Ontario Worker Compensation Board 1931 accidents and benefits
The Ontario Worker’s Compensation Board reports 52 894 accidents in 1931 a drop of 16 373 from 1930. Fatal accidents numbered 339 versus 520 in 1930. Total benefits paid 6 021 392 10, with 4 960 629 in compensation and 1 060 763 01 in medical aid. Average daily benefits inferred from 300 working days equal 20 074 with 772 cheques per day. December accidents totaled 4 088, down from 4 694 the prior year.
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Worker 'S Compensation Board
Ontario
Test Your Dreams and Their Effect on You
A reflective piece contrasts three dream types: wealth and leisure dreams that feel intolerable, aimless dreams that sap effort, and inspiring dreams that drive perseverance. It asks readers to reflect on how dreams influence motivation, resolve, and progress toward goals.
Permits issued by Province of Quebec in six months
Touring permits issued for Canadian cars leaving Canada between January 1 and June 30, 1931 totalled 221 335. Quebec accounted for 186 490 permits with 101 453 for 60 days and 84 672 for 24 hours. New Brunswick ranked third with 85 833 permits, 1 609 for 60 days. British Columbia issued 70 007 permits with 48 468 for 60 days.
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Quebec
Rock, Island
Pillipsburg
Hereford Road
Lacolle
New Brunswick
British Columbia
Manitoba
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Canada
Canadians Lead In Telephone Use In 1930 Say Reports
The 1930 statistics show Canadians use telephones more than people in any other country. There were 2.6 billion calls among 1,402,861 telephones, averaging 250.5 calls per person, with 37,496,867 long distance calls. Canada has one phone per seven people, fourth in total phones behind the United States Germany and Great Britain. investments totaled 319 million dollars with 69.4 million in revenue. wire mileage reached 4,880,224 miles.
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Canada
Dominion
United States
Germany
Great ‘Britain
Northern Ireland
Ontario Women's Institutes Founded in Saltfleet in 1897
Historical overview notes Ontario origin of Women's Institutes, with 612 institutes and 16,104 members by 1910, 1,150 institutes and 40,000 members by 1930. Describes standing committees, courses in food values, cookery, nursing, and junior institutes, plus coaching for county judging and trips to the Royal Winter Fair.
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Ontario
Saltfleet Township
Wentworth County
Ontario” Government
Agricultural Representative Service
Toronto
Ontario Department of
Limitations on Public Funds and Road Work Costs
The piece argues that road work in Northern Ontario relies on public and private funds, as relief measures. It warns that funds may be exhausted, taxes rise, and promises by politicians can mislead. It calls for realism about resources and shared responsibility for solving fiscal problems.
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Ontario
Tulbhea
Editorial Notes on Cards, Canada Economy and Local Water Use
The piece recalls a bridge game ending with one side ahead as readers note 1932 paydays, celebrates the Smith Falls News Record entering its forty sixth year, and discusses provincial politics against municipal powers. It cites 1931 building contracts totaling 315,482,000 with Ontario leading, then compares Fergus and Acton water use per capita, attributing Acton’s lower use to metered service.
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Smith Falls
Canada
MacLean Building Reports, Limited
Ontario
Provinces
Dominion
Quebec
Fergus News- Record
Fergus
Acton
Fergus Thrift
Voters, Taxes, and a Woman's Voice in Local Life
A reflective letter laments lost telephone service during election week and critiques public finances. The writer questions tax spending, calls for open council meetings, and urges citizen engagement, noting a woman share of opinion and returning to daily tasks like knitting.
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Mid
Gila
Weller
Dr Kellogg Asthma Remedy Offers Quick Relief
Dread of asthma haunts sufferers as attacks return and anticipation torments the mind. Dr J D Kellogg's Asthma Remedy claims to ward off nature's assaults and deliver immediate relief, promising peace and happiness once thought unattainable. Inexpensive and sold widely.
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J. D. Kellogg
Iron Rail Box Car Tale
A fragmented OCR snippet shows a line about an iron rail box car and a character named Jack. The passage mixes casual dialogue with stray phrases and does not present a coherent incident or clear event.
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Jack
Buffalo Meat as Delicacy in Canada Trade Distribution
Government stockpiles buffalo meat from Wainwright Alberta were released to retailers to reduce herd size. Distribution to Calgary Edmonton Winnipeg Regina Prince Albert and Vancouver will total about 30 carloads, with buffalo valued as a luxury item in hotels and clubs. Buffalo meat is thicker and prime at seven to eight years, compared with domestic beef. Hides will be used for robes coats and rugs for Royal Canadian Mounted Police and other products.
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Wainwright
Alta
National F
Calgary
Edmonton
Winnipeg
Regina
Prince Albert
Vancouver
Montreal
Burns and’ ‘Company, Ltd
Testaur
Royal ‘Canadian—Mounted
Persian Baty The Peerless Aid To Love Liness
Delightfully fragrant and dainty to use this product leaves no stickiness. A little gentle rubbing is swiftly absorbed by the tissues. Tonic in effect it soothes and dispels roughness and chafing. Keeps skin soft and velvet textured. Unrivaled for charm distinction and refinement used by lovely women everywhere to preserve and enhance their natural beauty.
The stenographer's method of sorting papers at desk
A narrative fragment shows a stenographer named Burton sorting sheets and discussing express charges with a colleague. The dialogue covers efficiency, routines, and the value of planning trips to save time and energy in daily work.
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Etrenghier
Denver
Mari
Materiah
Abe
Sweet Prospects for Barbados Sugar Crop in 1932
Barclays says Barbados known as Little England will harvest a larger sugar crop in 1932 after a drought in 1931 nearly halted the harvest. The tropical colony lies along the eastern route of Canadian National Steamers between Canada and the West Indies.
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Barclays
Barbado’s
Little
England
Barbados
Ainifa
Canada
West Indies
New York Street Ads Warn Youth Against Crime
A New York City street advertising campaign uses stark illustrations and the slogan You can't win to deter potential criminals. The grim but balanced effort contrasts sensational crime reporting with sobering images meant to dissuade youths from a criminal path.
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Subway
York City
Aivid Pictures
Pofferman
New York
Beauty and virtue rise with character in art and life
A writer argues that true beauty blends inner virtue with outer charm. Physical form aids appeal, but spiritual and intellectual development enhance beauty, as a famed artist notes virtue's rise parallels enhanced appearance.
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Aintellec
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Membier Canadian’ Weekly
Acton Free Press
Eset. Press
Thu.y . Ine
Women’s Institutes
St. Mary’s
Argus
SWEET
Prchipe
Carroll
Berend
Aylmer
I. Rroff
Mill Street
Upton
Nature
Jar McLaren
Valencia
PEG
Grrolls
Tbs
Fency, Daley
Green Peppers
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