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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 04, 1936
Page
3
The article notes Acton’s five month liquor license share totaled just over $60, with a possible $150 annually. It argues the Liquor Control Act provides little tax relief, critiques brewer practices, and warns youth exposure and job impacts as alcohol sales face seasonal and drought related shifts.
In a long Monday night meeting the council wrestled with the current tax rate, comparing it to twenty years ago when funds covered sidewalks and basic needs with far lighter levies. The clerk’s data aided a two and a half hour debate, settling on a 47 mill rate for now as Acton faces ongoing funding needs.
The Dominion exports prize stock to improve herds and flocks with 1935-38 totals of 8 860 cattle 2 218 sheep 107 swine and 6 763 poultry valued at 782 607 dollars. In March 474 cattle and 10 sheep were shipped abroad while the United States Australia and Japan bought birds and poultry from Canada. Canada also imports thoroughbred animals including cattle horses and fowl to sustain stock quality.
During the Decoration Day holiday American visitors crowded Toronto stores to claim a duty free allowance of 100 dollars for items such as china crystal leather goods pipes woollens tweeds and blankets. The policy aims to foster good will between Canada and the United States and is intended for bona fide tourists to bring back small souvenirs without law concerns.
A collage notes Ontario crime costs, daylight saving adoption in Georgetown, and rising highway tolls. It cites a parolees’ fatal outcomes, a preface about police notices, and mourns Hespeler Herald editor George Huison. Provincial Conservatives back Earl Rowe as leader amid farmer focus, with regional population stats and a Toronto street scene in hot weather.
The lesson centers on Jesus praying in Gethsemane while His disciples sleep, the agony of bearing humanity's sin, and His arrest led by Judas with a kiss. It notes Jesus' submission to the Father, His strength through prayer, and Judas' hardened heart despite witnessing Jesus' teachings.
A brief essay extols punctuality as the top business qualification and a time saver for all. It cites a fable about Napoleon delaying meals when guests arrive late, noting the dining party resumed only after the delay.
A cryptic boast and reply reference a jab at an exaggerated wager. The exchange centers on a punch line about a chimp and a knockout, implying a playful verbal duel over a disputed claim or prize.
A fragmented religious reflection notes the arrest of Jesus, the betrayal by Judas, and Peter’s denial. It recalls Jesus warning disciples to avoid temptation and Peter’s boastful claim to follow, ending with a lesson that the Lord knows believers better than they know themselves.
Sunday entry discusses school having ended and daily life changing. Monday notes a new arrival and city conditions with references to statutes and WPA workers. Tuesday describes interactions about Jane and a small exchange over a gift price. Wednesday mentions a hobnob remark about a homely or bum thing. Thursday laments the old galoon not returning. Friday recounts music talk and family dynamics. Saturday mentions a new neck tie and questions about its origin.
A teacher asks for an example of a paradox. Tommy replies with a joke about a man walking a mile yet moving two feet, illustrating a playful misdirection. The exchange captures classroom humor and quick wit between teacher and student.
Practical guidance on gladiolus bulb depth to prevent wind damage and avoid staking. It describes three depth options six inches deep for stake-free beds and three inches for stalk stability, noting soil chilling and dusting around stalks as shown in illustrations.
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