Civilization Could Not Survive Another World War Says Hoover
Secretary of Commerce Hoover warned that western civilization could not endure another world war. The piece notes fears over mass destruction of life and property, citing advances in aerial bombing and autonomous weapons as proof of potential devastation. It references a German writer claiming chemists drive future conflict and Germany's alleged preparation for another war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
States
Secretary of Commerce
Hoover
Germany
Inaugural Address Praises Town Newspapers and Council
The Orillia Times notes Mayor McLean’s inaugural address lauds municipal publicity and cooperative coverage by local papers. It argues newspapers mainly serve civic progress and public interest, avoiding fault finding while supporting town advancement.
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McLeans
Nore
Orillia
Spewspaper
Orillia Tims
Oakville Overrepresented on Halton County Council Says Reformer
The Milton Reformer criticizes Oakville for gaining three of fifteen seats on Halton County Council. It notes Oakville with under 5 000 population will have more council representation than Acton Georgetown and Milton combined, while Halton with over 20 000 residents has only one federal representative. The article calls Ontario statutes cluttered with foolish laws and highlights Oakville’s unusual position.
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Milton
Oakville
Halton
Acton
Georgetown
County Council
Ontario
Whither are We Drifting 7 Debenture debt burden in Halton criticized
The 1926 outlook for Halton County criticizes rising debenture debt from road and bridge projects. The Wellington comparison is cited, noting Halton's growing liability while rural taxpayers feel the burden. Reformer warns of escalating taxes and possible revolt if spending continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thea
Halton
Ontario
Wellington
Agi Te He
Haiton
Humane Teaching Move in France Uses Surgical Films
The University of Paris adopts motion pictures showing experimental operations on animals for medical teaching. The approach aims to reduce vivisection, permitting use only for original research. Slow playback and repetition benefit instructors and students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
University of Paris
Canada Foresees Record Low Death Rate in Bulletin
A life insurance bulletin forecast the lowest death rate on record for Canada and the US based on 15 million insured lives through December 15, 1924. Heart disease leads causes at 123 per 100 000, followed by tuberculosis, cancer, pneumonia, and nephritis, with notable declines in diphtheria measles and scarlet fever deaths from the prior year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lfe-Insurance Company
Canada
United States
Cooperative and political notes shape western reform
A Canada Alberta Ontario and Quebec focus covers rising co operation in the west with Wheat pool turnover to 37 728 000 in 1923 and calls for better municipal public engagement. Ontario legislature meets Feb 10 with debates on temperance highways and reparations while Ontario and Quebec oppose exporting hydro power to the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Department of Agriculture
Alberta
Wheat Pool
Ontario
Quebec
United States
Ferguson
Prohibition Fronts in British Politics and Canadian Fire Limits
Editorials debate Prohibition as a Liberal plank in Britain and discuss fire limits enforcement in Canada. Opinion pieces cite British Columbia immigration views, observed by Indian-origin Mr. Adam Williams, and praise recent prohibition results, urging longer trials for hidden gains.
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Liberal Party of
Great Britain
Nation
Beaverton Express
Adam Williams
India
Toronto
Williams
Cambridge
Edinburgh
British Columbia
British’ Columbia
Local Church Union Vote Highlights Knox Parish Ballot
Knox Church members approve unity with a proposed church union by a 10 vote majority after Saturday balloting. Rev Geo Wing of the Methodist Church remains seriously ill at home, with hopes for a speedy recovery. Hydro-Electric crews guard ice around bay towers as winter disrupts power lines. Ontario Gazette notes Cantry Homes Limited applying for incorporation with $40 000 capital in Burlington. Horticultural Society names 1925 officers and reports 309 members. The piece closes with a long literary insert on Tennyson and Lady Exeter gift tales.
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Geo. Wing
Methodist Church
Knox Church
Proponéa Church Union
Brant Street
Mom Busaly
Ontario Gazette
Holecan
Cantry Homes, Limited
Burlington
Hughes Cleaver
Harry “Willoms
Edith Robinson
Gladya Washburn
Winnie Hodsdon
Horticultural Society
W. A. Emory
A. G Mason
Mw. Bowsome
Pishory Mins ‘Bell
Rowley
H. F. Graham
W.H. Swit
Holtby
Tebba
D. A. Welsh
Walter Burr
J. A.mcarthur
Gazette
Tea Price Prediction and Consumer Cost Analysis
The article notes rising tea popularity, growing demand, and limited supply from producing countries. It argues tea can yield 250 to 300 cups per pound, making a $1.00 per pound price equate to about one third of a cent per cup, suggesting tea remains affordable despite price increases.
Cake dispute at table ends with banana cake ban
Fragmentary dialogue shows a mother forbidding banana cake for a one year old boy named Bobbie while a child named Wanda or Wanda-Z appears in conversation. The scene hints at family mealtime tensions and talking through cake choices.
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Bobbie
Wanda
Not my church it was I
A reflective piece where the speaker realizes the church’s vitality was not in the place but in personal emptiness and self focus. Weeping, they confront that their own heart blocked joy, confessing the church was alive only when genuine inner change occurred.
Residence Corner of ITM and Frederick Streets
A brief property or residence note references the corner of ITM and Frederick Streets. The fragment notes a residence location in that neighborhood with no further details.
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Omco-Agt
ITM
Frederick
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Windsor N. S
Town and Country
Georgetown Lumber ‘Co
Oeegan
Grant
RB. Worden
John McDermid
Brunday
James Matthews
Emory ‘Street
H. Fuller
Har Tey Kay Company
Mr. Cook
Miex Peck
Strodtaville
Credit’ Lodge No.9 Acf
A. M
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Ford
W. W. Bro
Erin
Nev
Fel Hedden
Welland
Mfr
Sea. Stephens
Shamrock “Lodge
C. J. Hamilton
Cleveland
Ohio
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Baptist Church
Faltowing
Anlarioa
Wm. Cowboy
John K. ‘McLaren
W. A. Burchil
Heath “Crickey Henry Gear
Burleigh
Tennyson
Exeter
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Fallon Apgeéll
Garepul
Pratt
Pratts
Poultry Regulator
Fred
Pratt, Foon Co. OF Canada. Ltd
Ironto
the Mail and Empire
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Pats Roussel
Wae
Mall
Empire
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Moire
Horeb
Zias'r
Mansilon
Mail and Empire
Hamilton
Ludan
Theltles
Montgomery Puro
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Vorest
Joe Doyle
Marmora
Ont
Mra
Thor
Clarence L. Merrick
Allston
G. WH. Berkeley
St. Catharines
Gr Coutta
St Catharios
Business Directory
J. A. McNiven
Bower Avenue
Elgin Street
Phonid
E. J. Nelson
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P.O
Harold Nash Farmer
M. A
Balicitor
Notary Public
Conveyancor
Eta
Perryman Qloge
H. G.meir
Golicitar
Notary Pablla
J. M. Bell
Honor’ Gindunato
Toronto University
F. G. Gollop
D.D.S
L.D.S
Omcs
Baik of
Ava Scotia
Francis Nunan
Wyndham
Guelph, Ont
J. Kerr
Guelph
Alrald Bldg
Western Ontario
Guelph Business College
A. L. Bouce
A. D
Savage Optometrial
Mfg
Optician Savage Building
Pont Omico
Retoxo St
Westeran
Canapa
Dominion
Hamilton & Sons
Quelph, Ont
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