Salvation Army outreach and world events reflect postwar concerns
The piece extols The Salvation Army for its broad relief work and asks readers to support the Red Shield Appeal in Acton. It then surveys editorial views on Russia atom weapons and international control, noting limited prospects for global inspection and urging change in outlook. It also touches Thanksgiving, driving cautions, weather, hockey replacing baseball, census timing, and local road repairs affecting travel between Acton and Milton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Shield
Acton
Salvation Army
Washington (DC
Sunday Star
Russia
Kremlin
Municipal Pensions and Grants Drive Local Tax Effects
The piece argues provincial grants to fund police pensions raise overall costs yet may lower local taxes by offsetting grants. Municipalities adopt pension schemes to secure funding, as governments push for uniformity. It notes taxpayers bear the load while grants shift the burden elsewhere, illustrating the old axiom that you cannot get something for nothing.
Personal Responsibility Lament in The Canadian Doctor
The magazine lamented a loss of professional pride and initiative. It argued that modern workers settle for bare minimum, avoiding extra effort or broader duties, and miss the old ethos of taking on added responsibilities as essential to the institution.
Lottery Illusions Feed Dreams of Quick Riches
State sponsored schemes push the idea that government can supply wealth with little effort. Citizens are urged to buy lottery tickets for a chance at modest fortunes, a view criticized as fueling financial harm and false hope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ithzens
Sault’ Bally Siar
Acton Notes and Local News From 1888
Local recollections from Acton as 1899 approaches. descriptions of church work, militia talk, and tradesmen returning to town. Reports of a pistol shot during a building project, tar bucket accident, and a hint of Crescenta of Acton success in recent games. Marital notices record marriage of Gibbons McIntosh at St Joseph's and an aging Campbell on her 64th year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apt
South Africa
Col Gandwillle Amys
Haltan
W. J Yao
Acton
Cameron
Arch
Crescenta
Marrifed Gibbons McIntosh
St Joseph's Church
Reeney
Mr .Thom Cubbons
Mingt
Nett MecIntosh
Fay
Local notes and society items from Acton 1870
An 1870 Acton column reports Dr A J Buchanan opening a dental office above Hasaard's Drug Store, Halloween parade revival efforts, a Ramshaw family visit from Detroit, a car crash injuring R W Stmalie near Milton, and the sale of Dr J M Bell’s practice to Dr P W Pearen. It also lists a marriage at Grace United Church Toronto Poole Smith, a death notice for Rita Okeron, and a Danish bacon export forecast to the UK reaching about 1 million pounds in the coming months amid a broader 12 month total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A J Buchanan
Villaburg
Hasaard
Acton
Hallowe'en
H. Ramshaw
George Ramshaw
George Jr
Detroit
Mich
Anme
R.W. Stmalie
Milton
J. M. Bell
P W. Pearen
Schomber
Toronto
United Kingdom
Canadian National Railways Daily Service Notes
Fragmentary notice lists daily and limited service times for Canadian National Railways with irregular hour markings and flagstop references. Includes mentions of Monday exceptions and Saturday only services, indicating scheduling quirks or timetable notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mounday
Ames
Pees Cay
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Europe
Washington Star
U.S. Senate
Wy Iwauwaya
Acton Free Press
Actas
Etaria
Post Iiice
Otene
Wasce
Bom
Free Presse
Tate
Cay Arcas
Eadh
Sush Esrey
Actad
Garlop Dilla
Edveris
Acton Koli Se
Tha Free Press
Thure, Grtohar
Simeon Campbell
CRIF
Mailloin
Cyuedgeen
Rita Okeron
Daninu
Vic's Photography Studio
V.m.ca
Ben OF Man
Jack Sudermann
John Dick
APPLE
Kels
Bridght
Romar Coffee
Johnson
Ballard
KED
Fancy Cohoe
Haavess Fruit
Salas Globe
Barker
California
Business Directory
W.G. C. Kenney
Nurgece
Joa McNiveap
Hyman Wlock
Mill Mt
OM. DL
A. Garrett Phyelalan
Vredaricu Titreet
K. Nelson
Sap
AL J. Buchanan
Gurgese
Latshman Bloch
Min Se
George A. Sikes Deada
Burgesa Bil Mt, Cusmar Vreder Awa
C.F. Leatherland
BLA
AUTON
Harrtater
Walleiler
Pablo Offies
Lee
Lever & Hoskin
Ascsustasio Hucceasor
Jenming & Hardy
Metruopullian
Victocta Nt
B. Young
Ilv.se
Veterinary Nurgesa
Brookvile
Ontario
G. Oakes
B.v.se
Veterinary Hargesa Office
Victor B. Rumley Puneral
Wumern Hema
Willoughby Farm Agency
Agend
Ulhice
Kent" Bide
Georgetown
Tom Hewsee
Pheas Georgetsen
L. Wright
Witour
Canes
Whight
Guelph
Awe Lasursreal Institute of 4A
Guelph & Iatrict Read Eatate Hoard
Jueipn de District Insurance Agents’ Association
Travellers’ Guide
Gray Coach Lines
Vastheand
Weetheand
Time
Rastheusd
Danly
Ryetown
O. S. Haidai
Douglas Street
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