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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 10, 1934
Page
2
The Free Press outlines per line rates for notices and display ads with charges for corrections and proofs. It states remittance methods by money order or cheque and disclaims liability for errors unless a written proof is requested and signed by the advertiser.
The County Musical Festival reinforces the value of music in schools. Acton again earns a spot in the first round thanks to faithful work and strong tuition. Pupils gain a lasting curriculum advantage and the community wishes further success in contests next Saturday.
A writer argues that Mother's Day should honor mothers through genuine care and service, not mere commercialized rituals. True tribute lies in thoughtful actions and living the ideals mothers inspire, beyond outward tokens like flowers.
Canadian butter and cheese reach 18 countries in March with butter at over 40,000 pounds and cheese shipments near 447,400 pounds valued at 98,675 dollars. The United States tops by value for cheese and the United Kingdom by quality, while Newfoundland and British West Indies are notable buyers. Dairying remains a key Canadian industry with 1933 output around 50,400 tons from 3,753,400 units.
The piece notes a widespread urge to escape indoors on warm spring days and do outdoor chores or leisure. It observes people choose gardening fishing or gossip over indoor tasks, and that even housecleaning spills outside as the first gentle sun arrives. It portrays a common seasonal restlessness without naming a disease.
The council on Monday evening passed daylight saving time measures aiming for community harmony and uniformity in households. The decision subdues personal views, aligns cities and towns in the district, and supports summer operational advantages for manufacturing.
The article notes a force near four thousand will be mobilized this week for a new offensive against bootlegging in the United States. It critiques repeal era measures and liquor interests, arguing freer sale fails to curb illegal traffic and condemns broader distribution schemes, urging outlawing traffic as progress.
Editorial notes celebrate Mother's Day as a special day. Canada March exports show beef $42556, bacon and hams $2,786,604, aluminum blocks $6,174,995 and aluminum scrap $320,903. Local transport changes and road issues are discussed, plus a Sudbury man jailed seven days after a beer fueled driving incident.
A Sunday school lesson plan outlines activities and reflections for May 13th. It emphasizes accessible scripture study, group discussions, and a focus on teaching themes of faith and service to attendees.
A sermon outlines Jesus answering Pharisees on tribute to Caesar and the two great commandments love for God and neighbor. It emphasizes loving God with heart soul mind and strength and loving one's neighbor as oneself as the summation of biblical law. The discourse cites Matthew 22 37-39 and Romans 3 23 24. Miller's Worm Powders ad ends the piece.
Bert repeats his uncle Bob’s remark about being absentminded. Bert wonders how his relative could think he left a watch at home, only to discover it in his pocket when he checked the time.
A policeman stops a woman blocking a street and asks how she plans to exit. She protests the question as sarcastic, while the officer notes thousands of other motorists would like to use the street after she finishes.
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