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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 28, 1935
Page
9
The notice outlines rates and rules for subscriptions at $200 yearly in advance, address changes, and cancellation preferences. It details advertising charges for legal notices, reader notices, memorials, and display ads, plus error liability and proof requirements for The Free Press.
Obituary notes M A James one of Canada's oldest weekly newspaper publishers and Bowmanville editor for 57 years. His son George W James continues publication as the town recognises his civic contributions and enduring journalistic influence. The piece also comments on that year’s Actan nominations as unusually orderly with no new names and consensus across offices despite a small nomination meeting.
The Midland town faces financial strain after bond defaults and debate over salaries for officials. The Board of Education rejects pay, while Public Utilities Commissioners seek a by law for honoraria of 100 per member and 200 for the chairman. Citizens urge citizen service over monetary gain, citing past public spiritedness.
Amateurs in Acton and district staged nights showcased a varied and entertaining program. Performers, mostly hobbyists, had prior appearances and gained experience through local groups, though not all locals took part. The organizations offering opportunities for talent provide valuable community service and mutual enjoyment.
The article notes a renewed drift to local option with Richmond Hill adopting dry plans and Toronto reviewing a petition before voting. Erin Village faces a vote on remaining wet or going dry amid temperance debates and a year after beverage rooms trial.
Canadian bacon exports for the first nine months of 1935 rose by about 1 million dollars. Shipments reached nearly 100 million pounds worth 15.76 million dollars, up from 94.30 million pounds valued at 14.87 million in 1934. Most growth occurred in the British market, which absorbed 98.843 million pounds. Canada’s bacon exports have moved from ninth to second in Britain since 1931, with sales also reaching fifteen other countries including the United States, Bermuda, Jamaica, the West Indies, St Pierre and Miquelon, Japan, China, Fiji, Colombia, Peru and Alaska.
Editorial notes discuss Acton election absence on the calendar and potential mayoral contest Georgetown second nominations, Premier Faschoren return in Quebec, Canadian wheat exports via Churchill, gold and butter production figures, and Ontario penal reforms favoring youth first offenders sent to reformatories.
The article discusses Ezra’s journey to Jerusalem highlighting fasting and prayer as the godly method for seeking guidance. It emphasizes dependence on God over human schemes, the need for humility, careful stewardship of sacred vessels, and divine protection on the perilous desert journey, urging believers to trust in God to reach their own Jeruasalem.
Fragmentary line praises a “perfect Woman” described as gentle and non-predatory, though the text appears garbled. It hints at an improbable standard or satire without clear names, dates, or locations.
A summary of experimental work at the Dominion Experimental Farm in Neppan Nova Scotia showing that Eastern Canadian crops can supply most nutrients for bacon hogs. It details two feeding periods from weaning to 210 pounds, lists grain and milk inputs, notes if skim milk is used, and recommends a mineral mix for grazing and feeding regimes.
The text counsels weighing past mistakes without dwelling on them. People drift when misled, some persist in the wrong path, others lament, but you should acknowledge errors briefly to learn what they taught and then move on.
A report from the Canadian Authors Association notes that 23 novels 15 verse volumes 44 historical and miscellaneous works and 46 French titles are slated for publication this fall. It argues Canadians must produce work equal to that of older nations to reach a public and mentions Le Gla rved on Canadian Word Week in November to publicize Dominion literature.
The passage argues satisfaction arises from facing challenges not dodging them. It posits relief from avoidance is temporary and true elation comes after conquering difficulties.
A fragment stresses that regular feeding, twice daily, from a start period to finish improves success. It emphasizes consistent intervals and steady routine as key to outcomes. The text is terse and reads like an instructional note on nourishment timing.
Trial shipments of Canadian bacon were well received in India but high transport costs and shipping difficulties hinder expansion. Supplies mainly come from Great Britain, according to the Canadian National Railway.
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