Disraeli Fashion as Parallel to Trudeau Modest Style
A column notes British prime minister Disraeli’s early flamboyant dress contrasted with later sober attire after 1847. It draws a parallel to Prime Minister Trudeau, who has shifted from flamboyant mod wear to a plain suit as office weight grows, suggesting changes in speech and demeanor accompany rising power.
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Trudeau
Benjamin Disraeli
Hesketh Pearson
Disraeli
Pearson
Rights of majorities and minority voices in democracy
Editorial argues majorities must express and exercise their power to counter vocal minority pressure. It warns media spotlight on minorities can misrepresent public will, cites Czecho-Slovakia as a cautionary example, and urges clear thinking spokesmen and firm adherence to principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Czecho-Slovakia
Sugar and Spice on a Quiet Communications Hiatus
A column ponders a postal strike's pause on daily life and imagines a broader lockdown of all mass media. It argues a couple of months of peace could let society slow down, with youth and the elderly most affected, while noting journalism, radio, and TV lure and erode the soul. The author questions whether civilization would survive without constant news and connectivity.
I Could Have Been a Child Poem From a Poodle’s Death
A Washington editor prints a poignant dog owner’s letter about a poodle killed at a school crossing. The pet’s owner laments drivers in a rain scene as children walk to school. The note pleads caution at intersections and across streets.
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Washington
Mil
Acton Industry Opens as Blow Foundry Starts Production
Free Press notes Acton new Blow Foundry began production with eight staff and plans for four more once at full capacity. Ownership lies with Kenneth Brite, Acton Machine manager. Also mentions inquiry on margarine legality and a Lions Club Carnival at Barrie closing. Local social items include reunions and visits across neighboring towns.
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Acton
Blow Foundry
Kenneth Brite
Lions Club
Barrie
Harvard
Chesley Enterprise
John Lambert
John
Roy Lambert
Walter Cole
Frank
Bowes
Mack
Erin Stanley Park
Yitt Reva. McLeod
Toronto
E Matthews
Nets James Dills
Sherwood Forest
Ross Swackhamer
Guelph
Boy writer on hens and roosters in 1893 Free Press
A schoolboy’s humorous composition explains hens and roosters with plain terms and comical errors, describing teeth, feeding, and cooking. The piece reflects rustic rural speech and includes a separate news item: Miliam Hawkins’s horse accident, causing a back injury and humane euthanization after a 15 foot fall from a barn mow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miliam Hawkins
Eramosa
Lightning destroys Thompson barns and crop at Esquesing
Fifty years ago, thundery Saturday struck Mr. John R. Thompson's barns on 6th Line Esquesing, wiping out the season’s hay and crops, one horse, six pigs, with heavy losses due to little insurance. Also noted, a G T R employee’s careless fire incident in Ottawa will cost 112000 to repair.
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John R. Thompson
Thompson
G.T.R
Ottawa
Cattle Attacked at Auburn. Reward Offered for Vicious Crime
A year hundred years ago a thief struck John Whits near Auburn Trafalgar and hacked several imported cattle on the hind legs with a sharp weapon. An ox valued at 120 dollars had to be killed. three steers worth 100 dollars each and a Dutchess heifer valued at 200 dollars are among those damaged. A 400 dollar reward is offered by Mr White as authorities seek justice. A separate notice seeks correspondence from young ladies aged 18 to 24 near Milton for marriage prospects.
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John Whits
M.P
Auburn
Trafalgar
Kirby
White
Milton
Young Farm
Ontario
Trinity Church Personnel Listing
The United Church of Canada Trinity Church announces Minister Rev Gordon B Turner BA BD and Director of Music Organist Mr George Elliott MA PhD.
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Trinity Church
THE
United Church OF Canada
Gordon B. Turner
George Elliott
Combined Summer Church Services at Trinity United
Presbyterian Church in Canada Knox Church Acton announces sixth season of combined summer services at Trinity United Church led by Rev Peter Tucker former Zambia missionary. August 25 1968 schedule lists multiple services Sunday School and Bible classes with Dutch and English sessions. August 25 1948 includes morning worship church school adult Bible class and choir practice with prayers and scripture verse.
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Presbyterian Church IN Canada
Knox Church
Acton
Andrew H. McKenzie
Trinity United Church
Peter Tucker
Zambia
Georgetown
Ken Burns
Fergus
Pastora L. Huppelhauser
D. Sutherland
Peoples Church
Edmonton
Christ Ambassadora
General Conference of the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada
Windsor
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CWNA
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Regurst
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Canada
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Gosta
Find Wobbinking Co. Ltd
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Ben Ryder Adv
Yailertists
Beverly Hillbillies
Tam
Mike
the Free Press
St. Joseph’s Church
Intermediate Red Cross Society
W. A. Storey
A. J. MacKinnon
Montreal
John Watson
Lulu
E. A. Hansen
THE CHURCH OF _ ST. ALBAN THE MARTYR ANGLICAN
Willow St
St. Alban‘s Drive
H. J. Dawson
Trinity XI
Martins
Christian Reformed Church
Rev
P. Brouwer
Maple Avenue Baptist Church
Maple Ave
Robert C. Lohnes
Church of
Acton Baptist Church
Stanley Gammon
Tidey Ave
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