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Agitation for Referendum on Liquor Questions Grows
With a little over a month on trial the liquor interests face rising public anger over increased sales. The piece argues the public, led by temperance sentiment, is awakening to the need for restraint and temperance education as the first month of testing ends.
Call to action after Stevens inquiry in Ottawa urged
The piece argues the Stevens investigation should not be halted and demands concrete reforms to cure abuses exposed. It notes public upheaval in the provincial election, bye elections as approval signals, and warns of renewed upheaval without redress. It urges applying findings to improve the distribution system and avoid strike driven conflict.
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Stevens
Ottawa
The Best Dependence in Truth Telling
A reflection on honesty and memory argues that truth is easier to maintain than lies. It notes liars cannot remember every fabrication and will eventually betray themselves. Even with good intentions, avoiding truth often leads to worsened outcomes. the best path is simple, consistent truth.
Speed limits and safety on Ontario highways debated
Bowmanville Statesman argues for flexible driving speed based on safety rather than fixed limits. It notes 35 mph outside towns and 20 mph in districts, claiming widespread noncompliance and urging laws to reflect actual driving conditions and car capabilities. The piece urges empowered officers to judge danger case by case.
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Ontario
England
Bowmanville Statesman
Georgetown to get new pipe band in the region
Editorial notes predict Georgetown will form a third pipe band in the area as neighbouring towns already boast bands. The column hints at a trend of expanded local music groups amid civic discussions on municipal financing and a mix of opinions on Burlington’s debentures and Ontario Hydro plans. Community notices and parades are noted with a moral tale about communal feast generosity.
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Georgetown
Micah Dreamed a Call to Justice Mercy and Humble Faith
A 722–690 B C Judah lesson explores Micah 6 1 12 urging today’s readers to do justly love mercy and walk humbly with God. It condemns greed and monopolistic wealth while stressing repentance and reliance on divine grace over costly sacrifices.
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World's Highest Tower Planned for Paris 1937 Fair
A proposed 2300 foot World’s Fair tower in Paris would feature a 3.4 mile spiral motor road to 1600 feet with a rail linked car system and beams of light visible to the Belgium coast. Estimated cost near 2.5 million dollars.
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All-Round Adjustment urged by preacher on Micah 6 8
A sermon stresses Humility before God and true doing justly in daily life. It warns that tolerating false scales or scant repentance fails to please God and calls for full adjustment to Holy One's precepts for His favor.
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