Definition of real success from an observant teacher
An experienced teacher cites success as living well and laughing often, loving much, earning respect from intelligent people and love from children, filling one’s niche, and completing one’s task whether by improved poppy, perfect poem, or rescued soul. The measure includes appreciating earth’s beauty and expressing it, seeking the best in others, and giving the best one has, leaving an inspiring memory.
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Earth
Hias
Return to Penny Postage in Empire Urged at Wembley Park
The Victoria Colonist notes renewed vigor for restoring penny postage across the Empire as the Wembley Park Empire Exhibition approaches. It recalls the Imperial Postal Conference decision in favor of penny postage years ago, with Canada led by Sir William Mulock and supported by Joseph Chamberlain, and mentions New Zealand already using penny postage since the war. The piece argues Britain should align with this example, influencing broader adoption.
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Empire
Wembley Park
Dominions
Canada
William Mulock
Joseph Chamberlain
New Zealand
Britain
Victoria
Hydro Adopts New Rating System for Domestic Lighting
The Hydro Commission announced a new simplified rating system replacing floor-space charges with a 30 cent service fee for all houses connected to municipal distribution. A revised current calculation basis was introduced but Acton consumers faced potential disadvantages under the new schedule.
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Hydro Commission
Commission
Acton
A. T. Brown
Hydrommission
Hydro Commission of Ontario
Fall Fair Admittance Fees and Public Acceptance
The piece discusses admission rates for fall fairs, noting 25 cents a century ago and the shift to higher prices today. It argues larger fairs rely on more than gate money and cites neighboring fairs adopting 35 cent rates to sustain standards while balancing family attendance and annual attendance limits.
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Ottawa
Toronto
Fair Fair
Fedelpta
Tairn
Ehilgrea: Dre
la Some
Mike’ Acton
Aeron Pate Favor
Biedat
Jamaica considers closer trade with Canada to aid union
The Jamaica Legislative Council weighs a commercial and political union with Canada as Jamaica’s future appears tied to Canada. Proponents argue free trade would allow Canada to buy Jamaica’s fruit and other products, with a broader union possibly following and Canada ready to welcome Jamaica as a tenth province.
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Jamaica Legislative Council
Canada
Jamaica
Dominion
Tis
Upbringing Play Campaign Promotes Urban Park for Children
A booklet directed by a former school principal outlines youth employment out of school hours and includes epigrams. It urges a Jubilee Committee campaign for an up-town park, stressing play as a fundamental right and a builder of body and character.
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Jubilee Committee
Canadian Bank Inspection Topic At Parliament
United States chief bank inspector W J Pole testified in Ottawa before the parliamentary committee on banking and commerce. He warned that a universal inspection system to prevent bank failures is unlikely. Last year 77 U S banks closed, while Canadian banks differ by region and scale. The Canadian Bankers Association discussed the issue, with Royal Bank executive E C Neill supporting government oversight by a capable official.
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United States
W. J. Pole
Ottawa
Parliamentary Committee On Banking and Commerce
Canadian Bankers’ Association
E.C. Neill
Association
Royal Bank
Bour
Present optimism in Sir Robert Falconer address
Sir Robert Falconer, president of the University of Toronto, urged graduates last week to view the present age with optimism and to embrace a future of power and capacity. He warned against old-age pessimism, stressing that diploma holders must honor moral obligations, serve the public, and become thoughtful leaders who fearlessly express their views. The graduates were told their role extends beyond earnings to community service and public leadership.
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Robert Falconer
University of Toronto
Falconer
Editorial Notes on Water, Voters and Railways
Editorial notes discuss US and New York opposition to Chicago water diversion from the Great Lakes to Mississippi drainage. Canadian cities may gain justice. British women voters may outnumber men if a Commons bill passes. under 30 women to gain voting rights. Prohibition stance by Bishop Leets noted amid US bootleg concerns. Cochrane tax exemption debate on Canadian National Railway property. Hudson Bay route seen as unsettled national utility with partial construction and delays. government urged to defer expenditures amid depression.
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United States
New York
Chicago
Great Lakes
Ther
Mississippi
Great Britain
Labor
Canada
Townsfolk note library gains and local happenings
Neighborhood news from Erin and Acton reports a library renovation popular with residents and a surplus in Hydro-Electric books of 33802.18. Local events include a bowling open, visits from families, travel plans, house moves, and a full house for a Scaramouche screening at the local moving picture show with Acton’s four-piece orchestra contributing to the program.
