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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 26, 1934
Page
2
The Burlington Gazette argues that many municipalities faced bank trouble over loans this year causing late County Rate payments. It notes Acton paid taxes promptly and questions which representatives acted for Burlington and adjoining areas in a thirty-year debenture.
The piece critiques those who refuse to take sides and always weigh both options. It argues constant doubt yields no progress, calling wobbling indecision a poor guide for loyalty or support. It emphasizes decisive stances as a healthier approach to life.
The province enacts beer and wine sale regulations this week aiming to curb drinking harms. Officials keep advertising bans and reject restaurant licenses, arguing strict enforcement will prevent a rise in tavern temptations and accidents amid a motor age. Strong action against brewers and vendors is urged to ensure compliance.
Editorial comments urge cost sharing for Middle Road works and praise Acton School for perfect Entrance results led by Principal Miss M Z Bennett. It questions provincial spending on the Ontario Gazette ads while praising the CN Exhibition and the beer and wine ban policy praised by some papers.
The lesson explores 1 Kings 22 and Psalm 57, focusing on Jehoshaphat allying with Ahab and the danger of compromising with evil. It highlights how choosing to please powerful figures can erode integrity, the courage of true prophets like Micaiah, and the ultimate primacy of God’s truth over popular or smooth speech.
A rough transcription of Slats Diary entries recounts a week in a working class home. The narrator notes daily events from Friday through Thursday, including jokes about a Philippine trip, a mistaken engagement, church quarrels, a happy Ed Cope, Jane’s swing chat, and pa fearing job loss after a misprinted wedding story and Osborn Livry Stable demolition notice.
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