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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 11, 1935
Page
2
An editorial warns that a crowded field of parties and platforms may confuse voters. It notes hints of new parties led by H. H. Stevens and ongoing rumors of a national party, with old parties still active. It stresses careful thought over quick cures and patience for lasting solutions.
Widespread protest emerges against a higher amusement tax aimed at relief efforts. Amusement venues and churches object to added costs and excise stamps, arguing citizens can contribute via charity while church entertainment should follow industry rules and focus on preaching. The Governor General faced delays as Parliament reviewed a bill clause.
In discussion about the New York State flood and widespread damage, Acton and surrounding district are noted as fortunate to have avoided major impact. No large rivers breach banks and storms occur without causing the heavy damage seen elsewhere.
Police will expand checks on car equipment focusing on tires brakes and lights to reduce blowouts on slippery pavements. Authorities argue proactive inspection prevents accidents, urging motorists to replace worn tires and ensure overall vehicle safety.
Dominion Bureau of Statistics bulletin shows payrolls for 9 270 employers rose from 893 088 on May 1 to 895 792 at the start of June adding 22 703 workers. Manufacturing hires surged while shipping slowed and Ontario district slipped. Quebec and the Prairie provinces added the most workers.
The piece reviews Canadian bicycle production and exports with 193 numbered models and 40 000 sold, notes jail escapes in the province, questions jail merger benefits, reports May newsprint exports of 4 707 619 cwt valued at 8 224 031, and mentions 28 countries buying paper. It also notes a city fire in freight sheds, Acton School exam record, and Mrs. Clarke’s Chronicles of Ginger Farm returning after illness.
A religious reflection links Naomi and Ruth to God’s broader plan. The writer notes Naomi’s emptiness after Moab, Ruth’s presence, and the later blessing of Ruth’s child, tracing God’s eternal purposes from Bethlehem to the birth of Christ the Lord.
A Sunday School lesson analyzes Ruth and Naomi showing steadfast loyalty to Jehovah. Ruth’s devotion leads her to accompany Naomi to Bethlehem, choosing faith over worldly ties, with themes of love, sacrifice, and divine favor amid the Judges era.
The Prairie Provinces show four farming types: wheat farming dominates southeast and central Alberta Saskatchewan and parts of Manitoba. mixed farming covers northern and western Alberta and eastern Saskatchewan and Manitoba. dairying grows in eastern Manitoba and northwestern Alberta. ranching is confined to the dry Saskatchewan and Alberta border areas. Wheat first appeared 120 years ago with the Gelkirk settlers in Manitoba.
A veteran bridegroom quips that his daughter is ready for marriage since she has already endured four engagements, reflecting a humorous exchange about readiness for life together.
A quip on memory and forgiveness cites Mrs Malaprop noting that grudges linger because we choose to recall them. The author suggests replacing resentment with love and sympathy to melt away bitterness and restore peace.
A Dominions Bureau of Statistics report shows Prairie Province factories numbered 2 866 in 1933 with 37 307 workers and 343 015 920 capital. Employment paid 37 464 761 in salaries while factory output reached 182 250 755. Materials bought totaled 39 367 340. value added was 88 883 415. slaughtering and meat packing led with 25 468 444. flour and feed mills 24 445 073.
A fragmented dialogue shows nurses and a character named Yadam discussing speaking to a policeman. The exchange touches on communication with authorities and a hospital setting reference. The readable lines include phrases about chill and addressing a nurse and a policeman.
Advertisement claims coal dust and bronchial passages suffer inflammation from colds. It asserts Thoms Electric Oil eases bronchial passage inflammation rapidly, strengthens against future attacks, and stops coughing by soothing throat irritation. Trial urged to prove effectiveness.
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