Editorial urges training for young men entering public life
The editorial argues that young men, with proper qualifications, should be encouraged into public life and are often better informed on affairs than elders. It cites Pitt’s rise to power at 26 as a precedent and asserts experience is not lacking. It also notes Canadian National Railways reporting a $4,581,318 net earnings rise of 13.5 percent from the prior year. Sir Henry Thornton predicts three years hence public railroads will no longer burden taxpayers.
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Pitt
England
Alliston Herald
Cobyan
Permann
Toronto Elects Wesley Hiltz Mayor in Temperance Win
Toronto voters chose Wesley W. Hiltz as mayor by a 44,089 to 4,370 margin against Col. Currie who advocated abolishing the Ontario Temperance Act. Hiltz ran as a staunch temperance backer and will lead city government.
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Toronto
Col. Currie
Queen's Park
Wesley W. Hiltz
Waterworks Reform Sought by Acton Taxpayer Group
An Ontario weekly highlights calls for a Waterworks Commission to supervise Acton’s water system and plumbing. The plan envisions two business leaders and a council representative overseeing operations, enforcing a plumbing by law, and ensuring sanitary conditions and clear financial oversight.
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Waterworks Commission
Acton
Acton Reeve Likely to Win Wardenship in 1924
Gov Hillmer has retired from municipal politics and entered provincial politics. George Barber, long time Reeve of Acton, appears poised for a walkover as Wardenship candidate for the county in 1924. The Milton Reformer endorses Barber’s municipal experience as qualification and predicts fellow County Council members will elect him. Other nominations are expected but may yield to Barber.
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Ontario
Forest Frop Press
H. J. Pettypiece
Acton Free Press
Forest Free Press
Hillmer
Oakville
George
George Barber
Acton
Barber
Milton Reformer
The Low Price of Wheat
The agricultural mood is down as wheat prices slump while farmers face large harvests. Strong buyers in Canada and the United States have less money to spend, and expanding Wheatown lands push output higher. Prices may fall further to clear granaries and avoid surpluses.
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Canada
United States
Atlantic
Haynes
Editorial Notes On Currie Crerar Crerar Dunning And Prohibition
Editorial notes reflect on Currie misreading times and Ontario Temperance Act worries. The new Irish Free State Canada postal money order treaty starts year and direct exchange. Asquith Ramsay Macdonald discuss constitutional issues after British election. Rumors name Crerar and Dunning for portfolios amid cabinet changes. Canadian farming dominates economy with 70k farms worth $700 million and $2,000 yearly farm income. Wheat crop improves, trade steady. outlook hopeful. Prohibition support surveys show overwhelming favor with no saloon advocates. Post Office updates include a new money order form eliminating advice notices and speeding transfers.
Canada’s Trade Rise in Eight Months Ends November 1923
Canada’s total trade for the eight months ending November 1923 reached 175,845,668 in contrast to the same period in 1922. November 1923 trade rose by nearly three million from November 1922, totaling 21,080,427. Eight month exports rose by about 70 million while imports increased by roughly 106 million, indicating stronger overall activity.
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Canada
Local election meeting and town finances in 1923
Dr Dougall chaired a nomination meeting as candidates spoke. James McDermott left Hun aylant to upend the winter in Los Angeles. The town received $1,595 into its treasury in 1923, electric light revenue totaled $47,141.72 and waterworks $10,490.63. A tax collector earned $636 for poll tax last year.
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James McDermott
UN Hunaylant
Los Angeles
California
Gao
Ford
Chicago
J. J. Ford
Burlington Horticultural and Nolan Protection Society Meetings Scheduled
Sir and Mrs Paul Fisher were away on a month's vacation in Arnprior Quebec. The Burlington Horticultural Society annual meeting is set for Tuesday January 16 and the Nolan Protection Society annual meeting will be held January 31 at 3 50 in the Public Library. Miss Mabel Hurd from Cleveland Miss Beatrice Robb from London Ont and Milas Gartruda Rabb from Hemlo Anne de Hellevue Quebed were holiday visitors with Miss M Hurd Locust Street. Councillor B W Vangertver suffered a bad fall while wiring at Nicholson Lumber Co Plant Wednesday the ladder slipped and he fell about twenty feet injuring his shoulder. Gasato
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Arnprior
Qushed
Burlington Horticultural Boalety
Nolaan Protection Boaiety
Mabel Hurd
Cleveland
Ohio
Mian Meatrice Robb
London
Ont
Milas Gartruda Rabb
Hto
Anne de Hellevue
Quebad
M. Hurd
Locust Street
W. Vangertver
Nicholson Lumber Co
Gasatto
Milton News Briefs Highlight Local Events
Toy Hubert Haddow of Toronto preached at Knox Church last Sunday. J Bartelman of Timmins spent New Years with his father-in-law G A Homma. O H A Intermediate game at Ovskville was postponed. Milton horticultural society meeting at Mrs Ells home tonight. Dr Carl Martin had appendicitis surgery at Toronto General Hospital last Sunday and hopes to be home soon. St John feast led to a joint Masonic Lodge installation at Milton Masonic Hall, largest gathering in local history. Champion.
