Canada Here as Global Agricultural Leader
Dr J H Grisdale Deputy Minister of Agriculture notes Canada quickly gains importance as a producer of agricultural supplies. He says Canada leads all nations in production growth over the past 25 years with wheat up 600 percent forage 200 percent oats 200 percent beef breeding 70 percent swine 88 percent barley 500 percent rye 600 percent horse breeding 125 percent and poultry 30 percent.
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Canada
J. H. Grisdale
Movement to amend Election Act to aid traveling voters
A campaign seeks to allow commercial travellers to vote by requiring advance polls three evenings before polling day. If election day falls on Thursday or Friday, travellers face losing their vote or extending their trip. logic urges shifting voting opportunities to Monday to Wednesday.
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Actnow
Revival in Canadian banking signals solid business
A leading bank reports sound underlying conditions and sustained improvement over recent months. Collections are good, merchandise moves to country points, and retail trade shows active Christmas sales. Textile industry relies on overtime. farm land interest revives in western Canada with cash sales increasing while mortgage loan demand remains negligible.
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Canada
Perennial Tariff Debate Recurs Across Nations
The Monitor of Boston weighs the protectionist tariff controversy, noting timeless arguments for revenue protection and for safeguarding producers. It argues the policy creates regional inequalities, with the east as a tariff stronghold while the west and south bear indirect costs.
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Us.c
Monitor
Boston
Canada
United States
East
Dundee council bans intoxicants at civic functions
Editorial notes report Dundee follows Glasgow and Aberdeen banning intoxicants at municipal events. Stratford delegates from Western Ontario Prohibition Union urge stopping liquor manufacture in Ontario and promoting temperance in Sunday Schools. Canada’s penitentiaries show inmate counts decline from 2,373 in 1924 to 2,217 in 1925 and 2,583 in 1923, a 17 percent drop over two years.
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Dundee
Scotland
Glasgow
Aberdeen
Western Ontario Prohibition Union
Stratford
Canada
Dawes Advice To Youth Cited In Parliament Debate
Vice President Charles G. Dawes is quoted delivering plainspoken counsel to young readers of Congress urging them to abstain from smoking swearing and chewing and to stand firm against the crowd. In a Commons debate J J Denis MP points to a clash between Conservatives and Progressives over government support and national interest.
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Charles G. Dawes
United States
Congress
Canada Faces Prosperous Era Says Bankers
Optimistic expectations spread across Canada as bankers report unusually favorable annual statements and offer evidence to support anticipated growth. The tone suggests the country may enter the greatest period of prosperity in its history.
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Canada
Canada seeks real government not party policy
An editorial excerpt from Friday's Globe argues Canadians are tired of partisan jockeying and bargaining. It says voters want a stable government and a House ready to devote energy to the country's service, regardless of party labels.
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Meighen
Globe
Canada
Dohertys
Guthries
Ijtife
Ottawa
Progressive Party
House of Commons
Senate unanimous address adoption and adjournment notes
The Senate of Canada on Friday afternoon unanimously adopted the address in reply to the Speech from the Throne and adjourned until February 16 with little discussion. A commentary questions Senate functions and holiday adjournment while the House sits. Ontario mining output in 1925 reached about 85 million dollars with metals at 80.8 million, up roughly 9 million from 1924. Canada’s national debt stood at 2.3837 billion, down from 2.4177 in 1924. Manitoba poultry growth and Manitoba exports to Ontario highlight rising mixed farming and regional shifts.
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Senate of Canada
Senate
House of Commons
Ontario
Charles
McCrea
Manitoba
Town and Country notes on council snow by law and local actions
Town and Country neighborhood notes report Chief Guthrie of Toronto visiting town to discuss enforcing the snow by law. E C Thompson appointed commissioner for affidavits. Mrs Bailey improving after operation. Edith Smith funeral at Port Hope. Gravenhurst post office nearing completion. Ministerial Association hears Dickie on The Churchs Problem Today with push for wider publication.
