Canada income tax history and revenue share analysis
The text notes Canada's 1917 income tax origin and about 744 million dollars collected since, with average yearly receipts around 52.6 million for 13 years and an estimated 61 million for the year ending March 31 1932. It claims roughly 20 percent of Canada's total revenue comes from income tax and compares to the United States and British Isles shares. It mentions exemptions on interest income and cites the Business Profits War Tax at over 198 million but a net return under 26 million.
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Canada
United States
British Isles
Spring Optimism and More Time for Home Improvements
The piece notes spring brings optimism and outdoor activity after winter. It highlights farmers preparing land and seed time, plus city residents enjoying home and garden tasks. It argues labor and materials costs are at their lowest in years, suggesting investments in painting and repairs now save money.
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Tapain
Restore Public Confidence In Ontario Hydro Payments Probe
The Ontario Government renews a delayed investigation into Hydro payments, widening the probe to include a $125,000 payment to John Aird Jr. from Beauharnois. Justice Orde will oversee as Hon G Howard Ferguson may testify, calls for full revelation and accountability.
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Ttario
Hydro Payments
John Aird, Jr
Beauharnois Corporation
G. Howard Ferguson
Justice Orde
Hydro
Otario
Newfoundland
Shetmeneeu
A Brake Not a Propeller Doubt and Self Belief
A reflective piece contrasts doubt with conviction in pursuit of success. It argues doubt weakens effort and friendships, while self belief and steady loyalty unlock achievement beyond struggle. The text emphasizes trusting oneself to compel love and admiration from others.
President's Salary Costs Stir Discussion of Public Savings
A historical article notes the President’s annual upkeep estimated at 149 402 with items including Sir Henry’s 75 000 salary and other allowances and salaries from multiple agencies. The piece argues even small percentage cuts on large totals can yield real savings and reduce railway costs.
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C. Nor
Henry
G. T. ‘Western
Central
Vermont
Ontario
Car Ferry
Department Raises Exam Fees Again Facing Parents And Pupils
The department increases examination costs with paper fees rising to 1.50 and maximum exams set at 10 for middle, 15 for upper, and 5 for lower school students. Presiding officers and assistants see daily rates cut to 7.50 and 6 while reading papers costs drop to 1.25. Eight papers per pupil. The move aims to save money but offers little help to families seeking education.
Canada Mineral Production for 1931 Shows Strong Metal Output
Canada’s 1931 mineral production valued at $227,456,365 with metals leading at $118,636,071 and fuels at $54,588,933. Gold topped metals with $55,715,120 from 2,695,291 fine ounces, while copper and nickel followed, and Ontario led provinces with $96,126,990 in output.
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Canada
Ontario
Quebec
British Columbia
Alberta
Editorial Notes Reflect on Rates and Public Dissent
Editorial notes critique rural rate reductions and government tolls on rates, mention postmasters fired since 1930, recall the St John’s riot with $10000 property damage, ponder peaceful protest efficacy, and celebrate Mitchell Advocate’s seventy second anniversary as a booster to the community.
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Simcoe
Mitchell Advocate
Mitchell
Birds Sing Te Deum Morning of Ginger Farm Chronicle
Daily reflections from Ginger Farm note the spring song of birds waking the author and readers to gratitude for nature. The writer recalls Nina Moore Jamieson's talk on farm woman journalism, reflects on writing pressures, and notes rumors of leaving Ginger Farm while affirming resilience and ginger as a metaphorical resource.
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Nina Moore Jamieson
Ginger Farm
Banks, Taxes, and Laws Weigh Down a Desperate Man
A distressed letter to a bank expresses inability to send a cheque due to an overload of federal and local taxes and numerous laws. The writer claims oppressive penalties and public scrutiny have left him nearly ruined, clinging to life to see what comes next.
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Banking House
One Cause of Unemployment In a Courtroom Exchange
A prisoner and judge debate work and talent in a terse exchange. The prisoner claims to be an organist with a God given talent, while the judge questions how such talent can be unemployed. The suspect quips about a monkey dying as a possible reason.
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Ginger Farm
Burglary Alarm Triggers Panicked Household Call
A wife reports a burglary at the silver and pantry, prompting her husband Henry to call for help. He stands at a window shouting Police and Doctor as the scene unfolds in a tense domestic moment.
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Canadian Weekly
Ontario-Quebec
Acton. Free Press
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Mill Street
Acton
A. Dills
St. John’s
del Monte
Lynn Valley
Singapore
Carroll’s
Carroll
Carroll's
Harry Home
Nestle
Tinh
I National ‘Sauerkraut Week
Libby
Essex
Green Valley
Sunkist
Tbs
Mons
Acton, Ontario
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