Move Aims At Connecting Provinces Through Kind civic exchanges
The Walkerton Telescope notes an editorial urging a Dominion wide tour by Canadian clubs. Delegates travel between provinces sharing friendly greetings and provincial history while seeking mutual understanding of regional problems. The piece highlights faith in the Dominion and the need for awareness of distant provinces amid vast geography and diversity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dian Clubs of
Canada
Dominion
Walkerton
Record of a Canadian Flour Order and Beer Legislation Debate
The article notes Canada booked a historic 12 million dollar flour export to Russia with 165 trains and 22 ships needed, and discusses the Ontario Government’s proposal to raise beer content to 5 percent. It criticizes increased alcohol and warns of open bars and public unrest if passed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
New York
Batrun
Black Sea
Protective Policy as the Solution for Canadian Problems
Dr. Rik. Anderson M. P. Halton county argued in the House of Commons last week that a protective policy is needed. He cited Halton with 144 industries employing 4000 people at risk if closures occur. He warned Canada faces similar issues and urged protection as the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rik. . Anderson
Halton County
House of Commons
Halton
Canada
Great’ Britain
W. Whitley
Labor
Blaydon
Opposed Ontario Beer Tax Amendment Draws Criticism
The Hamilton Spectator reports a Conservative supporter condemns the proposed five percent beer amendment under the Ontario Temperance Act. The group argues it will not improve conditions or aid administration and could aggravate liquor problems without accusing the government of dishonesty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamiltton
Ontario
Miltons Bootlegging Issue Prompted Vigilance Call
A Milton Reformer correspondent condemns widespread bootlegging and urges action. He proposes a vigilance committee of church members to clean up the problem, noting past O T A violations prosecuted by the chief of police and fines paid to the town treasury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton
Editorial notes and financial contrasts in 1924 reports
The piece surveys Quebec liquor profits and expenditures, soaring clothing prices, wool market gains for farmers, and a push to collect local histories. It cites exports versus imports, fiction publishing rates, and library appeals, then notes Halton electors on beer law, Renfrew library appeals, and British parliamentary private member bills, closing with a Simcoe County Council stance on teachers conventions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simcoe
Cemetery trustees plan improvements at Ovorton site
Ovorton Cemetery trustees met in the community hall with many local families present. A second meeting in the octagon was arranged to discuss leveling and beautifying the cemetery. Ospringe and Everton Women’s Institutes offered assistance and funds for the project. Elected officers for the coming year include Chairman W H Hortop and trustees Noris wack Melvin Burns Joseph Bonham Thomas Macks Wilwys Robertson John Akens.
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Ovorton Cemetery
Evertot
Ospringe
Everton
W.H. Hortop
Mesars
Noris Wack
Melvin Burns
Joseph Bonham
Thomas Macks
Wilwys Robertson
John +Akens
Ashgrove ULF and US meet at Jas Bird home
Ashgrove U F and ULF clubs gathered at the home of Jas Bird on Thursday evening February 5 with many members present. Roll call featured amusing stories and a reading. A debate on indifference harming farmers' organizations favored by Norman Wriglesworth and M McNabb against H Wilson Irene Buttman. Judges Ball Ward Ruddel and Thomas Brownridge ruled for the affirmative. Lunch followed then singing of God Save the King.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashgrove
U.F
ULF. W.de
Jas. Bird
ULF. QO
Ward Ruddel
Thos. Brownridge
Georgetown Notes of Social and Civic Events
Mrs J L Horton hosted at the Baptist parsonage Saturday afternoon. Georgetown Troop of Girl Guides hosted a sleighing party to raise funds for an electric fire alarm system. The Methodist League and friends toured Norval and presented an old tyme concert. A frat carnival at the Arena drew crowds with diverse costumes. Prizes were awarded for best dressed, national costume, and social entries with local residents among the winners.
