United States Likely to Join League Disarmament Talks
Editorial notes United States anticipated to accept League of Nations invitation for preliminary disarmament studies and Senate approval. Adherence to the permanent Court of International Justice sparks wide interest in Geneva alliance circles as cooperation grows with nations consulting there.
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United States
League ‘of Nations
Senate
United - States
Permanent Court of International Justice
League of Nations
Nations
Geneva
Universal Amity Through Radio Broadcasts Across the World
An observer recalls New Year’s Eve radio music that connected listeners across Central and South America the Pacific coast and distant coral islands. The piece calls radio the greatest agency for universal amity linking nations through shared hymns and national anthems heard clearly in many lands.
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Central
South America
Pacific Coast
Anchem
Universal ‘Amity
Ontario Workmen's Compensation Board Reports 1925 Benefits
The Workmen's Compensation Board for Ontario states total benefits paid in 1925 were 5 565 443.39, down from 6 122 820.34 in 1924, while accidents rose to 60 012 from 58 675. Fatalities fell to 345 in 1925 from 402 in 1924, suggesting fewer serious and costly accidents despite more overall incidents.
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Workmen's Compensation Board
Province of
Ontario
Wit
Law and bootlegging in Ontario temperance debate
The passage argues whether strict enforcement of the Ontario Temperance Act can endure pressure from lawbreakers. It contends prohibition supporters must uphold strong police action to prevent complacency and maintain reform against persistent bootlegging.
Canada Not Dependent Upon United States Anthracite Coal
The article argues Canadians are adopting anthracite substitutes such as oil and hydro power, reducing reliance on U S coal. It notes widespread use of oil burning in homes and hydro systems for cooking and heating, suggesting Canada will show hard coal is not essential and encourage broader national energy independence.
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Canada
United States
Ontario
Amick
Ben
New Collegiate Institute Opened in Collingwood
The New Collegiate Institute at Collingwood was officially opened by Lieut Governor H. Cockshutt with Prime Minister Ferguson and the Minister of Education in attendance. The Collingwood Bulletin praises Editor Williams for a detailed illustrated report marking a chapter of local history. The building’s cornerstone was laid May 15 1925 after a 1923 fire. cost was $140 000.
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Collingwood
H. Cockshutt
Ferguson
Collingwood Bulletin
Williams
William Williams
Collingwood Grammar School
Collingwood Collegiate Institute
Ontario
Ottawa Crisis Reflects No Majority in Commons
The House of Commons is without a clear majority as Liberals and Conservatives trail the balance of power with Progressives and Independents. The King Government seeks to stay in office for the gains of power amid party doubts. In a week or two, Canadians will see which side can command a stable majority.
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House of Commons
Canada
Mail and Empire
Meighen
Bramptonian ceases. Carleton Place reaches fifty one years
Editorial notes reflect on Bramptonian’s closure and praise Carleton Place for its longevity. Comments address local debt issues in Fergus and Acton’s preference for home debentures, provincial plans amid prohibition debate, Manitoba bootlegging, and Forest Free Press milestone under H J Pettypiece. The piece notes Belgium draft horses and Canada’s strong money supply and debt trends.
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Forest Free Press
Press
Forest
Lambton County
The
Free Press
H. J. Pettypiece
M.P.P
The Fish and the Price of Success
A family scene centers on a boy who catches a big fish but dirties himself and disobeys his mother. He faces the cost of the prize as the mother questions whether the fish is worth the price of disobedience, teaching that true success lies in integrity and sacrifice rather than worldly gain.
Anecdote From Mare Island Navy Yard
A naval officer recounts a near miss during a blockade runner engagement near Mobile Bay. A shot passed over the Union ship, prompting fear and pride as the captain and crew reacted, while an Irish lookout quipped that he could have caught the shell in his hat.
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Navy Yard
Mare Island
California
Academy
Mobile Hay
Forcenatic
George
Riddles From an Old Farmhouse Recalled in Rhyme
A playful collection of riddles about a sheep farm run by sons, the sun, a soldier, a clock, a snake in a tree, an adder, and time. It includes questions about world-wide activity, sunset gold, first potatoes, and a wedding cake, with simple pun answers.
Irishman Drops Nickel in Sidewalk Crack
A story in Current Literature recounts an Irishman who lost a nickel while counting money on a plank sidewalk. The coin disappeared into a crack, provoking a humorous reaction. A friend later asked why he did not retrieve it, and the man explained a fevered plan to wait until a better opportunity to recover the nickel emerged after a prior attack, making the loss worthwhile.
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Doris Adaller
Farmer questions on feeding stock in Brooklyn clerks parlor tale
The Brooklyn Citizen recounts a rural dialogue where a farmer asks about feeding horses cows ducks and other animals. The exchange uses phonetic renderings of local speech and shows responders guessing the food given to each animal.
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Brooklyn
Tim
Yansle
Yagnir
Etay
Yassin
Bray
The Great Age of Living: A Ruminative Quote
A fragmented reflection on modern life contrasts abundance with existential strain. The text notes unprecedented wealth and communication yet reveals perceived scarcity of meaningful living and a world filled with vibrating music and speech.
Town and Country News Highlights New Year Events
The article notes New Year visits in Woodstock and Waterdown, changes in Milton town council for 1926, including Warry London and Yt. B. Galbraith replacing G. Smith and W. Morrison. It also reports weather causing suspensions of hockey, skating, and curling, and Owen Sound’s Wallace Dickens leading in municipal election votes. The Milton Horticultural Society plans its annual greeting at eight this evening.
