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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 12, 1934
Page
2
The Free Press outlines per line and per word rates for legal notices and small ads with extra charges for blackface type memorials poems and joined display rates. It states error liability limited to the cost of the affected space if corrections are not noted and returned in writing.
A Saturday Evening Post fiction tale about a young farmer who records license plates of picnickers on his land and raids city lawns with campouts. The piece warns against disrespecting others property and urges proper cleanup and considerate picnic conduct away from home.
The article defends a prior explanation of reductions in the tax rate credited to the School Board administration. It states deductions were based on Audit ors Reports approved by the Council and on actual figures from school requirements. It invites corrections if the figures are incorrect and aims to be fair to all bodies.
Canada’s population grew rapidly from 1901 to 1931, rising 93 percent versus about 61 percent in the U.S. during comparable periods. 1931 population reached 10,376,786 with a shift toward urban living and a British-born majority, plus a notable foreign-born share led by Americans.
The Murray Memorial Committee discussed using Acton funds of 20000 for a new public building. Opponents hindered progress, but editors note the need for cooperative plans and reaffirm the value of public opinion in community governance.
Quebec kept pace with Canada’s gold boom by posting a record valued production of 10 950 540 dollars in Canadian funds. The gain over 1932 totals 2 658 964 dollars or over 32 percent, with Western Quebec’s belts drawing renewed activity as old properties reopen and new mills rise. A Noranda Lake Blouin power line will link the district, easing dependence on steam and diesel power for mines east of Noranda.
Editorial notes report a grim weekend with multiple fatalities caused by water incidents and highway accidents. Authorities caution on safety and urge vigilance for travelers and swimmers.
The sports writer notes a calmer week with easier games and more enthusiastic fans. Local civic matters touch daylight saving, Thanksgiving scheduling, and provincial politics as Ontario contemplates cabinet changes and policy directions.
A Sunday school lesson on Elijah’s drought era details his bold stand before Ahab, the divine command to declare drought, and God’s provision through Cherith’s ravens and a widow at Zarephath. The study notes emphasize faith, obedience, and God’s timing in sustaining His servants.
A tale of Tsar Peter the Great meeting a clever boy who pretends to be king with hats on, and the boy’s wit wins him a place in a Russian army. The piece then reflects on Elijah’s patience, describing God's tender care as He nourishes him under the juniper, enabling forty days and nights of strength.
An old advertisement touts Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil as opening pores and penetrating tissue when applied externally. It claims immediate relief for local trouble and soothing effects for throat and bronchial irritation when taken internally.
Quebec announces new tourist bungalow regulations requiring bungalows to be additions to licensed hotels. Bungalows must be ground-floor only, with specified minimum bedroom sizes and at least five units per hotel, situated on river or lake frontage.
A baron stretches wires between towers to pluck an aeolian harp. At first no sound, then winter winds bring majestic music heard far and wide. The tale frames how some peoples lives reveal inner music only after adversity and divine help.
An old advertisement emphasizes that constipation dulls daily life and promotes ALL-BrAN from Kellogg as a remedy. It touts bulk fiber similar to leafy greens and vitamin B, claims iron content, and advises two tablespoonfuls daily with meals for chronic cases, noting it is not a cure-all and to seek a doctor if seriously ill.
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