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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 05, 1938
Page
2
An OCR damaged text discusses advertising space rules and responsibility for errors. It mentions that ads may be refunded or adjusted if an error is noted, with editorial and business offices identified as the contact points.
Next Sunday marks Mother's Day a time to honor mothers in life or memory. The piece urges showing daily appreciation beyond gifts by words and deeds, noting flowers and letters convey respect for a mother's sacrifices and kindness. It encourages telling her you care, not just on the day but always.
Ratepayers, led by Warden Hewson, urge the County to keep or lower the tax rate as school grants fall to municipalities. With reduced grants and $4,000 planned for road machinery, explanations are sought for spending while provinces assume more road miles and townships buy gear.
A jury verdict blames excessive speed for a double fatal highway crash that killed two young men bound for a hockey game. The article cautions that saving minutes from speeding can cost lives and urges readers to consider the consequences of speed.
Report notes observers drawing comparisons to previous inquiries as witnesses offer unclear recollections. The focus remains on evaluating testimonies and the reliability of memories presented at the Acton inquest.
The article notes witnesses sometimes blur facts in court while others present clear findings. It observes juries may find stories confusing when evidence aims to sway decisions and questions why witnesses cover up vital details.
The Brampton Conservator samples commission costs and living allowances paid to Justice Turgeon and lawyers on the textile and wheat marketing commissions. Totals include 131,231 for textile work and 114,237 for wheat, with lawyers McRuer Beauregard Ralston and Coyne earning substantial sums. The piece argues such spending burdens the public and raises government costs.
Canada’s fisheries export total for 1937 reached 28.833 million dollars, up over 13 percent from 1936 and the highest since 1930. United States purchases totaled about 13.981 million, Britain 6.68 million, and other nations 8.173 million, with gains across canned, fresh and frozen, dried and pickled, and fish oil categories.
A. A. McINTOSH argues weekly papers can strengthen national virtue by promoting kindness honesty and self reliance within communities They should emphasize church school and home values defend humane citizenship oppose centralization enlarge small communities and support local industry to foster neighborly life in Canada March 22 1938 Toronto Globe and Mail signed editor in chief
Guidance on soil types and preparation steps for vegetable plots. Sandy soils plough and harrow easily while clay soils need moisture. fall ploughing with manure, depth six inches, is advised. Fertilizer 5-9-8 applied 900 to 1300 pounds per acre, tilled into topsoil before seeding.
Editorial notes report the appointment of W A Moore KC as judge of Lambton County Court to succeed the late A E Taylor. The item notes surrounding topics including local spring prospects and police car inspections. It mentions Richard Whitney's planned teaching at Sing Sing and comments on Premier Hepburn's relief and CIO actions. It also cites Irish sweepstakes results with 277 winners from 440 000 participants and a 4590 to 1 odds.
The Alpines Club of Canada plans its annual Jasper National Park climb with July 15 to 30 headquarters at Mt. Athabaska foot and a 10,000 foot high camp on the Columbia Icefield. Captain E R Gibson notes accessible ski lands and mid summer snow suitable for ascents of peaks above 12,000 feet, aided by a new Jasper motor highway from the village.
Under the British Agricultural Act of 1937 the government may reimburse farmers 50 percent of lime costs and 35 percent of basic slag fertilisers. The act aims to enrich the soil and boost cereal production and affects Canada by potentially raising demand for store cattle in the United Kingdom.
A historic quote from Frances Perkins advocates permanent activity for rehabilitating victims of low mood and elderly poverty, highlighting social welfare aims and longstanding reformist intent.
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