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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 31, 1932
Page
3
The Halton member in the Provincial House delivered a lengthy speech criticizing high taxes and farmer prices, condemning the Government for inaction on Hydro and unemployment promises. He outlined rural and city road taxation concerns and presented Halton’s stance as vital to his constituency.
A provincial bill to divert the Millar estate bequest from the university to the provincial treasury faced strong opposition. The late Millar's will included a provision for a Toronto woman with the largest family to receive funds within ten years of his death. The government dropped the measure, citing concerns over setting a dangerous precedent and diverting funds meant for other purposes.
On Mill Street Sunday a green sports car splashed water onto pedestrians as its gentleman driver and stylish companion sped by. A following car of differing color bore a plain pipe smoking driver. both outfits contrasted sharply with the scene as water flew from the wheels.
The piece argues that municipal and provincial relief like Mothers' Allowances and Old Age Pensions cannot continue funded by taxation. It notes rising taxes but failing schemes have burdened taxpayers. It calls for individuals to live within means and governments to reduce public expenditure.
The Bank of Montreal notes an optimistic near term for commerce with promised early river and ocean shipping to Montreal. Wheat output is down from last year, coarse grain demand improves, livestock shipments rise, manufacturing shows mixed activity, and prices remain low while the Canadian dollar strengthens on a favorable external balance. Provinces and municipalities are borrowing in Canada despite higher interest rates, signaling strong financial resources.
The piece surveys the province's potential Hydro inquiry, praises Judge Justin on his seventy fifth birthday, notes spare shade trees decline, mocks U S smartsmanship in motor boat races, and questions the amusement tax and a dramatic jail breaking bandit headline.
The passage notes mixed reactions to Mr Ferguson possibly remaining at home while questions arise about how London would fare without him and who could step into the role. Critics wonder about shouldering burdens across nations if others fail.
The writer notes how Christmas fades into Easter amid mud and work on the farm. They describe spring upcoming, wood and coal routines, tree value, and the need to plant new trees while praising the twin calves and the family’s daily routines with Partner and the farm animals.
The document discusses a non recallerble railroad bond issued in 1885 with a maturity year 2361 a 476 year period. When called interest paid will be about nineteen times larger than the principal of sixty million dollars or roughly nine hundred fifty million dollars.
A quirky story recalls a merchant in a quiet town who grins at an era of “low mood” and boosts advertising. He keeps clerks, taps bank money from a backroom, and uses faster ads to ride a boom, hiring more help as demand rises and public spirits lift.
Readable fragment notes shingles coated with aluminum glazed brick in varied colors and wallpaper made of glass signaling innovative building materials for new dwellings.
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