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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 03, 1938
Page
2
The Acton Press in Ontario notes subscribers may be cancelled if not paid by expiration and ads may incur total charge if errors occur. Advertisers must sign all copy and accept written corrections. The Free Press bears liability only for space corrected by them, not for all advertising costs.
The piece notes how a Columbia broadcast caused fear of a real invasion, citing past mine rescue hysteria in Nova Scotia. It argues radio overplays risk, worsens nerves and health, and adds strain to mental health facilities.
The writer rails against daily influx of free publicity from advertisers and motor car firms. They lament the burden of publicity material and its cost, noting a need to incinerate excess papers and even acquire incineration barrels to manage the waste. The tone is critical and humorous about the advertising glut.
The Hanover Post reports criticism of Senator Marshall after his speech at fall fairs and his handling of a county fair grant. Opponents accuse him of political grandstanding and misusing public funds, calling for better allocation to agricultural projects and noting his controversial tenure as Minister of Agriculture.
Figures from Time and the American Newspapers Association show 91 percent of adults read newspapers regularly while 44 percent of general advertising occurs in newspapers. Despite radio’s rise, the printed word remains the premier source for news and ads.
Economist Roger W Babson argues small independent retailers can rebound against mail order and big business through cooperation. He cites five advantages of small firms and urges permanent groups for cooperative purchasing advertising and shared brands to restore fair competition and community support.
Editorial reflects on Poppy Day as a communal fundraiser, notes the 1939 license plates are circulating yet retainable, and comments on Halloween fatigue. It surveys Canadian road totals for 1937, a Utah execution, coroner work, and asks if Canada will have a general election next year. It cites New York Times on peace costs and critiques self appointed democracy champions debating prices.
A Sunday School lesson on honoring parents emphasizes the Fifth Commandment Ex 20 12 and the duty to respect obey and support parents. It contrasts Jesus discussion with Pharisee teaching Mark 7 9 13 and reflects on Jesus remaining in his Father’s house at the temple and the fulfillment of law by Christ.
Police raids reveal entrenched bootlegging networks in Toronto's Church Jarvis area. Gangs faced barricades and lookouts while a surge in supply and large illegal operations were tied to Odette regulations. A beer truck ditch near Norval raised questions on brewery sources and enforcement.
A fragment from The Ontario Temperance Federation office in Toronto dated October 26 1938 references handing over a brewerlea to A J Irwin and notes a secretary position. The readable text is limited and lacks full context or action.
A compiled listing shows Acton area professionals and services including doctors lawyers dentists and a veterinary surgeon. It notes offices street locations hours and contact phone numbers for E J Nelson W M Cullen C F Leatherland Kenneth M Langdon P Dearen P W Pearen and F G Oakes and the V S Oakes practice in Knox Avenue with Mill Street and Leishman Block references.
Daily schedules show morning and evening departures with multiple times and notes on Sundays and flags. The text lists times such as 657 am 34 am 676 pm 818 pm 941 pm 149 pm 707 pm 123 am and 1133 pm with references to east and west routes and standard time.
Incomplete timetable snippet shows Gray Coach Lines routes with westbound and eastbound departures around afternoon times. Mentions destinations including Kitchener and Stratford with partial service notes and exceptions.
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