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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 17, 1938
Page
2
Editorial urges timely nominations as election dates near. It praises Acton for improvements in roads, factories, taxes, schools, and Utilities Commission, noting satisfaction with public services and urging supportive citizens to encourage capable individuals to seek office. It also warns against neglecting constructive criticism.
A published report notes a 200 percent rise in drunk driving prosecutions in nine months versus last year. More charged are convicted this year than in 1937, with about half of traffic offenders acquitted. The piece argues liquor control should focus on reducing overall intoxication, not just vehicle-related offenses.
A Stratford newspaper notes the Highway Traffic Act prohibits driving so slowly as to impede normal traffic unless slow speed is necessary for safety. The item frames the issue as a contrast between slow drivers and speed fiends, urging motorists to know the rule.
Excerpts discuss Canadian gold bullion values in 1937 and 1947 spending by mining firms, political shifts with Manion and Liberal opposition, revised highway regulations on old plates, and a London cauliflower note linked to food prices. The piece links economic pressures to everyday life and policy.
John Wannamaker founder of the John Wannamaker store in Philadelphia is hailed as an early advertising genius who championed persistent campaigns. He warned that stopping advertising is like removing a sign and stressed ads pull customers steadily, day after day, year after year.
The piece argues compulsory auto insurance reduces driving risks by removing unsafe cars from the road and prompting mechanical checks. It contrasts financial responsibility laws with broader compulsory coverage, noting insurer cooperation could improve road safety and deter careless driving.
A Sunday School lesson emphasizes the seventh commandment guarding sexual purity, condemning adultery and fornication as eroding character and society. It argues for inner righteousness over outward rule keeping, warns against divorce, and highlights Jesus teaching on marriage and children with focus on moral discernment and spiritual devotion.
Ornithologist T M Shortt reports 172 specimens from the Eastern Arctic patrol covering 11 000 miles. Noted range extensions for yellow billed loon lapland longspur duck hawk common loon mallard and others. Evidence suggests Eskimos rely little on birds except in stress, with birds as a reserve food source and existing protections likely not hardship.
Under the Forval Ser vice of the Department of Mines and Resources measures to control white pine blister rust began last summer at Valcartier Quebec in a 300000 tree plantation. The project aims to eradicate gooseberry and currant bushes within a mile to cut rust spread using the Luvial Central Treatment over about three years with expectation of no further loss at the station.
Co F Leatherland B A Barrister Seilestor Notary Public offers court work and estate matters in Acton Georgetown over T Beynick's Cafe Main Street. For appointments call Acton or Georgetown 88. Office hours Tuesday and Thursday 1 15 PM to 4 90 PM. Evening services on request.
A dental surgeon operates his office in the Lymon Block with weekly hours every Thursday afternoon and evening. The contact lists Mill Street and Rockwood as location cues for patient visits.
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