Editorial on local papers and parental school involvement
A Milverton Sun editorial laments the passing of several small papers within a month and urges strong community support for local newspapers. It contrasts this with Detroit public schools Know-the-School week promoting parent engagement to strengthen home school ties and improve understanding of teachers and facilities. The piece argues moral standards, responsibility, and reverence for the law are crucial for a healthy community and youth development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Peninsula News
Lion's Head
Hepworth Journal
Preston Progress
Hensall Observer
Chatham Planet
Milverton. Sun
Detroit
Dominion Bankruptcy Act reforms debated in Canada
Leading Canadian business groups met in Montreal and Toronto to discuss complaints about the Dominion Bankruptcy Act. A permanent committee was appointed to propose amendments to the act, aiming to fix administrative defects and improve trustee appointments. The act, first enacted July 1, 1920, has seen two amendments and may require further changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Montreal
Toronto
Temavo
Domnion
Canadian Credit Men's Association
Canadian Bar Association
Canadian ‘Manufacturers’’ Associaion
Thoas
Conservatives Honor Samuel Charters for Peel County
Samuel Charters M P for Peel County was honored by a countywide banquet attended by about 600 people. Re. Hon. Arthur Meighen attended, with T W Duggan presiding, praising Charters for his splendid prestige among constituents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Charters
Peel
Brampton
Ontario Legislative Elections To Be Held By October End
The Constitution requires elections for the Province of Ontario before the end of October. They may occur in October or earlier as decided by the Drury Government, with much party activity expected this year. The June session will see jockeying for position to fuel campaign efforts, much of which will be noise in ammunition terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
Drury Governmt
Mnarkham
Bootleggers and Law Enforcement in Orillia
The Orillia Packet notes that bootleggers reap rich moonshine harvests but struggle to pay small fines. Licensed liquor trade flaunts wealth, while beer barons are seen as products of trade and degradation. It claims the Ontario Temperance Act is not harder to enforce, and asserts illegal liquor sales are far lower under licensing in Orillia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orillia i
Aafe
Orillia Packet
Prohibition Theme Dominates Ontario Debate in Legislature
The Frey Press notes Conservative stance against any move to weaken prohibition. Liberal leader F Wellington Hay affirms the Ontario Temperance Act and strict enforcement. With the U F C pushing prohibition, moderate reformers face slim chances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frey Press
Conservative
F. Wellington. Hay
Liberal Party
U. F.C
Moderation League
Ontario Legislature Opens Annual Session With Long Speech
The Ontario Legislature convened the new session with a lengthy throne speech outlining plans on cattle embargo removal, provincial forest and mineral development, Hydro-Electric projects, and railway expansion. It also notes relief for Northern Ontario fire sufferers and upcoming bills on trade, securities, land titles, motor vehicles, cooperative incorporation, and publication controls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
T. and
N. Q
Michigan Drastic Ant Betting Bill Aims to End Gambling Craze
A proposed Michigan bill to be introduced in the state legislature would ban all wagering on races and games and bar publishing or distributing any betting information. It also prohibits betting at Fall fairs and imposes up to six months in jail or a $500 fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Prohibition Progress Highlighted At Scottish Conference
Editorial notes praise rapid prohibition advancement at the Scottish Independent Labour party annual conference and urge personal year progress checks. It also reports Fergus Town Council electing Charles B Bailey by acclamation, recalling his Acton tenure, and cites the throne speech urging economy and fewer new burdens in government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scottish Indépendent Labor Party
Charles B. Bailey
Pergus
Acton
Fergus
Bailey
Prohibition Debate and Youth Exposed in Canada Trade War
The piece portrays Rev Loula F Kipp promoting Christian citizenship against temperance foes, criticizing pro liquor campaigns linked to dry laws in Canada and the United States. It notes beer and wine sales debates, the whisky surplus, and the tax revenue impact influencing provincial policy and public opinion. It highlights concerns over youth access and the lure of drink amid enforcement and social pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edithen
Loula F. Kipp
Inkowhare
Kipp
Canady
Mking
United States
Canada
United Lated
Joreview
Quebec
Quebec Liquor Commission Treasury
Montreal
Salada Brand Tea Sales Soar in Dominion Market
Reported sales show 1,784,923 pounds of Salada tea sold, with strong demand continuing through 1921. The figure marks a substantial year over year rise, signaling robust supply needs across Canada and Dominion markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canady Fonmearty
Two boys hide from a knife wielding intruder at a farm house
Two small boys from town travel to a dark wood area and stay at a farmhouse. In the night a man in the next room uses a kettle as a bluff and frightens them. The intruder pretends the boys owe him and threatens violence before revealing they were mistaken for “hut chaps” from town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iittle
Voice i
Dno
Dresend
When Our Faults Wear Halos and Virtue
A reflective piece on human faults and virtue. It argues that recognizing flaws is possible and urges resisting the spread of pretended virtue. It warns that ostentatious claims of right conduct undermine true character and lead to downfall if unchecked.
