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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 19, 1931
Page
2
Canada's poultry industry shows steady progress with 1930 hen and chicken totals at 6,247,000, up by about one million from 1929. The 1801 population stood at 12,606,701, hinting that the current year may reach roughly five times the level of forty years prior, indicating strong industry expansion.
County Council debates a proposed Halton Health Unit experiment amid opposition from municipal councils. Reeves push resolutions, citing loss of local contact and high costs. Deficits and higher taxes loom as bodies weigh a $20,000 provincial estimate against long term ratepayer burden.
Towns in the Northern Hockey League clash over rules barring players from other leagues and the fairness of facing city teams with larger populations. Supporters say harder, more merit worthy competition boosts achievement and satisfaction in victory.
The Cemetery Board appointed by the Council has begun work at Fairview Cemetery, purchasing adjoining land for burials and calling a general meeting of plot owners next Tuesday to discuss plans, gather suggestions, and promote citizen involvement in preservation.
The province raises liquor prices to add revenue for a balanced budget. Officials note higher alcohol prices will push revenues toward 10 million this year, but critics warn of moral costs and long term effects on public welfare.
Publicity director C C Hele reports 659103 more tourist cars entered Ontario in 1930 than 1929. Of 4164603 crossings from the United States, 3170580 were admitted for 24 hours, 693607 for up to 60 days, and 407 for two to six months. Entry port tallies list Kingston, Niagara Falls, Sarnia, Toronto and others with varied stay classifications.
Editorial argues that the value of local clubs lies in service to welfare regardless of name or wealth. It notes transient trader license fees in Haileybury and Kirkland Lake, questioning whether higher fees improve effectiveness. The Globe references Sir Adam Beck and other notable graduates of the Rookwood Academy.
A child helps his tired mother by hauling laundry through the snow, while a later tale describes a county grader aiding farm roads. The piece contrasts well meant actions with practical limits and calls for careful use of public tools to assist farmers.
YH Walker recounts a strange incident from the Hoots household where a doctor prescribed salt air for the wife. She slept through the night and awoke to find her husband fanning her with a herring, a curious domestic moment.
Pertan Hahn introduces a fragrant skin cream praised as lovely and youthful. The scent is new and cool, absorbed quickly to leave skin soft and textured. Marketed as an aid to feminine elegance, it claims to impart charm to sophisticated women.
A description of a coordinated outfit for young girls featuring a blouse with a Peter Pan collar, a jumper with an inverted pleat, and a jacket for added smartness. Materials suggested include challis, cotton tweed, cotton mesh, sheer wool, or woolen, with sleeve length variations and neckline options noted.
A garbled OCR fragment shows nonsensical dialogue about a kitten, a stage manager, and odd interjections. Readable names or concrete details are absent, leaving a small, unclear item about a theatrical or playful scene with stray phrases.
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