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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 16, 1931
Page
2
May recorded 830 motor vehicle accidents in Ontario with 47 fatalities. Of 1,181 drivers involved only 63 were women, and 1,147 drivers were in normal condition. Most crashes were two car collisions, followed by pedestrian impacts. 583 people were injured and 215 accidents caused only property damage.
At the last County Council meeting the fair distribution of plants was made more equitable. Previous skew favored Milton, which drew five times as much as other fairs. The council agreed grants should come from an equalized county assessment and be shared fairly among all fairs.
The lazy person inspires pity for missing joys of existence. Hard work brings a sense of accomplishment and lasting satisfaction unknown to lazy associates who miss out on the world’s shared labor and rewards.
The Ottawa investigation into Beauharnois deal reveals vast sums moved by manipulators. Critics say such gains were not earned productively and caused current business chaos. Calls grow to use seized funds for unemployment relief and broader welfare, urging more equal wealth distribution.
The piece condemns Premier Bennett for discarding the Liberal Tariff Board and pushing through compatible legislation. It attacks political appointments, calls out favoritism toward business elites, and questions long term terms and overseas posts as evidence of tyranny and unfair practice.
Dominion Bureau of Statistics reports April gains in gold, copper, lead, zinc, natural gas, feldspar, petroleum and cement. Copper up to 27,845,741 pounds. gold at 223,082 ounces. lead 323,239,101 pounds. zinc 22,707,451 pounds. natural gas 2,454,063 thousand cubic feet. silver 1,685,842 ounces. coal down to 888,312 tons.
Editorial notes comment on Premier Bennett promising support to wine growers while noting mixed reactions from business and public, a call for clearer sense of what help means, and references to taxes and public duties. The piece mentions the Acton Public School success and a Norfolk bye-election viewed as satisfactory to all parties.
A violent thunderstorm brings damage and danger at Ginger Farm. Calf birth under stress, a tree struck by lightning, a sink leak, and a damaged chimney are followed by injuries to Molly the horse and the loss of two ducklings. The family consoles themselves with resilience.
The text discusses Millers Worm Powders as mild for worms but deadly to children. It asserts the powder’s long use as a leading remedy and claims proof of power in various cases, suggesting many children would be weak and diseased without it, a statement presented as fact.
The Tool paper editor cannot secure advertiser support from a town businessman who denies belief and doubts readers. A sarcastic line appears in small type asking what Murphy is dying about, prompting Murphy to confront the editor and reveal plans to advertise. Murphy confirms he will advertise once persuaded by the editor’s forthcoming explanation.
The Dumidon Department of Agriculture tests pruning tomatoes at the Agassis experimental farm to speed early ripening. Results show no advantage in hastening single fruit ripening by pruning, though some plants produced more early fruit overall with fewer trusses. average ages vary.
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