Ontario Workmen's Compensation Board sees fewer deaths in 1925
An editorial notes Ontario workers average ten years with one reportable accident under the Workmen's Compensation Board. Over eleven years 502,014 incidents and 4,328 fatalities occurred, averaging over one death per day. 1925 deaths fell to 345 from 402 in 1924, and editors call for continued safety improvements.
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Ontario
Workmen's Compensation Board
Workmen’s Compensation’ Board
Government Control Increases Violations in British Columbia
Special correspondent reports in British Columbia that year end liquor prosecutions rose 53 percent under Government Control. Offences jailed rose 1 percent, fines up 80 percent, bail forfeitures 6 percent, and cash penalties up 108 percent, prompting questions about respect for control laws. In Acton, audits show no tax arrears or irregularities, with finances in excellent order and outside auditors praised for improved accounting methods.
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Toronto Star
British Columbia
Ontario
Acton
Ontario Tempermance Act dominates first day in House
The Government and the Ontario Temjperance Act drew the sharpest questions as the Ontario House opened its sessions. Progres sive members pressed for action while the Government offered no clear stance and Conservatives did not address the topic at caucus.
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O. T.A
Ontario
Mail and Empire
Ontario Lapses on Liquor Policy Mention in Speech
Editorial notes contrast throne speech with last year’s bombshell on liquor. Ottawa hints at a June Ontario general election driven by liquor questions. West Elgin Liberals plan a March 17 convention pledging to back any prohibition legislation.
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Acton Free Press
Free Press
Mills Street
Acton
Ontario
United States
Ottawa
Toronto
Citizen
West Elgin Liberals
Almonte Considers Extending Utility Oversight
Almonte faces a waterworks issue akin to Acton. Mayor Metcalfe suggested enlarging the Electric Light Commission to include other utilities and proposed a committee to oversee waterworks with accountable public reporting and action when appropriate.
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Almonte
Acton
Metcalfe
Electric Light Commission
Community owes newspaper duty and reciprocal support
G P Rinehart declares the community bears a duty to sustain its newspaper as a vital asset, arguing support is a mutual obligation and measure of civic worth. He urges local institutions to advertise, pay fairly, and recognize the paper as the civic partner driving progress.
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Statesman
California State Press Association
Rinehart
Bowmanville Statesman
the Frog Press
Edgor Rinchaut
Clifornia Press
A. Ory
Isdemine
Howe
Chamber of Commerce
Bee
Whch
Edo Ord
G.P. Rinehart
Covina
Cal
The Wrong Reaction in Georgia
In Georgia a politician tells of humble origins and early work in a general store for three dollars a week to win votes. An auditor interrupts, asking if that was before cash registers were invented.
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Georgia
Argonaut
House of Representatives
Hfe
Summer trip through Western Canada on Canadian National routes
Plan a grand rail journey across Alberta and British Columbia with stops in Jasper Park Lodge and the coast. Travel by radio equipped trains through prairies and mountains to Vancouver and Prince Rupert, then return via Kitwanga and Mount Robson. May 15 to Sept 30 fares, CN Agents offer full details and booklets.
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Canada
Mount Deaks
Jre
Jasper’ Park
Jasper National Park
Vancouver
Prince Rupert
North Pacific
Alanka
Kitwanga
Mount Robson
Canadian Rockies
Canadian National Railways
Wembly Exhibit Shows Unwrapped Food Loss
A comedy piece at Wembly features a fake grocer shop with dummy rats feasting on unwrapped food to show packaging needs. Real rats later raid the stand, consuming all the edible goods overnight, ending with costly consequences and a warning about proper packing.
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Wembly
McCoy's Cod Liver Extract Tablets Promote Growth
A promotional ad claims McCoy's Cod Liver Extract Tablets help underweight children and frail patients recover quickly. It notes a 4 year old who gained 12 pounds in seven months and offers 60 tablets for 60 cents with a money back guarantee.
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New York
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Laval-Quebec Mines
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Amulet
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Lavalasheries
Pacific Coast
Alaska
Campana
Druggiate
Departmental Atores
Weat & Go
George St
Speecy
Tyelph Business College
A. L. Bouce
Ferry
Leeds
D. M. Ferry & CO
Windsor, Ont
Mr. Murfin
Canadian Herb Gardens
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Business Directory
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Bourse Avenue and
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E. J. Nelson
Prederick Streed
Acton, Ontario
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Harold Nash
Farmer, MA
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Mild
Frederick Streets
F. G.gollop
D.D.S
L.D.S
Bank of Nova Scotia
Francis Nunan
Wyndham Street
Quelph, Ont
Over -Williams
R. J. Kerr
Tario
A. E. Nicklin
Mutual Life As —Co of Canada
Fire—Waterloo Mutual Insurance Company
Eagle Star
British Dominion Insurance Co
Employees Liability Assurance Corporations
Dominion of Canada Guarantee
Seeme
Bower Ave
Anco
Adelaide
OeeGee
Rhceiong
West
Jtoronto Canana
RADIO
Allen B. Oxley
R.C. 1
Penton Publications
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Granite and Marble Works
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