Toronto students reject bid to return to two party system
The Hart House debate at Toronto University saw a strong student stance against returning Canada to a two party framework. E M Reid and J M Godfrey supported the motion while J P Armstrong and Hon E C Drury opposed it, in a lively session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto University
Toronto
Hart House
Canada
E. M. Reid
Trinity College
J. M. Godfrey
K.C
J. P. Armstrong
Faculty of Medicine
E. C. Drury
Canada Wheat Prospects and Land Use Potential
Canada possesses about 400 million acres of arable land for wheat with over 300 million uncultivated. Last year 450 million bushels were produced on roughly one fifth of the arable area, implying far higher potential if full utilization occurred. New garnet wheat could add tens of millions of acres to productive land, boosting minerals and agriculture to place Canada among leading nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Ontario Amusement Tax Criticized by Town Papers
Opinion pieces from several Ontario town papers condemn the provincial amusement tax as poorly designed and overly burdensome. They argue even child functions face taxation and urge legislators to remove the most objectionable features to ease the revenue burden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
Editorial A Blot Upon Social Conditions
The Kitchener Record laments a St Thomas dance with a warning to eject anyone producing a pocket flask. It condemns this behavior as a sad reflection on the day and generation and calls out bad taste and manners across ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kitchener
St.’ Thomas
Boundary Question in Ireland Echoes Ulster Stand
The Belfast Whig urges respect for Ulster’s chosen status within the United Kingdom. It warns against premature abolition talk and calls for accepting Ulster’s stance while remaining open to peaceful outreach before year’s end.
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Belfast’ Whig
Ulster
Southern
Ireland
United Kingdom
Reduction in Fire Insurance Rates
Debates over Acton waterworks and debentures highlighted hoped fire safety gains and a promised drop in fire insurance rates. The Underwriters Association cited unmet requests and noted progress only after a council inquiry. Citizens expect substantial insurance savings once compliance ends and a new tariff is issued.
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Acton
Orderwriters” Association
Reeve Mason
Alice
Underwriters’ Association
Mabe
Editorial observations on prohibition and farming policy
The piece notes historic illicit still seizures near Napanee and a government inspector's claim of eighteen.. it cites Quebec liquor sales in 1925 down from 1924 as wine replaces spirits, and Saskatchewan's budget remarks under Premier Dunning about no new taxes. It urges support for bird sanctuaries and warns two birds can kill many insects, urging parks and orchards to foster sanctuaries.
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Napanee
Ontario
Quebec Liquor Commission
Gazette
Quebec
Saskatchewan
Dunning
Markham
Prohibition Enforcement Vote Reveals Tight U S Split
The article notes that repeal of prohibition is idle to consider and reports a failed attempt to undermine enforcement. It cites 17 votes for defunding federal agents and 139 against, with over 175 prohibition supporters absent during the roll call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Prohibition Enforcement
Judicial ruling blocks warehouses near boundary by Ontario Temperance Act
Judge George E. Deroche denies rights of brewers and distributors to keep liquor near the international boundary or lake ports under section 44 of the Ontario Temperance Act. The ruling follows an appeal initiated at the urging of Attorney General Nickle as a test case in Hastings County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Deroche
Harry Robinson
Nickle
Hastings
Women's Auxiliary Rummage Sails at Grace Church
Grace church Women’s Auxiliary plans a rummage sale in the Sunday Bedioul room this Friday January 20. Local notices report Mrs. W H Stewart attending a funeral in Buffalo for her brother-in-law Willam Meade and Dr Jos Telfer of St Michaels Hospital Toronto awaiting an operation. Thomas McJannot recovers from blood poisoning that threatened his life. involvement of possible arm amputation was avoided. John Conway of Nobleford Alberta visits Milton friends. he heads Nobleford Bank of Montreal. Acton adopts Milton’s example with a new fire truck purchase, seen in that week’s Free Press.
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Grace Church
W. H. Stewart
Buffalo
Willam Meade
Jos. Telfer
V.S
St Michaels Hospital
Toronto
Thomas McJannot
Acton
Milton
Erin Horticultural Society and Community Notices From Erin
Erin Horticultural Society reports receipts of 212.26 and expenditures of 142.73. Major Justice elected President. Arbor Day clean up planned for afternoon. Erin Township farmers praised for evidence of potato and horse judging prowess. James Tarzwell sells farm lot 25 in Erin to William Cheyne. Erin Continuation School Literary Society begins New Year meetings January 29. W Hurd improves after pneumonia. Albert May moved to Weston Sanitarium. Belfountain Sunday School Adult Bible Class honors Mr John Drury with electric lamp. R D Nodwell recovering at home after ladder accident.
