John Aird Jr Receives 125000 From Sweezey And 50000 From Ontario Hydro
The Mail and Empire reports John Aird Jr received 50000 from the Ontario Hydro-Electric Commission linked to Madawaska power rights held by M. J. O'Brien. The commission says the payment was justified under their agreement for his services amid the circumstances. The piece questions the extent of Aird's influence or powers.
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John Aird,Jr
Sweezey
Ontario Hydro Commission
Hydro
John Aird, Jr
Ontario Hydro-Electric Commission
Madawaska
M. J. O'Brien
Commission
Mr. Aird
Hydra
John Aird
Benefits Are in Doubt at Dundas Volunteer Firemen’s Meet
The Annual Vol unteer Firemen's Association Convention at Dundas ended with a church burned and about $50,000 in damage. The event’s value is questioned as incendiary origins are suspected and the presence of hoodlum elements taints the gathering. The Fire Marshal’s investigation may identify culprits, but the association faces a challenge to restore its fire protection benefit.
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Firemen's Association
Dundas
Revenue and Expenditure Fall in Four Months to July 31
Department of Finance reports declines in total ordinary revenue and expenditure for the four months ending July 31 compared with 1930. Net debt stands at $2,248,468,307.25 on July 3, up from $2,140,862,232.70 a year earlier, with varied shifts across income tax customs duties excise taxes and subsidies while interest and public debt rise.
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Department of Finance
Canada Grain Act
Dominion Lands and Parks
Back to the Land Aided by Government Relocation
The article notes 2 500 families and 10 000 single men moved from cities to farms in the past year as unemployment relief. The government helps locate farms and provide information with no direct financial aid. It questions if this marks a movement back to rural life despite poor farm conditions.
Taxes Rise Reflections On Past Tax Rates And Daily Life
The piece reflects that tax bills were mailed recently with payments due in September and November. It recalls when taxes were lower, noting slower roads, limited street lighting with oil lamps, narrow sidewalks, and modest water supply, contrasting past conveniences with current higher living costs.
Fall Fair prize hints harvest time and jubilee questions
Editorial notes ponder the Fall Fair prize lists signaling summer’s end, Acton’s 1033 jubilee, and civic duties. They remark on George Young’s swimming win stirring interest in the C. N. E. swim, electric railway abandonment, campaign finance questions, and reflections on fashion, politics, and local journalism.
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George Young
Harvest recollections stir memories of English village life
The writer reflects on a wall image of three gleaners in homespun attire and contrasts rural England with Canadian harvests. He recalls Acton in West Suffolk, a whitewashed cottage world, a belfry controversy, and old village families, linking memories to Canadian place names such as Newmarket and Leamington, sharing personal anecdotes of a bygone era.
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Hautren
Yntilde
Martin
Tam
Acton
West Suffolk
Ubled
Robert Jennings
Duke of Marlborough
Iy Acton
William
Canada
England
Newmarket
Ames
Stngland
Leamington
Warwickshire
Shakespeare
Acton Row
Atiil
Ware
Acton Road
Tonoher’s Peaceful Farewell Inspires Ford Tribute
A fragmented note recalls harmony as Valea from the rewritten Ford era is cited. The text hints at a farewell or tribute theme, combining archaic phrasing with modern reference to Ford’s legacy.
Stuttering Theories and Remedies From Early Medical Viewpoints
A historical discussion surveys theories on stuttering including coordination of breath and speech memory defects and mixed nervous fright. It notes childhood onset and gender differences with boys affected more, and mentions Demosthenes cure tales and methods like using a fake tone, or purposeful articulation to reduce self consciousness. It highlights public speaking as a trigger and cites Bennett as Budget founder in a concluding remark.
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Anany
Hhayelf
Demosthenes
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Ontario
Quebec Divisioon
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Mill Street
le Badle
Columpa
G. A. Dills
Hilltoe
Proprietor
Kadlodal
Busiiews
Aye
Jack
Jock
Sir Walter Scott
Queenston Docks
Chippawa
Beauharnois
Jesutt
Star Weekly
Guelph
Chronicles of
Nennett
Canadian Shredded Wheat Company, Ltd
MeLiSades
Libby
Rosedale
Dow
Vy-Gall's
Ube
Durban
Japan
Maxwell
Carsall
Carrell
Acton, Ontario
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