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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 03, 1935
Page
8
Robert and Margaret Amos are noted in a record describing a milestone in his 20th year. The brief mentions their names in connection with a family or personal event without further context.
October articles cover election activity and political limelight through mid October, along with municipal events in Acton Georgetown and Millon High Schools athletic meet at Georgetown. Local notes mention weather, fairs, radio World Series, church services, and area road work with minor injuries to pavement.
Wealare reports Gregory Frederic March and Charles Laughton star in a Muel Century production of Hugo’s Jean Valjean and Javert in Derry on Monday at Gregory Theatre Acton. March plays the ex-convict seeking parole renewal while Laughton’s Javert pursues him doggedly.
A town hall crowd of 250 to 300 heard Acton figures praise Mr Euler and Mr Cleaver. Speakers urged orderly reform, criticized Bennett and Stevens, and promoted Liberal platform including tariff adjustments, balanced budget, and Bank of Canada policies. The meeting closed with the National Anthem and a quip about a cow and a chair.
Obituaries record Elizabeth McDonald of Ingersoll aged 64 dies after long illness, born Acton, resident Ingersoll twenty years, Pentecostal Mission member. survived by husband William Howard McEwen, sister Helen Warris and brothers Robert and James McDonald of Vancouver. Also noted are Herbert E. Boomer of London died at 69 from insect bite after fishing trip. long-time candy businessman, church and Rotary member, funeral held Sept 22. Another obituary reports Mrs. Wm. Walker of Brampton, long-time Erin Township resident, died after years of declining health. survived by one brother John Smith of Erin. United Church service and Churchill Cemetery burial. pallbearers listed.
The text argues Empire Trade Treaties raised Canadian exports to Great Britain, Australia, South Africa, and the Irish Free State between 1932 and 1935, boosting farm prices and employment while opposing tariffs. It contrasts Conservative gains with Liberal promises and claims for Ontario debt, taxes, and farm loans.
A Halton county letter explains how US tariffs since 1921 cut Canada's exports from 174 million to 4 million with sheep and wheat falling sharply. It cites 1930 trading deficits and notes Ottawa’s 1932 Empire trade treaty as a major policy move by Mr. King’s government.
Pioneer Equipment Co offers electric, coal and wood stoves and appliances with repairs for all makes. Trade in your old stove as part payment and arrange terms. Established 1923 at 19 Woolwich St Guelph Ont.
Fragmentary note discusses an act to be brought by government with dates 1821 to 309 and mentions George Currie praising the Conservative Government and urging re election.
In a playful exchange a father notes the brevity of Tom's writing and Tom himself replies with humor. The dialogue showcases a light family moment centered on writing and pride.
A patient asks if the doctor thinks recovery is possible and the doctor counters with grim odds. The doctor boasts having treated ninety nine cases and all died, while insisting the patient cannot die if they try. The exchange creates dark humor about medical futility and persistence.
A listing of home textiles including curtains, portieres, pillows, bed spreads, rugs, lace tablecloths and related workmanship and service prizes. The notice highlights prizes and craftsmanship in domestic articles.
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