02 Nov 1933
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 02, 1933
Page
1
The Acton Free Press outlines subscription terms with advance payment and address changes. It details cancellations, remittance methods, and advertising rates for legal notices, concerts, meetings, and small ads, plus a disclaimer on liability for errors in published advertisements.
A columnist laments widespread staffing cuts across businesses and argues for reducing inspector roles to ease tax burdens. The piece notes inspectors slow tasks and calls for government review of inspection practices amid hard times.
A public exhortation urges motorists to slow in school zones to protect children. It warns that many youngsters lack traffic sense and that drivers should expect a child to dash into the street, insisting cautious driving is a duty to prevent injuries.
The article quotes Prof John Dewey criticizing the separation of head and hand in schools. He argues teachers should be in unions and in close contact with workers to realize progressive education ideas.
Word from across the province describes cars loaded with foodstuffs and materials sent to those in hardship in Western Canada. Acton and nearby districts join others in contributing aid to sustain western friends until conditions improve. The text urges unity beyond miles and notes reciprocal support in rough times.
Acton is listed among seventy seven municipalities financially able to settle hydro debt. The last hydro debenture payment was made last year and revenues have covered all obligations since installation. The piece praises public ownership and Sir Adam Beck plans for Ontario’s waterpowers as a civic asset for all residents.
A Ginger Farm diary recalls a cold rainy day turning to snow, a driving lesson with one wiper, and a calm optimism. The writer muses on siblings, aging, and the value of cooking demonstrations to reduce waste and share practical tips for farm households.
Editorial notes reflect on November as the final weeks of 1933 and Premier Bennett's reputed stance on Canadian prison conditions. Gratitude is extended to A. W. Wright for Now and Then Pioneer Journalism in Wellington County. Obituaries note the passing of George M. Pearce, Simcoe Reformer staff, a longtime newspaper figure. H. D. Davis’s retirement from Mitchell Advocate is announced, with well wishes for his future endeavors.
The Royal Winter Fair features an Aisle of Champions display in the east annex of the Royal Coliseum. Grand Champions and top beef and dairy cattle are housed in stalls to let the public quickly view Canada’s best animals and give farmers a closer inspection after judging.
Advertisement touts Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil as a cure for common colds and chronic throat inflammation. It claims rapid, thorough relief, reduced irritation, and prevention of future attacks with continued use. Try it to prove its efficacy.
A reflection on how common ideas misstate material properties such as iron and gold and how readers miss the truth about pig cleanliness. It notes pigs are natural diggers and clean in their habitat, but confinement leads to muddy, churned ground behavior.
Readers suggest practical uses for aging fine sealer rings such as repurposing as small gaskets, craft embellishments, or dividers in drawers. Suggestions include cleaning, labeling, and storing tiny items, plus exploring jewelry or plant tag projects.
An old man comforts a small boy crying over a found sixpence. The boy frets that any choice to keep or share it will cause his parents to spank him, while the elder remarks he would feel lucky to find such money.
In a witty exchange Ben questions Lucille's broken engagement. Bob replies he did not steal a kiss from her, claiming the act was not taken from Lucille. The banter centers on accusations of a kiss and the resulting engagement collapse.
The piece juxtaposes faith and reason in daily planning and in preparation for the afterlife. It uses farming imagery of ploughing, planting, and anticipating spring to illustrate hope and resilience. It notes that alfalfa, sweet clover, and sunflowers resist white grub attack.
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