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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 06, 1932
Page
3
A South Huron bye election fuels a partisan debate over blame for national ills. The Liberal leader Bennett is blamed or credited for progress as the Mail and Empire critiques and voters respond with a larger Liberal majority.
A letter from the Acton Free Press defends its opposition to liquor sales and analyzes Premier Henry's position. The piece recalls Henry’s Ontario campaign visit, church meetings, and a later retractation, noting the editor’s respect for temperance allies and past editors.
Official preliminary estimates project Canada's commercial fruit crop at 3 428 500 barrels for 1932 down from 1931 by about 364 552 barrels. Nova Scotia leads with 1 868 500 barrels, while British Columbia shows a rise of more than 971 000 boxes. pears rise to 454 000 bushels and peaches total 878 500 bushels.
A national Thanksgiving day is set for next Monday October 10. The piece notes mood of sarcasm possible in hard times but urges gratitude for health and family devotion. It emphasizes that wealth is not the ultimate asset and homes and loved ones bring true happiness despite adversity.
A local editorial praises volunteers who sponsored four Chautauqua programmes in Acton. The writer thanks committee members and community contributors for their time and money, calling Chautauqua a worthwhile citizenship duty and essential to community welfare.
Editorial notes discuss the World Series ending decisively and Chicago versus New York in baseball. Alliston Chautauqua left delighted crowds and funds for next year. Dun’s review notes rising U S newspaper ad spend in late 1932. Obituary honors veteran journalist John W. Eedy of St Marys. The Free Press expresses sympathy to the bereaved.
A diary style piece describes converting an automobile into a sunlit portable room to enjoy sunshine despite cold winds. The author details garden tasks, family life, weather quirks, and playful moments with children and pets, highlighting the healthful lure of fresh air.
An amusing item centers on Mrs Gabbins presenting a proposal about a woman's proper weight. Her husband questions whether her remarks will be cited, reflecting light social commentary on marriage and public opinion.
The article reports Russia creating an Artificial Rain Institute in Moscow to manage weather. It describes experiments using aircraft and ground stations to induce rain and to disrupt hailstorms by cannon bombardment to localize damage and reduce risks.
An advertisement quotes Mother Graves urging prompt relief from worms, promoting a simple strong remedy. The item presents a product claim by a worm exterminator.
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