Editorial: Youth Forum Weighs Municipal Issues
The Citizenship Committee of the Young People's League held a Monday evening forum on municipal topics. Debated were a Waterworks Commission, perpetual care of Fairview Cemetery, and a Hydro Shop offering full business hours. Council and Hydro Commission members would have gained insight from the discussion.
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Young People's League
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Fairview Cemetery
Hydro Shop
Hydro Commission
Criticizing the Councils Actions
The Alliston Herald reports that County Council members were praised for not being abused over the Muskoka hospital funding vote. The paper questions if public servants elected to serve can tolerate public criticism and warns against autocratic behavior by officials.
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Muskoka Hospital
Alliston Herald
Towra Works Struggles Over Soldiers Monument Bids
Orilliz and Newmarket voters rejected by laws to fund soldiers monuments. The Era notes indifference to patriotism when taxes rise and says War Veterans favored useful spending over ornamental tribute. It questions tax costs if Germany had won the war and insists the obligation remains.
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Orilliz
Newmarket
Germany
Oakville Council Opens With Civic Luncheon and Festive Decor
Oakville last week opened its council session with decorations, flag and flower arrangements, and button-hole bouquets for Councillors and press. Ex Mayor C H Cross exchanged New Year greetings, and a Bank of Toronto cigar box was shared. Mayor Forster sponsored a civic luncheon at Gibson Grill, described as a delightful chicken dinner.
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C. H. Cross
Bank of Toronto
Forster
Reeve Barber
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Ontario's record year for work accidents shocks province
The Workmen's Compensation Board of Ontario reports 61 109 accidents in 1025, the highest on record, with 370 fatal. Compared with 1022 and 1023, the trend shows more minor accidents though totals and costs exceed six million dollars annually. urged: management and workers must act to cut accidents.
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Intoxicated Drivers Prohibited Under New Highway Act
The act, taking effect January 1, bans driving any non motor vehicle on highways while intoxicated. First offenses face up to 50 dollars, second up to 100, third up to 200, plus up to 30 days in jail at the magistrate’s discretion. The Ontario Temperance Act may also convict for intoxication in public.
Montreal Businessmen Urged to Cut Debts and Boost Confidence
Roger W. Babsch told Montreal business leaders that the outlook is sharply divided and urged actions to reduce costs and inventories. He called for scouring frills and debts, lowering taxes, and restoring old-time honesty, thrift, and service as the supreme need of the time.
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Roger W. Babsch
Montreal
Editorial notes on death rates and policy trends in North America
The column surveys long term declines in death rates to 11.8 per 1000, hints at science boosting longevity, and cites Mackenzie King on Canada’s export rank. It discusses Ontario politics, hydro development, and apple crop values, alongside Prohibition debates, safety on railways, and licensing changes for pedl ers, while comparing provincial finances in Ontario and Quebec.
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United States
Town and Country Neighborhood News Recap
Residents of Maple Avenue New York Mina Elvira Thompaon and Milas Florence Rupay of Cile ton Springs Baritarium spent days visiting at Thompaon home. George Scott and Mr Mrs A J Castell hosted a reception after their wedding trip. A council meeting discussed authorizing arbitration with officials to hire experts.
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Baritarium
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Ira
George Scott
A. J. Castell
J. N. O'Neill
Hon
George Russell
M. L. Nour
Wm. HL. Long
O. Cameron, Adlaiter
Corporation of Georgetown Co
Annual meeting of Whe Society reports strong support
The Whe Society held its annual meeting with J A Harrington from Toronto delivering the address. Receipts for the Rockwood and Evorian branch reached about $200, while the Rockwood Horticultural Society posted total receipts of 362 with a small past-year membership decline. Officers were elected and plans set for the annual show, aiming for a bigger event next year.
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Toronto
Rockwood and Evorian
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My Golger
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Alogan
oMcens
Wm. Harris
M. P. Barry
Fred Smith
Herbert Edmundson
A, L. Squires
Winter stay planned at Hee breeze Florida
Oakville notes show Ai W Dayla family leaving Saturday for Florida winter. Local events include Oakville hockey win over Urington sextette by 2 goals. about twenty teachers attended a conference on Beat Work for all Classes at West Side School. Melvins Club Bronte organize open air rink on Hickson Street with opening night for skating season.
