Acton Bree Press Subscription and Advertising Policy
The Acton Bree Press outlines subscription renewals and cancellations with readers urged to notify changes to avoid interruptions. It notes extended periods may be allowed and that implicit continuance occurs if no cancellation is requested. Advertising rates are available on application with liability limits for errors in ads. Telephone contacts for editorial and business offices are listed.
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Free Pres
Poverileen
Free Press
Acton
Victoria Day Firework Safety Advice
The message urges careful celebration of Victoria Day with fireworks. It warns against near buildings and unsafe throwing of firecrackers. Parents should teach children proper use to prevent injuries and property damage and ensure a safe holiday.
What Will We Say A Letter From Pte Eddie Jamison
A letter from Pte Eddie Jamison notes Acton baseball activity is down this season. The piece observes declining enthusiasm and the difficulty faced by officials to sustain interest. It expects Acton to be represented again and mentions players overseas awaiting updates from local sport circles.
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Eddie Jamison
Acton
Toronto
Bata and Rural Industry Shift Toward Local Factories
A report quotes Thomas Bata arguing against centralization, saying industry is moving away from big cities. He notes rural communities enable easier commuting and recreation, praising a site near Acton for a new factory and citing growing large industries expanding beyond city centers.
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Thomas Bata
Frankford
Executives Hear War Economy Insight From Bank of Canada Leaders
Ottawa hosts a dinner for Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association executives with reflections from Governor Graham Towers and Col. Ralston on Canada’s war financing. The Fergus News Record and Brampton Conservator praise the transparency and confidence given in Canada’s war effort and leadership.
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Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association
Ottawa
Dominion
Graham F. Towers
Bank of Canada
Bowmanville Statesman
Ohina
Canada
Fergus News Record
Brampton
Col. Ralston
Ralston
The Canadian War Effort and Local Notes
Editorial notes from The Free Press discuss Canada’s wartime production with February concen trated milk at 4 270 017 pounds up 47 percent from last year. It notes springlike weather aiding growth, a recurring drainage issue from a steel culvert near the office, maple sugar lore, and Acton’s Business Men’s Association formation with a caution about leadership.
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Canada
Quotes and quips from early 20th century papers
A collage of snippets quotes from multiple papers. Notes include satire on government propaganda, a wooden hoops maker losing money to foreign competition, and a Pa municipal council head Irwin Bretz resigning after nightly complaints about ashes and dog fights.
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Saint John Telegraph
Irwin Bretz
West Fairview
Baltimore
Sun
Canada Moves to Tighten War Time Censorship
Ontario reports Parliament will review the War Measures Act and defense regulations as Canadian policy shifts toward stronger measures. Officials weigh border controls, censorship reach, and the balance between tourism, public safety, and news freedom amid rising war tensions in Europe.
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Carita
Dominion
Megs Land
Ottawa
Canada
King
Sti
United States
Europe
Welfonse of Commons
Reidio
Canadian coal output rises across provinces in January
Canada’s coal production for the current state month reached 1,664,02 tons, led by Nova Scotia at 676,450 tons and Alberta at 665,089 tons. January output included 1,130,297 tons of bituminous coal, 64,003 tons of sub bituminous coal, and 461,564 tons of lignite, with imports totaling 457,075 tons and total supply available for consumption at 1,088,470 tons.
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Nova Scotia
Alberta
British Columbia
Saskatche Wan
New Brunswick
Canada
Dominion
Canuck Troops Favor Homegrown Shows in England
Canadian troops in England prefer self produced concerts with Canadians as performers over professional entertainers, though professionals are warmly welcomed. Home brewed entertainment proves most popular among regiments.
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England
Columbia Icefield Highway planned from Jasper to Banff
Historic plan to open a modern highway along the Columbia Icefield from Jasper National Park to Banff on July 1. Major Fred Brewster, famed mountaineer and former Smithsonian head, guided early tours and gilded the first American tourist over the route in 1912. The text recalls Jasper’s growth as a neat alpine town near the Jasper Park Lodge and describes the high, dramatic scenery along 75 miles toward the Athabasca Glacier with ice ridges, emerald rivers, and spray hazards.
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Fred Brewster
Jasper National Park
Alta
Smithsonian Institution
Yellowhead Pass
Peace River Territories
Jasper
Columbia
Camnodian Rockiess
Banff
Major Brewster
Samuel Prescott Fay
Boston
Jasper Town
Jasper Park Lodge
Canadian National Railways
Mount Athabasks
Athabaska Glacier
Jasper National
Pat
Mounain
Local Medical and Legal Directory Listings
A dense directory listing multiple doctors surgeons and clinics with office hours and locations in Acton Campbellville and Georgetown. It includes Dr L A McNiven Dr E Physicia J Nelson and others with contact numbers and appointment notes. Also Banister and Solicitor Notary Public issue marriage licenses and registrar duties with office hours and locations in Acton Georgetown and surrounding towns.
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Banister
Dental and veterinary offices listed with hours and contacts
A mixed listing provides names and titles of several professionals including A. J. Buchanan D D S a dental surgeon with Lehman Block office hours until 6 pm by appointment and X ray. P W Pearen D D S L D S with office on Mill Street. B D Young V S BV Sc veterinary surgeon on Brookville Ontario with Milton 14614. FG Oakes V S BV Sc veterinary service and residence Knox Avenue Acton. auctioneers Frank Petch and representatives for life assurance.
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Lehman Block
Bening
P.W. Pearen
Lymon
Mill Street
Acton
Time Tables at Acton Standard and Georgetown Plyer Schedule
Acton Standard lists daily and Sunday time tables for a Plyer service with Georgetown and Guelph stops. Morning and evening departures include 604 am 949 am 628 pm 819 am 940 pm 916 pm among others. Weekend and Sunday services show additional times such as 129 pm and 700 pm with late night 1143 pm.
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Plyer
Georgetown
Guelph
Gueph
Coaches Leave Acton Timetable Fragments
Fragmentary timetable items show eastbound and westbound routes from Acton to Toronto and London with scattered times and notes on Sundays holidays and service variations. Entities include Toronto Kitchener London and schedule codes.
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Acton
Toronto
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