Canada to Exhibit Resources in New Zealand Fair
Canada will participate in the New Zealand and South Seas Exhibition at Dunedin from November 1, 1925, to April 30, 1926. The Canadian government exhibition commission will occupy 24,800 square feet in a prime site and erect a representative display of Dominion natural resources and products to promote tourism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
New Zealand
South Seas
Dunedin
Canadian Government Exhibition Commission
Dominion
Good Roads Improve Farm Life Along Sutton Highway
The Good Roads impact on nearby farms is clear from the road to Sutton. Homes and outbuildings appear more imposing and the farms look prosperous. A citizen notes he wants to brighten up his frontage as more people drive by.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sutton
Newmarket
Spending Money for Scenery in Urban Beautification
A national figure notes Ottawa’s beautification as spending money for scenery, a view echoed across cities. The concept spans public projects and private preservation, from cemeteries and old homes to parks and national treasures, signaling rising civic pride and investment in visible beauty.
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Ottawa
Niagara Falls
White Mountains
Appalachians
Palisades
Banff
Jas‘pert Park
Stanley Park
Canada
Fairview
Ontario counties adopt 50 percent road subsidy scale
Twenty two Ontario counties approve a new 50 per cent subsidy for roads, replacing previous 40 and 6 per cent grants. The change consolidates county provincial and county road subsidies, aiming to create a connected provincial network. Counties approving the plan include Essex Leeds and Grenville Prescott Russell Lanark Victoria Ontario York Peel Halton Dufferin Grey Bruce Perth Norfolk Waterloo Wentworth Welland Elgin Prince Edward Oxford Frontenac.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
Essex
Leeds
Yorkshire Wool Trade Faces Crisis In England
A weekly dispatch reports the Yorkshire wool trade in crisis with 62,000 workers facing wage cuts and threats of a July 29 strike if proposals are not withdrawn. Employers threaten lockouts, while labor groups consider action amid downturns in both England and Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Canada
Yorkshire
Righteousness and the Law Across a Century
A past critic notes Burke’s view that North Americans study law, while Americans today trust their own legal judgment without training. The piece argues courts reflect moral justice, with public opinion guiding or challenging prosecutions, and faith in courts harmonizing statutes with existing law.
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Burke
North American
America
Editorial notes on Canadian finance and imperial unity
Editorial notes discuss Canada’s financial standing with US centers, education laws forcing 400 hours of schooling, and Toronto court rulings on public park activities. It praises Haig’s imperial unity message, Wembley exhibits, and Canada’s promotional success with the London crowds and literature distribution.
Death of J S Deacon Prominent Halton County Educationist
J S Deacon former Public School Inspector for Halton County died at his son Col F H Deacon's home in Toronto on Sunday. For thirty years he traveled the county visiting schools and guiding education with ripe experience and broad esteem. His retirement was met with widespread regret.
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J. S. Deacon
Col
F. H. Deacon
Toronto
Halton County
Mail order stock promises spark two curious letters
A Iowa nursery advertising blizzard belt stock received a note claiming a buzzard belt was missing and plant condition was fine. A Chicago buyer sent eight cents for replacements after bulbs failed to grow, prompting the manager to send the requested dahlias.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
John Blank
Chicago
Truth and reaction to criticism prompt self change
A reflection on how truth can insult and provoke prideful reactions. The piece urges calm consideration of any critic’s statements before reacting, arguing that recognizing truth in critique may prompt personal reform. It cautions against blind defense and champions self examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quebec
Hull
A -Marthin
Anglican bishop visitor highlights Town and Country notes
The new Anglican Bishop of the Diocese of Niagara visited town on Thursday. The Garden Party by the Junior Women’s Institute raised about 226 dollars. The Northern Rubber Co Softball Team from Guelph lost to locals 18 to 12. Neil Ferguson of Erin died at age 38 in his home July 21. Beginning August 1 the United Church will hold services in Hillsburg Village Hall with a farewell union service for Disciples and United congregations on Sunday July 26 at 7 30.
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Acton
J. J. Newsham-Taylor
St. Paul's
Ald
Milas
M. Smee
Geneva
2Nd Acton
Horsham
Acton Park
Norah Hastings
Acton Baths
Church of England
Girls' Friendly Society
Wileadentowp
North Acton
South Acton
Harvey Hind
Brittain
Henry Page
Lady Croft
Southwell Gardens
Acton Swimming Club
Marcians I
W. G. Middleton
E. Chauncey
L. Stammers
Acton II
Marcians II
Acton Labor Party
J. Welch
J. Day
Spencer
Acton-Police Courh
Acton Brotherhood
Green
Slater
Bana
Watts and Strays’ Society
National Association of Assessment of Rating Authorities
England and Wales
Ringeway Hall
London
St. Martin's
West Acton
Acton Vale
Zerlud
Acton Ire
All Saints
Wiliam Hunt
H. Hunt
Hollo Bridge-road
Phyllis Prince
Messrs
Wall and Soris, Ltd
Acton Hin
Blahop
Owen
Niagara
Killer
Best
Myx
Mack
Luckenuf
Belfountain
Shropshire
Atlanta
Georgia
H. A. Stephens
Nicol
Toronto
UA. Stephens
Northern Rubber ,Co
Guelph
Neil Ferguson
Con
Erin
United Church
Hillsburg
Disciples’ Church
Disciples Church
Georgetown Schools Appoints J R Waldie Principal
Mr J R Waldie is named principal of Georgetown Schools with a salary set at 1600. The Public School Board has a current year requisition of 10000 for expenditures. Goodieetown defeats Rockwood 16 to 4 for the ninth straight win. Mrs. B Foulis visits Glasgow. Dorothy Thurston joins Mr and Mrs Drummond in Gnosse Michigan for vacation. A residential fire near the corporation limits destroys George McKenzie’s house. cause unknown. Dr and Mrs McAlister and Mrs Elliott go to Ottawa and eastern points until August 7. Mrs Junkina leaves for Kenora with Miss Adams who receives a parasol from the United Church choir. Willam Panton receives long service medal at Hamilton Masonic Grand Lodge.