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R. MeJapnet
Woodstock
J. OK Little
Automobile Lcenses
Ding G. A. Hematreet
I. Baker
Waterdown
Dorly Mews
Touronto
Milton
Owen
Milton Horticultural Society
Burlington Society Hears Moriculture Talk
Prof H L Hutt delivered an illustrated address on Moriculture before the Horicultural Society on Tuesday. A Hamilton hospital report notes John Hi Hedley suffered a fractured skull from a New Year’s Eve rink fall. A Burlington man observed a rebinj hawthorne on Fong Young’s lake shore property. Local scenes show winter flowers in bloom. A 16 foot lot transfer on Brant and James Streets to Mr Metcalfe spurred a new store build. First Aid to the Injured course begins at the Vocation classes at the High School tomorrow evening.
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H. L. Hutt
Horicultural Society
John Hi
T. Hedley
Huger ~Avehue
Hamilton
EB. W. Smith
Wis
F. W. Taylor
Brant and
James Streets
Metcalfe
Metclafe
A. H. Speery
M.O. H
Caledon Elections and Local Notices Reel in Brin
W. J. Wilson won the Caledon reelection by 443 votes over Thomas Quinn. New Year gifts went to Min. W. W. Young and family before their move to Feey. Al L. Platt delivered his farewell sermon and plans to slide into Hillsburg. Brin Horticultural Society meets at Town Hall tonight. Township Agricultural Society plans its Jan 20 meeting. Miss C L Bhaw cannot return to school duties due to illness. Duncan MecDaniel sold his Main Street residence to Wmna Glassford and will reside with James Faulkner. New L O L No 112 Erin officers listed for the year.
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W. J. Wilson
Caledon
Thomas Quinn
W. W. Young
famMy
Feey
al L. Platt
Churchof Christ
Hillsburg
Brin Hortibcultural Society
Brin
Agricultural Society
Wednesty
Pakenham
J. EB. Austin
J.H. Scott
E Scott
Jas. Irwin
H. Robinson
G. Jackson
A. McLeod
G. Hi. Scott
G. H. Walker
Georgetown Notes On New Year Socials And Military Parade
Georgetown residents mark New Year with family travel to Topeka and Toronto hospital visits, while Esquesing Agricultural Society prepares for its January meeting. Royal Arch Masons install in Georgetown as Lt. Col. Hilehte and officers inspect Halton Rifles D Company at the Armouries amid praise for progress despite difficulties.
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Clifford Creelman
Topeka
Kanaan
W. A. Batley
Wellesly Hospital
Toronto
Robert F. Sealle
Norval
Lestie
Esquesing Agricultural Society
Council Chamber
Georgetown
Royal Arch
Masons
H. Corke
J. ™. Cameron
H. G. Meir
J. B. Wallace
Cotton and Findlay
Guelph
G. Arnold
Miliary District No. 2
Gener A
Hi. Nell
C.m.q
D.S
Hilehte
Baird
Halton
H. M
Kennety
yHerald
Heart Won with A Plainesman's Tale And Pet Folly
An old Nebraska Journal piece recounts a voter tale about a Irishman Patrick who refused aid to a Confederate-era hero. On election day Patrick reveals he will vote for the colonel, explaining a pig pen conversation and a plan made after reconsideration while thinking of a past fence encounter.
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Ao Oplainsman
Nebraska Journal
van Wyck
Congress
Pat
Patrick
Colege
The Factory Experiment: Priest Inspires Workers at Yorktown Tannery
A Roman Catholic priest visited a Yorktown tannery to urge two hundred workers to attend daily sermons during a two week period. Attendance rose, temperance pledges were signed, and eighty men expressed a desire for a new life as wages rose for improved conduct. The minister faced saloonkeeper opposition, yet the measure showed the power of one proactive leader.
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Yorktown
Witta
Bunyan
John UL. Gough
Weller
Property owner rejects sale after university professor seeks purchase
An owner of a city property at 674 Bumblethorpe Avenue is approached by a professor from the University offering to buy and select tenants. The owner declines, noting he does not wish to sell and cites improving neighborhood conditions.
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Philpot
Bumblethorpe Avenue
Cgoodkina
University
A GANNIGAL'S DISH Exhumed an Elderly Indy in Canada
A fragment recalls an elderly Indian woman visiting Canada with her husband on her first trip. She kept hotel staff at arm's length and spoke of baked Indian pudding with wary curiosity in a mixed country.
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Indy On
Canada
Thoughts on Wealth, Work, and Virtue from Historical Voices
A compact collection of quotations on worldly anxiety and spiritual fulfillment. Notable lines touch on rising above fear, choosing sincere friends, communion with Jesus, the balance of work and love, and the quiet nobility of private virtue. Authors include Charles G. Winney, Jeremy Taylor, Olive Gregory, John Ruskin, and Jean Jacques Richter.
Keeping Potatoes From Sun Burnin
Households risk sunburn in winter and spring as potatoes exposed to cellar light darken when cooked and become mealy and soggy. Keep potato piles covered with sacks or shade cellar windows to prevent greenish under skins and uneven texture during storage.
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Ordnancy
Nile
Book binds and account books made to order
Periodicals of every description bound neatly and promptly. Ruling of all kinds meticulously done. Located in Wyndham Street Guelph Ontario near Williams' Store.
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Wyndham Street Guelph
Williams
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Perryman Block
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