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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 08, 1951
Page
3
The piece reflects on Remembrance Day's tribute to fallen soldiers and allied Canadians, urging reverence for those who kept the home fires burning. It contrasts war consciousness with peace ideals, proposing a Wall of Faith as counter to the Iron Curtain and urging collective belief in a hopeful future.
The piece notes an early boisterous winter storm in Canada, contrasting cold weather with Indian Summer. It describes practical responses such as installing storm windows anti-freeze in cars and stocking provisions, while remarking on common preparations and the hoped-for Indian Summer to come.
A letter discusses using a small microphone to record each speaker at meetings to shorten debates and aid minutes. The writer notes benefits for secretaries and clerks and mentions family confirmation of modest talking. They also remark on Toronto dailies showing political leanings and readers focusing on comics.
United States and Canadian studies show the cost of living rising sharply since World War I with a Korean War rise of 13.4 percent and a large share of consumer costs going to distribution. A BC farm publication cites a US Chamber report noting 50 percent of the sales dollar pays for distribution and 15 million people work in distribution today.
Editorial observes voter turnout shrinking to the faithful as elections approach. It notes past demand for public halls a month before polling day and contrasts it with current limited audiences listening to their own party.
An exchange recounted as a true story claims a couple marked their 25th wedding anniversary with two minutes of silence. The narrator notes such a scene could not have occurred in their town, implying a humorous disbelief.
A reflective note from the Free Press issue of November 7 1901 recalls how past times felt more favorable. The item frames nostalgia and public sentiment from the era, illustrating a longing for earlier conditions and social life.
The Free Press reports typhoid fever cases in Milton with some diphtheria. Milestones include the 11th annual Halton Plowmen’s Association plowing pillared at Alex Chisholm’s farm, a $40 silver cup and $150 in cash prizes. Obituary notes longtime Acton resident J A McTaggart V S died at 74.
A new Business Efficiency Exhibition in Bristol previews a credit sanction system for large retailers. The device includes a super sensitive telephone terminal and a remote controlled bill stamping authorization unit.
Sunday worship services and events across multiple churches with holy communion Sunday schools classes prayers and evening services. Various speakers and topics noted including Armistice Day observations and Advent season preparations in Rio de Janeiro and local parishes.
A dense directory page listing doctors dentists veterinarians lawyers insurers real estate and other services in Acton Ontario. Includes office locations contact numbers and some ads for agencies and insurance, plus a railway timetable note for standard time.
Fragmentary transit flyer notes daily and weekend times with Georgetown and Guelph mentions. Entries show inconsistent phrases like daily except Sunday and Sunday only, referencing times such as 7.10 pm and 6:10 pm with various flags and locations.
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