Advertising Rates and Notices Policy for The Acton Free Press
The Acton Free Press outlines advertising rates: 12 cents per line for first insertion, 10 cents per line for subsequent insertions, with 5 cent extra for red or decorative face type. Upcoming attractions notices cost 10 cents per line with a minimum. Birth, marriage, and death notices are free. small ads are 1 cent per word with a 35 cent minimum and a box charge if addressed. Display rates vary by space. The paper limits liability for errors unless a signed proof is requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free Press
Ontario Liquor Campaign Warns of Loose Advertising
A newspaper column condemns liquor interests pushing for wider markets and ad space in Ontario. It criticizes the Moderation League, hotel profits from bars, and government advertising relaxations, urging temperance supporters to stay alert to prevent a return of pervasive barrooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glass
Ontario
Canada
Quebec
Diquor
Bank of Montreal summarizes weak winter business and trade
The Bank of Montreal report says winter business is slow with low prices and little demand for inventories. It notes Canada gains from Empire trade, a strong banking position, US trade affected by currency depreciation and tariffs, and only modest price increases for farm goods including wheat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of Montreal
Canada
United States
Hard to Enforce Collection in Montreal Banking Dispute
A Montreal bank demanded a major retailer reduce its credit due to slow customer payments. The retailer resisted, proposing to show a list of debtors owed to the store exceeding its bank liability. The list included five bank directors and over thirty directors of other banks, and no payment or credit reduction occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kincardine News
Montreal
Way is Open on Reciprocal Trade Tariffs
The article notes Premier Bennett’s move toward tariff reciprocity with the United States as a step to lower walls. It argues high tariffs distress farmers, depress markets, and stall prosperity, urging cross border trade within the Empire and wider among nations. It predicts the United States may follow, depending on reaction to protectionist policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennett
United States
Laurier
Republic
Canada
Welfare efforts and local life in Dundas and area notes
Editorial notes report Dundas campaign for relief funds reaching over 11 000 dollars with expectations of 12 000. It mentions woodpile nostalgia and winter pastimes like jig saw puzzles and bridge, a Welfare Board drive, January activity at Town Hall, and meals funded by Acton board. Also covered are coal production trends in Alberta, crude petroleum output in 1931 with Alberta leading, and a Belfast booklet on Britain's recovery praised as a helpful reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dundas
Town Hall
Acton Welfare Board
The Light Saga on Ginger Farm and Beyond
A humorous Ginger Farm column laments farm life without bright light as electricity spreads. It contrasts old oil lamps, their smoky drawbacks, and risky daily chores with the promise of electric illumination and modern convenience for family life and farming efficiency.
Magistrate Imposes Fine Or Imprisonment For Habitual Drunkard
A habitual drunkard was summoned for the usual offense. The magistrate ordered ten shillings or fourteen days, but the prisoner replied he had only two shillings. The magistrate said he must go to prison then, noting the man would have paid the fine if not for drinking.
Local Professionals and Legal Notices Listing
Dr J A McNiven physician and surgeon two locations Office and residence at corner Bower Avenue and Elgin Street Harold Nash farmer M A Barrister Solicitor Notary Public Perryman Block Acton Ontario Money lent on mortgages Hours nine thirty to five Saturday noon close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. McNiven
Bower Avenue
Elgin Street
P. O
Harold ‘Nash Farmer
Perryman Block
Acton
Barrister Names Office in Acton Georgetown Area
Kenneth M. Langdon barrister solicitor and notary lists public offices in Acton and Georgetown. Provides contact details and office hours including weekday afternoons and evenings by appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth M. Langdon
Dental Surgeon Office Hours and Contact
Office in Leishman Block from 9 a m to 6 p m with evenings by appointment Gas for extractions and closed all day Wednesday Phone 148
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dental Surgeon
Leishman Block
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Acton Free Press
Scien Ee
Go“Arlof -Dills
Welfare Board
Huntsville
Alberta
New Brunswick
Turner Valley
Belfast
Ireland
Britain
Hydro
Father
J. D. Kellogg
J. Cadesky
A. T. Brown
Calif
Carroll’s
Benson
Peerless
Aylmer Crosby Corn
Carroll
P& G
Libby
LUX Soap
RINSO
Mill Street
Kirk
Castile
Acton, Ontario
LEGAL
Georgetown
T. Seynuck
Main Street
A. J. Buchanan
D. D
P. W. Pearen
B.d-S
L. D
J. M. Bell
Francis Nunan
Wyndham Street
Watchmaker
Jeweller
J. H. Jordan
J. Nicol & Son
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!