By-election echoes and a 1920 Halton race note
The piece recalls a 1920 Halton by election when ex Premier Drury faced Toronto businessman Edward J. Stephenson as an independent in a three party era. It recalls postwar politics and shadings of Catholic support and anti prohibition groups influencing the vote.
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King
Glengarry
Drury
Ontario
Halton
Toronto
Edward J. Stephenson
John F. Ford
UF. C
People's Soldiers
Stephenson
Cath Zens
Aoven
Drury Bus League
Amarr
Dlake
Pave Stephenson Emaontres
Georgeetown
Milton
Brant Mitacy Hospital
Ciesten
Useless
Memicy
Hos Ciestan Capenses
Aost
Cmvie
Public Interest Manifests Over Women Beer Parlors Issue
A Toronto Globe and Mail report claims Queen's Park is considering closing women’s beer parlors during day hours. Proponents urge abolition for province moral standards, while editors praise immediate closure and criticize the current system as harmful to womanhood.
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Toronto Globe and Mail
Queen’s Parke
Liquor Control Board
Rene
Boosters
Mary
Vic
Toronto Evening Telegram
Antano
Drew
Aigmon
New Governor General Named After Brilliant War Record
Field Marshal Alexander is acclaimed as Governor General of Canada. His stellar war record makes him a celebrated hero across campaigns just concluded, and he is welcomed with wide approval by Canadians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshail Alexander
Canada
Lea
Canada Honours Field Marshall Alexander Appointment
The announcement notes Field Marshall Alexander was not initially named among leading contenders but was chosen by Prime Minister King. It praises his achievements and records, saying the appointment brings dignity and makes Canadians proud at home and abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Field Marshall Alexander
King
Canada
Municipal sewage and polio risk in Canadian towns urged
The Financial Post notes long overdue municipal works are needed as Dr. D W Currey warns infantile paralysis spreads via human sewage. It argues current disposal systems fail health standards by dumping sewage into lakes and streams, endangering Canadians with preventable illness and disability.
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D. W. Currey
St. Catharines
Pollo
Mankhind
Financial Post
Ration Realities of British Diets and Canadian Frustration
The piece contrasts Britain’s wartime meat rationing with Canadian comfort, noting adults in Britain could buy about one pound of meat weekly valued at a shilling two pence, while vegetables are scarce and prices high. It highlights transportation limits, worn clothing, and blackout hardships shaping daily life in Britain versus Canada’s harsher wartime memory.
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Great Britain
Britain
Canada
Editorial Notes From a Wartime Era on Holidays and Policies
A garbled editorial notes piece reflects on holidays next week, Canada United States relations, Ontario budget estimates, and liquor control profits. It mentions postwar sentiment, social scenes at railway stations, meatless days, and a courtroom exchange about an argument.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
Sterne
Liqguer Control Board
Orchard Oil Heaters Used Against Nazis
London dispatch notes orchard heaters repurposed as smoke generators by Allied forces. Farmers’ heaters requisitioned after war outbreak fed Halifax and Esso style smoke devices that protected troops on land and sea, aiding D-Day and Rhine crossing efforts. The horticultural project also bred a new bean variety Princess of Artois with dual use for snap beans and baking.
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London
Britain
Covent Garden
Halaar
Critian
Montgomery
Martel
Plymouth
Pavintong Dominion Experimental Farms Service
Princess of Artois
Staider
Seized Film Tests Saskatchewan Projectionists
The Saskatchewan government uses a seized film titled Air Fagtes to test would be projectionists in a modern basement projection booth at the Normal School. The tests cover operating projectors coordinating sound and film handling and fire prevention with three certificate classes and written and practical exams. The censor Vaughan, based in Regina, reviews upcoming screenings and may cut scenes before theatres show new pictures.
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Saskatchewan
Air Eagles
Regina
Wells Practical
Wests Me Tin
Ostes de Vaughan
Wannipesg
Siewallo
Saskatcheseo
Reganie San
Mr. Vaughan
Theatre Division
Daily Flyer Schedules at Georgetown and Gauviph
Schedules show daily service with Sunday exceptions, listing Georgetown and Gauviph routes. Times include 7.48 p.m. 12.08 a.m. 1.24 a.m. with notes that some days exclude Sato and Sun or Sato and San Fl am.
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Ing
Flyer
Georgetown
Sato
Sun
Gauviph
San Fl
Guelph
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Peat
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United Stars
Truman
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P-E.l) Journal
Mandy
Cocoa Mather Jadeon
Carnmere Berguet
POL
Ayvlmer
HEINZ
Ccerto
Aeil A
Quaker Muffets
California
Business Directory
W. G. C. Kenney
J. A. McNiven
Symon Block
Mill Street
Pheas
St. Pane
Hugh S. Austin
C.F. Leatherland
B.A. Barrieter
Naliciter
Acton Office
Phonie Aealédigees
Langdon & Aylsworth Barristers
Haliciters, Te
Acton Cooper
Macintyre Ainsworth
Bal
Tatorgetown
Gregory Theatre
BOD. Young Vol
B.v.sc
Veterinary Surgeon Office
Brooksille
E.G. Oakes
Bvsc
Veterinary Surgeon
Knox Avenue
Actonhone
Real Fntate
Willoughby Farm Agency
Heal Patate Broker General Insurance
WM. R. Bracken
Ont
Canadian National Railways
Gray Coach Lines
Blie Ag
Wolam
Pany
Sabee Ain
Tate
Boosandass
W. T. Patterson
R.O. Stin
Wynimiam
Maher Shoe Store
Alex. Stewart, Ltd
Angus Kennedy
George's
MacDonald
MacDonell St
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