Editorial Tribute and War Cripples Toll Across Nations
The piece mourns President Harding's death and lauds his leadership and Canada’s regard for him. It notes a Geneva conference study of war cripples pensioned postwar toll, listing nation by nation totals and estimating the grand total near ten million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
International Labor Bureau
Germany
Australia
Turkey
Bulgaris
Portugal
Hungary
Japan
Baltic States
Jubilee Celebration for Acton Marks 50 Years of Incorporation
The Jubilee Celebration for Acton featured a three day homecoming for former residents and native-born sons and daughters. A strong church focus Sunday's services, union services with five congregations, a sacred concert, and social tours highlighted the event. The gathering renewed friendships, strengthened town pride, and rooted Acton’s heritage in the community’s memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Citizens’ Committee
Gona
Prohibition Chief Finds Canada to U S Liquor Flow Reduced
Roy A. Haynes, chief American Prohibition Commissioner, says enforcement along a 3000 mile frontier has cut cross border liquor traffic to a trickle. He argues reports of free Canadian liquor flowing are propaganda by bootleggers selling their own moonshine as the real thing from Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy A. Haynes
Canada
United States
Mail and
Empire
Motorist Negligence Causes Most Crossings Accidents
A historical note cites Grand Trunk data from 1922 to 1923 recording 54 deaths at protected crossings caused mainly by driver carelessness. It argues safety devices fail when motorists ignore warnings and urges motorists to educate negligent peers to reduce crashes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Trunk
Visalia Awards New Asphalt Paving Contract
A City of Visalia California contract for asphaltic concrete paving showcases the durability of the 28 year old Main Street pavement. The piece notes California’s oldest asphalt pavement on Main Street and cites prior Visalia projects in 1895 and 1910 promoting trial use in Ontario.
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Visalia
Cal
California
Ontario
Canadian Divorce Rate and Town Tidiness Highlighted
A Dominion Bureau of Statistics report shows Canadian divorces in 1922 at 544, two thirds of one percent of marriages, seven per 100 000 persons, with a decline from wartime highs. The piece praises Acton’s streets and homes while urging continued town upkeep and cooperation on pavement and cleanliness.
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Canada
Dominion
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
United States
Acton
Strets
Toronto
Sarnia
Burlington
The
Gazette
Brant Street
Editorial Notes on Farming, Economy, and Taxes
The piece comments on farmers facing labor and transport shortages amid a large anticipated crop, discusses crime and harsher penalties for motor vehicle theft, cites Canada’s bond holdings and bank deposits, notes record trade and revenue, praises editor W H Kerr of Brussels Post, and mentions wartime sales tax funding with tax revenue gains.
Small Town Humor Versus City Stereotypes in Everyday Life
A reflective piece contrasts small town life with city stereotypes, highlighting humor about rural towns. It paints small towns as close knit communities where neighbors help each other, people speak plainly, and daily routines stay simple compared to urban façades.
A Green Winter Feed System For Chickens
An old method uses green feed stored in barrels to supply laying hens through winter. A four inch opening allows wetting, a bottom drain releases excess, and a weight packs down content. Barrels provide green matter for thirty to forty hens through the season.
Misdialed Fire Station Confusion Over Garden Plans
A caller misdials a fire station claiming contact with Browns next door. The conversation centers on a garden, lawn, and bulb planting plans at house No. 200 School Berest, while the fireman ends the call after a brief exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallor
Farditine
Jones
Caprelesa
Resetting bolts in concrete with sulphur
Farmers can set bolts in concrete by melting sulfur and pouring it around the bolt. The method is faster, cheaper, and less prone to shrinkage than lead, with the hole only needing to accommodate the bolt head. A small amount of water aids curing without affecting the result.
Kawartha Lakes Offer Splendid Summer Fun and Travel
The Kawartha Lakes region boasts above Lake Ontario level beauty and easy access from Toronto for summer visitors. It highlights boating, sailing, canoeing, bathing, and hiking with hotels and ample amenities. The larger lakes yield bass, muskellunge, and salmon while streams host speckled trout, and CN Railways provides a free map booklet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian National Railways
Thoughts for parents on child happiness and education
A fragmented message urges parents to value a child’s happiness and education beyond facts. It stresses intelligent judgment, quick decision making, and the role of fathers with families in supporting prohibition. It notes dangers of drunk driving and the impact of ambition, schooling, and teachers on youth success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patanta
Hang
Canada
Oli
Briuce
Doaire
Shim
Hla
The Wet Vote and Ontario Temperance Act Debate
The article discusses how the wet vote affected the Farmers party and the stance of Mr Ferguson and Mr Verguson on enforcing the Q T A. It notes Liberals and Farmers distrusting the promise and predicts Ontario House action after convening. The piece mentions Wellington Hay and the Hon Mr Drury as cautious leaders.
