Acton Industries Report Strong Year and Optimism
A review of Acton’s industries shows tanneries operating at steady capacity, glove factories busy, knitting mill near full capacity, and shoe and auto parts sectors distributing goods with steady employment. Monumental works resumed operations in splendid condition, hydro plant expanding, and no idle factories or unfilled buildings remain, giving Acton cause for pride and hope as 1930 begins.
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Acton
Lodd
S Fiydro
Americans Not Flocking to Canada for Liquor Privileges
A Windsor Gateway survey compiled by Justice Miller shows only about 12 percent of American tourists last summer pursued Ontario Liquor Control Act privileges during visits to Canada. Main motives included seeing a foreign country, visiting Canadian resorts, and Niagra Falls with smaller shares for visiting relatives, crossing Detroit to Buffalo, fishing, and other activities. Destinations cited were Niagara Falls, Toronto, border cities, Northern Ontario, and Quebec, suggesting most Ontario liquor store spending came from locals rather than tourists.
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Canada
Windsor
Ontrario
Millor
Niagara Falls
Detroit
Buffalo
Mr. Miller
Ontario
Notable First Utterance by Canada Finance Minister
Hon. Chas Dunning announced Canada will redeem in cash a $20,000,000 loan due February 1. The piece praises his public message as sustaining the department’s popularity and contrasts fiscal progress since Confederation with 60 years of Dominion history.
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Chas. Dunning
Canada
Dunning
Tino
Jas, Robb
Dominion of Canada
Alzy U
Parliamendt
Jas Dfc
J. A. Robb
Towns seek village status amid regional shifts
In Toronto a meeting of the O H A executive declared Major Savage of Listowel Palmerston a village. Fergus already attained village status and other towns may follow as railway and municipal board proclamations create financial impact. Palmerston eyed yearly village status and sought a county rebate on road taxes from the council.
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Spectator
O. H A
Toronto
Listowel
Palmerston
Boor
Fergus
Villagos
Railway and Municipal Board
Canada appoints Hon Charles A Dunping as finance minister
Immigrant from Leicester England born 1878 rises from farmhand in Saskatchewan to director of the Saskatchewan Grain Growers Association and founder of the Saskatchewan Co operative Elevator Company. From provincial treasurer to premier then federal minister of railways, he succeeds the late James A Roby as finance minister amid cabinet reshuffles. A former Wolf Creek Alberta townsman, Joseph H BB Smith, won the 1920 Chicago wheat championship.
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Nance
Leicester
England
Saskatchewan
Dominion
Saskatchewan Grain Growers’ Association
Saskatchewan Co-operative Elevator
Canad
James A. Roby
Dunning
Joseph H BB Smith
Wolf Creek
Alberta
Chicago
Bank of Montreal notes mixed 1928 holiday trade in Canada
The Bank of Montreal bulletin reports seasonable weather and steady but cautious retail demand. Luxury goods slow while essentials sell, with overall trade quieter than five years ago yet healthy in mining, construction, and iron and steel sectors. Unemployment edges up as rail and lake traffic decline. automobile output down but not dramatically.
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Bank of Montreal Bulletin
Canada
Acton Hockey Team Shines In Debut OHA Season
Editorial notes reflect on a weekly study of the thermometer and a hockey debut by Acton in the Ontario Hockey Association. The piece praises Acton’s first-year performance, noting a strong, diligent squad and a desire for continued success, despite chaotic Christmas travel and local political chatter.
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Acton
Airat
Oha
Sunday School Notes and Nativity Reflections from Acton
A historical church notice recalls a New Year’s Eve youth trip to Goueetown, watch-night service, and choir cantata. It discusses election results, by law changes, and a Christmas theme on Jesus ministry, the magi, and Joseph and Mary, emphasizing worship and growth in Nazareth and the human Christ.
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Folly Company
Gougetown
Maud Jordan
Orangeville
Hey Alster
Lawson Ene
Sgoox
Bunday
Jentle
Etna
Ural
Ches
Atara
Curby
Elas
A . Mickiin
John
Willams
John A. Mowat
William Thom
Counelilora
Acton
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Jerusalem
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Herod
Jareel
Ulan
Mary
Ula
Mim
Balloon tires or high pressure tires debate prompts drivers
A garbled dialogue references a choice between balloon tires and high pressure tires. It mentions car preferences and a speaker named Toriinsll Maltesser, leaving the broader context unclear but signaling a discussion on tire types and vehicle handling.
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Mika Balloan
Deep Ploughing and Furrow Width Effects at Central Experimental Farm
A report from the Central Experimental Farm in Ottawa details experiments on ploughing depth and furrow width. Results show deeper ploughing and narrow furrows do not consistently yield more crop than shallower ploughing and wide furrows. Emphasis is placed on seed bed preparation and cost efficiency, noting energy and time saved by optimized ploughing practices.
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Wendy
Szotte
ST Central Experimental Yar
Ottawa
Cay
Cours
Yieida
Central Experimental Parm
Fashions for She Smart Woman Feature Frocks and Yokes
The article describes dresses with contrasted yokes and plain trims, offering daytime and informal wear ideas. It notes frocks softened by circular necklines and waist details, suggesting crepe satin solids as flattering options for different figures.
Breakfast guidance for New Year meals from Dr Thomas
A fragmented column advertises careful meal planning for New Year’s dinner. It promotes balanced breakfast to offset later meals, suggests lighter bacon and eggs portions, and recommends fruit spreads and cereals. A testimonial touts Dr Thomas for respiratory health benefits.
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Juanita
Table Schedule Note for National Railway Deliveries
Schedule lists daily and Sunday operations with times and exceptions. Mentions special express freight and pickup at Toronto with various daily time markers and delays.
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Special Express
Irpes
Toronto
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