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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 13, 1934

Page

9

Acton Fair Set To Open With Annual Attractions

Acton’s great annual fair will be held next week on Tuesday and Wednesday. Judges will evaluate animals and articles in several classes as crowds anticipate the event. After twenty one years the fair attracts broad attendance and favorable forecasts praise its progress despite last year’s bad weather. The Acton Fair is a rural highlight with well kept grounds and extensive equipment drawing visitors from near and far.

Acton

Degradation of Public Life in Ontario Provokes Press Debate

The Mail and Empire laments patronage and dismissals under a Liberal regime in Ontario. The Free Press case in Halton County shows biased advertising refusals and political favoritism across papers. The piece argues a clean-up will extend to many sectors as patronage ends.

Mail and Empire Ontario Free Press Department of Highways Halton Oakville Ottawa Mail Empire

Press Clarifies Editorial Titles and Respectful Boundaries

Editors respond to a Toronto paper misnaming them Rev in connection with a justice of the peace appointment in Ontario. They acknowledge the error, distance themselves from ordination implications, and request the mistake not be repeated while noting regional differences in recognition.

Toronto A. ‘Dills Ontario Oakville

Getting Acquainted at Home in Acton Factories Tour

A sightseeing visit for Southern visitors showcased Acton and its manufacturing establishments. The piece notes how locals often overlook nearby industry and suggests regular tours could boost pride and understanding of Acton’s role in the Dominion and beyond.

Acton Dominion

Moderation brings safety from kidnapping risk

An editorial note argues that living in very moderate circumstances eliminates the danger of being kidnapped for ransom, presenting it as a consolation of current conditions.

Brampton workers settle disputes and return to work

Brampton shoe strikers have settled their difficulties and will return to work. The plan benefits both workers and employer more than a lockout. A Montreal temperance campaign leader, Rev. Dr Shields of Toronto, takes a brief hiatus for a honeymoon. The Brampton Conservator notes a show by Hepburn at a used car sale. The great Canadian National Exhibition posts attendance gains despite poor weather. Farmers pleased with harvest amid dry spells. Montreal editors praise local newspapers as vital community support.

Brampton Shoe Dr. Shields Toronto

Isaiah contrasts false and true worship in Judah and Jerusalem

Excerpt discusses Isaiah’s vision addressing Judah's sins, God’s anger, and the remedy of repentance. It contrasts ritual offerings with a faithful life, urges washing hands and a pure heart, and warns of judgment followed by remnant salvation. The piece defends scholarly integrity of Isaiah's authorship.

B. C Jerusalem Judah Isaiah Amoz Uzziah Jotham Ahaz Hezekiah Heaven Earth God Israel

An Oil That Is Prized Everywhere by Dr. Thomas

An oil once introduced over fifty years ago without fanfare grew from a local remedy to a continent wide staple. Its benefits became widely acknowledged and it was loved for its supposed unique properties with no equal found.

Thomas

Just Natural Blush in Meeting of Mrs Morgan and Mrs Jenkins

Mrs Morgan compliments Mrs Jenkins on a striking change in appearance and a red nose. The exchange turns to whether the redness signals drinking, but Mrs Jenkins explains the redness is from pride not alcohol for keeping her nose out of others affairs.

Mrs. Morgan Mrs. Jenkins

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