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Milas Allen
Donwell
H. C
Mins Finley
Aefna
G. Q. Lrown
Frank Adama
Guelph
Frank Holmes
Acton
Jos. Ruddy
Hherald
W. W. Matheson
Coningaby
Fends
Min
Thomas Kmith
Conniewhy
Aira
Near
Erin
M. Sinclair
Toronto
D. L. Mundell
Mall
Planing
Corporation
Yace
RL. Gregory
Moving Picture Show
Gregory
Riverside church conference notes and local events
Rev T H Bole and J M Den yes attended the Lundys Lane Church annual conference at Nisware Falla where Rev Bole suffered a bed attack of tumbago. Frank Pearen and Mrs and Mr Wilson joined a Laymen banquet. Rev Rossington Hare of Victoria College is appointed to a summer charge at Densil Beak. Halton Farmers' Picnic set for Lawrence Farm on Saturday.
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T. H. Bole
J. M. Denyes
Lundy's Lane
Nisware Falla
Bole
Frank Pearen
Wilson
Rossington Hare
Victoria College
Densil
Beak
Geo. Dowling
Lillian
Donna
Texas
Ernest Gooch
John Streat
Guetdb General Hospital
Trafalgar Rabbath School Association
Milton
Thomas McFadden
Anne Violet
Lest J. Brown
F. J. Brown
Brown
Norval
Local notices and town council actions reported
A garden party under f. C. D. E. auspices planned for June 14 at Laag Baillie's Lake Shore Wear residence. Library hours to shorten June through August with Wednesday closures. A by law approved for 310,000 debentures to cover town floating debt over twenty years at 6 percent. Mrs Grice of Oakville celebrated her sister birth day at T Grice Bronte home. Trafalgar Agricultural Society grant approved for 1,000 from town via cheque. Theft report of hooks from life saving apparatus near harbor. American motorists fined for speeding on Toronto Marmitten highway. New safety posts and signals added at Bronte CN crossing and Milton road.
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Laag Baillie
Lake Shore Wear
Alec
Grice
Oakville
Scn
T. Grice
Bronte
Trafalgar Agricultural Society
Marsh
Toronto- Marmitten Highway
Hhlelda Ams
Mitten Road
Hronte Crossing
C. N. RL
Eliber Aldo
Milton Road
Hocord
Danish King Christian Rescues Drowning Girl At Sea
Late King Christian of Denmark earned praise for a daring rescue when gunfire startled his yacht off the Danish coast. A motor launch saved a drowning girl from a rowing boat, and the king helped haul her aboard before noting a cinema operator filming the incident.
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Christian of
Denmark
Danlah
Saund
Bee
Feeding a Horse Properly Across Hours and Digestion
Historical veterinary guidance warns against overfeeding, noting a horse consumes efficiently in one and a half to two hours. It explains mastication times for hay and oats, stomach and intestinal digestion, and the dangers of feeding while standing idle. Watering before feeding is advised.
Longest world tunnel completed under Catskill mountains
Engineering triumph marks completion of a 95 740 foot water supply tunnel under the Catskill range in New York. It connects Schoharie reservoir to Esopus Creek at Esopus, boosting New York City’s water line to about 590 million gallons daily, expanding purple capacity for decades.
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Catskill Mountains
New York State
New York City
Schoharie
Gilboa
Prattaville
Allaben
Esopus Creek
Hatch Hetchy
California
Tongeat
Simplon
Alps
Langth
Shandak
Great Ashokan
New York
They Loved Her For Her Quiet Honest Life
A tribute describes a woman as clean wholesome unselfish and trusted with confidences. She turned troubles into smiles and brightened others paths. She avoided gossip showed tenderness helped those in need and valued practical faith as central to life within a Presbyterian context.
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Irland
No Dress at Liverpool Lord Mayor Dinner Gaffe
Well known English proprietor Aly William Ewart Horry faced a dressing mishap at the annual lord mayor's dinner in Liverpool. His evening clothes were missing, and a shopkeeper admitted the hotel had rented them out already. The porter suggested renting a full wine wardrobe, a remedy that proved impractical. The shopkeeper apologized, noting such mix ups occur at the lord mayor's dinners for the press.
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Aly
William Ewart Horry
Hig
Uverpool
Toble Annoyancs
Penton
Local Ward Attendant Notes Boy Laughed at Unseen Picture
An attendant observed a regular visitor to a ward who repeatedly opened a book at the same page and laughed. Curiosity grew until one day the attendant followed him and saw a picture of a small boy being chased by a pursuer. The image provoked laughter, but the reason remained unclear.
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Georgetown
Business Directory
J. A. McNiven
Hower Avenue
E. J. Nelson
Fredrick Hiner
Harold Tots Farmer
M. A
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Eta
Perryman Block
Montgages
H. G. Meir Berrieter
Bellostar
Notary Public Georgetown
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J. M. Bell
L. D
Dentler
Toronto Univerasity
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F. G.,gollop
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Upper Wyndham Street
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