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J. L. Horton
Baptist Parsonage
Dickie
Toronto
W. C. Anthony
Georgetown
Girl Guides
G. Young
George+ town
Methodist League and Friends
Norval
Methodist Church
Courttry
Apiek Stella McLant
Acton
Kathleen Treanor
N.wg. Garden
Alfred Bishop
Magrorie Garden
Lily Saunders
Angus Womyase
Jack Saunders
Best . National
Kathleen ‘Treanor
Mrand
Mia
Vance
Kentner
Grace Foster
Herbert Scott
George Jennings
Arthur ‘Bane
Limehouse
Eleanor
Wright
Victor “Wemyas
Jensin Anderdon
Bob Jepson
Herald
Teasing as Grotesque Spectacle and Moral Lesson
The passage discusses how humor animates teasing among youth, noting a boy tying a tin can to a dog and the grotesque amusement it inspires. It argues sympathetic imagination is underdeveloped in youths and that repetition, clothing, and public shaming sustain teasing. It calls for adults to curb the habit through home and school guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeanes
Anylig
Forther
Narrow Range of Choice and a Shopping Trip
Ayivid and Aunt Belto return from shopping with a ready made coat in mind. Sylvia reports Aunt Belle failed to find any suitable fat and only found a ready made umbrella.
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Belto
Sylvia
Belle
Acton Gazette Notes Local Life and Court Actions
Acton community items include charity collections for St Pauls Cathedral, a gramophone gift to West Middlesex Hospital, Scout events, and a court fine for dangerous driving at Acton Hill. Local clergy moves, theatre access, and council discussions on Church clock illumination are reported alongside parish social gatherings and a death in Spooner Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Gazette
Jand Express
Acton
England
Martin’s
West Acton
St. Paul's Cathedral
Don Sony
Nmr
Wardo
West Middlesex Hospital
Mr. Hart
St. Peter
Wm. A. Mazon
Henry Street
St. John’s Wood
Acton Hill
Ala
Alnce
Montrose-Street
Glasgow
Wellschowen
Actagn
G. W.R
Acton Chamber of Commerce
W.T. Davenport
Arthurs” White
Shepherd's Bush
Rosa W. Eva
Acton Sentific and Literary Society
Acton Councilces
Switzerland
J. E. Dallas
Acton Central “Ola. Girls’ Association
Central School
Old Boys
Spooncor-road
Alfred Peter Poffley
Poffley
St. “Martin’s
Red Lion
John Sullivan
Victoria-road
Warehouseman
Stephen Simmons
Acton Troon
L. Burckharat
South Acton
National Society
Helena
Albert Golding
Park Road North
Acton Congregational Church
R.G. Davies
Beatrice Gaunt
Jane
Reno Pulfer
George
Shepherd’s. Bush
E. Poole
Twyford-avenue
J. V. A. “Kelly
Goldsmith-avenue
Brentford Guardian
Untouched satire sparks a French wit clash
In a sharp exchange Alexis Piron ridiculed a young author who boasted of originality. The novelist confessed fatigue at repeating others and desired to craft a unique work. Piron challenged him to write his own eulogy as a dismissive reply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexis Fpiron
Piron
Dominion
Toronto
General Gordon Story Of A Soldier’s Allegiance Tested
A battlefield tale recalls Confederate General Gordon remarking on a battered soldier who proclaims love for his country yet questions whether he would still love another if the war ended. The scene unfolds on a hot roadside as the wounded man speaks with poignant patriotism.
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Gordon
Ahve
Baby Soap Promises Tender Care for Delicate Skin
Fragmentary copy touts Baby's Own Soap as ideal for babies with soft soothing oils and a gentle rose fragrance. Claims emphasize careful use on tender skin and a comforting effect for infants.
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France
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Oritario
Orillia
Province of
Quebec
Owen Sound
Sun-Times
OTA
Hulmer
Commercial Intelligence Journal
Renfrew- Mercury
Acton Free Press
Renfrew
Rowto
Biga Betler
Bank OF Montreal
Chevrolet
G.A.M.C
S. V. King
Business Directory
J. A. McNiven
Bower Avenue
Elgin—Street
E. J. Nelson
Frederick ‘Street
Acton, Ontario
Sea Een Legal
P.O
Harold Nash Farmer
Puptio
Canveyandar
Perryman Block
Meir
Georgetown, Ont
JM. Bell
L.b.s Dantial
Toronto University
Omce
Reaidence
UN and
Frederick Streets
F. G. Gollop
D.ds
L.D.S
Dantat
Bank of Nova ‘Bootia
PRANCIS_NUNAN
Wyndham Street
Guelph
Williams
R.J. Kerr
R. J. Kerr
Moe
Guelph Business College
Guelph, Ont
A. L. Bougce
A. D. Savage Optometrics and Mfg
Optician
Savage Building
Quelph
Ricunonn
St Wiest
Hamilton & Sons
Quelph, Ont
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