Ontario as playground boosts nation through tourism gains
Editorial notes public opinion waking to tourism as a driver of prosperity and capital flow into agriculture, mines, forests and manufactures. Citing A W Campbell, Dominion Commissioner of Highways, foreign travel revenue last year tops $200 million. Ontario towns awaken to attract visitors with courtesy, information, and amenities, including camping grounds per the Norwood Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
North America
A. W. Campbell
Dominion Commissioner-of
Dominion Commissioner-of-the-Highways
Norwood
Outlaw liquor trade exposed in Ontario election meddling
The Customs Commission probes show liquor traffic evading taxes and funding campaigns to drive wet sentiment. Gooderham & Worts officials admit paying about $25,000 in the last Ontario election for campaign funds and a police slush fund. The letter urges federal action and pledges to prosecute wrongdoers and expose the “despicable business.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Customs Commission
Gooderham & Worts
Ontario
Mr. Nast
Prohibition poll mirrors youth and business views nationwide
A hurried Senate hearings protest highlights a poll of Christian Endeavor leaders and 605 general store managers across 48 states. Majorities oppose legalizing light wines and beers and repealing prohibition, with both groups noting prohibition improved conditions socially and morally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judiciary Committee
United States Senate
Christian Endeavor
United States
America
Vermont
Board of Trade Criticized for Intermediary Role in Liquor Centres
In the Callingwood Bulletin debate rages over the Board of Trade acting as an intermediary to place Collingwood among liquor dispensing centres. The piece argues such actions stray beyond the group’s normal program and risk increasing contention among members with diverse views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quentley
Board of Trade
Collingwood
cAnstead
Callingwood Bulletin
Ontario to Extend Normal School Course to Two Years
The Department of Education announces Ontario will lengthen the Normal School training for teachers from one to two years starting this fall. Prospective teachers would complete one year, receive an interim certificate to teach for two to three years, then return for a second year to base instruction on real teaching experience. The plan may be retroactive for current teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontirio
Department of Education
Ontario
Dominion
Workmen's Compensation Board reports 1927 first quarter totals
The board awarded 407818.24 including 101830.83 for medical aid, raising first quarter 1927 benefits to 1521560.76, up from 1380305.05 in 1926. Accidents last month reached 5507 with 31 fatalities. first quarter 1927 had 16520 accidents, 1709 more than 1926, while fatalities were 87 versus 82. Morley cites blood poisoning cases and First Aid equipment shortcomings as contributing factors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Workmen's Compensation Board
R.—B.morley
Industrial Accident Prevention Associations
Read It Right Readership Needs Careful Reading
A writer laments widespread misreading of sentences and paragraphs and urges readers to verify meaning before repeating content. The piece cites readers clipping headlines and misquoting articles, giving examples of mistaken perceptions and urging caution in reading and interpretation.
Editorial notes on tourism, Empire Day and Canada jubilee
The piece urges readying tourist camping grounds and signage for Acton’s Dominion Diamond Jubilee plans, notes Ontario Education booklet on Empire Day, cites British Columbia timber records in 1928, and discusses Canada’s representation at the United States with housing concerns over a $500000 purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario Department of Education
Canada
British Columbia
Faint Oakville Funeral Highlights Local Notices
Neighborhood news from Oakville reports attendance at the funeral of Willhun Tuckin with Linn Wilkin and local residents in attendance. May 1 events include a plant sale and open band concert at the temple, while Mayor Martin discusses agriculture and prosperity during a town meeting.
Local Notes From Hamilton District Burnt House and Busy Day
A rambling Hamilton district item reports a dog incident and a wreath ceremony marking the tenth anniversary of Vimy Ridge, with Mrs John J. attending in New York City. It notes a white headed robin sighting, two car crashes near the post office injuring bystanders, a sudden medical call, and a chimney fire at Mr John West’s Brant Street residence quickly controlled by the fire brigade.
