Acton Vote Reveals Clear Mandate For School Addition and Council
The Acton election returned decisive results with a four to one majority for the school addition and clear votes for the council and commission. Several new candidates earned support, and Esther Tey is praised as a top woman candidate. Over 60 percent of eligible voters participated, reflecting strong public engagement in educational plans.
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Acton
Acton Cote Peyern Libewne
Mus
Esther Teyfor
Beng
Christmas Seals Campaign Aids Tuberculosis Fight
The Christmas Seals campaign spreads awareness of tuberculosis and supports health efforts. The effort hinges on small stamps on cards and envelopes, seen as a cheerful aid despite ongoing disease control work.
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Christeas Seas
Optmista Medal
Pont of
Why can car drivers drink and drive while rail aviators face strict limits
The writer questions alcohol rules across transport modes noting railway and aviation professionals face bans while automobile drivers appear free to drink. They cite training hurdles for engineers and pilots versus casual enforcement for car drivers and reference Midland Free Press remarks after elections and a Windsor area clean-up.
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Actomotiie
Midland Free Press Herald
Tax Plans Add to Costs of Living in City and Province
A scanned opinion piece argues that new taxes on food, transit fares, utilities, and services in Toronto and Montreal raise the cost of daily goods. It notes financial strain from multiple levies and calls for a comprehensive list of all charges and their impact on prices.
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Toronto
Montreal
Townsend
All Season Sidewalks Need Year Round Snow Clearing
A reflection on sidewalk duties urging continuous snow removal by property owners and tenants. The piece praises year round sidewalk maintenance to keep pedestrian routes safe and clear regardless of season.
No One Is Immune to Newspaper Mistakes
The piece argues that errors occur in every issue due to workload and speed in publishing. It lists various professionals from tea makers to doctors to illustrate that everyone makes mistakes, and questions why reporters should strive for perfection when errors are common in journalism.
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Carpenter
Tevetas
Editorial Notes on Shopping, Traffic and Tourism
The piece notes Christmas shopping, street speed concerns, and cautious motorists amid winter conditions. It mentions no threats from John L. Lewis and coal shortages, while authorities plan over 2 million dollars in tax funded ad campaigns to attract tourists to Canada, with much of the advertising aimed at U.S. audiences.
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John L. Lewis
Quebec
Canada
The
Financial Post
United States
Back in 1900 ceremonial pageant and engagements described
A fragmented 1900 era article details a ceremonial event with Miss Adu Lapendesin hosting duties, a wedding party, and guests including Miss Mebhasd and Miss Net he Sundecond. It mentions Queen Victoria era etiquette, public papers, and entertainment plans with several named locals and families involved.
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Prieson
Aaron
Adu Lapendesin
Tammehouse
Theton Henstaffer Neton
TOD
Ean Cotra
Margaret Howes
Drunquan
Nethe
von Waide
Vittoria
Miajesty
Knox
Back in 1930: Patchy notes from a wartime era column
A fragmented archival snippet from December 1930 mentions events and people including Mrs Maud McBoon, Charles W Stockford, and Elizabeth Ann Wilds. References to teams, venues, and local figures appear alongside jagged notes about elections, a boat wreck, and winter plans in Kamtoop.
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Makoof Molton
Pialon
Hoss Partianernt
Charles W Stockford
Geotetoan
Anecon
van Group
Neo @ plasengy
Georgetown Milton Thaanpten
Oaksille
Puarboarion
Georgetown Oulevalte
Milton
Maud McBoon
Oto
Kamtoop. TC
Britain builds nearly 900000 houses since end of war
Britain has constructed about 900000 new homes since world war II ended, including both permanent residences and temporary housing. The output reflects a major postwar housing effort with ongoing construction and various housing programs.
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Britain
First Christmas Tree Legend Traced to Germany
The account credits St Winfrid with inventing the Christmas tree idea after a crowd of converts witnessed a fir survive a breaking idol. A giant yew fell as a fir remained unharmed, inspiring the tree as a symbol of peace and evergreen life. The tale frames the tree as a home hearth sign of Christ-child rituals.
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Germany
ST. Winfridd
Sto
Christmas Dinner For Newspapermen
A sentimental Christmas feature contrasts reporters Evans and others with the town’s needy. The piece urges visiting the mission, orphanage, YMCA hostel, and old peoples home to observe holiday dinners and ends with a request for a ham sandwich and coffee at Mike's.
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Ebvans
YMCA
Evans
Mike's
Scouts and Fire Demonstration at RC N Point Edward Base
Fire fighting experts at RC N Point Edward Base enabled 38 Sydney Boy Scouts to qualify for the Fireman’s badge. Scouts observed demonstrations and practiced fire alarm signals ladder positioning hose coupling extinguisher operation and maintenance and artificial respiration.
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RC. N
Point Edward
Sydney
N.S
Buited Church of Canshe Astea Ontario
Local church notes outline Sunday worship with morning service at 1000 and evening service. Weekday activities include Sunday School at 1900 and choir leadership. emphasis on faith, comfort, strength and salvation. Community events link to parish programs and regional religious gatherings.
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Canshe Astea
Ontario
Parsonsge
Sev & A. Carrey
O. Mi Atch. Organi
Leeder
Celia Theaters
Professional Directory and Travellers Guide
A local professional directory lists physicians dentists lawyers and real estate firms with office addresses in Acton and nearby Ontario towns. It includes Dr Kenney Dr Garrett Dr Sirus J A Buchanan C F Leatherland and others along with Willoughby Farm Agency and Wright Real Estate. Timetable notes daylight saving and standard times for multiple routes.
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North Americaa Railways
Windsor
Lana
Phe
Beardie
Gordon
Oed Williamson
Actan
Elizabeth Ann Wilds
Dasid Witameon
Incher
Rd Han
Scouts
Alban’s Church
Rasnten
Presbyterian
Robert I Armstrong
Sunda
Cehade
St Lawrence Maver
Professional Directory and
Traveller's Guide
WG C. Kenney
Phydrian and Hurgeon
J A. McNiven
Symon Mock
Mill St Acton
Mike
Teneseer Chur Rt
D A. Garrett
Burgeos
Willow and
River Su
George A
C.F. Leatherland
Priance
Lever & Hoskin
Chartered Accountants
JENKINS @ WARDV
Metropolitan Hridg
Victoria St
Willoughby Farm Agency
Cansds
Kent
Ridg
Toront
Georgetown
Tom Jewssa
Wright Ni. Wright
Wilbur St
Macdonnell St
Ont
Gaeton
Valuaters Realtors
Appraisal Institute of Canada
Guelph & District Real Estate Board
Guelph & District Insurance Agents’ Association
Victor Brumley
PVE Care
WA CC Parligan
Mell St
BROWN
Young
Veterinary Surgeons
Brookville
Oakes
Knog Ave
Travellers’ Guide
Gray Coach Lines
Coactien
ooSanta
Kitchener
Canadian National Railways
Excey
Weethouna
Vlads
Sat
Flegstap
Flegtap
Guelph
Acton Free Press
Mill St. Acton
Peat Office Department
Ottawa
Audit Bureau Circulation, C.W.N.A
Ontario-Quebec
C.w.na
Telephones
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