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Erin Horticultural Society
Justice
Saya
Erin Township
James Tarzwell
Erin
William Cheyne
Literary Society
W.hurd
Albert May
Weston
Belfountain
John Drury
R. D. Nodwell
Advocate
Burlington Horticultural Society Aims to Reach 400 Members
The Horticultural Society reports 366 members and 1 112 956 receipts last year. A drive is planned to push membership to 400. St Luke's Church raised 7 273 this year, noted as a record by its rector. Various local notices include hospital staff travel, lodge leadership, and council by law approvals.
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Horticultural Society
Seban Galloway
Cleveland Hospital
St. Luke's Church
Friends of
Sykes
Hilda Jabtree
Buffalo
Ruth Cuttriss
Trinity United Church
H. T. Foster
Nelson Township
Joseph Smith
Gazette
St George’s Church Finances, Meetings, and Local News
Georgetown notes include St George’s annual meeting reporting receipts over 6000 with no debt, Women’s Auxiliary electing Mrs Beaumont-weer president for 32nd year, and secretary Mrs Roe retiring after 27 years. Wright and Harrington dissolve partnership. Mrs Wright to continue business. Golden Star Lodge exemplifies First degree. United Church League visits Youre People at Norval Church. Mrs Bensley visits from Neville-Bank. Creelman family back from Topeka. Hey Bros install a new steam heating system. Mrs Nixon recovering from operation at Toronto General. Council absent in Hamilton, no meeting. Katie Ryan slowly recovering from illness at St Michael’s. Mrs Scrymgeour progressing after Toronto General surgery.
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Thomas ‘McGillicuddy
Toronto
George’s Church
Women’s Auxiliary
St, George’s Church
Beaumont—weer
C. C. Roe
Wright and Harrington
Butchers
Wright
Golden Star Lodge
United Church League
Noryal United Church
Bensley
Neville — Bank
Cliffort Creelman
Toronto General Hospital
Vannatter
Hamilton
Taylor Construction Company
Corporation of Georgetown
Katie
Ryan
At. Michaels Hospital
Thomas
Scrymgcour
Yart
Horala
Message of goodwill across globe from Canadian Pacific Railways
A New Year greeting went out to ninety thousand employees across twenty thousand miles and three continents from E. W. Beatty, president and chairman. The message praised efficiency, urged fostering goodwill among Dominion peoples, and noted distribution through offices in the United States and overseas, with ships trains and cables carrying the banner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Beatty
Canadian-Pacific Railways
Emjloyeea
omMceya
Matt
Canadian Pacific
Norval Church to Welcome New Pastor and Upgrade Plans
Norval Presbyterian Church will host Rev Ewen McDonald from Lindsay Presbytery and his wife Anna Montgomery author of Green Gables. Church upgrades include a new roof, heating improvements, vestry refinishing, and plans for electric lighting. At the annual meeting funds exceeded 11 800 with a 100 balance. building committee reported 39 950 raised and all debts paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norval Presbyterian * Church
Ewen McDonald
Lindsay Presbytery
Anna Montgomery
Mount Pleasant, United Church
Ofgghein
Alexander Craw
W.j.hunter
Remarkable Organization Aboard CPR Telegraph HQ Montreal
A New Year Eve dispatch at Canadian Pacific Telegraph headquarters in Montreal showcased exceptional coordination. The president's message filed at ten, sent to all stations by midnight, with no delays and a single copy routed to every department head across the wires.
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FR. Perry
New York
Philadel~sphic
Boston
Pittsburg
Buffalo
P. Ie Wail
Chicago
Cincinnati
Clyeland
Atlanta
Milwaukee
Kansas City
Bir Geo
Mclaren ‘Brown
Europe
Canadian Pacific Railway
Canadian Pacific
Orient
Allan Cameron
Hong Kong
Af Pointa
China
Japan
Canadian Pacific Telegraph
Montreal
How to Live Long Fifteen Health Rules
Fifteen rules for securing and keeping good health proposed by Irving Fisher of Yale. Emphasizes fresh air, light clothing, outdoor time, proper sleep environment, deep breathing, moderating food, varied diet, slow eating, regular bowel movement, posture, avoiding poisons, cleanliness, avoiding disease, balanced work and rest, and cheerful attitude to reduce worry.
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Irving Fisher
Yale University
Hygiene Reference Board
The
Life Extension Institute
Air
Why is a newspaper like a worn puzzle winner
A newspaper prize offered for the best answer to a conundrum. A woman won by sending, because every man should have one of his own and not run after his neighbor's.
