By-elections and finance policy stir early spring politics
Editorial notes three by elections on April 7 for Temiskaming Kamouraska and St James in Montreal. It cites Finance Minister Sir Henry Drayton urging further belt tightening to meet budgets. It covers France aiding Canada with a municipal loan, teacher shortages in Ontario and salary hikes, and a Dominion campaign to promote domestic travel and industry. It also mentions W F Raney elected in East Wellington, Bolshevik influence in Europe, Ottawa Liberal activity, and Education Minister H R Grant on consolidated schools pending local trials.
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H.R. Grant
Ontario
Education Department
Encouraging Thrift in Our Young People in Canada
The piece praises thrift growth among Canadian children and youths. It notes Thrift Stamps have helped but their administration is costly due to many details. Still, it highlights that children have purchased nearly three million dollars worth of stamps.
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Europe
Russia
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Canada
Hag
Provincial highway prospects through Acton and Georgetown
Intimations from Premier Drury and Hon Mr Biges suggest strong prospects for provincial highway support. Officials urge renewed effort by the Council and Board of Trade to back the Toronto Sarnia straight line route via Georgetown, with aim to secure funds for a main provincial road to the border. The rural case aligns with the U F O programme, and continued effort may unlock Dominion road grants.
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Canada to name own representative in Washington
Contingent announcement says legislation will introduce in Parliament to define the status of Canadian representatives at Washington. The aim is to cut out the circuitous colonial route and have Canada deal directly through its Washington envoy on imperial matters working with the British ambassador.
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Wasageton
Colonia
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Canada
United States
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Canada Protects Wild Life Across Territories and Parks
The Dominion government assumes guardianship of wildlife in Northwest and Yukon Territories and in national parks. It seeks to fulfill treaty obligations with the United States on migratory birds with practical provincial cooperation. Administration falls to the Minister of the Interior.
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Canada
Dominion
Northwest Territories
Yukon Territory
Dominion Parks
United States
Hinds
Prohibition Gains Ground as Constitutional Amendment Spreads
The piece notes the eighteenth amendment has been ratified by forty two of forty eight states and will persist as the supreme law. It argues repeal efforts are unlikely to win support in Congress or states while predicting a generation will have little knowledge or interest in liquor.
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United States
Tvo
Turkish Premier Faces Three Crises in Early Treaty Phase
The Council of Premiers confronts three urgent issues including completing the Turkish peace treaty, defining policy toward Russia, and handling the Adriatic question. President Wilson demands United States withdrawal unless December agreement is met, with fears of measures tying Constantinople to Turkish conduct. The aim is to end Armenian and minority persecutions and press for Turkish good behavior as a condition of continued governance.
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Russia
Adriatic
Wilson
United States
Constantinople
Canada and Britain Urged to Boost Trade Ties
Financial writers in American papers praise Canada as a strong customer with sound finances and growing trade potential. John Moody argues Canada deserves higher bond ratings than most nations except Great Britain, urging expanded US-Canada-UK trade and investment. Moody also notes sterling slump may be near its end as year-end imports of agricultural goods fall.
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John Moody
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Canadian Fire Losses Hit 23 Million in 1919
The text notes Canada’s 1919 fire losses estimated at 23.5 million dollars with 288 fires of ten thousand dollars or more, mostly affecting businesses and manufactories. It argues industry and housing fire prevention rely on personal responsibility and enforcement rather than legislation, urging careful handling of matches and hazardous practices.
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Canada
Lowey
Traos
Hom
Fragmented OCR Weather Tale With Gibberish and Fragments
OCR text presents a garbled narrative about weather and events with numerous misspellings and nonsensical phrases. It includes scattered references to potential persons, actions, and objects, but lacks coherent structure or complete facts suitable for a standard news item.
Unclear text fragment mentions wind, law, and locations
Fragmentary OCR text references wind, a fire, law and locations, with many garbled terms and names making precise details impossible to confirm. The readable bits do not form a coherent event or report.
Defying Fashionables: Letters on Modesty and Social Behavior
An illustrated dialogue on female attire and modesty, debating the influence of fashion on virtue. The piece cites public opinion, moral standards, and gender expectations, with characters arguing for restraint while critiquing sensational dress.
Building plans and price cuts touted in unclear notice
A fragmented old advert promotes construction and contracts for May and next winter with claims of low prices and fair dealing. It cites J. B. Mackenzie and Mrs J McDougall as endorsers or participants, noting quality and value while hinting at grocery and provincial interests.
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Xearah
Wlantt Scumparigan
J. McDougall
Williams Promises Savings on Farm Tools and Machinery
Local agent for International Machinery advertises high savings on farm implements at Cash and Carry. Offers to arrange demonstrations and fittings, urging customers to consult and compare prices.
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