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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 11, 1920
Page
9
The Acton Free Press announces classified ad rates for 1930 at 9 cents per line, detailing pricing and submission process while noting the editor Mr. MooRE and publisher Mysinese Quice. The notice sets terms for the Thursday issue and emphasizes contact through the newspaper office in Acton.
Editorial notes rising smallpox cases in Cata cise urging strict quarantines while urging Canadians to maintain jobs amid unemployment. It cites William Jennings Bryan’s call for Wilson to resign and praises Britain’s economic vigor, observes cross border money acceptance, and endorses Milton Reformer’s 36th birthday and loyalty. It discusses Ontario teacher minimum salaries of 2000 dollars and municipal tax limits for funding.
The Orillia Packet marked Attiath anniversary of its founding with a special issue filled with readable reminiscences from founder William Hale and other long-time residents. The paper has been run by Hale family for fifty years, upholding a family newspaper ideal and serving the town and district with steady, upright journalism.
The Hydro system now distributes over 300,000 horsepower with a further 50,000 available for immediate use in Ontario. Sir Adam Beck’s supporters celebrate the achievement despite initial doubts about long term viability.
Canada reports a reduction in net national debt of 2,034,356 dollars last month as expanding revenues and lower capital expenditure shrink war accounts. Government aims for gradual, steady debt relief through economical administration and monthly improvements.
The Toronto World notes drys scored a strong victory under the Canadian Temperance Act on October 25 in Alberta Saskatchewan Manitoba and Nova Scotia. It argues temperance sentiment is overwhelming yet liquor traffic will persist in wet regions and illicit trade will continue from bone-dry provinces and the United States. The piece predicts the drys will push the fight into federal politics.
On the second anniversary of the Armistice, Canadians reflect on four years of war and the peace that followed. Despite uneven progress and reconstruction challenges, citizens affirm they are not downhearted and vow to press on with hope and resolve.
Many farmers embrace accounting to improve farm operations. Canada’s Commission of Conservation has supplied twenty thousand Farmers Account Books, enabling complete records of receipts, expenditures, livestock, crops, labor, inventories, and yearly yields to guide decisions and boost success.
The article marks the second anniversary of peace and notes King George asks two minutes of silence. It recalls four years of trench warfare and the huge human cost, then shifts to postwar famine, disease, and hardship among civilians in Europe. Britain leads relief efforts with the British Empire Fund for Europe through Governor General in Canada and the Canadian Red Cross, urging participation and funding.
At a recent gathering business leaders heard Jos F Johnson and Dean of NYU Commerce School discuss advertising as an economic force. They argued advertising creates wants and drives demand, enabling large scale production at lower prices. without it, production would stagnate and prices rise. Johnson cited estimates that US annual ad spending equaled about one billion dollars per day during normal times before the war, suggesting the vast benefits to consumers from advertising.
A reflective piece urges reverence for the Holy Day on Sabbath mornings. It argues that forsaking God’s House harms families, civil liberty, and national character, claiming public worship strengthens family life and moral virtues as key civic foundations.
An Americanization class scene shows Minerva Jones persistently learning to trace and post the namesymbols. Despite exhaustion and doubt, she triumphs by mastering the letters and proudly declaring her new name Ephraim Jackson to Miss Mary.
Public notices from Acton detail marriage licenses issued in the Moore office and a bookbinding service by Francis Nunan. Includes descriptions of account books bound, gold lettering on Bibles and hymnals, and prompt execution of all work with home pickup and delivery options in Guelph and surrounding Ontario counties.
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