Loyalty to the Home Fair Encourages Community Support
Editorial urges one thousand members for the Agricultural Society in 1926, calling on readers to join and back the Aylmer Fair. It notes value for the $1 membership and praises the Fair Board for dedication. Also summarizes favorable midyear business indicators across agriculture mining lumbering and fishing sectors with strong Pacific Coast fish demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Society
Fair ‘Board
Aylmer Fair
Express
Judge Flemming Rules Spoiled Boy in Night Driving Case
Kansas City judge Clem Fleming sentenced a 19 year old youth after reckless night driving by giving him a choice between jail and a 200 dollar fine plus strict rules. The teen must surrender his father's car, stop visiting his girlfriend after 9 30 PM, be in bed by 10 PM, and hold a job. The boy said he had been pampered by his father and blamed it for his conduct. The local paper urged Americans to return to a simple life and warned idleness breeds misbehavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fleming
Kansas City
Jil
America
Jack
The Care of Savings in Financial Institutions
The article outlines advantages of saving deposits highlighting safety in large city banks and strong management standards. It notes long-established banks have surplus resources protecting depositors, liquidity with flexible deposits and withdrawals, limited withdrawal notice only to prevent runs, and the interest earnings from savings, contrasts with bonds requiring manual interest collection or personal fund use.
Editorial Notes on Postage Taxes and Local Tax Policy
A Goderich Signal editorial laments two cent postage and taxes, noting cheaper cars and income tax changes. The writer cites an observant citizen and critiques local value and civic issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goderich
Prohibition Enforcement Plan Put In Place After Talks
General Lincoln C Andrews head of the Treasury Prohibition Enforcement Division returns from talks with the British Government. A new system will be organized to make liquor smuggling practically impossible and enforce more effectively. Representatives of both governments reached a common understanding on the administrative machinery to halt illegal shipping. The plan marks a direct international effort and fits with legal integrity, with the British quick to propose remedies for unlawful conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln C. Andrews
Prohibition Enforcement
Treasury Department
United States
Thu
Circus Marriage Stunt Provokes Public Outrage
The Kincardine Reporter notes recent wave of cheap wedding stunts staged by circuses in St Thomas and Port Stanley. Clergy and communities condemn the sacrilege, saying marriage should not be traded for sensational gain or excursion crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Thomas
Port Stanley
London and Port Stanley
Kincardine Reporter
Co Operation The Communitys Success in Civic Unity
A caller urges mutual effort among citizens and official bodies to advance the town. The Municipal Council aims to instill cooperative spirit across departments to support utilities, growth, and financial and general improvement benefiting every ratepayer.
Living by Faith and Memory We
A reflective essay on balancing fact with imagination and spirit. It urges faith, memory, and patriotism as core life forces beyond material wealth, honoring those who died in war and urging steadfast resolve to keep faith with sacrifice.
Miss Margarite Ivens Visits Toronto Friends
The News of the Neighborhood reports Miss Margarite Ivens of Toronto spent holidays with Mrs. John Newton. Mr and Mrs William Bigdon of Wallaceburg and Mrs A Newuon and daughter of Dresden visited Mrs. McDowell for a few days. Miss Winnifred Ivens visited friends in Catrot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margarite Ivens
Toronto
John Newton
Wm. Bigdon
Wallaceburg
A. Newuon
Dresdest
Lawrence Couple Move to Montreal Residence Plans
Mr and Mrs Clifford Lawrence of Palermo have moved to Montreal where they intend to reside. Postmaster and Mrs Cote returned after a quiet month at Killarney where they had a cottage. Mrs W T Laskey progresses after an operation at Toronto General Hospital. Dr Harry Culwell spoke to Rotary about his work as a medical missionary in India. Dr Colwell left with his wife Miss Annale Andrew for India a decade ago for missionary hospital work. Oakville Horticultural Society schedules its second annual feral and vegetable exhibition at the Masonic temple on Saturday August 21. Mrs Collinge, soloist at St John’s United Church, mourns husband’s death in London England hospital yesterday. Mr Collinge, long engaged in the Great War, is noted as seriously affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Lawrence
Palermo
Montreal
Cote
Killarney
Georgian Bay
W. T. Laskey
Toronto General Hospital
Harry Culwell
Rotary
India
Colwell
Misa Annale Andrew
Oakville
Oakvile Horticultural Society
Masonic Temple
Morning Inn Hospital
London
Eng
Collinge
Star
Milton News Notes and Community Updates
The town posts Welcome signs at both ends to mark Milton as a place of live industries and beautiful homes. George Hume, nephew of James Hume, died suddenly while on a fishing trip. William Stewart appointed director of camp activities at Franklin Park Muskok a District for the season. Ruth Gorham named assistant dietitian in Lankenan Hospital Philadelphia after Macdonald Hall graduation in Household Science. Milton Reformer editor R White confined to bed. Milton Lawn Bowling Club hosts twilight Scotch doubles with visitors from Guelph Hamilton Acton and Georgetown. E Sweeney of Acton wins first prize with three wins and a plus 22.
