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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 05, 1933
Page
8
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The port of Toronto recorded its biggest monthly customs and excise revenue of the year in September at 3,548,238.05 dollars, up 195,790 from September 1932. June through September show four straight months above three million, with July and August also rising.
Those who offer excessive sympathy to your troubles can be as harmful as open attackers. The piece warns that pitying friends and family who belittle your resolve drain your strength and independence. Keep distance from such sympathizers who weaken you.
A Canadian Dominion reflection on Thanksgiving Monday and the spirit of gratitude. The author notes good health and contentment as true riches, cites varied crop outcomes but overall plenty, and suggests a modest economic recovery while emphasizing non financial causes for thanks.
Canada registered 1,114,503 motor vehicles in 1932 with 945,564 passenger cars and 9,419 motorcycles. Ontario led vehicle density with 6.5 persons per vehicle. total taxes to governments reached about 56.7 million dollars including sales and gas taxes. There were 1,116 motor vehicle deaths in 1932, down 200 from 1931, with excessive speed on rural roads named as a key cause.
Thanksgiving reflections and political notes mark Ontario events. Premier Henry declares no election this year while Stratford strikes draw attention and militia concerns arise. Obituary honors Justice Raney, Ferguson sails to London amid recovery hopes. Canada’s 1932 salt output and exports cited, with a note on CPR bond support seeming odd yet possible government action.
Residents press for widening of the Lakeshore Highway to aid job creation while recalling prior Department of Highways commitments. A delegation urged completion of Milton to Acton road work as the first project in the county.
The piece notes weak business with liquor sales expected to fall under 30 million for the year. It suggests liquor interests seek advertising to bolster sales while arguing Ontario does not need intoxicating beverages as much as other life requirements.
Col Lindberg refused an invitation to broadcast a eulogy of the N R A from Russia, citing no knowledge of the subject. General Johnson, by contrast, made the request, likely reinforcing the N C O view of Generals Mail and Empire. Newsprint in Canada rose in August 1933, reaching 194 262 tons, up 23 percent from 1931. Canada shipped newsprint to 31 countries with the US as the largest buyer and Britain, Australia, Argentina, Japan and China also notable customers.
A writer describes folding old snapshots into color paper folders with slits for individual photos and binding them with a cord and cover. The piece celebrates preserving memories and urges support for local fairs amid concerns of cost and attendance. It notes loyalty to the community and the joy of reunion at the fair, praising volunteers and urging continued backing of local events.
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The passage argues that constant agreement dulls thinking and social interaction. It warns that always echoing others makes one an employee and useless as an independent thinker. Encourages forming own views and voicing them even when they differ.
Edson R. Waite urges Shawnes readers to active civic service saying one to three people drive community progress while many ride free. He cites committees as dead ends and calls for five workers to save towns from dry rot with concrete action in business and civic groups.
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