Advertising rates and policy from Acton Free Press
The Acton Free Press lists advertising rates for legal notices including per line charges for first and subsequent insertions, notices on black type, and extra charges for notices such as engagements and meetings. It notes free insertions for church or organizational meetings and memorials, with display ads varying by space and a disclaimers section on corrections and liability.
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IniMemoriam
Ioc
Apace
Free Press
Editorial Faith in Country Weeklies as Public Opinion Anchor
The Financial Post argues that Canada’s community papers shape public opinion with sensible editorials. It warns that partisan politics and sensationalism erode editorial power and praises country weeklies as safeguards against biased mass circulation and unreliable reporting.
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Financial Post
Country Weekly
Canada
Popularizing Electricity in Ontario Cooking Plan For Power Relief
The article urges promoting electricity use to ease Ontario power shortages. A forthcoming local plan will push electricity for cooking with cost and convenience highlighted. Ontario Hydro offers inducements to expand usage and supports removing double-service charges to equalize three wire and two wire rates.
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Ontario
Acton
Ontario Hydro
Taxes Arouse Scrutiny On Canadian Performing Rights Society
A local printer notes intense public interest in the investigation of the Canadian Performing Rights Society. He reports that municipal bodies have been billed for music related fees and questions the society’s origins powers and tax status. The secretary is said to be American.
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Canadian Performing Rights Society
Weare
Crowland Strikes Stir Ontario Labor Debate
The piece defends farmers against Crowland strikers and criticizes using women and children to secure headlines. It argues farmers are exploited workers and cites higher past returns, urging the Premier to address the Crowland situation to prevent broader strikes.
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Ontario
Crowland
Pulp and Paper Industry Dominates Canada’s Manufacturing Output
The pulp and paper sector leads Canadian manufacturing in gross and net values as well as employment and wage distribution. From early mills in Quebec Ontario and Nova Scotia to a boom 1920 peak of over 232 million and a 1929 total value of production near 244 million, the industry shows rapid growth since Confederation driven by wood pulp use and expansion.
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Pulp and Paper Industry
Canada
Quebec
Ontario
Maritime Provinces
Nova Scotia
Editorial notes on Canadian institutions and politics
Editorial notes discuss Canada’s hospitals and accommodation, per capita flour use, and fishing outlook. It notes Owen Sound adopting December elections, education counts, a drunk driver jailed in Oakville, Hepburn’s friendly welfare visit, and aviation advertising excitement amid political patronage criticism.
The Parable of the Prodigal Son in Sunday Lesson
A Sunday School exposé on Luke 15 outlines three acts. The prodigal asks to have his share, wanders into the far country with its pleasures and poverty, and returns to a forgiving father illustrating repentance and divine mercy.
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Lake Dao
Peres
God
Uli
Uhu
Hearthill
Alowe
Pather
Arike
Buketh
Mia
Fifty Tons of Diamonds in Global Treasure Stores
The article notes a vast global stock of diamonds exceeding fifty tons with about 250 million carats worth roughly 710 billion dollars. It cites 500,000 miners, 25,000 cutters, 10,000 dealers, and 100,000 in revenue shops. It also mentions small diamond sales as a dividend investment boosted by affordable prices.
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Mongana
Bristons
Feast of pardon for returning sinners in the Father’s house
The passage highlights God’s abundant mercy for repentant sinners. It recalls the prodigal son, the best robe, a ring, a feast, and the Father’s welcoming heart. It urges memory of divine mercy and that returning souls receive pardon and a place at the Father’s table.
Fragments Describe Hospital Admission in Odd Dialect
Readable phrases indicate a patient admission to the hospital with unclear dialogue. The text shows garbled speech and a name reference, suggesting a report of medical care or an incident.
Pleasure or Duty: A Tale of Invitation and Doubt
An exchange of flirtation and hesitation unfolds between two speakers. One nudges toward dancing tonight while the other questions the motive and significance of the visit, hinting at mixed desires and possible obligations.
Proof Positive Father Cadimiring His Recently Born Daughter
A fragmentary dialogue hints at a newborn daughter and a father named Cadimiring. Skepticism about the child’s future prowess or status is voiced, with comments on the ease of wriggling out of trouble. The text reads as gossip in a local social scene.
Douglas Egyptian Olniment Claims Unrivaled Remedy
An advert notes Douglas Egyptian Olniment as without rival for instant relief of wounds. It promises to stop bleeding and cauterize wounds to prevent blood poisoning.
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Douglas
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