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George Guthrie
Toronto
Jackson
E. C. Thompson
W. A. Bailey
Bailey
Mm P. B. Coffen
May Largin
Port Hope
Edith Smith
Georgetown High School
Gravenhurst
Chamber of Commerce
Oakville Society Receipts and Local Notices
Oakville Horticultural Society posted receipts of 227.41 and expenditures of 216.90 for last year. A. J. Forster named to Board of Education to fill John Campbell’s vacancy. W. S. Davis left for Florida. Mrs. Davis to join in Lakelands. Three scarlet fever cases and one diphtheria case reported in public schools. chicken pox convalescent. Knox Church Ladies Aid presented president Mrs. W. A. Inglehart a silver candelabra. James Lyons spoke on Ontario natural resources to Lions Club at Gibson House. Edith Owens mourns father Alfred Owens J.P. of Georgetown. Dr A Tesky dies aged 78 in Bothwell. brother to Dr Luke Tenky Oakville, J. Smith of Miami, and Dr Luke E. B. Smith of Iowa.
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Oakville’ Horticultural Society
Forster
Board of Education
John Campbell
W. S. Davis
Oakville
Florida
Knox’ Church
W. A. Inglehart
James Lyons
Gibson House
Misa Edith Owens
Brantwood
Acody
Alfred Owens
J.P
Georgetown
Bothwell
A. Tesky
J. Smith
Miami
Luke EB. Smith
Iowa
Militon and Area News From The Champion
W tlandail named deputy post master succeeding the late Miss Elizabeth M Stewart. A Milton hockey match left a player with a severed artery above the knee, sidelining him briefly. Milton Checker Club reorganized for 1526 with POL Robertson as president and J Irving as vice president. Bank of Toronto official A L Hemstreat attends the Milton meeting. Fire at R B Galbraith residence on Queen Street. brigade watched without spraying water. Mr George Langtry and Mrs Langtry celebrate golden wedding. Langtry reportedly 88 but appears 75. M Jannett’s blood poisoning condition serious. amputation discussed but avoided after consulting Toronto physician. Mr McJannett improving. hope for arm and life.
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W. Tlandail
Elizabeth M. Stewart
Milton Players
Milton Inn
Milton Checker Club
Pol Robertson
J. Irving
A. L. Hemstreat
M. F. Panton
Bank of Toronto
Toronto
York Club
R. B. Galbraith
Queen Street
George Langtry
Mic Jannett
Afr. McJannett
McFanet
Hillsburg News Briefs Include Fires and Local Appointments
Russell Grundy rebuilt and redecorated Als bakery after a recent fire and reopened last week. The Micars village salaries set two clerks at 100 dollars, assessor and collector 360, treasury 36, health officer 25, auditors five each. J H Scott to act as constable caretaker of the hall and gallery inspector for 1826 at 42 dollars. F C McLean returned to Quebec City after visiting. Samuel MacLean of Moose Jaw Bask visited relatives. Hog McKinnon wired for fences on a farm at Hillsburg. Melrose Barden takes over W Roallen Gordon’s harness shop at Hillsburg. Elisha Taylor died Sunday after three days with pneumonia. About two hundred people attended the new arena ice event Saturday, with help from Ospridge truck. United Church to discontinue use of the Hillsburg Hall. services to be held in members’ homes until spring. Roy Burchin of Kemptville visiting his brother W A Birrell. Mrs. J McLachlan of Benalta Alberta visiting mother Mrs John Maas Milan. Mrs. G H Cooper of Toronto and L Stuckey of Pincher Creek Alberta visiting Sister Mrs Clayton at Br. RT Elgie’s.
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Russell Grundy
Micars
Treasury
Eadh
H Scott Will
As- Conntabdle
Melrose Barden
Wollaen “Gordon
Harnesa “Buat- Hess
Hillsburg
Elisha Taylor
Sone Two Hundred-Ataters
Ospridge
United“ Church
Roy Burchin
Kemptville
W. A. BireMill
3. McLachlan
Benalta
Alberta
John "Maat Milan
G. H
Cooper
Toronto
L. Stuckey
Pincher Creek
Pro Arguments For New Fashions For Children
Two eloquent arguments in favor of the new child fashions. The article praises frocks in taffeta or crepe de Chine with necklines and tailored details. It discusses fabric sizes and material requirements for sizes and outfits, noting a two piece gathered skirt and printed cotton accents.
