guide visitors and suggests funding or donations if needed.
In Fergus evidence shows intoxication may have contributed to a fatal car crash. Neil Mattaini died when the vehicle, driven by Neil Armstrong, collided after occupants drank home brew at a Mr Carere's home in Guelph. The jury says liquor is not a solution to youth drinking and bootlegging persists.
Charles Clark of the High River Alberta Times reports on a recent Alberta town board meeting. The co op group faced yearly difficulties and proposed cutting local advertising. A member defended the newspaper as a vital community service and publicity vehicle, persuading others to maintain ad space for the year.
Ontario municipal utilities operating their own systems under Hydro Ontario posted a largely positive 1931 year. Of 275 utilities, 200 covered all operating costs and fixed charges and posted a total surplus of 1.299 million dollars, while 33 showed deficits excluding depreciation and 42 covered expenses but not full depreciation reserves.
Editorial notes warn of weekend death tolls from waters and highways urging caution for holiday travel. It discusses fishing permit enforcement in Beardmore Leathers area, Mount Forest Confederate’s seventieth anniversary, and growth in Canadian cattle shipments to Britain with rising 1932 exports from Montreal and Quebec City ports.
A diary style note describes a day at the lake with a crowded peach busyness and quiet coves. The writer observes a stylish couple, a family picnic, houseboats on the lake, and children learning to love the water. The piece recalls river trips, a regatta, and plans to return to saltwater shores.
Describes complete relief from suffering after using Dr Kellogg’s Asthma Remedy. Expresses joy at the soft gentle influence that relieves tightened air tubes. Claimed to have made asthmatic affliction a thing of the past for thousands and to never fail. Sold by reputable druggists for years.
Dr. H. T. Gussow, Dominion Botanist, urges eradicating secondary hosts like wild gooseberry and currant to halt white pine blister rust. He advises a safety zone of 900 feet around pines, burning infested bushes, and removing black currants within a mile. Infected trees may be saved by cutting out spots.
Fragmentary line reflecting on nature as a retreat from indoors and a quieting, prayerlike influence. The source text presents a literary quote attributed to R L Stevenson. No additional context or publication details are provided.
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