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T. D. Hume
George
Hume
James Hume
Milton
William R. Stewart
Upper Canada
Franklin Park
Muskoka
Ruth
Gorham
Philadelphia
Diatitian
Lankenan Hospital
Macdonald, Hall
Blake White
Toronto
A. J. Sloan
Stratford
R White
Milton Reformer
Guelph
Hamilton
Acton
Georgetown
E. Sweeney
Akip
Reformer
Harvest season fills Kull area with activity and travel
Farmers busy with harvest and crop prospects across the district. Wheat and barley look fair while oats near readiness for the binder. Mintue social visits, illness news, and local travel updates mark a bustling rural scene.
Nelson Township Muttural Society Flower Show to be Held
The Nelson Township Mut tural Society Flower Show is planned for Fisher's Corner School on Tuesday August 24. The Water Commission is painting hydrants around town, improving appearance. Mr Allen Sykes the City Treasurer of Bromley England visits town with Town Clerk Sykes. The Lion Club hosts the big annual field day and garden party on the School grounds Wednesday August 25 promising real fun. Dr Burnett returns from fishing trip to New Ontario noting plentiful fish and good health. Mrs Hammond of Calgary visits town for her mother’s funeral and stays a month. The Citizens Band plans another concert in the playground Friday August 12 with guardians for children to enjoy the music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson’ Township Muttural Society
Fisher’s Corner
Water Commission
Allen’ Sykes
Burnett
New
Ontario
Wm. Hammond
Ralph
Calgary
Epul
Cemain
Ballinafad Family Holiday Visit and Property Sale
Mr Norman Longstreat and family from Kitchener are spending weeks with Br Cy Longstreet. Mr Robert Kerr has sold a show team to Mr Innes of Simcoe for 4900. Mrs Pickering and family of Stoney Creek visited her father Rev Waddell here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Longstreat
Kitchener
Cy Longstreet
Robert Kerr
Mr. Innes
Simcoe
Pickering
Stoney Creek
Rev. Waddell
Horticultural Show and Community Notices from Erin District
Mr Join Mirshall of Edmonton and guests of Dr and Mrs Abbott attend the annual Horticultural Show on September 1. Frank recently returned from St Johns New Brunswick after three months with friends. Miss Muggle McMillan returns to North Bay after weeks with siblings. United Church picnic at Stanley Park on August 9 featured afternoon sports. Mr and Mrs George McMillan of Winnipeg Man with son and daughter-in-law visit Erin, using Busholme Inn as base. McMillan’s father Donald once ran a local blacksmith business, leaving Erin fifty two years ago.
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Mirshall
Edmonton
Alberta
Abbott
Frank
St. Johns
N. B
Muggle McMillan
North Bay
United Church
Hillsburg
Coninghby
Erina
Stanley Park
George McMillan
Witnipes
Man
Busholme Inn
McMillan
Donald McMillan
Erin
Georgetown style picnic marks town week at Eldorado Park
Local notes recount visits from Mr and Mrs G T Coo and others returning from holidays in Laurentian Mountains Quebec. Mr and Mrs Robt Erwin back after four months with friends in Winnipes and nearby. Several locals visiting St Louis Winnipeg Port Arthur Muskoka and more. Complaints arise over street right of way violations with possible prosecutions. A Norrington plan uses store as a passenger waiting room with Toronto Kitchener Bus Co service. Miss Allean Ross leaving to train as a nurse in Detroit received a farewell gift at St George's Sunday School. Dr T N Marcellus bids town farewell at Cedar Crest with Halton Golf and Country Club members.
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Georgetown
Eldorado Park
G. T Coo
Laurentian Mountains
Quebec
Robt. Erwin
Winnipes
Duncan McDonald
Carbon Hill
Alabama
J. M. Moore
Aileen Moore
Claridge
Muskoka
Ars. E. McWhirter
Port Arthur
J. B. McArthur
St. Louis
Norman Henderson
Clarence Henderson
Winnipeg
H. B. Henderson
Toronto Kitchener Bus Co
A. Norrington
St. George's
Allean Ross
Detroit
Halton Golf and Country Club
Cedar Crest
T. N. Marcellus
Herald
Bridegroom’s Calm Reply After Tooth Disaster
Bridget, engaged to Terrence Dolan, falls down stairs two weeks before the wedding and breaks a front tooth. She fears damage to her beauty but learns Terrence jokes that a tooth is nothing for cooking. Bridget later tells her mistress he accepts it with a shrug and moves on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridget
Terrence Dolan
Manny
Terrence
Casaldy
Argument Sparks Police Station Result in London Mock Debate
In a lively dispute among a group of VAP ITCH Were one man asks Bill for his view. Bill replies he will not speak before the debate continues with Bob Jones. Ell claims Bobble reached the hospitalal point while he ended up at the police station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill
Bul
Bob Jones
Ell
Bobble
London Weekly Telegraph
Language That He Knew Bishop Tale From Fisher Village
A Harpers Weekly writer recalls Bishop Potter in his early days officiating a Massachusetts coast baptism. A nervous young fisherman at the font struggles as the infant cries, and an elderly mariner cheers, urging the child to head into the wind while turning her feet toward the font.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potter
Massachusetts
Harpers Weekly
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