10 Nov 1932
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 10, 1932
Page
1
The Exchange urges youth to pursue true success because every failure harms others and every success can inspire many. It notes that a high school student’s finals affect family and friends, and a businessman's failure affects employees.
The Workmen's Compensation Board logged 3342 accidents in October up from September's 3268 and down from last October's 4590. There were 32 fatal accidents versus 16 in September and 33 a year ago. Total benefits amounted to 317506.31 with 262732.26 for compensation and 54774.05 for medical aid. Year to date accidents reach 35283, with benefits totaling 4247773.52 versus 4996795.43 last year.
A Toronto Star headline says Halton and Peel back Middle Road construction. The article cites a Peel County Reeve and a Trafalgar Township Councillor not on County Council, and argues Halton cannot shoulder long term costs. It suggests Toronto and Hamilton cover the burden or CN Railways handle freight traffic.
Canada plans to construct twenty five emergency landing fields across rural areas to bolster the trans continent air route. Work will clear sites this winter under the Civil Aviation Branch with National Defence. Planned locations include four in New Brunswick two in Quebec eleven in Ontario three in Manitoba and five in British Columbia.
The council offers voters listed to express their views on daylight saving time at municipal elections this year. The by law synopsis and details are explained to voters, with a two month daylight saving period if approved. The article urges participation to settle the issue for Acton.
Remembrance Day marks the Armistice fourteen years ago with dawn of peace. A town service is planned in Acton at the Town Hall and Soldiers Monument as the Dominion Government proclaims the day for national reflection. Citizens are urged to remember the sacrifices of war and renew commitment to lasting peace.
Editorial notes reflect on Remembrance Day and Canada’s 1932 agricultural and industrial output. Potatoes total 69 575 000 bushels with a 20 percent drop from 1931. apples yield 3 157 000 barrels down 17 percent. Commentary critiques private utilities, commerce, and media, while reporting stove and appliance production, exports of machines, and imports chiefly from the United States.
A farmer’s wife recalls threshing season, farm expenses, and home repairs while reflecting on Remembrance Day. She contrasts present worries with memories of 1918 and laments modern forgetfulness as poppies bloom beside memorial crosses. She describes household chores, painting duties, and daily life amid uncertain times. The tone blends practical farm detail with solemn remembrance.
A new provincial highway costing 1 500 000 dollars links eastern United States to New Brunswick and Quebec. Route No 17 runs 90 miles from St Leonard to Campbellton via Route No 2 and Route No 11 through Restigouche Victoria and Madawaska counties, completing a northern main link.
The article urges liberal vegetable intake to prevent constipation using fruits and whole cereals as roughage. It notes farmers with orchards can rely on apples and peaches, while others may use breakfast cereals or baked goods to supply the needed cellulose and vegetable effect.
A working man Herbert dropped from 160 to 95 pounds and was rushed to Toronto Hospital for Consumptives. Doctors predicted serious issues but rest and nursing led to a 22 pound gain. Financial assistance is urgently needed to sustain Herbert and others, with contributions urged to G. A. Reid at 223 College St Toronto 2.
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