Prohibition Crusade Grows in Britain as Temperance Groups Unite
An editorial notes Britain faces its own prohibition wave as thirty seven temperance groups unite to combat alcohol. It cites secrecy around secret lodges and councils near London and cites leaders like Philip Snowden Sidney Webb Lord Astor and Isaac Foot joining the movement.
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England
America
Britain
Cary
London
Exchequer
Philip ‘Snowden
Sidney’ “Webb
Choose Your Boss and Trust Him
The piece from James S. McCullough, president of New York Telephone, shares a rule: never ask for a raise. He chose a company he trusted and pledged hard work, believing fair pay would come. If the boss won’t pay, he advises finding a new boss rather than pressuring for more.
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American’ Magazine
James S. McCullough
New ‘York Telephone Company
Rood
Labor Proposes Curtailment of Beer Sale in 4.4 Act
Labor M. P. Karl Homuth states in committee the party would push changes to the 4.4 beer bill. Proposals include sale only at licensed hotels, delivery by licensed dealers or independent breweries, restricted hours, Sunday limits for hotel guests, substantial license fees shared by municipality and province, birth or naturalization as a sale condition, age 20 minimum, license cancellations for infractions, and bringing 4.4 beer under the Pure Food Act to shield the public from chemically treated beer.
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Karl Homuth
M. P.P
Waterloo
Earning Power and the Path to Prosperity
An elder counsels a young man to raise income through hard work and virtue rather than speculation. The piece urges identifying wasted hours and increasing earning capacity by disciplined effort, noting that true distinction comes from steady application, not mere thrift.
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Thien
Prohibition Closes Massachusetts Jails Spurring Sales
Prohibition has led to the closing of seven of Massachusetts twenty one county jails with sales discussed by Fitchburg officials as the state plans further disposals. The shuttered prisons reduce maintenance costs for ratepayers while awaiting potential auction.
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Massachusetts
Fitchburg
United States
The Gest of Government Commissions Criticism
The Newmarket Era questions the need for broad government commissions citing costs. It cites the Pulpweed Commission at over $75,000 and the Grain Commission at over $167 600 with stenographers and distant witnesses. The paper argues information could be secured with existing government facilities.
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Pulpweed Commission
Grain Commission
Ontario Mines Report 1924 Mineral Output Sets New High
The Ontario Department of Mines reports 1924 mineral production totaling 74 412 289, a record save for 1918 wartime peak. Gold led by 25 669 262 silver 6 691 656 copper 2 258 847 nickel 5 313 586, with world totals placing Canada third in gold 31 500 000 and silver top local production overall.
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Ontario Department of Mites
Ontario
Transvaal
South Africa
United States
Canada
Amendments to the O T A limit prescriptions for strong liquors
The Farmers Sun notes improved measures in the O T A amendments proposed by Mr Nickle restricting monthly prescriptions for strong liquors and requiring government approved forms. It supports stricter controls on pharmacists dentists and veterinarians and calls for first offense imprisonment for bootlegging. It questions raising beer alcohol content and suggests further reducing prescribed liquor amounts for rural residents.
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Nickle
Sten
Farmers Sun
Public control of ocean freight urged in Commons debate
In the House of Commons the Minister of Railways and Canals said the government would push public control of ocean freight rates. Walkerton audits municipal books. debenture debts and local improvement plans may surface for ratepayers. Canada ranks highly in hydraulic power railways iron output and exports.
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House of Commons
G. P. Graham
Walkerton
The Questioning Rabbit Parenting Dilemma Explored
A 19th century reflection argues answering every child question trains inquiry and responsibility. It contrasts the common practice of silencing curiosity with a parent’s frank, sympathetic method, noting how open explanations can foster learning and autonomy without provoking defiance.
