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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 28, 1936
Page
9
A veteran account recalls police court life with both dull and humorous aspects. It notes the familiar parting phrase from motorists fined under the Highway Traffic Act and contrasts the meek with the self important big shot. The writer hints at more anecdotes on settlement of fines magazine solicitations and poetry offers.
The piece argues that trust in two dead criminals ended a life of a young con stable and condemns busybodies who push leniency toward lawbreakers. It defends police and courts, urges sympathy for officers, and notes Collingwood's tax rate reduction with increased assessment.
George H. Mitchell longtime editor of the Hanover Post has died at age 55 after thirty years in the role. His influence extended beyond Hanover to the Province and beyond, shaping the paper into a powerful community voice. His death marks a severe loss to the paper and its readership.
In a fragmented note the piece discusses a Stretch of round between Acton and Milton as a potential connecting link. It mentions possible expenditure shifts to the Middle Road and consideration for Toronto and Hamilton, with the rest of the traffic implied to bear costs elsewhere.
Canadians spent 79,399,000 traveling abroad in 1038, up from 1034. Overseas trips cost 16,503,000, US visits by car 39,966,000, rail or steamer 22,930,000, totaling 62,806,000 in the United States. Automobile exports for touring to the US reached 650,250, surpassing 513,852 in 2034 and 619,572 in 1920.
In Halton county farmers report mixed herd conditions but unite to clean up and earn a clean bill. Inspectors visited nearly every farm and replacement prices stay high while locals foresee wider adoption and a reducing TB threat in milk producing cattle.
The piece comments on the Conservative leadership race ending today and critiques past investigative efforts by Col. Drew. It discusses Ontario debt reduction, farmer relief funding, hydro deficits turning to surpluses, and praise for Premier Hepburn and colleagues for recent reforms. It contrasts rural relief access with urban ease.
A Sunday school study on Luke 22 19 to 23 34 explores Jesus last Passover with his disciples. It discusses the bread as symbolic of Christ body, the cup as his blood, the presence of Christ in the service, and Judas betrayal amid the looming crucifixion.
The Royal Commission in Britain reports railways remain essential to transport, denying obsolescence despite new methods. It emphasizes railways’ ongoing efficiency and prosperity, noting stage coaches and canals have diminished roles but cannot replace railways for major human and business needs.
A passerby notes the sight of a dozen infants in the street in front of a woman labeled as a mother. She laments the scene, calling the children poor and the situation caused by absent purses or resources for the mothers.
The passage reflects Judas as a figure driven by ambition who deserts Christ and becomes a thief, warning that love of work over Christ leads to moral compromise. It links Judas’s betrayal to modern hypocrisy at the Lord's table and questions loyalty to Jesus.
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