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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 30, 1943
Page
2
The Ontario premier urged Dominion‑level action to fix liquor sale conditions while stressing provincial responsibility. The piece also muses on centenarians, arguing longevity links to a calm life, farming experience, and ability to withstand wars and storms.
The piece notes strong spectator interest in livestock judging and stock rings at Acton and Milton fairs, marking a shift from races to agricultural displays. Wartime rationing and farm production boost appeal as fairs continue to showcase better stock and farm products, uniting town and country in agriculture.
The piece argues that homefront rumors and even slight relaxations can erode confidence among troops overseas and emphasizes steadfast support for the Fifth Victory Loan campaign. It contrasts Nazi propaganda attempts with Canadian resolve and urges continued discipline to sustain wartime effort.
The column laments dusty roads and scarce small change while noting honey, jams, and ration allowances in a concurrent column. It quotes Eric A Johnston on public cooperation to curb inflation and price ceilings, discusses Prince Edward Island elections where CCF failed, and ponders wage demands versus living standards.
Canada suspends wheat trading at the Winnipeg Grain Exchange to curb price pressures and limit subsidy costs. Government takes over unsold wheat positions and the Wheat Board will market. Farmers receive 125 dollars per unit for No 1 northern wheat from Sept 24, with further subsidies on historic certificates.
A reflective wartime piece recounts Britain’s resolve from the 1940 German invasion of Poland through 1943. It credits Commonwealth nations, dominions, and Allied officers for sustaining Britain during air war, convoy battles, and strategic campaigns from Africa to Europe, highlighting unity, faith, and evolving air power.
Economist Dearon argues that national income depends on a functional wage rate aligned with full employment and a functional profit rate that maximizes profits without harming employment. He warns high wages or profits misaligned with capacity reduce overall employment and total profits. Manchester reports a 30 cent piece mix with water to provide fresh carrots for eight minutes.
Directory item lists Dr. Wm G Cullen physician and surgeon with hours 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm except Wednesday and Sunday on Mill Street near Frederick Street Acton. Dr Hugh S Austin dental surgeon on Mill Street at Frederick corner with 9:30 am to 5:30 pm hours. F G Oakes veterinary surgeon office and residence on Knox Avenue Acton. Willoughby Farm Agency large and oldest in Canada with Wend Office Kent Eld local rep Tom Hewson in Georgetown Ontario area.
Timetable fragment shows trains going west and east with daily and Sunday services. Entries list Georgetown and Guelph departures and assorted times including early morning and night flights.
Train timetable fragment lists departures and routes from Acton to London Guelph and Kitchener. Mentions Mastbound times 6.46 am 2.06 pm 6.25 pm 9.16 pm and westbound departures 2.508 pm 5.08 pm 7.25 pm. Indicates limited Sundays Holidays service to London and to Guelph, Kitchener with daily or holiday constraints.
Notice to creditors in the estate of Frederick William Huggins of Erin Wellington deceased. Claims must be sent with proofs to the solicitor before September 25 1963 for distribution to those entitled. Dated at Acton Ontario September 4 1943. F Leatherland solicitor for Elias W Cheyne and Oldham executors.
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