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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 09, 1939
Page
2
The Acton Free Press reports subscribers prefer not to have their subscription lapse if not notified to cancel. The paper will continue service unless a cancellation is received, implying readers want uninterrupted delivery unless they request otherwise.
Acton and other centres along the summer royal tour scramble to arrange fitting entertainments and clothing for Aldermen as the King and Queen pass through. Communities fret over limited viewing opportunities while hoping for a meaningful welcome even if the train does not halt.
Sir Samuel Hoare denounces panic mongers who fear a world war and warn of public nerves fraying. C S Kent notes British concern exceeds American worry while Walter Lippmann sees danger receding since autumn, suggesting the worst may be past and a world war averted.
A historical quote emphasizes that danger can be avoided not by fear or provocation but by calm resolve. It argues that steadiness and confidence prevent escalation, portraying restraint as the key to averting crisis. The statement frames courage as measured, disciplined action.
Canada reports a 75 percent jump in January exports to the United States from the prior year as the new Canada United States trade treaty begins. Total exports to all countries reach 81.046 million dollars, up 14.1 percent, with UK shipments down to 25.554 million. Imports total 43.742 million, down 11 percent from January last year, with Empire country arrivals at 11.004 million and foreign sources 32.738 million.
Bowmanville Statesman urges merchants to adapt to changing shopper habits. It stresses value, cash sales, and attractive displays to lure customers, noting delivery trucks increase competition as many former customers spend elsewhere. Strong, proactive effort is needed to revive trade.
Canada plans to absorb several hundred Sudeten German farming families this spring. Each family must show at least 1500 dollars in capital and prove farming ability. The $1500 is supplied by Czech Government with loans from Britain and France to address refugees. Families fled Nazi controlled Sudeten districts due to opposition and social democratic ties.
The article discusses hockey ranking parity as seasons peak and weather influence. It notes Acton’s compliance with Dominion housing legislation but cites no housing projects. It also mentions a proposed gasoline tax and suggests avoidance by reducing consumption with minimal hardship.
John W. S. McCullough reports National Institute for Research in Dairying findings from Great Britain and the United States showing pasteurized milk matches raw in nutritive quality and calves fed on pasteurized milk thrived. Trials found raw milk often contained tubercle bacilli while pasteurized samples did not.
The Sunday School lesson describes Peter in a perilous prison before a praying church in Jerusalem. The narrative emphasizes united prayer unto God, angel deliverance, and Peter’s faith as he awakens to find his chains gone and the gate opening, followed by Rhoda’s faith and the unbelief of the others.
A Scottish comedian told a London paper editor during an interview that if a joke portrays him as a mean Highlands man he will never borrow the newspaper again. The remark frames a direct threat tied to humor and regional stereotyping.
A terse note highlights a father's urgent impulse to inform kin about events, stressing the immediacy of sharing news across time and distance. The line captures a universal eagerness to connect with loved ones as quickly as possible.
A Dominion report on turnip brown heart notes annual rejections due to the disease found mainly in larger roots. It lacks external symptoms but shows brownish water soaked areas when cut. Boron is required for normal development. 15 to 20 pounds per acre of borax, applied in drills or broadcast, helps control brown heart while heavy liming worsens susceptibility.
A reader asks for a song titled The Food of Love while the assistant offers Boiled Beef and Carrot as an alternate. The exchange centers on culinary themed tunes and playful dialogue about music and meals.
A fragmented timetable note mentions daily service except Sunday for East Daly with a flag stop in Georgetown at 9 54 am and 8 19 pm and Sunday only services at 941 pm.
Acton sets appointment hours at Georgetown Main Street office with availability Thursday afternoon and Tuesday evenings. Details show 1 15 p m to 4 40 p m windows and note Ons of request.
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