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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 21, 1939
Page
2
The Acton Free Press outlines subscription rates and delivery terms for Acton Ontario readers. It notes two dollar annual prepayment, foreign rate details, and a policy that subscriptions continue unless cancellations are requested. Advertising terms are stated and liability rules for errors are described with signature of editor G Arlof Dills.
The writer notes unsettled weather and war conditions block editorial comment on two major local items. The Acton Fair may be affected by conditions, and war news three days ahead is hazardous to comment. The piece explains Monday deadlines and that prize results will appear next issue.
The piece warns readers about the new Order-in-Council regulating hoarding of life essentials in Canada. It outlines penalties up to 5000 dollars, seizure, and possible imprisonment, and notes the Board may set price margins and quantity limits to curb profiteering while urging orderly buying.
The Free Press notes Canadian paper mills supply most domestic paper and no rises are planned beyond increased costs. Some commodities show unjustified price gains despite surpluses. Orders should be placed early as delivery may slow due to reliance on imports.
The article notes Canada starts wartime with stronger raw material development and industry use. It argues prices may not rise sharply initially, unlike after the last war, and mentions stock replacement costs and retooling for peace. It criticizes clerks changing price tags as un patriotic.
Many support the wartime budget presented last week arguing all must share in war costs. Heavier levies target those best able to pay with households taxed on tea coffee and utilities. Some favor higher taxes on alcohol to reduce consumption while keeping overall levy moderate as the war progresses.
The piece reflects on Poland facing larger powers, September’s extreme weather, and the difficulty of neutral stands. It notes wartime calls to duty, local time changes in Toronto, and Acton Fair. It praises The Toronto Star and the Free Press family album while discussing Hydro rates, merchant premiums, and expected war-driven economic growth in Canada.
Ontario column argues Canada should focus on industry and agriculture to supply Britain rather than large troop deployment. It highlights wartime price shifts, butter and meat storage profits, and rising costs for households while warning against anti German name targeting and public misperception of Canada’s role in the war.
The article traces Canada’s rapid aviation expansion from 18 aircraft worth 117,689 in 1934 to 282 aircraft valued at 4,001,622 in 1938. It notes thirteen factories, forest patrols, surveys, and early northern air transport links, plus the start of flying clubs and the Trans Canada Airway network to connect major cities.
Three travelers dine at a hotel and agree the oldest name wins exemption from the bill. Richard Eve boasts of an old name, Adam Brown claims greater antiquity, while Mr. B. Ginning reveals his card to prove an even older moniker.
A fatherly parson warns that wealth does not guarantee happiness while a modern youth replies that money lets him choose the misery he prefers. The dialogue contrasts old and new views on money and fulfillment.
Banff National Park hosts three National Forestry Program camps to train youths ages eighteen to twenty five in forestry work. Camps build trails and bridges, reduce fire risk, assist warden patrols, maintain telephone lines, and provide housing meals and a dollar per day pay with ten dollars per month for spending money.
Phone 88 physician and surgeon office hours 1 4 and 7 9 pm Sundays by appointment Mill Street near Frederick Street Telephone 128 registrar of births marriages deaths Acton 183 Georgetown Gregory Theatre Building Acton over T Seynuck cafe for ap Thursday 1 30 p m to 4 00 p m evenings on request Mill Street Acton
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