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Hee
Breeze
Florida
Oakville
O. H
Uurington
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Gregory
Gregory Theatre
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Vialt
Wkating Weason
Fecord
Erin A masquerade carnival at King George Rink Erin
A masquerade carnival is set for Thursday evening at 8 in Erin at the King George Rink. The Erin Poultry Breeders Association held its annual meeting Friday evening at J A Stephen's shop on January 18. Church services in Erin and Coningsby will shift with Coningsby at 1046 p m and Erin Sunday School at 3 p m with service at 7 p m. Mr and Mrs Johnny Lacalle plan a week in Toronto. Lacalle will attend the Dominion Checker Tournament at the West End UMC. The North End Erin U F C and U F W G met at H D Nodwall's home in Hisburg Friday. Toronto convention delegates reported. An exchange, Hesolved that He is Warmful to Tell Wally Stories to Children, is now an engaging feature. Last week Ingh School pupils debated Belf-love in a Creater Bin than Gelf-pegloot. affirmative by Gibson, McKinnon, Uhinlo. negative by Blipen, Atrow gor, Buin. After exams, judges Wilson To -2WYs HMI Milas Hhpsley gave decision for alternative AAVacity.
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Johny Loalle
Toronto
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Miason
Corelu Gibson
Helen McKinnon
Muriel Uhinlo
Louisa Blpen
Muriorio Atrowgor
Jeane Buin
HMI
Milas Hhpsley
Eave
Laughber’s Cheering Up Business and Laughter’s Role
An essay on gratitude and cheer in daily life cites religious figures and a Brookyn preacher visiting London. Theodore L. Cuyler and Charles H. Spurgeon, after a day’s work, knelt in a green country setting to thank God for laughter, described as a public benefit and the “malt of life.”
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Brooklyn
London
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Theodore
Faua
Laughter and Health: A Cheerful Creed for Life
A reflection on health and happiness urges a cheerful spirit and steady effort. It cites John G Whittier and warns against gloom, advises walking as cure, and promotes balance between work and joy, friendship, and song as the essence of living well.
Fireworks Originated in China and Spread to Britain
Fireworks and gunpowder originated in China centuries ago and reached Great Britain before the Glorious Revolution. The first known public display occurred at the coronation of James II, followed by a show at the birth of the Old Pretender, then another for William III. Since then fireworks have been a staple for public celebrations. A London firm has produced Stoworka since the reign of Charles II.
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China
Hiltaln
Yandon
Jumen
William MV
London
Charles IL
Don’t Mail a Bitter Letter Say Love and Magnanimity
Do not mail bitter letters in anger. Choose the better path and show magnanimity toward those who wronged you. Overcome hurt with a loving thought and extend forgiveness to your brother as a sign of goodwill.
Tam Twenty Five Cant Buy Simple Goods
A garbled fragment describes Tam unable to buy ice cream, candy, gasoline, a movie ticket, or a gas station trip. The speaker asserts belief in Sunday church offerings and mentions a 4 am time, with many errors obscuring exact meaning.
Purity Went of Haghond Vicar and Canon Conduct Services
A fragment from a local paper describes a vicar at an event in Went of Haghond, a renowned nearby canon agreeing to lead Sunday services. Churchwardens gathered after evening prayers to thank the visitors and discuss the unusual cooperation amid uncertain circumstances.
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Haghond
Wengen
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Local notices from Milton council meeting and church report
Milton guard H W Mutphinear named to the YS School Board for 1094 and 26. Inspector Leva urges board duties and crowd relief, with a plan to add a wing and two rooms at an estimated cost of about $16,600. A meeting on Monday evening discussed Old Home Week for June 26 to July 1 and church services were led by Tuapootur Denyos in the pastor's absence. Dr Curt Martin recovers from appendicitis. Lees of Trafalgar reports a lamb born January 4. Milly plant employs about one hundred men. Grace Church installed a new pipe organ costing $52,000, funded by a $1,200 pipe organ fund and subscriptions.
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