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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 29, 1934
Page
2
The Acton Bree Press outlines that notices be sent by registered letter or money order. Rates are per line for legal notices and per insertion for other items, with additional charges for black face type. The publication may adjust charges to reflect space occupied by any noted error.
The piece compares Acton and Montreal streets noting blocked drains and icy sidewalks versus clear roadways. It observes no falls during two days on icy paths and questions the custom of winter clearing, preferring places with tidy sidewalks and streets.
Twenty one Stratford Branch of the Canadian Legion return their Victory Medals and ask they be melted and sent to the finance ministers of twenty one nations to pay the war costs. They state this as protest against renewed nationalism and armament and warn that only memories remain for those who fought.
Simcoe County Council urges provincial action to let municipalities by law regulate non resident selling of Ontario grown foodstuffs. It argues the current statute lets outside growers and manufacturers sell at will, harming small town retailers and suggesting fees for licenses under by laws.
The Henry regime’s proposed Liquor Control Act faces no Liberal opposition and may not dominate the upcoming Provincial election. Provisions aim to curb bootlegging but allow beer and wine with meals and banquets, removing permits and relying on a stricter blanket approach that critics call camouflage. The electorate may not fight purely on wet and dry lines, seeking a clear temperance outcome instead.
A compilation of editorial snips covers Liquor Act amendments dubbed highlights, weather impacts on ice, Canada tobacco output by province for 1933, Barrie arena plans, Guelph road lobbying, and a rural English war memorial cannon with engravings. It also cites a Montreal Gazette remark on perjury in robbery cases and a judge’s stance on evidence conflict.
The Sunday lesson reviews Peter s confession Thou art the Christ the Son of the living God and Jesus call to self denial cross bearing and daily following. It explains Peter s confession the rock on which the church is built and the cost of discipleship including denying self taking up the cross and following Christ.
The text recalls the women at the tomb and Mary Magdalene finding the stone rolled away, with the risen Christ appearing to Mary and the call to seek the living. The poem invites reflection on faith and Easter joy as voiced by Alice Parker Iles.
When neuralgia rakes the nerves or lumbago cripples the back use Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil. Rub in to ease pain and achieve sensation of rest. A trial will establish faith in it.
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