TWO DISAPPOINTMENTS IN A TRAVELING CORRESPONDENT LIFE
A veteran newspaper woman faced a setback when her purse with money and credentials vanished. She converted personal effects to funds and moved to a London bank but realized she could have drawn on a deposits to continue her journey, lamenting the missed option.
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Shea
Rome
London
Onte
1928 Canadian Teachers Federation Convention Charlottetown Tour
The 1928 Canadian Teachers Federation convention will be held in Charlottetown from August 2 to 6. An all expense personal tour via Canadian National Railways from Toronto to Charlottetown includes a St Lawrence Rapids voyage, Saguenay River, Bras dOr Lakes, and Evaingeline country stops with a Quebec City visit and return via Boston and Montreal. For details contact Martin Kerr in Hamilton or A E Bryson in Toronto.
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Charlottetown
Canadian’ National Railways
Toronto
St. Lawrence
Saguemey River
Bras D'Or
Evaingeline
Quebec City
St. Anne Go Beaupre
Boston
White Mountains
New Hampshire
Montreal
Martin Kerr
Earl Kitchener School
Beulah Ave
Hamilton
A. E. Bryson
Silverthorn School
Silverthorn Ave
Growing popularity of Canadian canned foods and vegetables
The annual report of the Minister of Agriculture credits Canadian canning with rising public demand and reduced need for imports. It highlights adherence to Health of Animals Branch quality standards and notes many repeat orders and foreign customer commendations boosting the industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minister of Agriculture
Bell Rings for Bohemian Immigrant Childrens Education
In a Western town a Home Missionary and helper visit a Bohemian blacksmith who speaks no English. An interpreter aids a man named Pete who requests the church bell be rung three times daily for his children, offering three dollars for the bell’s wear and tear.
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Stis
Plumb
Pete
Notice to Creditors for Sarah Ann Anne-Dovel Acton Ont
Creditors of Sarah Ann Anne-Dovel of Acton Halton County spinster who died Jan 3 1926 must send full names addresses and claims to the undersigned solicitor. Executors will distribute assets after Feb 22 1926 and will not be liable for claims not received by distribution date. Acton January 21 1926 Margaret Moore MacDougall and Hubert Mann Executors by H N Farmar Solicitor Acton Ont.
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Sarah Ann Anne- Dovel
Acton
Halton
Gail
Ated
A.D
Margaret “Moore MacDougall
Hubert Mann
H.N. Farmar
Ont
Money Lendings Advertised in Acton Ontario
Harold Nash farmer and M A Barriater solicitor notary conveyancer advertise mortgage lending services from Perryman Block Acton Ontario. Office hours are 9:30 am to 5 pm weekdays and 12 noon on Saturdays.
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P.O
Harold Nash Farmer
M. A. Barriater
Perryman Block
Acton
Faith and Fire Insurance at Rural Church Meeting
A fragile sermon on faith contrasts with practical worries as a young pastor urges reliance on divine protection while an elderly church leader insists the meeting house be insured against fire and lightning. Tensions mix with calls for steadfast belief and communal precautions.
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Bruddah
Passport Office Confusion Over Ancestry Claims
An official queries a subject at a passport office about birthplace and parentage. The dialogue reveals tangled heritage including British, French, Portuguese, and Chinese upbringing in Russia, with a heated remark about the League of Nations arising during the exchange.
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Honolulu
Brazil
Russia
League of
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Acton Free Press
Canadian * Weekly Newspaper Association
Town Weeklice of
Free Press
Mill Street
Fpostal
H. P. Moore
G. A. Dills
Editorial
Beaverton Express
Oakville Star
S. Forster
Forster
Oakville
Cunty
Town and
Burlington
Georgetown
Atlantic
Pacific
Norval
E.W. Beatty
Canadian Teachers Federation
Eclectric
Awan
Business Directory
J. A. McNiven
o—Corner
Bonatd Avenue and
Elgin Street
Frederick Streep
J. M. Bell
Hobsor
Toronto Universalty
Dealred
Ommice Nat
MIN
Frederick Streets
F.G. Gollop
DDS
LDS
Bank of Nova Scotia
Francis Nunan
Wyndham Street
Guelph, Ont
Williama
R. J. Kerr
Octario
A. E. Nicklin
the Mutual Life Assurance Co., of Canada
Fire—Waterloo Mutual Insurance Company
Eagle Star
British Dominion Insurance Co., Limited
Dominion of Canada
Guarantee and
Col- Insurance
Bower Ave
Haa
Calla
Ara Joenteds
Etudante
Guelph Business College
Bouck
Richmann
Wear
Ronte Cayapa
RADIO
Allen B. Oxley
KR. Co. I
ASD
Savage Optometrist and
Mfg
Optician
the Post
Savage Building
Quelph
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