Prohibition Amendments and War Effort Dominate Canadian Dispatch
Delegates at the National W. C. T. U. Convention in Washington weigh prohibition and party unity. Canada contemplates a Union Government under Sir Robert Borden to unite Liberals and Conservatives for wartime leadership, as Victory Loan drives surge nationwide with Canada and Ontario reporting strong bond sales. The government raises separation allowances for soldiers’ dependents and praises wartime sacrifice while electors face a pivotal choice shaping postwar governance.
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Asiox Govammnar
Ise
Canada
Accista
Sir Robert Borden
Trao
Fn & Conservatirs
Thia
Lasdar
Liberal Party
Walon
Navy League Urges Relief for Seamen Families in Canada
Seamen face poverty after torpedoed ships with no pension system. The Navy League forms branches in the Dominion led by the Duke of Devonshire. A Ballar’s Day on December 8 will appeal for funds to aid sailors and families, with administration by the Navy League and allocations to Canadian seamen.
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Brtsh Mercantile Marine
Naval Service
Upoo
Canada
Navy League
Dominion
Duke of Devonshire
Navy League of
Grand Britain
Navy
Mercantile Marine
League
Empire
The
Newy of
Newy League
Lasgua
Duke and Duchess of Devonshire
K.C. Be
Calais
John Hendric
K.C
M.C. C
Ontario
Hua
John C. Beton
Actuilius Jarvis
Blacksmiths Difficulties Today To Help Patrons
A letter from a writer to blacksmith owners laments growing delays and dwindling apprentice intake. He notes older smiths near retirement, younger workers joining other trades or war industries, and asks patrons to be patient as shops strive to keep up with demand amid hardships.
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Horssa
Qatar
Meeting in Milton backs Union Government for war effort
Sir Robert Borden spoke to Liberals in Milton urging unity for Canada’s war aims. He, with Robert McKay, urged Laurier Liberals to support a Union Government, while local officials chaired Town Hall and theater meetings. The piece also includes a long school roll of honor and a wartime letter from Athens Ohio describing home front conditions and troop movements.
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Princesa ‘Theater
Milton
Charmlay
Halton County
Robert Hordes
Robert Borden
Canada
Robert
R. K. Anderson
Robert McKay
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Toronto
McKay
Laurier
Laurierites
E. ¥. Earl
Chan Reidhead
Halton
Local Grain Advertises Rolled Oats and Wheat Products
A concise listing promotes R. Noble brand rolled oats and oatmeal along with rolled wheat, graham flour, cracked wheat, wheatlets, corn meal, pot barley and white beans signaling a vendor’s grain and staple offerings.
Money Saved Is Money Made at Local Bargains Count
Cushion cords in all shades offered at 25c with aprons and ginghams in blue white and checks priced around 25c to 36 in. wide. Downy flannelette at 22c, pure linen towelling in limited stock, large work aprons, and prints in light colors. Wool sets, caps, scarfs, mittens, booties, pullovers, and Irish linen handkerchiefs promoted as exceptional value with several price points.
Specials From the Men's Department at the Store
Specials cover heavy weight shirts and drawers at 1.25 each, flannelette night gowns at 1.50, mocho gloves in gray and brown at 2.00 per pair, heavy work mitts 0.85 to 1.69, and cashmere socks in black sizes 10 to 12 at 0.50 and 0.60 per pair.
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Martins
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Hadestrong
Roy Brown
Marguerite’ Btowart
Olive Mowat
Ethel Starkman
Annie ‘Snyder
Mabel Robinson
Violet Smith
George Andersen
Stella McLain
Harold Kennedy
Andis Martin
Jack Waldic
Josie Mowat
Clars Lantz
Elsie Stewart
Batty Lowris
Lauri Mcdonald
Dolf Wilson
Luena Campbell
Edna Johnstoce
Beeasie Woodhall
Florence Robertson
Gladys Huffman
Isabel Elliott
Lloyd Kenway
Ray Agnew
Neil Gibbons
Lawrence Gibbons
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Max Bell
James Talman
Agnes Dobbie
Willie Bteward
Willis Kalay
Vids Anderson
Lacy Edwarda Hazel McDonald
Charlie Anderson
W. H. Luxwain
P. Z Baxen
Public School Department
Ovnrn Book Sn
Frances Hurst
Esther Starkman
Sabra Nelson
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Marguerite Ryder
Laura Scott
Marie Mowat
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Timp Boor
George Jiggins
Donald Kennedy
Marie Lantx
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Ohio
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C.T. Moore
Acton
Usere
France
Florence
Montgomery
Ala
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Moon
Athens
Yarl Cooper
Myrtle Ryder
Russell Ross
J. ML McLxop
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Ti—Madeline Bmanales
Dora Lambert
Arlie White
Aydney
Smith
Tobal
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Thelma Gambla
Halen Coxe
Emma Little
Olive Cooper
M. H. Purvey
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Jessie Mastera
Edna Morga ‘Gon
Annie Dunn
Francis Wilds
John Gibbonn
Adelaide Hurad
Hazel James
D. Forsixn
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Albert Hall
Max Starkman
Rose Bristow
Outsi
Elvin Gamble
Margaret Grandall
Dorothy Cordiner- Cuiss
Charlie Bilmkilo
Eddie Gibbons
Harold Wilgast
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B. Aumernoxo
Jonton Puimany
Cusss
Clarence Andarpoo
Asalvin Lambert
Tom Elliott
Willie Waterhouse
Jim Noble
George Cook
Franklin Cook
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Tourlat
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Main St
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van McCullough
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Acton Creamery
British Navy
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Port Me
the Daughters of the Empire
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Ivan
Hatunday
Voice On the Wire
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Robert McKkay
DR. Anderson Union
God Save the King
Liberal Mass Meeting
W. D. Gregory
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Walcoma
John Wedderburn
Nassayawaya
Harnoes
Vorcheron Horse
Leytharaa
Javan
Ieytoru
Benj. Vetch
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