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Hubert Haddow
Toronto
Knox Church
Timmina
G. A
Ovskville
Milton
Milton Horticultural Boolnty
Ells
Carl Martin
Toronto General Hospital
John the Evangelist
Masonic Hall
St Clair Lodge
Campbell Lodge
Campbellville
Champion
Town Folks in Ontario Echo New Year Visits and Health Stats
A collection of brief notes lists residents and visitors in Brampton Harriston London Picton Walkerton Belfountain and Owen Sound as well as students in North Bay and Toronto. Health data for Erin Township 1928 shows 35 deaths in 3400 population with eight communicable cases. A December 27 fire destroyed a bank barn of Mr George Rostall in Erin Township.
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Brampton
Jos. Algis
Harry Frankum
Harriston
W. Hull
F. E. Hedden
Welland
Miss Sheeley
London
Mrs. Frank
Picton
Clifford
Elsie Thom
Uustheay College
Owen Bound
Misa Alice Milloy
Hillsburg
North Bay
Harry Willia
Toronto
McMaster University
J. Winks
Erin
Wirts
George Hostell
Con
Rostall
Local Audit Details Tax Shortfall and Overdraft Note
A Clark, Houston & Co. audit shows a December 16 net bank overdraft of 5187.01 and 1923 tax shortfall of 3873.23 uncollected. At a nomination meeting Councillor Arnold urged payment of back taxes to avoid penalizing punctual payers. Community notices record lodge officers, family visits, a Hortanly Rural Society annual meeting, a Capital Sunday School event, and condolences to the Stapleton family for Clarence’s death after an appendectomy.
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Toronto
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Creat Lodge No
al John
Hugh Dickie
AL W
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Ure
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Patterson
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Tyler
W. Hero
le Grant
Bro
H.W. Winns
We Xing
H. S. Creel
Man
Misa McHenna
Hamilton
Bunday School
Laden’ Clauss
RH. Watson
Clarence
Letting Injuries Rankle and the Call to Forgiveness
The essay argues against letting grievances fester and urges timely expression of hurt to prompt amends. It notes people often dwell on offenses, fantasize revenge, or brood, failing to heal through sincere apology or forgiveness. It cautions that prolonged resentment harms both the hurt and the wrongdoer, suggesting redirecting energy to constructive acts and kinder paths.
Choosing Word Companions From Society's Circles
A reflection on how people judge others by the company they keep and the social circles they inhabit. The text cautions against cheap language and urges careful selection of words and associations to avoid vulgar slang and loose morals.
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Hinmunge
Ten Commandments for daily labor guidance
Fragmented list outlines ten rules for daily work and character. Emphasizes self critique, celebrating others, enthusiasm, integrity, fairness, respect for leadership, confidence, effort, and harmonious, sunlit work environment.
Waited Judge's Opinion in Theft of Watch Case
A judge in a theft trial prompted jury confusion by offering help to a juror as they deliberated. One juror asked if the judge could disclose whether the prisoner stole the watch, revealing the tension and ambiguity in the deliberation process.
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Akleven
Aluedt
A Good Horse Story From Midland Argus Fire Scene
A Midland Argus recounts a strange horse incident near King Street. A fire trapped a horse in a ruined block, Burrowes freed a wardrobe of items, and the beast dashed down stairs while flames chased it, escaping with no serious injuries as it toppled down steps.
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Minlayaon
King
Krank Weaton
Jemray
Durnings
Murrows
Wafery
The Book as Friend and Guide in Everyday Life
A reflective piece extols books as lifelong companions that amuse instruct and shape thoughts. It asserts reading broadens horizons enables travel without leaving home and renews itself as books are shared among friends across moods and personalities.
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Tarelga Lundu
Chutea
Avery Tista
No Practicing On Him Story Of Tyng Jr Visit
A fragmented 19th century style account describes Dr Tyng Jr visiting to speak to transfer students before readiness. It recalls a Virginia incident where a local sermonizer kept to a chapel nearby and an elderly man questioned why Tyng did not attend a Methodist meeting.
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Virginia
Borvica
Darkey
Houss
Masen
A Jolly Game And Lessons On Success
A distorted tale describes a memory game where players repeat animals and add new ones, ending with a winner. A farmer in England's Kanex district rejects wealth for work, thrift, ambition, imagination, and character as the path to lasting happiness and success.
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Wolemzy Road
Whart
New lamp burns 94 percent brighter than oil
A new oil lamp tested by the U S Government and 30 leading universities promises brighter, odorless, smoke free white light superior to ordinary lamps. It burns 94 percent air and 6 percent kerosene with no pumping, is simple and safe, and offered by F N Johnson of Montreal with free trials and agency opportunities.
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U. S
F. N- Johnson
Craig St. W
Montreal
Notice to Creditors Mary Ritchie Estate Acton Ontario
Notice to creditors of Mary Ritchie late of Acton Ontario in Hilton County. Died about October 8 1995. Creditors must file by February 4 1944 with administrator George Hiram Ritchie Farmer Acton Ontario. They must provide full names addresses descriptions and security details if any. Administrator will distribute estate assets after the date and will not honor claims not received by then.
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Mary Ritchie
Acton
Hilton
Persevere with a Smile in a Grim World
A quirky reflective note urges cheerful persistence. It contrasts bleak duty with hopeful resolve, reminding readers that a positive outlook can brighten effort and heart even when faced with daunting tasks.
Monthly meeting notice at LO. BI. O
Meeting first and third Friday each month at _BP_. Members and visiting members cordially invited to attend. S Boutchinge, President. J. Little, Secretary.
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LO. O
S. Boutchinge
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