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The Acton Free Press lists subscription rates at two dollars per year in advance with United States and foreign copies. It notes address changes, non interruption policy on late remittance, and continued service unless canceled. Advertising rates are available on application with error liability limited to noted corrections. editor G Arlof Pills signs.
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Jobs Open For Men On Ontario Farms
After years of work scarcity Ontario Government advertises two week campaign seeking men for farm positions. The notices highlight openings and the need for applicants, urging willingness to learn and adapt to farm work conditions as the key to earning employment.
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Ontario
Saving a Minute The Minneapolis polite
A Winnipeg Tribune report compares two five mile city runs by the same motorist. One run ignored traffic laws and averaged reckless speed while the second followed rules and drove safely. Time difference shows five minutes saved, equating to one minute per mile by breaking safety rules.
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Minneapolis
Winnipeg Tribune
Grove
The
Ottawa Journal
Canadian country weeklies praised for reader reach and ads
Alfred P. Sloan cites weekly community papers as the most read consumer newspaper in the United States. A Canadian weekly notes that such papers draw high reader interest, deliver effective local advertising, and offer lower costs, supporting strong community reporting and local value.
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Canada
Alfred P. Sloan
General Motors Corporation
Community Weekly
United States
Darper
Acton YMCA Receives Major Anonymous Gift for Social Room
An Acton resident remains anonymous while funding, with support from three local women’s groups and another donor, completes the social room in the YMCA building. Plans aim to finish before the season opens, signaling benefits for the town’s youth that will unfold over time.
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Y.M.C.A
Acton
Acton Editorial Attacks Public Lavatories Graffiti
The editor, a Building Committee member of the YMCA, argues that the Acton public lavatories show filthy graffiti and disgrace the community. He challenges mothers to question their children about the writings, claiming Acton girls are implicated and urging improvement in behavior.
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Acton
Y.M.C.A
Department to replace faded 1937 motor license plates
Editorial note states some 1937 motor license plates are losing color. The Department will issue new plates to replace faded ones.
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Department
Concrete evidence urged for future highway plans in Canada
Readers discuss optimism on government road projects and the promise of a summer start. Voices note the second trans Canada highway goal while questioning how long wartime style spending will continue after years of unemployment costs and tax relief hopes.
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Canada
Tap a Day to Raise Funds for Fairy Lake Facilities
The article advocates a fundraising tap day to fund local facilities at Fairy Lake. It proposes 2,000 people giving a nickel each, totaling 1,000 dollars, and compares with Australia’s unemployment improvements to suggest a rising civic mood.
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Fairy Lake
Bridport Fisherman Refuses Reward After Terrier Rescue
A fisherman from Bridport rescued a terrier from a 200 foot cliff in the dark and refused any reward. He stated that a dog's friendship cannot be measured in money and cited his own dog as a reason. The incident echoes a broader sentiment about human conduct cited by a Halifax Herald quotation.
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England
Bridport
Halifax Herald
Josephs kindness to his kindred in Egypt long ago
Biblical reflection on Jacobs journey to Egypt to reunite with Joseph. Pharaoh’s invitation, Jacob’s blessing, and the theme that true greatness lies in faith in God. Jacob’s death to come and the coffin in Egypt as a sign of hope for a heavenly homeland.
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God Aly
Pilace
Egypt
Pharaoh
Ysrae
Gove
Dacob
Jacob
Jehovah
Joseph
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Jude
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God
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Phamoh
Sjaacob
John
Jesus Christ
Asalot
Couin
Jordan
Canaan
Josh
Israel
Canada Exports Rise Despite Britain Slowdown
Canada’s fisheries export trade reached 25.56 million dollars in 1938, up over 500 thousand from 1935. U S shipments led with about 12.91 million, Britain accounts about 5.75 million with a drop, live lobsters valued at over 2.1 million from 98,860 cwt. of catch.
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Canada
United Kingdom
United States
Canady
Britain
British Columbia
Atlantic Provinces
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Acadia University
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Edmonton
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