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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 08, 1928
Page
3
The article argues that the United States holds more than half of the world’s wealth, totaling about 320 billion dollars. It claims US wealth surpasses Britain by 200 billion dollars and asserts Britain’s wealth is 120 billion dollars, suggesting prohibition would be financially advantageous for Britain and Canada as well.
Talks edge toward formal negotiation on Newfoundland joining Canada with a planned Ottawa round table and a Newfoundland delegation expected to meet Canadian officials around March 22 to seek a basis for decision.
The Barrie Examiner argues the County Clerk notification system delays liability and that municipalities should settle hospital charges directly. It notes a thirty day window for the municipality to disclaim liability, with unresolved accounts ultimately charged to the county rate. The piece questions the extra step of County Council intervention.
A Montieth led Ontario budget shows a surplus as receipts exceed expenditures after years of reverse. Taxation falls with Dominion cuts while Hydro and Liquor Board profits push the balance. Debt reduction totals $3,000,000 in 1927 with an estimated 1928 surplus of $177,000.
Government figures show the national average of occupied farm land at AAW per acre in 1927 with provincial variations from $30 in New Brunswick to $80 in British Columbia. Orchard land values in five districts run highest in British Columbia and Ontario. Liquor control profits surge with a $7 million expected for the year, prompting questions about reduced drinking goals and industry backers.
The Philadelphia Record contrasts two storekeeper types a waiter who waits for customers and a merchant who studies neighborhood needs buys to meet them and uses displays and popular brands. It asks readers to identify if they are a merchant or a waiter.
The piece discusses the recession in mining stocks questioning their worth, notes highway speed limits, and highlights Ontario mining expansion. It mentions March as a busy farming month with seed purchases and repairs, plus reader letters about vocabulary and city papers. It cites rail service improvements for Acton and Canada’s farm land and wheat export figures up to December 1926.
First firm house connection on the rural hydro lines from outside Acton was reported last week. The line extends up the third Line to the Trout Pond property and other farmers will likely use this service. Farm homes will gain electric lighting and water systems, bringing town life conveniences to rural life.
The lesson analyzes Jesus feeding 5000 with five loaves and two fishes near Bethsaida. It notes the crowd’s hunger, the boy’s offering, and Andrew’s role in bringing people to Jesus, emphasizing servant leadership and orderly divine provision.
The Red Rose Orange Pekoe brand earns patronage and goodwill from many tea drinkers in Canada. Consumers pay a few extra cents for Red Rose Pekoe because the value received is believed to be many times greater than the price.
Acton area news notes several items: family plans moving to Frederick Street. electric service to be discontinued after next Saturday and fall. Canadlan Press Anoctien enjoyed a day at Company A G Guelph. Medsidor Clavel sold his laundry business to Mr. Dame Webster and will move to Dunville next month. Skating rink season closed last Wednesday. ex-Tierve Willams first with spring chicks hatched at month start. Willams noted as a poultry enthusiast. A new vault and improvements added to Acton tanning and coal works. Samuel Laird retired after over forty years as a watchman at Waterloo Main Street railroad crossing and receives pension. Bon Gamble news from Acton Mar 8 birth of daughter to J E Gamble. Brown news from Acton March 19 regarding Percy Brown family.
The article stresses that strong teeth come from minerals in food, especially calcium from milk and leafy greens. It notes tooth development begins in the tenth week of fetal life and urges expectant mothers to eat well. It also mentions Worm Exterminator and a school mistress's controversial whip comment.
Tale of a revolutionary treatment “SYHOL Tablets” promising quick relief for bladder weakness. Claims rapid improvement within hours and two weeks, with money back on first box if unsatisfied. Recommends asking a druggist for sealed two week supplies.
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