What About the People Editorial Buys Homelike Cooperation
A provincial editorial commends Premier Drew for withdrawing the Dominion Crown Tenants Act and urges more withdrawals to curb taxes and costs. It highlights housing for returning soldiers, supports a housing plan, and calls for cooperative government over politicized actions. It notes the need for government for the people rather than government for itself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion Crown Tenants
Armed Services
Canada
Ontario
Palestine
Hong Kong
China
Days of Spring Bring Hopes of Every Season
A reflective piece notes spring’s arrival sparks plans across lives from fishing and gardening to cleaning homes and enjoying golf, tennis, bowling, and swimming. It highlights how different people welcome spring with varied activities and expectations for warmer days.
Joiners and Speakers Great joiners are we Canadians
The Peterborough Examiner notes Canadians join clubs eagerly from adulthood. It argues organizations fail for money and direction, not member numbers, as clubs demand speakers at every meeting. Members seek to be addressed, and clubs fill time with 20 to 30 minute talks, regardless of topic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peterborough Examiner
Tax Relief Debate Over Amusement Tax Power
The Financial Post criticizes provincial plans to take over the amusement tax if Dominion authorities leave the field. It notes Ontario citizens would still pay the same levy on theatre tickets, now to the provincial collector instead of Ottawa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Financial Post
Ontario
Ottawa
Tax hikes linger after wartime gas levy repeal
Government levies persist after wartime gas taxes end, with motorists paying high fuel fees. Authorities shift duties across municipal provincial and federal levels, keeping overall tax load high and delaying relief. Citizens demand total tax reduction and fewer government revenue grabs.
Easter Ideology Calls for A United Europe Through Shared Faith
The piece argues for an Easter ideology that transcends politics and borders. It envisions a united Europe built on common purpose, shared Christian values, and everyday actions of ordinary people rather than parliamentary deals. It warns against pride and self interest sabotaging cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Orient
Western Europe
Plan to mark each concession in Morris Township
The Huron Expositor reports a plan by the Morris Township Federation of Agriculture to place a sign at the end of every concession with the township name and concession number. The plan aims to help travelers locate farms with little cost and would rely on every farmer printing their tract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huron Expositor
Seaforth
Morris Township Federation of Agriculture
Huron County
Morris Township
Editorial Notes on Taxes, Syrup, and Spring Costs
The piece notes income taxes and daylight saving in April as touchy topics, mentions maple syrup as a spring treat with rising prices, urges road maintenance on unpaved streets and winter refuse cleanup, observes dogs tipping garbage pails, and reports that Canadian department store sales rose 2.7 percent in February 1947, led by foodstuffs, with other departments falling.
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The
Financial Post
Deso Soe Recollections and Local Notices in Acton
Recollections from 1898 and local notes on school classes Easter promotions. Gifts to teachers and staff noted include a sachet and photograph album. First Free Library Board meeting held April 1 with J J A McLachlan as chairman and St P Moore as secretary. Reverend Ulair and Mrs Nasayaweya attend, and Archie McTavish leaves dressmaking to manage Grand Valley shop.
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Wo Lamb
Townsend
Elicopt
Mia McPhail
Misa Patterson
Ming
Free Library Board
Council
Hera
JJ. A. McLachlan
J. K. Godden
HW. A. Macpherson
Reeve Pearron
John Cameron
Thos. ‘T. Moore
H. P. Moor
Reave
Glee Club Concert Delights Acton Audience In Local Hall
The community Glee Club gave a highly praised performance at Tows Hall with about fifty male members, conducted by F L J Saltfy and pianist W J Raster. Also noted are traffic disruptions from a Sunday freight-train collision near the station injuring three, housing plans for a skating and curling rink funded by debentures, and local notices on marriages deaths and residents.
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Hovor
Guelph
Graham Lindsay
Toronto
John C. HL
Community Glee Club
Tows Hall
Glee Club
FL J. Salt
W. J. Raster
Guelph General Hospital
Norink
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Sayers
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New
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Ellen
Morris Sayers
Paul Alexander Cripps
William Cripps
Smith
Toronto General Hospital
Grace Smith
Moses Smith
Hubert Smith
R. M. Bell
Optometrist
Ekn
America
D. Peerless Bicycle Works
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BANK
Monntreal
Ren of
NEW Washday Wonder
Katie
Pineapple Squares
Ueta
Yancy
Joan Abbott
Tan
Prunes
Tga
TY Will Naver
Frean
Carroll's
Business Directory
W.W. G. C. Kenney
Nurgesd
J. A. McNives
Symon Block
Ik—Healdesire Chapets
AL J. Buchanan
George A. Sirrs
Dental Hurgeap Mun
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Comer Frederick, Acton
EL. Wilson
Chiveprartie Electro-Therapiet
Hell
Howes
Notary Public Office
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Langdon & Aylsworth Barristere
Holisiters
Rta
Huilding
B.D. Young, V.S
B.v.sc
Veterinary Surgeon Office
Brookville
Millon
F. G. Oakes
V.S
B.v.se
Knox Ave
Johnstone & Rumley Victor Bo Rumiley Funeral Home
Willoughby ‘Farm Agency
Kent
Poronto
Georgetown
Tom Hewton
Travellers’ Guide
Gray Coach Lines
Saad Aim
Wstam
Wess
Aos Pte
Halundays
Sundava
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Daly
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