Ontario Education Association backs Adolescent Attendance Act
Editorial notes firm stance by the Ontario Educational Association and allied groups against suspending or amending the Adolescent School Attendance Act. Votes at a general meeting and a joint session with Home and School associations yielded near unanimous support for the Act, reflecting broad trustee approval. The piece also highlights the Empire Forestry Conference in London 1920–1923 and Canada’s role as a timber source influencing policy discussions and future planning.
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Ontario ‘Educational Association
Convocation
Trustees and Ratepayers ‘Department
Ontario“ Federation of Home and Shool Associations
Sime
Canada
London
Empire
United Kingdom
Australia
New Zealand
India
South Africa
Newfoundland
Crown
Halton in Politics Preserves Liberal and Conservative Faction tensions
The Milton Reformer reports suspended Conservative convention plans awaiting Liberal moves for county races. It notes Premier Drury as Progressive probable candidate, with J A Willoughby withdrawing from Conservative consideration. Liberals debate fielding a challenger, fearing a three cornered race may boost Ferguson. The convention will clarify Liberal stance and potential strategy.
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Halton
Premer Drury
J. A.“ Willoughby
Drury
Howard Ferguson
Ferguson
Rhenorae
Supporting Mr. Drury Again for Halton
A Liberal letter writer signing as For the Public Good urges fair impartial gaming election discussion in Halton. The author, lifelong Liberal and former party candidate, argues his view should carry weight during the current crisis.
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Drury
Halton
Withal
My Town’s Civic Loyalty Written In Duty
A reflective pledge extols civic loyalty to one's hometown as the foundation of rights, duties, and community support. It emphasizes citizenship over partisanship, cooperation over dissension, and the town’s role in law, trade, education, morals, and recreation.
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Canada
United States
Community plans and civic progress in Mount Forest
Mount Forest adopts a plan to involve residents in town progress. A banquet at the Empress Hotel discussed urgent needs including an adequate electric fire alarm system. Acton boasts modern waterworks and a capable fire brigade, while Easter Monday holiday closures prompt questions about government and bank practices.
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Mount Forest
Empress Hotel
Acton
Local Notes and Community Updates From Town and Country
Town and Country report on local property notes and garage projects by Wilum Whittaker and J e McDer mott. Obituaries include Manny Conkrite dying on Easter Sunday and burial on Tuesday. Ward Two education candidate Alexander Marshall withdrew to allow Rev Good Grout to represent Mat ten county.
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Wilum Whittaker
J.e.McDermott
Colborne Hiren
Marlington
Oakville
Ilan Manny Conkrite
Alexander Marshall
Elestion
Good Grout
Ueard
Matten
Herald
Easter Week Social and Lodge News from Verdun
The Herald reports a lively visit by over 100 Mystia Link Lodge members from Toronto to Verdun Rebekah Lodges for Easter week. The event included a special railroad car arrival, a degradation team initiation of thirteen candidates, and a social luncheon following.
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Muyning Doherty
Chine
John ‘Jackson
Georgetown
Dresden
Arena” Co
Toronto Hospital
Norma Millar Hea
Hamilton
Bank of Hamilton
Tgs
Mystia Link Lodge
Toronto
Verdun Rebekah Lodges
Vialtars
Herald
McGibbon Houses Change Hands In Milton Area
The McGibbon Houses in Milton are reported changing hands with Mrs. McGibbon selling to Mr. J. Mitchell for the Village Inn in Campbellville. Other local property transfers include Bert F uck selling a garage business to J. Cooper and Harvey Dixon selling on Bastin Street to Wm. McLean. The Milton court presence and the Chief Constable's modest salary are noted amid town life. The Milton Lawn Bowling Club annual meeting elected officers including Hon. President Judge Eliot and President BE Graham for the coming term.
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Vealdenes
Queen Street
Adan Spat
Harvey Dixon Haw
Rold Hla
Bastin Street
Wm. MfcLean
Judan Elliot Haw Wold
Martin Blrect
Dr. Robertson
Tha Phoat
Ganatublo
Milton Lawn Bowling Club
Green
Omearn
Judge Eliot
BE. M. Graham
Yom. Donggu
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Vegetables Sold by Weight Under New Act in 1922
A 1922 act changes how vegetables are sold in grocery stores, limiting weight measures for items such as potatoes onions beets carrots turnips and parsnips. Excluded are leafy tops and certain potato conditions while timing and packing rules are set by the Dominion Department of Agriculture Ottawa.
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Dominion Department of Agriculture
Ottawa
Tying Bow Trick for Secure Shoes
A reader shares a method for tying a bow by passing the loop through the knot twice. The trick is quick and secure, letting the lace stay tied until you pull the two ends. The description emphasizes ease and reliability of the double pass.
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