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Farmers
Ferguson
Verguson
Ontario House
Wela
Liberala
Yerguwopi
Ontario
Ace
Wellington Hay
Drury
Montreal
Backfire Exchange Highlighted in Noted Quip Clash
A sharp exchange features Independent Mary and the bad boy arguing over parental marriage, with jabs about justice of the peace and a secretary of war, as quoted in Chicago Continent style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Chicago
Hog Defies Flames to Save Her Pigs in Leominster
In Leominster Massachusetts a mother hog refused to abandon her piglets as flames engulfed a pen. Firefighters evacuated offspring to safety while the hog returned repeatedly to the burning area until the last moment. The mother remained with her family until the danger eased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leominster
Mass
Arthur Street Acton Receives Prompt Attention
An order directed to Arthur Street in Acton is acknowledged with assurances of prompt attention and efficient handling. The brief note confirms acceptance of the instruction and a commitment to swift execution.
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Arthur Street - Acton
Fatal Hill Stall Accidents Reported in Ontario
Two fatal motor accidents occurred in Ontario in recent days due to hill stalling. Drivers under nervous strain failed to control vehicles as gravity sent cars into reverse or into ditches, with emergency brakes and clutch engagement described as crucial to prevent backing.
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Mont Cason
Janina
Ie Fe Alwaya
Suth
Rover
Ontario
Fort gar tale hints at new invention and timer device
Fragmentary notes describe Silan Hocking and a new type of instrument named a npondometer. It mentions speeds 40 and 60 miles per hour and signals red lights, with vague references to Toronto Bing and a line about Nearer my God to Thee.
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Silan Hocking
Alxty
Toronto
Fragmentary dialogue excerpt with misread lines
A partial OCR dialogue shows Mercy denying being a "literary woman" and Tama asking about talents in an infant school setting. Punctuation and capitalization are inconsistent, indicating a damaged text sample from a historical publication.
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Pergy
Mercy
Tama
Canadian pastor inspires town to build hall
In a Pennsylvania town a pastor likens a widow and suitor to a boat drifting down life’s stream. He prompts a citizenry to back a new community hall, appoints a one person committee, and mobilizes helpers who complete the building with unexpected zeal.
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Jundman
Kato
Jack
Kate
Vennsylvania
Citizana
Kimaall
Pick
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Tue Nome
Macatee Canadian Weekly Newspager Association
Merabit
Tawu Weeklica
Editorial
Focal
Fras. Press
Harding
United’States
Vancouver
President Herding
Georgetown Herald
Dominion of Canada
W.—H.kers
Brussels Post
Kerr
Brussels
Department
Ottawa
Fife
N . Ray Jefe
Malier
Uticka
Iman
Garten
Kawartha Lakes
J.B. Paton
Fasthnteed
Rogers Silverware
FORD
Guelph Business College Herald
Dusiph
D. Bprott
Business Directory
J. al McNiven
Hower Avenue
Elgin Street
E. J. Nelson
Aprimdeerick Atheet
W. S. Laird
Quelfit
Woolwich Street
Uys
Harold Nash Farmer
Notary Public
Perryman Block
H. G. Meir
J. M. Bell
Dentral
Toronto Universalty
Realdance
Broderick Street
F. G. Gollop
D.D.S
LDS
Bank of Nova
Francis Nunan
Wyndham Street
Guelph
Lodge Directory
Sons OF England
Lodge Woodgreen
St & P.m
Lgo. O
BL Hall
J. Precious
Little
Ats
FFOR
ORD Motor Company OF Canada
Eas
Bank of Montreal
Conservative Progress
L. B. Shorey
R.j.kerr
R. J. Kerr
Bower Avenue
J. E. Cheevers
Quebec
Guelaly
D. Alex
NIVEN
Ontario Land Gurveyor
Givil
Anginser
Bullagod Nor Ares
McLean
Omierte
Hamilton ‘& Sons
Wootwieh Wie
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