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J. R. Waldie
Georgetown
Public School Board
Goodieetown
Rockwood
Mins
Jeanie Muir
Glasgow
Scotland
Slater
Rh B. Foulis
Dorothy ‘Thurston
Arthur Drummond
Gnosse
Mich
George McKenzie
Corporation
McAlister
Elliott
Ottawa
Co. G. Junkina
Kenora
Miss Adams
Misa Adams
United Church Choir
Masonic Grand Lodge
Hamilton
Willam Panton
Milton Chapter
Amomp
Herald
Sermon at United Church and Local Visits Noted
Rev Dr Spence of Claud preached a sermon at the United Church. Mrs Peter-Ferguson and others visited friends in Toronto. Pupils of district school passed entrance exams. Several locals travelled or hosted relatives from Toronto and Guelph. Haying finishes and fair crops reported by area farmers. A Limehouse and Rockside bag toss ended 8 to 2 with Limehouse winning. Families of Young, McKechnie, Farnell, Rogers, and Kirk visited or hosted relatives. Master Cecil McEachern is vacationing with his uncle.
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Dr Spence
Claud
United Church
Peter- Ferguson
Toronto
pLuch
Mias. A. Glen. F
R. English
Mra
Bert Rogers
Misa Elsie Freeman
Guelph
Limehouse
Rockside Boys
R. C. Shortsfield
M. M. Young
Jas. Young
Wm. Kirk
John McKechie
AE. Farnell
Grahan
W. A. Gardner
Bolton
Rickett
Markdate
Veire
Rickweek
Cecil McEachern
Sisigh
Geo. Thompson
Burlington Events Highlight Family Milestones and Local Horticulture
Burlington notices report Mr and Mrs Harry C Mortimer visiting Philadelphia then return. Horticultural Society plans a flower show at Trinity United Church gym August 26. Ansessor McArthur begins rounds amid community welcome. A Kilbride Ont couple celebrates 60th wedding anniversary. A Brant Street fire destroys barn and contents. Various residents vacation at Dwight Muskoka Bala Park and Turkey Point. Georgetown school principalship changes hands with A G Green moving to East End School. Hazel Cleaver passes normal school exams and earns interim certificates.
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Harry C. Mortimer
Philadelphia
Tere
Fy Dyzon
Mugkoka
Burlington Horticultural Society
Trinity United Church
Ansessor McArthur
Charles Thompson
Kilbride
Ont
W. T. Glover
Brant B Street
Mra
A. H.spiers
Marjorie
Dwight
Lake-of-Bays
Ed. Parsons
Turkey Point
Lake Erie
Hughes Cleaver
Bala Park
Muskoka
Cleaver
A. G. Green
Georgetown
East End
W. W. South
Hazel Cleaver
Toronto
Garetto
Laugh This Off Pat and Whiskey Mischief
A priest stops Pat with a jug outside the Blue Lion. Pat confesses whiskey is in the jug and says it belongs to him and his brother John. The reverend urges Pat to pour out his share and become sober, but Pat says his share is at the bottom of the jug.
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Pat
John
Fire Station Motto Proposed in Village
A town bought a new fire engine and the superintendent gathered the crew to propose a motto for the station. After several suggestions, one man proposed the line May this fire engine be like the old Walds in our village, always ready but never called for.
Wishing vs Intent: The Hard Path to Action
The text contrasts easy wishes and intentions with the hard work of doing. It argues that many bad people wish to be different, but true change requires crystallizing purpose into action that shapes character and heroism.
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Acton Free Press
Majider Caniadian Weekly ‘Newspaper Association
Free Press
Mill Street
United States
H. P. Moore
G. A. Dills
Readenes
Editorial
Woollen
Bnd
Ontario Department of Education
Cohen
McKinley
Eurourope
M. P. Fennell
Montreal
United Kingdom
Press of
Acton Frog Press
Bre’t Moore
Oakville Star
Marshall Lord
Haig
Earl Haig
France
Flanders
Wembley
Contiguous Territory
Corporation of London
Doings
Nowa
Acton, Gazotte
Anniq Doe
Ballanafad
Burlington
Excelsior
Ontario Wheateros
Acton, Ont
Ini
D. H. Lindsay
Propristor Mill Street
New York
Winnipeg
T. J. Hannigan
Thomas Watson
Vicinity
Watson
Fairbanks’ Bakery
Mill St
Montreal Debenture Corporation Limited
H. R. Mimms
H. C. Austin
W. Hull
Globe Hotel
Bud Souter
Gars
H.C. Austin
Business Directory
DR. ‘J.A. McNiven
Bower Avenue
Migin Street
E. J. Nelson
Troderick Street
Box
Harold Nash
Farmer
Notary
Perryman
J. M. Bell
L. D
Dantlet
Toronto University
Venidénce
Wm and
Frederick
F. G. Goelop
D.D.S
L.D
Ofice
Bank of Nova “Beotia
Ates
Francis Nunan
Wyndham Street
Willams
R. J. Kerr
Agton
Ricissony St
Tforento Canans
A. E. Nicklin Insurance Agent
Eatates
Bower Ave
Guelph Business College
A. L. Bouce
A. D. Savage
Optometrist and Mfg
Optician
Savage Building
Wort
Hamilton & Sons
Auelph
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