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Poraon
Atera
Mi6
Infant Baptism Reflects Church Union Efforts in Town and Country
In a Sunday service led by Rev J A Btowart a baptism highlighted the Town and Country union talk. George Robertson’s infant daughter Georgina Milne received the baptismal name with the silver christening cup given in 1851 by Inniskilling Dragoons officers to Sergeant Major Jas McCarter, uncle of Thos McCarter of Eden Mills.
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J. A. Btowart
Sue Plummer
Rockwood
Bol
George Robertson
Church In Scotland
Unita
L. W. Frood
Georgina Milne
Inniskilling Dragoons
Jas.” McCarter
North Toronto activities span tea for Grenfell Mission and local club elections
The North Toronto Conservative Association promoted an aid tea and tea event at the Public Library last Saturday. Grass fires were extinguished Tuesday evening near Smith and Stone works, while reconstruction funds improve the town's security. St George's Athletic Club formed with 26 members, electing officers led by Rev P Mayea and R K Edwards. Marked talk with Smith & Stone at council produced a satisfactory agreement. The burned building section is being rebuilt with town obligations paid and protection bolstered by added funds.
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North
Toronto Conservative Association
Georgetown
Grenfell Mission
Smith
Stone
St. George's Athletic Club
P. Mayea
Chas. Kirk
Jack Crichton
Messrs
Smith & Stone
Milton items reflect community life and incidents
Milton Mre, EB Gollins returns home after surgery at General Hospital Toronto. Charles Gibson nearly loses right arm falling onto a circular. Principal J A Hamilton and daughter Migg Hamilton plan to reside in Brantford. Church events include Milton Methodist Church 73rd anniversary with Rev Dr Speer. Fire at J R Elliot residence. social at Mrs W B Clements. W M S offering. First spring plowing by W S McCready reports good land. Mrs R McDonald escape from stove explosion damages kitchen and windows.
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EB. Gollins
General Hospital
Toronto
Charles Gibson
Nelson
J. A.‘Hamilton
Milton High School
Migg
Hamilton
Brantford
Milton Methodist Church
Dr.Speer
Dundas
G. Strickland Thompson
Methodist Church
J. R. Elliot
Martin Street
W.B. Clements
Queen Street
W. M
Milton
W. 5. McCready, of Trafalgar Township
Hulton County
R McDonald
Trafalgar
A Place to Leave It and the Indian Dialikes
A Forest and Stream correspondent recounts a Sierra of Pueblo hunting trip. An elderly Indian woman and a sick girl with smallpox engage a courteous exchange with a visiting party wondering the road to Zacapoxtla.
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Ikke
Sierra
Pueblo
Senora
Avery
Senor
Zacapoxtla
Sénora
Sénor
Sonora
Small Praise Wins Judge John at Last
A young man who shunned farm life and followed studies to become a judge earns his grandfather's reluctant pride. The grandfather warns him not to feel superior, recalling common people who cope with pithy tools like a corn cob when needed.
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John
Burlington Assessor completes wards one and two work
Assessor Cotter is nearly finished with assessment in wards one and two and has begun in wards three and four, aiming to finish in April.
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Cotter
George Foster
Nelson
James Almas
Florida
Andrew ‘Morrison
West Seattle
Wash
Morlon
Burlington
Chamber of Commerce
Council Chamber
Normandale
Methodist Young People’s League
Gazette
Anecdotes of Lord Braxfield Read to Maurice Margot
A fragment describes Arthur H Engiebach recounting tales of Lord Braxfield, a stern Scotch judge known for rigidly adhering to dialect. At the bar, Engiebach asks for an interpreter to understand the judge, while Margot responds briefly with a pointed exchange about appointments.
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Arthur H. Engiebach
Lord Braxfield
Maurice Margot
Margot
Mike
Want Columna Could Connect Help Seeking Farmers
Enquiries by men out of employment are often made at the axa Presa office for farmers seeking aid. The note suggests farmers needing help place an advertisement in the Want Column, which is closely watched by unemployed men.
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Axa Presa
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