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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 08, 1934
Page
2
Ontario legislator T A Blakelock introduces a bill to amend the Assessment Act. If passed after final assent it would impose a six percent annual levy on arrears and penalties after May 1 each year. The move seeks to share municipal financing costs and prompt taxpayer compliance.
At the Ontario Municipal Electrical Association annual meeting, Secretary T. J. Hannigan reportedly receives 5600 in salary. The treasurer’s statement omits this figure, blending it into other items such as general executive expenses and an office allowance. Grants of 6000 dominate receipts of 8105 with unclear source details.
The piece argues for relief of the over worked and cites Bamford of Listowel Ontario who collapsed after a funeral. Bamford is editor of the Listowel Standard, town president of the Conservative association, and a leader in church activities, illustrating burden on a single individual.
The Free Press invites readers to send two hundred word letters, unsigned, with suggestions on the type of memorial building funded by J Albert Murray’s $20 090 bequest. The committee seeks majority-driven ideas to guide a useful community building in Acton.
The report notes little comfort in Henry government’s budget with no tax cuts for the public. A $200000 surplus is questioned as a mere bookkeeping figure beside a $40 million loan. Sir Henry Drayton warns taxation stifles business while urging restraint in public spending.
Woodrow Wilson termed a Progressive as a radical with brakes on or a Conservative with a move on, reflecting his nuanced view of reform and restraint in policy. The remark centers on balancing reform momentum with political caution.
A Hanover report notes transients are fed at an average cost of 7c per meal with one transient cooking and the constable handling supplies. Toronto’s Centennial began with a midnight service and officials warn late hours could tire citizens over a year. Nickel shipments from Canada to Norway in 1933 totaled 9,196,300 pounds, up from 5,837,600 in 1932, an increase of 3,358,700 pounds and about $600,000 in value.
The piece notes a claimed $103,650,000 saving by the Senate, questions the cost of achieving it, and comments on Canada’s Conservative government openness to reciprocity with the United States. It also provides 1933 radio receiver sales by authorized manufacturers and importers totaling 130,493 units worth $5,383,846, with regional shares by province.
An advertising expert finds city dailies are read about twenty minutes while small town weeklies hold attention for three hours. The paper remains around the house a week, a fact subscribers and advertisers should consider.
The text discusses Jesus teaching on the kingdom of heaven using parables. It covers outward growth as a mighty tree, inward corruption as leaven, finding treasure, seeking the pearl, and drawing in the net, with scriptural references and moral exhortations.
Canada’s salmon shipments to the United Kingdom grew strongly in 1933, with fresh and frozen exports totaling 113 483 hundredweights up 33.4 percent from 1932 and shipments to Britain nearly doubling to 49 002 hundredweights. Value rose 90.7 percent to 672 568 dollars, as both coasts shared in the expansion amid unfavorable general business conditions.
The article reflects on spiritual instruction and the Holy Spirit guiding understanding of God’s Word. It contrasts disciples’ doubt with true instruction that enables sharing sacred treasure. It emphasizes Christ’s timelessness and the continuity of Jesus’ teaching across ages and places.
The article claims the oil needs no testimonials as it proves itself. It asserts universal use for coughs colds cuts bruises sprains burns and general pains, with no guarantee required from users or doctors.
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