Subscription and advertising notice for The Acton Free Press
The Acton Free Press announces annual subscription rates in advance and single copies, with US rates and address changes. It notes uninterrupted service unless canceled, and requests notification for cancellations. Advertising rates are provided on application and the paper limits liability for errors tied to advertiser notarized corrections. Editor Gart O. Pils signs at 174 ?m.
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United States
Yeitl
Vree Brean Hualiess
Reo Press
Harvest Time Urges Cooperation For Record Crop
The Emergency Farm Labor Committee opens a local office urging all to maximize harvest effort as a potential historic bumper crop looms. A simple plan relies on cooperation. editors note letters to the editor can publish while avoiding libel, and advertising yields mass production and lower prices.
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Providence
Emergency Farm Labor Committee
Canadian flour and war effort notes across Canada
Editorial notes report April 1942 flour production in Canada at 1,690,900 barrels with various military units attached to a Canadian division to support trained personnel. War Savings Stamps promotions appear in Mary Acton stores as part of wartime thrift. Motor vehicle sales in April 1942 declined from the prior year. The Niagara Falls Review celebrates Rainbow Bridge coverage. Northern News highlights Canadian war material efforts. Waste in wartime paper use is urged to be minimized. Local liquor board debates close beverage rooms. discussions on bootlegging persist in York County. British Columbia fruit growers seek removal of picking restrictions. labour probes could bring pickers from Fraser Valley and Okanagan to ease harvests.
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Vernon
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Fa Hinwe
Thie Danpearese
Chey Jenve
Thane
Collumhia Fruit Growers’ Association
Bocs Security Commission
Department of Erete Petinkt
Trebiepirtrese
Thes Bce
G.A
Labor
Mitchell
Fraser
Advertising Costs in 1941 Compared to 1920s Prices
An analysis shows prices fell overall from 1920s to 1941 with radios, refrigerators, and table models dropping up to 70 percent, while wartime goods like silk stockings and electric irons stay in higher ranges. Advertising scales vary, with examples like 25 cents per $10 shoes and 4 cents per dollar on car prices, reflecting industry-wide cost patterns.
Rent Control Guidance Booklet From Canada Distributed
A pamphlet titled Rent Control in Canada has been widely distributed through the Post Office to help both tenants and landlords understand rent control. It uses a question and answer format to explain evasion penalties and the need to apply to Rentals Committees for rent increases.
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Canada
Post Office
Labour Shortage Hits British Columbia Fruit Harvest
In British Columbia's Okangan Valley growers face a severe labor shortage for picking apples and packing fruit. Estimates show over 7,000,000 fruit remain unpicked as harvest accelerates in September. Local efforts form harvest corps of teens and workers. volunteers may supply lunches, with women and housewives aiding in childcare for working mothers in orchards.
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Herabert Jones
Wester Kelowana
Trittiah Columbia
OkaAnnagan
Jeff
Citheens Emelp
Fanuer Centre
Ans
Nanit
Pendeton Civic Labor Committee
Pook
Kelowanka
Ato
Noonumobeea
Plans for Boys Town style youth project near Edmonton
Preliminary plans seek to establish an extensive recreation and educational center for youths in St Paul, northeast of Edmonton, with potential dormitory facilities and training programs to curb delinquency. Archbishop MackDonald and Knights of Columbus support, funding debated. Agriculture minister warns farmers about price risks and pesticide use.
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Hoya
St. Paul
Alta
Daclinion
Pose Widhhy
MackDonald
Ronan Cithate
Knights of Columbus
Albert
United States
Terrier Wears Battle Honors
Cairo dispatch reports Kimbo the Yorkshire terrier attached to an RAP unit wearing a brass collar inscribed with battle honors. The tags include prisoner of war, dates and locations such as 22/12/42, Abu Suet Hiltz, Bardia, and Arab rebellion related terms reflecting World War II campaign references.
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Piargalt
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Aetlan
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Bardia
Sid Harevan
Time Guard pins down civilians amid street fighting
In London reports describe civilian soldiers being pinned down during street clashes as security forces suppress unrest in the city. Eyewitness accounts highlight sudden gunfire and hurried evacuations around central districts.
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London
Pinetine Street
Frank Petch Auctioneer and Real Estate Agent
Frank Petch operates as an auctioneer and representative for commercial life assurance at 41 Charles Street, Georgetown. The notice lists contact details and a business address for client engagements and policy inquiries.
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Frank’ Petch
Comncial Blfe Assurance Ca
Time Tables at Acton Dayl igied Saving
Fragmented timetable text lists daily and Sunday hours with several unreadable words. It mentions times such as 909 am, 642 pm, 419 pm, and 84 pm with references to weekends and Saturdays. The legible items indicate a transportation or service schedule across multiple days.
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GRAY COACH LINES SCHEDULES HOLIDAYS TO KITCHENER Stratford
Public notice lists Gray Coach Lines routes with holiday service and Sunday restrictions. It specifies travel options to Kitchener and Stratford and notes daily operation except Sundays and holidays.
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Baily
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