Editor M A James completes Attia year at Bowmanville paper
Editorial notes the Bowmanville States man editor Mr M A James marks a long tenure despite ill health. George W James praises his ethics and leadership over 50 years as successors vow to uphold high standards. Norman James and The Free Press join in felicitations and wishes for continued service by editor and sons.
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Bowmanville Statesman
M. A. James
Bestaesr
George W. Jalmes
Stotesni
Igh
Norman
Free Press
Mia
Lotte
Vincent
Ayaa
Hvine
Ana” Wuld
Mlavianarya Wite
Steu
Durante
Bla
Indiap
Mamooni
Slander and Faith Under Fire at Bible Students Convention
A Canadian Baptist letter condemns a Toronto Daily clipping quoting a U.S. delegate. The speech allegedly claimed clergy deny the Bible and evolved humanity. The writer labels the statement gross slander against Baptist ministers and others, asserting no supporting truth.
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Toronto
United States
Bible Students
Baptist Churches of Canada
Dominion
Is It An Improvement In Guelph Old Home Week Control
The Guelph Mercury notes no police court cases during the Centennial amid questions about liquor control. Authors argue Government Control did not curb drunkenness and compare it to other measures, citing bootlegging rumors and harmful behavior by youths.
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Guelph
Guelph Mercury
Guelpft
Mississippi
USA
Danish lottery scam targets Acton residents with fake certificates
A letter claims Jasy Money and a Danish money lottery honored readers by sending tickets and certificates. The documents promise millionaire status but require purchases worth 1640 dollars for a full ticket or 8.60 for a half ticket. Observers doubt many will buy, noting the scheme as a costly trap for participants.
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Acton
The Abuse of Credit and Social Fronts
An editorial ad warns against credit misuse and keeping up appearances funded by others money. It cites Mrs Smith’s affordable gown, Mrs Jones’ envy, and a debtor’s poor payment habits, arguing such fronting is unsustainable and will lead to a reckoning. It urges aligning income with expenses and avoiding false displays.
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Duluth
Peace Bridge opening praised by British papers
The Daily News hails the Fort Erie Buffalo Peace Bridge opening as a stroke of good fortune after the Geneva naval conference collapse. The Daily Express and Morning Post discuss Canada and the United States’ distinct identities, urging lasting friendship and warning Europeans to learn from their example.
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The
Daily News
Fort Erie
Ontario
Buffalo
N. Y
Geneva
League of Peace
Canada
United States
Great Britain
United States of America
Daily Express
the Express
Europe
Morning Post
Bridgeburg
Editorial Notes on Toronto Union Station Opener and Canada’s Wealth
The piece mocks Toronto officials over the Union Station opening and cites a New York Times editorial on Royal visits. It compares Canada’s growth since Confederation, noting total wealth now around 22 billion dollars and breakdowns in agriculture, urban real estate, and railways. It also details Canada US and UK trade relationships and recent import export values.
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Canada
Confederation
Dominion
Bathing Through Time in the Old Family Home
A nostalgic sketch contrasts bathing in a rural past with modern bathrooms. It recalls Saturday nights at the old homestead, shared hot water, and wood tubs, noting how cleanliness habits evolved as baths became easier and daily routines changed. The piece evokes memories of grandfathers, family rituals, and a faded bygone era.
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Folka
Noya
Old Time Schoolyard Tales And Small Town Tales
Readable fragments depict a reflective reminiscence of childhood walks to an old swimming hole and dusty paths. The narrator recalls simple joys and humorous characters including a cautious friend named Dermlas, a man anxious about taxes, and communal life at a church and Sunday routines, framed by nostalgic small town scenes.
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Tony Jaxy Jaya
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Dermlas
Banenty
Fvo
Jmnds
Ria Wonert
Indian convert Mamoono joins missionary church faith grows
The narrative follows Mamoono amid hardship and deception, his gradual conversion under a missionary, and his sustained devotion. Vincent assists, compassionate care marks his illness, and Mamoono seeks Christian faith to aid his people and community.
Relief Map Mystery Aids San Francisco Earthquake Relief
Aunt Martha and Cyrus study a relief map showing San Francisco before the quake and wonder how relief workers used it. They ponder why a map of past conditions would guide aid distribution and what the map reveals about prior plans for disaster relief efforts.
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San Francisco
Martha Hitchcock
Hitchcock
Martha
Destructoon
Celler
Cyrus
Merby
Red Cronus
Ace Pere
Jitneys Rise in City’s Transit Scene
A new word jitney appears in Eastern readers explaining its origin from street slang for a five cent fare. The term now denotes a motor car running fixed routes competing with streetcars, charging passengers up to five to a dime for rides.
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Uoare
Canadian born debate triggers identity quirk
Two youths argued over national identity claiming birthplaces and parent origins. One asserts Canadian status despite parents from Scotland, while the other disputes the claim with heated exchange and a quip about kittens in an oven.
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Canada
Scotiana
Cottand
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