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Bummerfield
Hamilton
Mra
John J
Vinttfin Nornaronts
Mfr
Aira
John Wouter
Ontario
New York City
Thuyen
Arthur Lancaster
Port Notson
Kopurtu
Automo Bioca
Cellabina
Eric Bykos-Was-tukon
Peart
Mis-belne
John Woat
Brant Giroet
Eawa
Noey
Guaxotte
Local notices from Milton area residents and visitors
Mrs John Joynt of Lucknow visits her daughter Mrs A Midlaon on Court Street. John Brandon from Toronto visits Mrs Frank Davis as well as Mrs J M Mackenzie recovery noted. Wardley Stewart transfers from CTL to Galt. Dorla Tawa trains at Gilck Children's Hospital and visits grandmother Mrs Wm Bews. Arthur Nowell of Waterdown greets the Reformer. Jo and Slogan with Freaman motor trip to Acton and Rockwood. Samed HT Boomer found dead in Hamilton area, formerly agent at C BP. Nelwn McCay of Trafalgar Township has urns broken on Midtjoo Road. Hugh Fraser of Diackumith at Hornby scenes a Morac incident. Gosrke Adqma injured by a horse. S. Wil Albertson of Trafalgar Township attends official dates after illness. Committees named for Milton’s Canon Diamond Jubilee starting June 39. Dr Cameron Warren of Toronto visits Milton and sees Mrs Wm Low, confined to room. Wilson recovering well after major operation at hospital. Mr Harey of ToVolatoke, S C en route to Milton to visit his mother. Mrs Wim Bowe’s health issues noted amid local pageant preparation.
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John Joynt
Lucknow
Midlaon
Court Street
John Brandon
Toronto
bin A Luter
Frank Davis
J. M. Mackensie
Wardley Stewart
C.T. 1
Galt
Lost Week India Room
Hamiiton
Wos
Wtas
C, BP
Horn
Wingham
Nelwon McCay
Trafalgar
AliddjJo
Hugh Vraser
Hornby
Aie
Riba
Wis Tage
R Gosrke
Adqma
Nolson Townulp
Albertgon
Moumenta
Milton
Cameron Warren
Inez
Lows
Gorfana
Wilson
Votormor
Harey
Tovolatoke
S. C
The Cheapest Think in the World
The piece argues that the world’s cheapest drink is tea made poorly. It warns that using cheap tea creates a terrible disappointment, praising proper tea made from good leaves as the better choice.
Weekend visits and social rounds in Toronto area
Austin spent Sunday with Vivian and friends in Ontario. Mr and Mrs Kennedy hosted tea with relatives from Tochato and Torono. Coreta Gibao nt returned from Toronto while Coreta’s aunt prepared tea at Markhanshie. Winnipeg news notes a quiet, muddy social week with possible opera plans.
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Austin
Vivarplen
Merbower
Trian
Toronti
Capelnne
Mika Maury Cove
Show
Hatter and Co
Buniuy
Ard
DD. L
UCN Xeal
Toronto
Jean Hundard
Kckpwhyy
J. Kennedy
Twa Nord
Vietor Aed Chiurien
Daiugh‘tor
Mira Littan
Tochato
Miau
Torono
Hunday
Community Notes From Guelph and Toronto Districts
The item lists scattered notes from Toronto and Guelph areas. It mentions excavation beginning for a new Presbyterian Manse on Hith Street, Mrs John Armstrong’s ongoing tenancy at the Western Yoaphal, and Rev Gy Dicklo preaching at United Church services. It also references individuals Warraclough, J Wallace, S Kirk, George Ward, and John A Nowland’s visit to Toronto for a banquet last Tuesday night.
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Minola “Cotten
Toronts
Mia
Mount Sumat
Toronto
John Armintroig
Yoaphal
Chirlen Watson
Guelph
Moapital
Dicklo
United Church
Guelphent Narfot Street
Wera
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Acton
Qutarla
Actioy
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Laskaw
Paulghurt
Wownhal - Mies
Mawkek
Lynn Wilkin
Willdi
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Béuth
Frank Mellveon
Clinton
Counelope
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Wintor
aHlar
Burlington
Erin
Georgetown
Mian Mayfon McKay
Weltonley Howllal
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Medica
J. A. McNiven
Jein Mrront
Phonh
DR. Ey
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Esi
Acton Ontario
LEGAL
Harold ‘Nash Farmer
Bellastar
Notary
Perryman Block
Mondy
Lonton
Datidays
Ofolaolk
J. H. Johnson
D.p
Dantal
Oftica
Bank of Nova
Francis Nunan
Perfadiomla
Avery
Wyndhan Ittroot
Willame’ Biore
Onta
Firestone
Firestone Tire
Open Courany
A. Malbaag
Main St
Jas. Symon Vardwati
StTraiis
Young St
G. Eo Parker
Young
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Free Press
Talbot
W. D. Talbot
Mill Street
Lcomfort J
Lowes Pric Vondetas
Kelan
Cabdaat &ecLoo Vawilau Sedator
Rosletet
SPO
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