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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 08, 1937
Page
2
Notice outlines advertising proofs and error corrections for the Free Press. It states proofs must be requested in writing and returned for correction. It warns The Free Press will not be liable for errors beyond proportional space-based remedies and lists editor contact details.
The Acton School announces its entrance results and marks a perfect record in exams. Twenty seven candidates took part with twenty seven certificates issued. thirteen passed on their year’s work and fourteen wrote the examinations. This exceptional success has continued for over twenty years.
The article likens traffic to a lottery affecting almost 800 000 drivers and over 600 000 vehicles in Ontario and urges constant observance of safety rules. It emphasizes a single guiding rule to reduce hazards: every day in every way, try courtesy. It frames road dangers as life and death in 1937 and calls for principled, safe driving.
The piece notes heavy debate in quarters over cancelled Hydro contracts and cites a judge entering the discussion. It highlights hardship from the Farmers Creditors Act and gives an Alliston Herald illustration of adjusted debt where first and second mortgages are reduced and unsecured debts canceled, implying potential political and legal implications across the Dominion.
An article notes an upcoming exhibit on pioneer days, praised as timely for a young country. It urges broad support to properly illuminate early artifacts and make the fair a lasting historical nucleus watched by all ages.
Read the Smith Falls Record News item urging citizens to view taxes as a duty and to support town benefits. It asks whether residents have shared in schools churches libraries parks and police and urges giving back to their town to repay the community debts.
Editorial notes report March exports of non ferrous metals valued at 24 219 000 versus 13 055 000 a year earlier. The piece touches on seasonal warmth at Park C shelters and the U S Independence Day toll, local fair histories, lard production, a band concert welcoming American visitors, cool July 1st, Tit Free Press entering its sixty second year, Oakville liquor cases, and editor Wright of Mount Forest Confederate marking 35 years.
Fragmentary biblical sermon notes recount Moses as a foster child raised in Egyptian royalty who grows self-doubting yet chosen by God. It notes Moses’ forty years in the wilderness as training, the burning bush symbolizing divine presence, and God’s assurance “I will be with thee” as Moses faces Pharaoh.
Dr John W McCullaigh notes soybeans as a versatile crop with high protein content and wide uses from food to industrial products. The article cites production, consumption, and applications including oil for cooking and industry, inks, paints, and even Christmas ornaments, highlighting its growing significance in America and abroad.
A visitor notes a dilapidated churchyard wall tagged as the Tithe wall. He points out the unsafe condition and the lack of access control. Local authorities contemplate proper attention to the dangerous structure.
A fragment reflecting on courage in faith, quoting scripture from Hebrews and a moment when Monea led Larne to a spot, inspiring holy memories, unutterable confidence, and joy in believers. The passage emphasizes trust over fear in the face of threats.
Readable text describes Soviet fliers attempting a pioneering air route over the North Pole from Moscow to San Francisco by way of Vancouver Washington landing at Prarea Field. The navigator is Alex Belia kov, Valerie Chkalov as pilot, and George Baidukov as co-pilot. The photo shows the aircraft used for the hop.
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