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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 21, 1932
Page
2
Simcoe Reformers warn taxes will rise as Ontario’s bonded debt climbed from 218 million in 1916 to 919 million in 1930. Ontario holds the largest province debt, with 398 million more than all others combined. Interest on the debt last year hit 18 million, and a new 20 million bond issue pushes total past 400 million. A portion funds assets, but much lacks productive returns.
The Imperial Conference opening in Ottawa prompts broad expectations of lasting gains through collective Empire action. Leaders urge faith in representatives, sacrifice for the common good, and restraint from individual self interest as Canada hosts the gathering.
A visitor describes the Bolton camp run by the Neighborhood Workers Association. The article praises the program for diverting youths from prisons, offering healthy outdoor activities, meals, and moral education, with volunteers staying at least two weeks to foster better attitudes and future benefits for Ontario’s youth.
Preliminary figures from the Dominion Bureau of Statistics show 7 146 deaths from external causes in 1931, down from 7 498 in 1930 and 7 111 in 1929. The death rate per 100 000 people was 69 in 1931, vs 73 in 1930 and 71 in 1929. personal crisis reports also edged down in 1931 to 1 004 from 1 010 in 1930.
The Ottawa farmers delegation of about two thousand met with Prime Minister Bennett but officials did not connect. Commentators note timing around the Imperial Conference and contrast with easy outreach to voters by radio, offering a new angle on the political scene.
The piece surveys views on Prohibition repeal costs for car plates, praises The Globe special edition The Voice of Canada, notes Toronto's strong stance, cites Ontario's 9,888 manufacturers and $1.713 billion output, proclaims Civic Holiday, and discusses cross‑Canada highway progress and declining Ontario newspaper counts.
The diary recounts a rough week at Ginger Farm starting with a Sunday full of rest then a dawn of chores. Thirteen chickens lay dead from a wall hole likely caused by rats or a skunk and a dog quarrel. The author finds comfort in painting a walnut chest and an 1878 mantel clock while noting a weather roller coaster and wild raspberries. The family bonds amid antics of a painting excited son and a paint smeared pup. The entry closes with a line about flattery through acts from Mad Necker.
The article outlines light nourishing summer breakfasts for children with fruit toast cereal beverages made from whole milk. It suggests keeping meals light in hot weather, with optional small portions of bacon or eggs and two recipe methods for a cereal beverage served with milk.
A fragment discusses seasonal pest concerns and insect protection. It mentions the Entomological Branch of the Federal Department of Agriculture and a citronella based remedy, noting castor oil and tallow as alternatives for salves or greases.
The Indian Head Saskatchewan Federal Experimental Station reports seven work horses cost $82.15 for feed during the active farm season. The animals worked 1,849 hours, equating to a work value of $110.98 at 6 cents per hour.
A man furious at a tax demand refuses to pay $50 saying he is a contractor not a conjurer. He replies with a witty line about needing nickels and asks to name the five senses, reflecting confusion over the income tax notice.
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