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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 03, 1934
Page
2
The notice outlines annual subscription at 100 in advance with United States rates extra, and single-copy options. It covers cancellation rules, required address changes, remittance methods, and liability limits. Advertising rates for legal notices, upcoming attractions, memorials, and small ads are described, with terms on proofs and error liability.
Arthur S. Forster longtime owner and editor of the Oakville Star dies after forty five years at the helm. A respected Halton County figure he served municipal office county wardenship and many local boards and was known for his encouragement and steady public life.
Halton County Council reports warn taxpayers will cover 20 percent of the new Middle Road cost to aid Toronto Hamilton traffic. The plan, a 40 foot highway with bridges, would add about 200 000 in debentures to the county debt. Council opposes the move and sent a delegation to the Department of Highways. Residents fear rising taxes as provincial expenditures surge with new public works programs in Ontario.
Approval at Milton meeting Saturday evening named Mr T A Blakelock as the sole candidate for Halton. He has served four years and won broad Liberal backing across the county, with the acclamation expected to renew his bid for re election as the county’s representative.
The piece discusses the recurring daylight saving time issue in Acton, noting mixed time practices and a failed by law. It urges a uniform period and suggests voters express interest at the next election, proposing a three month or five month plan to resolve the controversy.
Canada ranks second as a wheat flour exporter and houses the British Empire’s largest flour mill with a 14 000 barrel daily capacity. its biggest mill operates at 24 500 barrels. Milling dates to 1605 with Champlain. by 1931 Canada had 1 265 mills, 61 million dollars invested, and 95 million in products, producing 14 631 504 barrels of flour.
Editorial notes reflect on lawn care and animal freedom as season ends. They headline a Halton County school children Musical Festival and applaud pupils striving for school pride. The piece critiques Meighen resigning from Hydro Commission and questions political handling of farm contracts and beer issues.
The lesson highlights Jesus entering Jerusalem fulfilling Zechariah prophecy and the crowd’s praise. It contrasts human fickleness with Christ's unchanging kingship and calls readers to live under His constant presence.
A diary fragment recounts daily events from Friday to Thursday with odd, humorous vignettes. Names include Jake Erl Combs Erl Gillems and Pinky Hodge, noting a missent letter and various local happenings. The piece preserves a folksy, homey tone typical of antique journalism.
In a dialogue likely from a society page, Mrs High asks John how he approached her. Mr High replies he aimed to be different from other men, revealing a lighthearted personal exchange that echoes social column banter.
A humorous fragment shows a woman driver defending herself after a collision with an Irishman who quips about not seeing her hand. The banter hints at a roadside incident with playful language.
Stocks of wheat on hand in Canada at the close of the fiscal year were almost 37,000,000 bushels less than a year ago. Oats stocks dropped over 50,000,000 bushels with reductions in barley rye and flaxseed. Total grain stocks were 998,000,009 lower than March 31, 1933.
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