Local Notes From Burlington and Area
Burlington reports include Miss Lothian visiting the Jardines on Locust Street and F C Virtue Motor Co selling a snowmobile for winter trips. Mr and Mrs Allen plan a Florida visit to their son Fred. town events feature a hockey challenge on Brant Street and Lions Club member Hutt praising horticulture at Georgetown farm. Obituary notices a former district resident dies in Winnfield. Delegates named for Ontario Horticultural Society in Toronto.
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Miss Lothian
Allea
Scotland
Win. Jardine
Locust Street
F. C. Virtue
New York
R. J. Allen
St. Petersburg
Florida
Fred
W. A Bodkin
Virtue Motor Company
Brant Street
Sykes
Ontario Horticultural Society
Toronto
G. W. Tebba
A. C. Mason
H. T. Foster
J. A. Mc
Arthur
A. Butchart
Eliza Jana Emory
Winneld
Kansas
E.B. Emory
The Minister's Busy Day
A city clergyman writes of ministering life in the Independent. The minister must be a literary man musician memory and a lawyer in reading people. In twenty minutes he often settles morality and ethics for youths and solves problems for parishioners while awaiting his lunch.
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Independent
de Jaurcles
Turkey
India
Stop and Listen: A Quirky Train Exchange
A salesman asks the conductor if a train is fast and the conductor confirms. The scene ends with the salesman seeking to see what is fast by stepping out to observe.
Alaska Tour Arrangements For July Departures
A guided 1926 Alaska tour organized from Toronto via Canadian National Railways will visit major Western Canadian cities. The trip promises scenic and educational value and is open for applications to Mr Martin Kerr of Earl Kitchener School in Hamilton and Mrs A E Bryson of Silverthorn School in Toronto. Early reservations advised due to expected heavy traffic and accommodation demand.
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Alaska
Toronto
Canadian National Railways
Seainwelait
Buffalo
Jasper Natoani
Anolder
Martin Kerr
Earl Kitchener School
Beulah—Ave
Hamilton
A. E. Bryson
Silverthorn School
Silverthorn Ave
Haircut Denied Silence Ends In Odd Twist
A determined client asks for a haircut without talking. The barber stops conversation but reveals he has never cut hair before as the man’s head looks like a scrubbing brush. The plumber, stepping in for a water pipe check, explains the hack is due to lunch break.
The Tyranny of Rules to Live By
A reflective piece on balancing personal rules with flexibility. It argues that rules aid time management but should not enslave behavior. The example contrasts a farmer awakening at four in winter and a housewife washing on Monday to avoid rigidty and prove mastery over one’s schedule.
McCoy's Cod Liver Extract Tablets Ad Claims Quick Gain
A vintage ad touts McCoy's Cod Liver Extract Tablets saying they boost weight and health in 20 days for frail and anaemic individuals. It promises tasteless sugar coated tablets and a money back guarantee if not helpful, with a claimed gain of ten pounds in 22 days. Azskany druggist advised for purchase.
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Azskany
McCoy's
Local Professional Directories Listings for Acton Ontario
Physician and surgeon offices listed at Corner Bower Avenue and Elgin Street with phone 388. Harold Nash identified as farmer and solicitor. Dr J M Bell, D D S, announces anesthetic option and residence office at Corner MM and Frederick Streets.
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Bower Avenue
Elgin Street
MM and
Frederick Streets
Bookbinder services in Gothic style offered in Quoelph Ontario
Advertises bookbinding and account book making services by appointment at night. Periodicals bound carefully with neat rulings, offered from Wyndham Street Quoelph near William’s Store. Includes contact note with bank ad reference.
Monumental and Headstone Supplier Claims Direct Wholesale
An advertisement from a manufacturer and importer boasts direct wholesale pricing and 40 percent savings for customers. It cites experienced Dominion mechanics, pneumatic tool use, and references from Toronto and other cities. The firm claims the largest granite stock in the Dominion and denies using agents, promising legitimate dealer status.
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Dominion
Toronto
West
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