Silent Shore Wife Seeks Husband Across Town
A long married couple are separated by distance as the wife by the sea and the husband in town share a deep, touching bond. Years of marriage echo in soft letters and quiet longing, revealing a shared devotion beyond miles and weathered routines.
Neighborhood News Town and Country Club Gather for Oyster Supper
Town and Country neighborhood social scene features Erin Turf Club members and wives at a gathering on Main Street hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Austin. Farmon Club plans a February 1 program with debate on Life in Ontario versus Canada War. Rev. del Coughlin visits farewell in Toronto as Mra Dwyer prepares to leave for Vancouver.
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Baturday
Thon
Malina
Andates
Austin
Erin Turf Club
Coulngaby
Farmon
Vantouvar
Anid Collegé
Knox Church
Urang Inn
Wedness
Diay Vvenhig
Ora Meezie
Oir
W. H. Rasterbrook
Euut Klamboro
Wurdan Af
Wentworth County
Clifton
Wrodadr ‘Telegram
Detroit Free
My. Clifton
George Clifton
Water Street
Luat
Councl
Clark
Leonaint Dykes
Hower
Harry Murcer
Lea J
J. Corwin
Voth Winger
Fouslth
Otiver—Df
Aun
Apacras
Meomber Board of Wealth Whitownurtig
Conmisaloner—A
EL Troma
Monee
Viewars
J. W
Henduraon
Hurwad Wy J. Lyotia
Oueette
Fragmentary 19th Century Notices From Local Paper
The readable text notes winter plans for Mee in Low Angles Cal and mentions Lylis, a Mag on the pont, and a claim about a broomled buttie and breve. It references Waldle confined by unease, Hitler bromrepstewardy, and the parish of Knox Church with a forthcoming Hacrament of the Lona Bupper. Mrs J A Pinch of Drinkwater and a woman named Halley spend winter with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cal
Ad. Waldle
Ste
Hitler -Bromrepstewardy
Alvz
Lona Bupper With Hae Ufaponach Tm Knox Church
Siddy
J. A. Pinch
Drinkwater
Champlon
My Joho ho atackerrete van Tee etners
Fragmentary Ontario item notes church giving and local notices from Georgetown and Burlington. Mentions St George's Church fund totals, funeral and hospital news, visits, a county council appointment, and church committee actions with several names and dates embedded in the OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joho
Ed Chatrouin
Ontario
Georgetown
Alia
St. George's
Elson. Whiteside
Mra
Wok
Vemacy
Yaut Wenk
Ayakatoon
Sask
Mini. W. Maguire
Huwkatoon
Webster
Norval
von Wallace
ML Wy
Yellow Grand
Fe Re Parles
Wianipes
S. Kirktuac
Guelph Hospital
Campbell Yatuluw
Olbawike
Aurora
A. M. Grandy
Thomas Grandy
Newmarket
Tony
Tdwood
Toronto
Uxam
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The
Acton Weer Press
Canatlan
Weelly Mewspaper Associariun Ned Town
Weeuil Puerto, Meamer Ne
Ontaria
Acton Prex
HW. P. Moore
Diels
Editorial
Patti
Avit
Brussel
M.P
Town and Country
Burlington
Globe Laundry
Guelph
Mill St
Business Directory
J.A. McNiven
Buegeen
Avenue
Niet Lela
Dre. J. Nelson
KRM
Pitnee
Phonan Nu
Harold Nash
Parmer
Moa
Darelater
Bolicitor
Natary Public
Conveyancer
Eta
Ian
Goliciter
Notary Public Georgetowns
J. M. Bell
D.D. S
D.S
Dentler
P. G. Gollop
L.ds
Nova Scotia
Francis Nunan
Wyndham Street
Willianee
R. J. “Kerr
Xenon
Bales
I J. Kerr
Bower Avenue
Actos
Gall
Sons OF England
Lodge, Wasbgreen
Uae
Wall
Membent
J. Little
W.P
Claribel
Clarabel
John J. Smith
Aidon Creamery Co
O'Neil
Waliue
Dreasner
Lure Vanlty
Heguliy Pele
Cheatarfield
Chestacfield
Chase and Hooker
Borling Hack
Mhithy
Alma
Megulay Prise
Smith’s Furniture Store
Ong
M. Brown
Mul Street
Acton, Ont
K. R. Wilson
H. A. Coxe
Ford Garage
Roy. Hindley
VIVE
Neal
Wooks
Emuyaelas
Numas
D. Alex
NIVEN
Ontario Land Surveyor
Clyil Emulnesp
Hurvaya
Anp
Purchandre
Mortgagves
Surbaya
Architectu
Malean
Douglas Bt Gueltil
Hamilton & Sons Cor
Nerwish &Woglwich Bte
Fletcher
Free Press
Castoria
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