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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 10, 1938
Page
2
The Free Press outlines advertisement cancellation rules and error liability. It states that errors occur if the advertiser does not request revisions in writing and sign them. The paper accepts responsibility only when corrections are returned properly signed, else the space and cost may be charged as printed.
The Financial Post proposal to shift all holidays except Christmas and New Year to Monday draws little opposition. Critics argue secular national dates carry sacred sentiment, yet Canada has long celebrated a June birthday for the sovereign in December. The push for Monday holidays gains broad press support nationwide.
The Simcoe Reformer notes widespread excitement in Canada as Irish Sweep winners are named. It argues only about 13 percent of gross returns fund hospitals, while 87 percent goes to middlemen, calling for local contributions to support hospitals directly.
The district will offer three month courses in Elementary Agriculture and Home Economics starting Tuesday November 22. Free programs funded by the Department of Agriculture bring college level learning to residents, with full details from Halton County Agricultural Representative J. E Whitelock.
The article notes pride in County plowing match efforts and broad support from agencies. It praises plowing as productive work and the Halton event as providing strong youth encouragement, with judged furrows and plots showing skilled effort.
A critique argues courts mix technicalities with drunkenness cases and fail to deliver justice. It urges equal, firm punishment for all offenders and condemns legal counsels and police questioning that confuse straightforward facts. It stresses highway safety and uniform treatment regardless of status.
The piece recalls Armistice Day turning into Remembrance Day and notes the worldwide observance tomorrow. It reflects on the war ending in 1918, the near-miss of a new conflict, and the significance of honoring those who sacrificed in the four years of war.
Editorial notes urge timely attendance for Remembrance Day services and note the countdown to Christmas. It cites 1937 roofing paper industry value at 6.88 million dollars versus 4.91 million in 1936 and Canada salt production to July 1938 at 139,376 tons vs 134,902 tons in 1937. The piece comments on November weather not sparking hockey or shopping thoughts but notes winter fairs soon and the busy farming season winding down.
Dr H M Harrison quotes Chauncey Depew on exercise and cautions against strenuous workouts after age thirty five. He advocates regular moderate activity such as walking golf skating and seasonal recreation to keep the body fit without undue strain.
A Sunday school lesson argues life is sacred as God made humans in His image and forbids murder in action and in heart. It emphasizes reconciliation, truthfulness, and loving enemies as a higher standard, urging believers to pursue peace and respond to hate with mercy.
A tale of Martin Luther stopping a carriage to rescue a wounded dog found on a dark road. He carries Tolpel home, where the clumsy but loving dog becomes a faithful member of the Luther household and inspires a reflection on heavenly Tolpels with golden skin and hair of pearls.
A humorous domestic vignette shows Tompkins posting a letter dated the 15th though the date is the 3rd. His wife reveals she dated it ahead to keep him in the loop. The pun line about S and washing remains an odd aside, with a religious moral cited in closing.
Directory of physicians lawyers dentists and notaries in Acton Georgetown including Dr E J Nelson Dr W M Cullen G F Leatherland Kenneth M Langdon P W Pearen D D S L D and M N Greet with contact numbers offices hours and locations listed for appointments and services.
Canadian National Railways timetable lists coach departures from Acton in standard time with several daily slots including morning and afternoon services. The lines indicate morning 11.31 am and 2.06 pm, afternoon 4.21 pm and 6.31 pm, evening 6.46 pm and 9.33 am, plus other entries such as 11.38 am and 3.13 pm.
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