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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 09, 1933
Page
2
The text outlines advertising liability limits and error rules for classified ads. It mentions per line insertions, display rates, and the advertiser must request a proof in writing. If errors are not corrected, liability is limited to the proportion of the space affected.
The piece argues true affection beats staged interest and that popularity grows from liking and serving others. It urges readers to stop self focus and study others to find traits to admire, as love follows genuine giving rather than being loved for impressions.
Lest We Forget. Remembrance Day is a statutory holiday observed in Acton with services from 9 30 until the end of the day. The community gathers to pay tribute and renew efforts for peace and the abhorrence of war, with no compulsory dictation in observances.
Tomorrow Friday the Acton Legion will observe Poppy Day with a town and countryside canvass to wear and display red poppies. The emblem honors disabled veterans from the Great War and the 600,000 Canadians who served, with 170,000 still bearing the scars of war as reminders of sacrifice.
A Ontario government surplus of 150000 and a 38000000 works programme raise questions about prudent spending and rising debt. Critics call it a pre election pledge to appease many, urging caution on highway completion from Milton to Acton.
Roger Babson urged businessmen to support their own Main Street and develop it as the town’s stability. He warned against chasing Wall Street, stressing local effort, home-ground battles, and united action along Main Streets to boost communities and personal advancement.
Editorial notes report weekend fatalities in Ontario and a stabilizing Canadian dollar after 1931. Poppy Day approaches with reminders to wear flowers for Remembrance Day. Municipal nominations loom in two weeks and BC election results hint at limited progress for a new third party. The Hillier case is criticized as sensational and sensationalist coverage stains Queen City history.
The report lists 893 Canadian hospitals with 458 general public hospitals and various others including 33 Dominion Government hospitals and 43 Red Cross hospitals. It notes 256 nursing training schools with 9,343 nurses in training.
An opinion piece argues that modern celebrations tempt social conformity and warns of Halloween mischief. It urges parents to provide at home amusement to curb property damage and risky behavior, noting that engaged parenting keeps children from seeking fun outside and strengthens family bonds.
Diary style entries recount a week of school and home life with jokes about eggs ham delivery and a child’s perspective. The narrator notes missteps in arithmetic spelling and etiquette while detailing small misadventures at school and with family.
Recognised as a leading specific for worm destruction Mother Graves Worn Exterminator has proven a boon to suffering children everywhere. It seldom fails.
A boss offers an employee a firm stake, warning that refusal may lead to dismissal. The exchange underscores pressure to accept an investment in the company.
The text discusses typical growth patterns in boys and girls, noting peak height growth in boys around seventeen and girls around fourteen, with final height and weight milestones varying by gender. It ends with a Marcus Aurelius quote about sustaining powerful thoughts and life principles.
A U S senator quips about English law versus American law. An Englishman replies that Napoleons of finance are kept in jail, implying finanical powerhouses do not escape restraint. The exchange contrasts legal systems and wealth.
In a discreet exchange Mrs Pratile notes the bride looks pale while Mrs Knowsey adds the groom is not flush. The dialogue reveals concerns over the couple's financial strain affecting their wedding plans.
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