King’s departure and St Laurent leadership in Canada
The Liberal Party selects Louis St Laurent to succeed W. L. Mackenzie King after three decades of service. The piece notes King’s strong background, his skill at guiding the party, and the need for a balance of youth and experience to steer Canada safely forward.
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Liberal Party
W. L. Mackenzie King
Louis St. Laurent
King
Canada
McGill
Rhodes
Canadians
Beer Output Rises in Canada Ahead of CNE Opening
The Bureau of Statistics shows June beer production at 17 510 000 gallons, up from May and last June. First half output totals 78 040 000 gallons, higher than last year. The Canadian National Exhibition runs August 27 to September 1 with Lord Mountbatten officiating and Welsh Guards Band performing. Olsen and Johnson headline platform attractions as the grand stand hosts nightly fireworks and a marathon swim draws spectators.
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Bureau of Statistics
Canada
Ontario
Toronto
Lord and Lady Mountbatten
Welsh Guards
Britain
Olsen and Johnson
Canadian Progress Across Agriculture Industry and Arts
The article outlines a broad display of Canadian advancement covering agriculture industry science art travel and education. It emphasizes progress and educational value while noting a shift away from rapid past territorial coverage toward deeper, more varied exploration.
Canadians Split on Private vs Government Ownership
A 1944 public opinion survey by Elliott Haynes reports Canadians evenly split on ownership of basic industries with 43 percent favoring private control, 30 percent for mixed ownership, and 8 percent unsure. The poll covers 7,000 interviews and notes shifting attitudes as war ends and taxes rise.
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Elliott Haynes
Fifty-Three Nations Voice at World Assembly on Berlin
The article highlights a unified relief effort by Britain and the United States and urges democracies to speak as one. It discusses the World Assembly for Moral Re-Armament at Caux with fifty-three nations, urging industrial unity and a common ideology to counter division and defeatism.
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Berlin
Great Britain
United States
Germany
Russia
World Assembly For Moral Re
Caux
Switzerland
Free Democracies
Swift Current Sun Declares Community Role and Responsibility
The Swift Current Sun states its function extends beyond news and editorials to strongly back campaigns and projects benefiting the community. It vows to influence national matters with citizen responsibilities and uphold respectability to meet moral and religious needs across all races, creeds, and social standings.
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Swift Current Sun
Editorial Notes on Fairs, Apparel, and Life Lessons
Three weeks to Exhibition time and fairs follow. radios and jewellery fall while soaps oils and some metals rise. A US medical authority warns belts cause a “corporation” bulge and dyspepsia, suggesting suspenders. Marshall Field lists ten life keys: time perseverance working simplicity character kindness example duty economy patience.
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Marshall Field
Recollections and Local Happenings in Acton
Recollections from Acton cover the town’s belle events and new pavement inauguration without ceremony. Reports note Mr George Stovel opening a shoemaking business, Mill Street widening as a topic, a runaway on Silver Creek Hill injuring Mrs J P Mullen, and residents A T B and J C Matthews traveling for vacations and trips. Council discussion on electric light movement paused without action.
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George Stovel
Acton
Mill. St
Silver Creek
J. P. Mullen
Andl
Harriston
Teeswater
J. C. Matthews
Prescott
Kingston
Ottawa
Robt
Wansbrough
Free Press Notes 1928 Aug 1 Local News Briefs
The issue reports Charles Parker's Young Street residence brickwork nearing completion. Dr J C Lindsay opens a dental office in the Royal Bank Building Toronto. Acton Girls Ball Team travels to Guelph winning 15 5 then loses to Kitchener by one run. Mr and Mrs Robert Robertson return from two months in Cartwright Manitoba. A farewell tea for Mrs C C Henderson and Mrs R Scott leaving town. Birth for Arch McEnery and wife at Ballinafad on July 2 1928 a daughter. Obituary for Purnel Urmel Bunte Mannen aged 23 at St Josephs Hospital Guelph.
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Chas. Parker
Young Street
J. C. Lindsay
N. F. Lindsay
Royal Bank
Toronto
Acton
Guelph
Kitchener
Robert Robertson l
Cartwright
Manitoba
Malcolm McLean
C. C. Henderson
R. Scott
New Kitchen Aid Stops Ice Trays Sticking
A new kitchen accessory described by The Financial Post uses a liquid that prevents ice cube trays from sticking in the freezer. A few drops put on the tray bottom let trays slide out easily, according to makers. Democracy hinges on actions, not opinions.
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Financial Post
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Free Press
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Ato Ballinafad
Arch. McEnery
Mannen
St. Joseph's Hospital
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Gordon Young Limited
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B.F. Murfin
Georgetown
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Dandee
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Mediavenme
Tex
Libby
Carroll's
Welchs Pere
Montserrat
NEINZ
McLaren's
Rea &E
Mea Awn
Anni Nas
California
Valencia
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Business Directory
W. G. C. Kenney
J. A. McNiveny
Symon Block
Mhi St
Offles
Phone Ik—Realdonéo Charade
D. A. Garrett
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A. J. Buchanan
Leishman Block
Mil St
George A. Sirrs
Dental
St. Corer Frederick
L. Wilson Daste
Ball
Langdon & Aylsworth Bartistara
Sellestara
Eta
Acton—Cooper Building
Macintyre Aylsworth
A Acton Phease
Gregory Theatre
Lever & Hoskin Chartered Accountants
Jenkins & Siardy
Victoria St
B. D. Young, V.S
B.v.sc
Brookville, Ontario
Mijton
F. G. Oakes
V.S
Veterinary Surgeon
Knox Ave
Johnstone & Rumley
Victor B. Rumley Finergl
Willoughby Farm Agency
Kent
Travellers’ Guide
Gray Coach Lines
Tlalbopi
Stratford
Sytesa
Landon
Kitchener Davis
Ain
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