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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 15, 1930

Page

3

Immigrants and Local Baseball Open Season in Halton

A mix of reflections on friendship and sympathy precedes a note on Canada immigration figures for 1920–30, showing 183 288 arrivals with shifts by British Isles US and Northern European sources. Halton County announces Saturday opening of baseball season with local teams, urging community support and optimism for potential stars, including a possible Babe Ruth in the making.

Canada Britis Isles United States Halton Babe Ruth

Advertising's Tremendous Value in U S Newspaper Ads

A Kingston Kingston Whig Standard summary notes that the U S advertising spending reached about 260 million dollars, with over 200 million spent in newspapers. Bill Hurley Jr of Hurley Mudline Company emphasizes ads as a frontline barrage, shaping consumer desire and retail efficiency. Twenty three manufacturers spent 4 245 000 on newspaper ads, underscoring the vast financial impact of advertising.

Plmegt Hurecay Publixhora'Association United States Els Vasier Bill Hurley,Jr Theno Industrica Kingston Whig‘Standard

Liking Your Job and Making People Sober by Act of Parliament

A discussion on workplace attitude argues that liking one’s work drives success and recommends practicing tasks one dislikes daily. The piece attacks arguments against prohibition and asserts, with references to J Ratsey MacDonald, that sober laws can be enacted by Parliament across the Anglo-Saxon world and beyond.

Andy J. Ratsay MacDonald Great Britain

Unclear Neighborhood Notices Include Landon Fringe Event

A fragmentary neighborhood report mentions Landon area residents and visitors from Toronto Nigeria Attica and Wabunge with social visits and a fire incident. One property known as the Morty property appears with a crane work incident and structural damage but no fire.

Landon Vinktors Lotph ‘Chanpsan Toronto Mat Mir Mindy J. Worth Wabunge Nigeria Jerdadne Atte Claus. North Iurth Duct Beta Attica Turbun Laal Werky Afra Mary Burhyur Jer Aon Seyuu Wel Uhbour Nave Fran Agh Nute Auslin Asa the Morty

Oakville Church Events Highlight Local Week

Oakville notes list church services and community happenings. Mayor Mogl reports on a weekly meeting addressing budget and gate upkeep while several residents and visitors arrive or depart town. Local sports mentions include a youth football pitcher joining Parkdale.

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Crop Conditions Report Across Canadian Provinces

A general crop conditions summary notes 75 to 90 percent wheat seeding in the Prairie Provinces under favorable conditions with seeding about a week to ten days ahead of average. Acreage is slightly down from last year with more coarse grain planted. Ontario seeds begun with Essex two weeks ahead. Maritime Provinces report early opening and favorable conditions. Quebec shows limited spring plowing. British Columbia reports favorable weather and advanced field work.

Bakr Montreal Canada Prairie Province Quebec Ontario Essex Maritime Provinces British Columbia

Entrance Plan At Fairview Cemetery Promises Perpetual Care

Council weighs a new entrance at Fairview Cemetery and the launch of Perpetual Care with a dedication. An Advisory Committee could help finalize details as funds and trustees manage plots and upkeep for a memorable 1930.

Fairview Cemetery Plain of Perpetual Care

Wild Man of Yonkers Disturbs County Auction

A garbled reminiscence recounts a curious incident at a county sale where a man labeled the Wild Man of Yonkers disrupts the event. The story includes a doctor certificate tainting the auction and a freak hired for the bargain, highlighting themes of wealth and deceit.

Wicbinson Yonkers Vankira Rothibag Wendy

The Blithe Epaulet In Fashion Details

The article describes canelet variations enriching frocks with epaulets and sleeve plackets on crepe fabrics. It highlights shoulder epaulets on pin-dot crepe, a bodice with buttons and V line shaping, a circular skirt, and a knotted belt signaling a military influence with airy coolness.

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Editorial Notes From Milton and Surroundings

Milton notes cover Blossom Sunday traffic and Niagara Falls visitation, rail and road works, local officials changes, medical and industrial updates, and tax rate comparisons. Mentions Mayor Tom Brown’s downfall, Queen’s University graduates, local plumbing and road work issues, hospital cataract surgery, and police appointments. Includes broad commentary on the machine age and horse trading shifts in Ontario and Western provinces.

Queen's University Iliyaton J. EB. Marcellus Milton Wigghoho Han Vancouver WW. C Myre. O Hood Myra Partridge Milton Palermo A. Nechington Texan General Hospital Woronto Dan McMullin Chin Constabla Aucoend Chapman Council Pire Iint

Village notice with appeals deadline in May 1930

A fragmented municipal notice lists a May 15 deadline for appeals to the village council. Dated May 10, 1930, it names the clerk and references actions by the town in 1930.

Ywillaw Anton Will Meek Iit Visto Acton Dan

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