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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 25, 1933
Page
3
The Free Press lists subscription costs at 2000 per year in advance with address changes. It notes cancellation practices and remittance methods, alongside advertising rates per line and per word for various notices and minor ads, plus liability limits for published errors.
The Free Press weighs in on the $20,000 bequest from J. A. Murray to Acton for a memorial building. It argues the project fits public needs, argues against calling it a burden on taxpayers, and cites low materials and unemployment relief as reasons to proceed with construction and civic benefit. The piece praises the Murray gift and the advisory committee’s plans, urging timely action.
A town group expresses support and sympathy for Mr Murray and faith in Acton. They envision a beautifi c memorial building funded by benevolence, with no ratepayer cost, hoping construction and use of the Murray Memorial Hall will be completed soon, either this year or next.
A Brampton Conservator paragraph questions townspeople buying in the city and urges local merchants to advertise clearly. It argues residents seek better prices and service, noting city bargains appeal and local shops may neglect publicizing their offerings.
The note surveys weekend fatalities, Woodbine’s King's Plate crowd, and political activity with Premier Henry’s vacation. It cites Northern Ontario gold output rising to 541 748 ounces valued at 11 198 939 dollars, and Canada’s bacon ham beef and pork export growth. It adds Toronto’s centennial plans and holiday observances, asking Hamilton’s preferred name for Toronto.
Output figures show 1932 BC minerals yielding 182000 ounces of gold worth 3742274 dollars. Silver 7400000 ounces valued 2429938 dollars, copper 57400000 pounds valued 3798216, lead 256000000 pounds worth 5808640, zinc 137000000 pounds worth 3214200, coal 1616400 long tons valued 7273800, plus structural materials 41800000 and other metals 585232. Total ore tonnage about 4750000 with total value near 28650000. The cumulative value of BC mines to date is estimated at 1300731000.
An editorial essay reflects on why young Westward residents choose farming over city work. It praises country living, argues farming is a worthy vocation and art, and notes family life, gratitude, and the rewards of simple labor beyond money. It uses personal anecdotes of country children, hens and kittens, and the farmer’s wife as core evidence.
The notice touts Dr J D Kellogg's Asthma Remedy as unchanging in quality and continually growing sales. It urges sufferers not to endure attacks and to use the remedy, claiming consistent relief with every dose.
An old Quaker tale recalls two strangers who ask what kind of people live in a town. One speaker finds suspicion. the other finds good neighbors when greeted warmly. The lesson: be neighborly and you will find the same in your town.
A boy sent for sugar complains about his new baby brother who cries constantly. The grocer asks to swap the baby as with other things, but the family has used the baby three days and cannot change him.
A terse exchange shows a tenant claiming to be square on a bill while the landlord jokes hopefully they will be round again, hinting at repayment and ongoing tenancy.
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