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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 30, 1937
Page
10
Prize Money Not the Aim of Local Fairs
The piece argues prize money should not drive fairs, which exist to promote agricultural products. It notes expenses often exceed winnings, and governments and merchants support fairs to foster pride, improvement, and education. Better quality yields better prices, not larger prizes.
Substantial Improvement in Canadian Employment Noted
Reports to the Dominion Bureau of Statistics show 10,336 employers with a payroll of 1,174,041 workers on September 1st, up 30,581 from August 1st. The index rose to 123.2, highest since 1929 except that year, with gains in food and textile manufacturing and declines in iron and steel plants. Non manufacturing sectors such as logging mining and transport also improved while trade slowed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Improvements on Mill Street Cement Curb Paving Initiated
A joint effort by the Provincial Department of Highways and the Council will install a cement curb on the upper section of Mill Street and pave the muddy road area. The community is praised for ongoing improvements aiding Acton’s development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Highways
Mill Street
Acton
The
Council
A Wider Field Thanks Acton Merchants in Good Will Campaign
The Free Press reports eight weeks of Acton Good Will Campaign in cooperation with local merchants. Contestants widened the audience for Tir Fare Press and demonstrated useful service to a broader country area. It thanks all participants for their sportsmanship and pledges to continue serving Acton and the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Free Press
Tir Fare
Absent minded driver tips from AAA survey
A Minneapolis Tribune report notes 1.5 million motorists ran out of gas last year despite near mile by mile stations and gauges on cars. The study highlights absent mindedness, over optimism, and potential links to traffic accidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Automobile Association
United States
Minneapolis Tribune
Fire Prevention in the Home Campaign Call
The piece urges home fire prevention starting at home with periodic inspections and safe handling of heat and lighting equipment. It stresses metal fuse cabinets, proper fuses, insulated cords, safe ironing, and child education on fire risk. The Fire Chief will visit workplaces, schools, factories, and dwellings during Fire Prevention Week.
We Who Are About to Die Salute You
A grim propulsive monologue warns of deadly traffic in 1937 and 1938. It declares youths and adults face inevitable death from reckless driving, urging readers to heed looming tragedy behind every curve and on every open highway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jofold
Etasiatics
Dren
Ron
Ontario
Motor Vehicles Branch
Department of Highways
Toronto
Twenty Years Ago Exposition Notes Speak of Fire and Fair
Twenty years ago the Exquealad Township rate stood at 10 mills and the McAinigh farm near Acton was sold to William Cutting. The Wilson flour and oatmeal mills at Ferqua were destroyed by an explosion and fire on a Friday night. In 1802 Acton Pan Pak opened, the fair was October 4 and 5, 1917, and motor license revenue was projected at $900,000 with 75,000 returns to date issued. The Electric Department displayed lamps and fixtures, the fruit exhibit was praised, and Boy Scout and school parades drew attention. Matthews of Orangeville and Moore of Stratford were noted obituaries. Boarder speaks on meat request amid casual dialogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exquealad
McAinigh
William Cutting
Acton
Wilson Flour
Ferqua
Pan Pak
Mercury
Provincia Rovenua
Motor Licensea
Boy Scouta
Editorial Declares Equal Right to Vote and Endorses Caution
The Free Press editor urges readers to vote on October 6th with full franchise and independent judgment. While expressing personal support for Tom Blakelock and Hepburn Government, the piece defends open columns for all viewpoints and calls citizens to study questions and cast their ballot wisely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tus
Tom Blakelock
Hepburn
Free Press
Weather and politics promise a lively Acton week
Editorial notes praise Acton weather last week and predict an active upcoming week with duties on Ontario residents. It notes wars headlines persisting and winter programs planned, and suggests the Good-Will Campaign set a high voting benchmark. The piece warns that tobacco sales to minors require parental orders.
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Actan Free Press
Puch
Garlop Dills
Boarder
Amea yeaDear L Lion Byproduct Coke Ovens, Limited
Hamilton
Canada
J. B. MacKenzie & Son
Ritchie & Agar
Ontario Department OF Highways Motor Vehicles Branch
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