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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 30, 1938
Page
2
The text describes advertisement correction rules and liabilities, stating that errors in ads may incur costs up to the pro rata value and that written notices of corrections must be signed by the advertiser. It references The Free Press office and editor Garlo P Dills.
The piece marks Canada’s 71st birthday, noting 1807 as the founding year and the 1871 census population of 3,485,761. It urges pride in climate, resources, government, and achievements, and looks ahead to a brighter future.
The Ontario Attorney-General raids high toned gambling dens in the city and nearby with officers on duty armed for safety. Thousands of dollars seized and a watchman with a shotgun are noted as arrests and closures are announced, pledging action in Oshawa and extending to bootleggers and promoters.
A proposal to tax women as well as men surfaces in Acton councils. Currently poll tax on males over 21 is $8 yearly for those not paying other municipal levies. Extending to women could double revenue, with support in Hanover, Kitchener and Barrie.
The Acton Citizens Band members and supporters express pride in the team's 4th place finish at the Waterloo Musical Festival. Bandmaster Perratt, guiding just months, improved the ensemble, building toward higher standards and past prize-winning acts in Georgetown.
The Acton community approves the new shoe factory site secured by the Reeve and Council with Mr. R. M. McDonald. Force Electric Products will occupy the building, view expansion with optimism, and establish Acton as a manufacturing shipping hub emphasizing diversification and cooperation. The piece highlights perseverance and shared benefit.
The Bowmanville Statesman notes a pamphlet from Southam Press titled There's Nothing Like Success. It argues that communities benefit from successful individuals and warns against jealousy and discrediting success. It counters claims that honest wealth is impossible and says success is not a crime.
Editorial notes reflect on Canada's 71st birthday and the passing of School Days memories. The Free Press closes its 63rd year and hints at changes for the new volume. Burdens on Finance Minister Dunning and rural mail carrier pay reform are discussed, with criticisms of clamor and inefficiency across professions.
Letter to editor from Rev O R Silcox and Frank Chamberlain urging the Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association to form a 4 member committee to create a Syndicate Service. Proposes four major focus areas Health and social issues, maternal and infant mortality, education and vocational guidance, and recreation, plus broader church activities and international problems.
Toronto reports Minister of Highways McQuagten warns of heavy traffic over the holiday weekend on Ontario highways. He credits education and press cooperation for fewer accidents and urges visitors to exercise special care to prevent incidents.
An exposé claims two of every three Irish Sweepstakes tickets in America are counterfeit and only a small portion of each ticket goes to prize pools. The rest funds commissions, salaries, and operating costs with allegations of bribes and smuggling tied to the Irish Hospital Trust Limited and distributors in the United States.
The Canadian Median Associations and Canadian Tuberculosis and Mental Hygiene groups advocate a cooperative effort with the Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association to foster better understanding between city workers and rival labor factions. They argue a united front by the association can yield stronger results than isolated editorials.
Prime Minister Mackenzie King unveiled the Glifton Gate Memorial at Niagara Falls commemorating the 1981 rebellion fed by William Lren Mackenxe. Thousands paid tribute to the men who fought for responsible government and freedom as names Samuel Loon and Peter Mathews appeared among those honored.
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