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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 10, 1934
Page
3
Local residents and friends from Acton Toronto Bradford Kitchener Goderich and Guelph gathered for visits at several homes on the weekend. A railway guard on a platform endured a small incident after a drunk man grabbed a rose from his post and tossed it away as bystanders commented on the guard’s composure.
A fragmented passage notes young people miss self analysis, failing to see how their humor lands with others. It warns that understanding both self-perception and outward impression is essential for success, highlighting a gap between inner view and audience reaction.
Canada’s toilet preparations sector grew in 1932 with a production value of 6.96 million dollars up by 206 thousand. Ladies led demand for creams powders and rouges while toothpaste and related items rose. Imports and overseas trade supported the market with 737 thousand dollars of purchases and 361 thousand dollars in exports across 71 Canadian plants.
In 1878 the first bottled milk appeared on a Brooklyn market, with patent stopper bottles. By 1889 crown corks and tamper seals were used, and milk for infants began in small, guaranteed bottles. Bottled milk then reached schools, offices, and factories, eventually becoming a general home staple.
Mrs Margaret Stewart widow of Duncan Stewart died at Guelph General Hospital on May 2 in her eighty fourth year. She was born in Beqesing Township later lived in Erin and Guelph for 29 years. A member of Woolwich Street Baptist Church and a devoted missionary supporter, she was predeceased by her husband twelve years earlier and survived by her sister Katherine and a niece Gina McGill in India. Funeral service was held at Woolwich Street Baptist Church with interment following.
The lakes of Canada extend beyond the familiar Great Lakes to include large waters like Lake Winnipeg and Great Bear. The piece notes many sizable lakes, their vast areas, and roles in climate, transportation, power, fisheries, and recreation. It highlights that Canada hosts 12 major lakes and 107 mid sized lakes, influencing North American development.
Canada has long used water power for industry with early mills dating to 1607 in the Anna polis Valley. By the late 19th century Ottawa and Three Rivers led hydroelectric growth, now seven million horsepower. Domestic consumers in Ontario paid about 1.57 cents per kilowatt hour, making electricity affordable for home use.
A teacher asks what a dream is and pupil Doris replies that a dream is like movies when you sleep. The exchange captures a simple classroom moment reflecting imaginative interpretation.
A detective questions a suspect about why she looked at a milliner's shop window in disguise. The judge asks what made him suspect her, citing the disguise in women's clothing as the clue.
The Village of Acton issues a Court of Revision notice for the Ontario council proceedings. Appeals against assessments must be received by May 14 1986 at 8 00 PM with regular proceedings set for the fourth Monday in June.
Acton Corporation proclaims the adoption of Daylight Saving Time from midnight May 12 1934 to midnight September 3 1934 to resolve time confusion amid industry-wide practice. Citizens urged to comply with the by law as stated by Reeve E. T. Thetford.
Tenders for coal and coke for the Dominion Buildings in Ontario must be received by noon on Thursday June 14, 1934. Forms and specifications available from the Purchasing Agent in Ottawa and the supervising Architect in Toronto. A 5 percent security deposit is required to guarantee fulfillment. By order N Desjardins Secretary Department of Public Works Ottawa May 9 1934.
Wi Davis leads Halton County councillors in a deputation to the Minister of Highways. They press to reduce the county’s share of the Taranto to Hamilton road project from 20 percent to 10 percent, arguing through traffic benefits and local impact. Reeve Morden Thorpe Currie echo similar pleas as Macaulay signals consideration.
Milton's Aunt Teeny Mrs James Bowman recalls a hospitable doorstep and large family ties while praising both eras. She notes childhoods shaped by oatmeal porridge and catechism versus today’s corn flakes and mail-order catalogs, yet insists today’s youth can be as content and good as earlier generations.
Canada maintained twenty air mail routes in 1933 with eleven renewed annually. In January 1934 the Fort Resolution Great Bear Lake line extended to Coppermine. Light aero plane clubs logged 8,087 hours in 1933 nine months, with 18 private and commercial licenses issued. Toronto Flying Club led 1,090 hours. Edmonton and Northern Alberta Aero Club 639 hours. Montreal Light Aeroplane Club 387 hours. The Webster Memorial Trophy was won by a Montreal club director for the second year.
The council discussed Daylight Saving timing and approved sending the motion to court. A list of questions prepared by the Secretary was reviewed for completeness. An option on 90 day lots on Mill Street was secured for a suitable site and the Clerk to determine the lot count for the committee. A letter from Mr. Ellis affirmed no halt to Public Utilities Building if funds exist and Ontario Hydro approval is granted. Notices were ordered in The Free Press about the Court of Revision Daylight Saving By law and dogs running at large ban.
A lady motorist on a country road spots repair men climbing poles and jokes they think she has never driven a car before. The quip highlights a humorous misperception of competence on a rural drive.
A compact collection of aphorisms urging self reliance and prudent conduct. It contrasts deeds with appearances, warns against dependency, and favors thoughtful work over reckless endeavors, ending with a reminder that loud talking obscures empty content.
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