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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 09, 1930

Page

2

Canada Ships 128 Cattle to England Marking Trade Revival

A shipment of 128 feeder cattle from Ontario farms sailed to England, consigned to buyers in Manchester, signaling a revival in Canada’s export trade with Britain. Weights averaged 1,100 pounds. more shipments from Western Canada are expected as old volumes return. The passage also mentions the airship disaster causing national and world stun and the implied delay to progress in air navigation.

England Ontario Manchester Canada

Real test of law for public welfare in liquor regulation

The piece argues that a just government must weigh whether a law bans anti social conduct or serves the public welfare. It says intoxicating liquor harms users and liberty while threatening others, and asks whose interests prevail in society and government.

Uber

Mix Em Up as Election Year Ends

The article urges ratepayers to balance criticism with compliments as the municipal year ends and election day nears. It applauds Acton for careful and judicious governance and invites readers to express fair opinions to support officials.

Acton

There’s Money in Honey Honey Production Surges in Canada

Canada’s honey output rose from 23,106,403 pounds in 1927 to 30,078,735 pounds last year, with sales totaling 3,402,837 dollars. Ontario supplied about 17,000,000 pounds, while Manitoba reached up to 7,000,000 pounds as a major producer.

Canada Dominion Ontario Manitoba

Increases and Decreases Under Ontario Liquor Act

A historical report shows ten months of operation under the Ontario Liquor Control Act with wine up 26.6 percent and spirits and beer down 9.4 percent. Spirits fell by 136,278 gallons worth over $2,500,000, beer dropped 125,016 gallons worth $146,908, while wine rose 261,107 gallons worth $196,497. The Board notes the drop in hard liquors, a sentiment echoed by others.

Ontario Col.Price

Canada's Great Power Plant J 1000

The total installation of water-powers in Canada for electric power grew from 170 000 horsepower in 1900 to 5 700 000 by 1920 and was projected to exceed 6 075 000 by 1930 as rural distribution expanded. Millions of horsepower remained untapped amid rapid growth and ongoing works.

Canada Dominion

Too Many Talents Spoiling a Youth’s Focus

A columnist notes a bright student joins drama and neglects work, losing a good business position. The piece argues that possessing many talents can distract from single tasks and harm long term success. It cites Hugh as an example whose dramatic pursuits interfered with his job performance.

Hugh

Editorial Notes On Thrills And Idle Hands In Ontario

Editorial notes discuss the appeal of baseball and radio for entertainment, police activity in Orangeville, and a call to attention on local governance. It cites progress in St Marys Journal Argus with building expansion, and Kitchener relief measures requiring able bodied men to work off aid, surrender liquor permits, and seek refunds on permit costs to aid relief funds.

Journal-Argus of St. Mary's Ontario Journal-Argus Kitchener

Keeping a Handwiches Fresh and Daisy

A new refrigerator hydrator compartment lets hostesses prepare sandwiches 10 to 15 hours ahead and store them in moist air to stay fresh. The design also rehydrates vegetables, restoring wilted produce to crisper, fresher state for serving and entertaining.

Manya Bridge Fale

Beah Remembered Kindness Inspires Bear Friendly Return

A woodsman finds a half-starved cub and rescues it. The bear grows affectionate, roams with him each day, then vanishes. Years later a large mother bear appears, charges him, but rubs and nuzzles his hand before escorting him toward work, then departs with her cubs.

Huntera Steels Peking

Moon's Emerald Oil Promises Vein Reduction Remedy

Describes enlarged veins as curable with Moon's Emerald Oil offered at Hassard's stores. Claims quick improvement and continued reduction of swelling and inches. Says money back if not satisfied.

Wo Hassard Moon Hinyone

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