Bank notes and mail order advertising spark debate
The Renfrew Mercury cites a leading American paper praising the Bank of England note as a stable global currency while criticizing U S notes for confusion. It notes the U S Federal Trade Commission considers forcing newspapers to accept mail order ads, risking local publishers and merchants' interests amid industry consolidation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
United States
Federal Trade Commission
Renfrew Mercury
Safety First and the Forethought Gap Across Worksites
The article urges safety as a core habit highlighting that many injuries stem from afterthoughts rather than forethought. It cites Ontario figures showing one in ten workers injured yearly and notes seventy five percent of injuries are preventable with care. It warns against bravado and risk taking across trains cars boats and industrial settings, stressing individual responsibility for safe behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Province of
Ontario
Janice
Equalization Appeals Hearings Hoped For Fair Settlement
Esquesing and Nas Sagaweya townships appeal County Council assessment equalization. The hearing aims to present all necessary evidence for a fair settlement. The judge will fix the equalization for five years, and neglect by municipalities could invite later dissatisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esquesing
Nas- Sagaweya
Equalizing court sentences discussed by Ontario Attorney General
The Toronto Globe quotes Hon. W. F. Nickle on equalizing sentences across localities. He argues against automatic sentencing and notes inequality due to differing magistrates. He cites bigamy cases to show judges must weigh circumstances and aim to restore the accused to decent community standing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Toronto Globe
W. F. Nickle
Nickle
Curfew Proposal Aimed at Keeping Youths Home by Nine
Community leaders urge a curfew to curb night wandering by youths after a theft case involving seven boys. Officials argue parental and municipal action are needed if home supervision fails and stress scrutinizing films and books as factors shaping young minds.
Canadian student referendum and church notes on football
A student referendum across 37 American universities shows 1 in 8 students favor repealing the eighteenth amendment. The United Church of Canada opposes Sunday football and commends the Dominion Football Association leaders who resigned over an international soccer match on Sunday. Government moves on the gold-payment act do not change exchange parity. Canadian trade improves. J A Maclaren wins presidency of the Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association. Barrie Examiner editor praised for leadership and the paper’s prestige.
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General Council
United Church of Canada
Montreal
John Easton
Winnipeg
Thos Mitchell
Dominion Football Association
New York
Quebec
J. A. Maclaren
Barrie Examiner
Maclaren
Barrie ‘Examiner
Canada
The
Press ’Association
Small Discourses on Courtesy and Etiquette in Daily Life
The piece discusses gentleness under pressure and how rushing leads to discourtesy. It notes that calm behavior improves speech and bearing and that time saving can erode courtesy. It mentions using Dr Thomas Ecclesing Oil for catarrh with testimonials of relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos
Jno
Jas
William
Thomas
John
James
iIt
Irreverent Market Advice and Remoras on Opportunity
The fragment mocks patience and hustle noting some refuse to grasp opportunities quickly while others smile through pain. It parodies attitudes toward money and risk and ends with a sales pitch for Holloway's Corn Remover as a remedy for nonproductive restraint.
Work and Sleep in the Paris Doctor’s View
Doctor Fert of Bicetre Hospital argues true repose comes from natural sleep, denying stimulants and narcotics as effective. He cites experiments linking artificial wakefulness to brief, toxic rest and promotes sleep as the sole restorative, noting powders cleanse and heal digestion disruptions caused by parasitic intruders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fert
Bicetre
Paris
Efe
Northern Ontario Gold Output Surges Past 200 Million
Timmins reports indicate Northern Ontario gold mines will exceed two hundred million dollars in output by June end. Since 1909 most revenue has been mined, with 1928 shown at over twenty million and 1925 profits rising, while monthly disbursements near seven hundred fifty thousand and potential one million per month are anticipated.
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United States
England
Sam
Globe
Europe
Bank of England
Timmins
Ont
Ontario
Fragmented Medley: A Garden of Ideas and Weeds
The text presents a fragmentary meditation on a garden metaphor for ideas and social initiative. It contrasts natural growth with engineered systems and hints at values like power, kindness, knowledge, and patience shaping communal progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darwin
Veilrulaye
Young Wife Afraid to Bite Anything Admits Digestive Trouble
A woman expresses fear of eating after stomach problems. Adlerika is mentioned as a remedy, with the note signed by Mrs. Adlerika. The text references discomfort and cautious eating following prior illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adlerika
Mra
Adlerika Rotten
Modern Forms of Oppression Lesson Overview
Historical study discusses the Egyptian oppression of the Israelites under a Pharaoh, likely Ramesses II, and contrasts tyrannical rule with biblical and modern ideals. It notes Hyksos rulers and emphasizes justice over might, urging reflection on leadership, trust, and equality.
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Joseph
Israel
Egypt
Pithom
Rameses
Goshen
Petrie
Romesey
Syria
Rameseus the Great
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Acton Free Presadent Tok Member
Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association
Town Weaklies
Acton Free Press
Murmmimg
Free Building
Mill Street
Acton
H. P. Moore
G. A. Diles
Icience
Law Aaj
Thursoe
Editorial
Holloway
A. Howard
Iurael
H. L. Harrison
Standard Oid CO
New Jersey
Fred J. Whitlow &Co
Toronto
W. R. E. Blair
P.O. Box
Acton, Ont
Fred Coles
Nur VT
Zeller
J. Cadesky
A. T
Brown's
A. T. Brown
Castoria
Fletcher
Tesla Es
Canadian National Electric Railways
Daly Daiily
A.m
Pan
P.m
Toronite
Keele Strest
St. Clair Avenue
Ark
Surance
Confederation “Life Association
London & Lancashire Fire Insurance
London & Lancashire Guarantee and Accident Company of Canada
Mill and Wallace Sts
Orangeville and
Owen Sound
Standard Bank of
Guelph Business College
Guelph, Qu
A. L. Bouck
South Pier
Burlington Channel
Burlington
Hamilton
Minister of Public Works
Dominion of Canada
Canadian—National Railway Company
Ss. E. O'Brien
Department of Public Works
Ottawa
Savage & Company
Jewellers
China
Lower Wyndhang
Guelph
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