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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 08, 1936
Page
3
Advertising rates are on application and the paper accepts ads in its columns with no liability for errors unless corrections are requested in writing and returned with proper prior approval. The publisher bears liability only for the proportion of the ad space affected by the error. G. Ablov Dills, Editor and Lys.
Autumn in Ontario brings vivid maples and hillside scenery along country routes. Favorite drives include Speyside to Guelph road and Milton south of Speyside, with winding hills and trees in full color as October shines.
The Fergus News Record defends a long running weekly garbage system in Fergus and notes low costs compared with past ash and trash removal. The paper cites a filled gravel pit repurposed for building lots and says private dumps are gone, stressing town upkeep.
The piece recalls former beauty contests at fall fairs, noting unknown judges and hidden winners. It reports a 1936 winner who learned prize money and stepped to the platform, while other fairs published photographs. It questions if Aston Fair was ahead of its time.
A year after dispute over Thursday or Monday as Canada’s day of thanks, Monday is chosen this year. The article notes improved General conditions, abundance of crops, and peace, urging gratitude beyond a single day and highlighting Monday as the Dominion’s special day.
The Niagara system plans a general power cost reduction with a new rate in the new year after studying each municipality and consulting the Public Utilities Commission. A $3.50 per horsepower total cut has reduced local costs, and Acton, a major power user, could save about $2000 annually starting next month at $20.50 per unit.
A Monday editorial notes Earl Rowe's critique of lower power rates for municipalities is missing. It then quotes Peter Cooper praising newspapers as a platform for every townsman to advertise, arguing that advertising sustains business and signals a prosperous community. He adds that one should not pull down a sign when expecting business.
Hon J L Asley, Minister of National Revenue, reported September customs excise and income tax receipts up 4 277 075 to total 25 204 857. Customs duties rose to 6 531 530 with excise taxes at 12 776 671 while income tax reached 3 100 313. First six months show gains across all lines. Also noted this week are anniversaries of veteran editors David Williams of the Collingwood Enterprise Bulletin and Thomas of the Bracebridge Gazette, each reaching major career milestones.
Sunday School lesson on Acts 16 22 34 and Philippians 3 7 14 shows Paul and Silas in prison at Philippi. The jailer seeks salvation and believes in the Lord Jesus Christ. Transformation includes baptism and new Christian values.
The article traces Thanksgiving Day origins from Pilgrim times to 1863 in the United States and earlier observances in Britain and Canada. It argues gratitude to God for mercies, notes the difficulty of giving thanks in hardship, and praises the British Empire's foundation rooted in a spirit of trust, faith, and duty.
A suburban woman chats by the back fence with Mrs. Next Door comparing plans to move to a better neighborhood. Their friendly exchange reveals shared excitement and mutual curiosity about new homes and community.
An unreliable salesman quotes a morbid quip about mourning. The sales manager fires him after a brief confrontation in the office. The exchange centers on the joke about being dead from the neck up.
The text hints at a biblical exhortation from Paul urging believers not to be complacent but to press toward the prize in Christ Jesus. It reflects a paraphrase about striving for spiritual attainments.
There is a new note in fashion this year about fabrics gaining texture and bloom. For the tea dance a velvet dress with jewel tone color, a princess line and front fastening are noted with Venetia lace.
Kidder jokes about cow anatomy as he questions beef handling while Chugwater retorts that pricing and quality matter equally in buying beef. The exchange highlights rural pride in local markets and livestock wisdom.
A bank clerk asks if Mrs Bright wants a joint account with her husband. She replies she wants two deposits: a checking account for herself and a separate account for him. The quote ends with a reflective line about kindness.
A family packs a car with wild items on a Sunday trip and asks a farmer which road to take back to the city. The farmer humorously suggests they might as well continue since they have so much already.
A motivational line asserts you may succeed when others doubt you but never when you doubt yourself. The message emphasizes self belief as the key to achievement despite external condemnation or lack of support.
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