By Election Echoes Reach Back Twenty-Five Years
The piece recalls a 1920 Halton County by election when Edward J. Stephenson ran as an independent against Drury and others after John F. Ford resigned to let Drury enter the Ontario legislature. It compares past and present tensions in Glengarry with party backing and independent candidates amid postwar politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King
Glengarry
Drury
Ontario
Halton
Toronto
Edward J. Stephenson
John F. Ford
UF. C
Hatton
UF QO
Independent People's Soldiers
Liberty League
Electeon
Aowon
Ephensen
Cit
Amarr
Trevores
Pave Stephenson Omaorres
Georgetews
Milton
Brant Micaty Hose
Ciesten
Cna
Clestion
Toronto Newspaper Debates Women's Beer Parlors Closure
The Toronto Globe and Mail reports rumors that Queen's Park may push closing women’s beer parlors during day hours, with political support and opposition noted. The Toronto Evening Telegram backs immediate closure, arguing the system harms women and morals more than unregulated alcohol.
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Toronto Globe and Mail
Queen’s Park
Digeor
Chacwan O
Mary
Women’s Department of Beer
Toronto Evening Telegram
Ontario
Drew
Aigm
New Governor General Alexander Praised by Nation
The appointment of Field Marshal Alexander as Governor General of Canada is hailed by Canadians. His brilliant wartime record elevates him as a national hero across campaigns just ended, with broad support described in a growing list of popular names.
Canada honours Field Marshall Alexander appointment
The text notes that Field Marshall Alexander was not initially named among likely candidates for the position but was chosen by Prime Minister King. It praises his achievements and record, stating the appointment will bring dignity and pride to Canadians at home and abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Field Marshall Alexander
King
Canada
Tragedy Warns of Needed Municipal Sewage Upgrades
A Financial Post item urges Canadian cities to finalize long delayed sewage plans to curb disease. Dr. D. W. Currey cautions infantile paralysis and other illnesses spread via human waste. Many systems fail health standards despite acceptable aesthetics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Currey
St. Catharines
Pollo
Financial Post
Rations contrast Canada and Britain under wartime controls
The piece compares British meat rationing to Canada’s wartime food life. It notes a weekly British meat value of one shilling two pence giving about one pound per adult, with bone. it highlights hardship for British families buying meals, scarce vegetables, high prices for fresh greens, and ongoing transport limits and austerity even after blackout and bombing easing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Canada
Editorial Notes From Summerside Journal On Wartime, Holidays
The Summerside Journal reports on holidays, budget notes, and postwar adjustments. It notes Ontario budget sources, tolls under austerity, and possible Canadian reform. It mentions fatalities from motor vehicle accidents and drownings, plus lighter observations on social scenes at railway stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Summerside
P-E.l) Journal
Orchard Oil Heaters Aided Allied Smoke Screens In War
London report notes orchard heaters from fruit growers led to smoke screen devices used by Allied forces in Krain and the Western Front. Generators produced dense smoke to cloak ships and troops, aiding D-Day and Rhine crossing actions. Also mentions Horticultural Dom Dominion Farms Service origins and a bean variety Princess of Artois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Krain
Covent Garden
Marstaad Montgomery
Plymouth
Geatiog
Stemfer i
Dstal
Dominion Experimental Farms Service
Princess of Artois
Stattler
Seized Film Tests Saskatchewan Projectionists
Saskatchewan government uses a seized film titled Air Fagtes to train aspiring projectionists in Regina. The film is shown in a modern projection booth at the Normal School building under a theatre inspector’s supervision. Applicants take three certificate classes with written and practical exams to operate projectors, coordinate sound and film, and handle faults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saskatchewan
Eagles
Regina
Ape
Tim Censor
Vaughan
Theatre Division
New Pictures
Daily Telegraph Schedule Fragments at Georgetown and Gauvi
Daily and Saturday service notes show routes at Georgetown and Gauvi with exceptions. Times listed include 101 am, 7.48 pm, 12.08 cum 124 am, and mentions of daily operations excluding Sundays and Saturdays.
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Acton
Ostarie
Free Preece
Ideertisey
Dills, Editoe
Telepuonrs
Reshlense
Cocoa Mather Jaction
POL
Wiltor
Ren
Krai
HEINZ
Ccerto
Quaker Muffets
California
Roctantioan
Apparcothy Churchill
Faland
Lighor Control Board
Popepsens
Titman
Mandy
I. Nk
Business Directory
W. G. C. Kenney
Phycieian and
Burgeee
J. A. McNiven
Symon Block
Mill Street
Offics
Pheas
St. Phens
Hugh S. Austin
C.F. Leatherland
B.A. Barrieter
Noliriter
Notary Police
Phone Realisges
Langdon & Aylsworth Barristers, Holicilorse, Fte
Acton Cooper Huiliding
Ke Macintyre Ainsworth
Officery ‘Theatre
Aorpeton
BOD. Young Vos
Bvse
Veterinary Murgeon
Brookville
F. G. Oakes
Koos Avenue
Real Fntate
Willoughby Farm Agency
Kent Bidg
Georgetown
Tom Tiuson
Dphona
Fatate Broker General Insurance
WM. R. Bracken
Ont
Canadian National Railways
Weat
Gauviph
Song
Flyer
Georgetown Flier
Guelph
Gray Coach Lines
Vwblo
Ww. T. Patterson R.O. Tof
Esantnatio Orthopitat
Wynimeam ST. Quelpeh
Maher Shoe Store
Alex, Stewart, Ltd
Angus Kennedy
George
Macdonallys
MacDonell St
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