Prohibition Dominates Ontario Liberal Party Meeting
The Ontario Liberal executive in Toronto with about 200 delegates confirmed Mr. Sinclair as leader and resolved to pursue a Prohibition platform in the next campaign. The party faces internal splits with Liberals and Conservatives divided over the Ontario Temperance Act, shaping a key election issue at Mount Forest and beyond.
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Ontario Liberal Party
Toronto
Sinclair
Conservative
Mount Forest
Denominational Makeup of Members in the House
The Parliamentary Guide notes ten denominations are represented in the House of Commons with Roman Catholics leading at 75 followed by Presbyterians 55 United Church 52 Anglicans 47 Baptists 7 Lutherans 3 Jews 2 and single counts for Brethren in Christ Latter Day Saints Christian Church and Labor Church.
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House of Commons
House
United Church
Brethren of Christ, Latter Day Saints
Labor Church
Christian Church
Brethren In Christ
Latter Day Saints
Good Books and Bad A Library’s Reading Dilemma
Acton Free Library adds titles amid debate on reading tastes. Critics argue Quo Vadis bores some readers while praising enduring literary works. The piece notes libraries stock valuable volumes yet face public demand for sensational fiction and Sunday sale limits.
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Acton Free Library
Hercules
Milton
Thackeray
Phackeray
Midlothian
Nicholas
Midothian
Vanity Fair
Pendennis
Acton
Toronto magistrate warns against banditry with long sentences
Police Magistrate Jones of Toronto voices strong views on banditry. He sentenced a young man to seven years for hold-up and two for motor car theft, with a accomplice getting five years for hold-up and two for auto theft. He says the punishment should deter such outlawry and stop it.
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Jones
Toronto
K Yduing Chap
Plea to Halt Speeding Motorists on Town Streets
Pedestrians urge drastic action to stop speeding drivers on main streets. They warn that careless driving endangers walkers and riders at intersections as Chief McPherson vows enforcement to curb the dangerous practice.
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McPherson
Railway and newspaper workers drive Canada's progress
E. W. Beatty of the CPR told the Canadian Daily Newspaper Association in Toronto that railways and newspapers are most in touch with industrial life and are building the country by meeting community needs. He praised the press for backing charitable and civic appeals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Daily Newspaper Association
Toronto
E. W. Beatty
C.P.R
Beatty
German Local Option Petition Drives 2 Million Signatures
The National Committee for Local Option reported to the Reichstag via Associated Press that petitions totaling two million signatures urge adoption of a local option law in Germany. The drive was led by volunteers from Localists churches women’s league and juvenile organizations, with about 500,000 signatures from Rhineland and Westphalia, centers of wine distilling.
Perpetual Care of Caledonia Cemetery Commission Report
Caledonia Cemetery Commission reports satisfaction with Perpetual Care operations and public confidence. It thanks the Horticultural Society and auditor W J Ferguson, urges more plots to enroll, notes 1210.40 receipts, 636.15 paid to staff, and 5657.82 in government securities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caledonia
Acton
Horticultural Society
W. J. Ferguson
Farm sale highlights Alberta growth and cattle trade
The Kong farm of 2 560 acres near Grassy Lake Alberta sold for 115 000 dollars averaging about 45 dollars per acre. Canadian cattle gain popularity in Great Britain with 111 000 head shipped in 1925 and valued at 11 796 683 dollars. Opportunity means work and effort, not shortcuts.
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Kong
Alberta
Great Britain
Liquor Control Shifts in Manitoba Province
The Manitoba Liquor Commission plans to take over beer distribution and sales from breweries. Reports say liquor permit issuing may move from medical professionals to magistrates, a change some doctors may oppose while others could welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba Liquor Commission
Chesley Enteryprise
Trinty Church Sunday School Picnic Set. Softball Upset Reported
The Trinkty Church will host a Sunday School and congregational picnic at Dundas on July 14. On Tuesday afternoon the local High School girls softball team defeated the Hamilton Normal School girls 20 to 6. The Lions Club will hold its next luncheon on Tuesday evening, June 6. The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs E T Montgomery Indian Point passed away Friday evening after a chair fall into a fireplace. The Baptist church trustees vs L Stykes case yields judgment restoring church property to the Baptist Church with mortgage released. Real estate man J S Boothman suffered a stroke Monday and is not confined to Hamilton Hospital. Justice Orde of Toronto held a town hall session to settle a dispute involving Christ church and Knox church congregations to be fixed later.
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Trinkty Church
Dundas
Hamilton Normal School
Acore
Lion's Club
E. T. Montgomery
Indian Point
Baptist’ Church Trustees
L. Stykes
Baptist Church
J. S. Boothman
Hamilton Hospital
Justice Orde
Toronto
Christ'a. Church
Knox Church
Gazette
Oakville Obituaries and Town Notes Highlight Local Affairs
Oakville residents mourn Willam Carrique, aged 95, a Nelson-born longtime church member, with five Toronto daughters surviving. Oakville Fair seeks council aid to cover debts of about 17 621.31 and 2 025 others. A Sunday topical song service in St John’s United Church draws praise and interest for more such events. Alexander McGregor, noted newspaper writer, dies in Campbellford after brief illness. Knox Church Ladies Aid plans a garden party June 26 at the manse lawn. Chas D Carson and relatives return from Avon Park Florida where they built a Highland Lake residence. John H Heatley and Cecil Ribbie helped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willam Carrique
Oaakville
Nelson
Oakville
St. John’s United Church
Trafalgar
McGregor
Alexander McGregor
Campbellford
Knox Church Ladies Aid
Chas. D. Carson
Hugh
Coward Carson
Avon Park
Florida
Highland
Lake
John H. Heatley
Cecil Ribbie
Star
Milton Death Notices and Local Happenings
The Milton death of Richard Burling at 81 is reported with note of his undertaking and furniture business. Other items include Hugh Fraser opening a smith shop, Fred Yates breaking his arm at the Spinning Mill, Castle family reunion scheduled for July 12 at Waterdown, and the Gastle family centennial anniversary in Nelson. Also mentioned are Milton nursing graduates, the Toronto General Hospital class, and the Milton Horticultural Society planning flower shows beginning August with a display on Syer's window.
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Kettleby
Richard Burling
Milton
Burling
The
United Church
Hugh Fraser
Farmers' Club
Fred Yates
Castle
Wm. Attridge
Waterdown
Mr. Gastle
Canada
Nelson
Geo. BE. Gastle
Toronto General Hospital Training School For
G. ‘Howard Ferguson
Agnes C. Alexander
Jean BE. Alexander
Kelso
Milton Horticultural Society
Georgetown notices span taxes church events and honors
The Collector warns Georgetown residents to pay taxes by June 15 or face court action. Oddfellows and Rebekahs attend Knox Church service on Sunday evening and the Knox Church Young People’s Guild hosts the Baptist group. Georgetown residents: dog owners risk magistrate action over unpaid taxes. Mrs. J. H. Stephens, Toronto, daughter of Georgetown residents, recovers from injuries after a motor bus crash. A band concert followed church services in the Arena. International Typographical Union No. 91 elected Mr. J. McMaster as president in a tight race. Georgetown locals mark success in fourth year exams at Toronto University and medical studies progress for several residents.
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Corporation of
Georgetown
Div‘ension
Oddfellows and Rebekahs
Knox Church
Young People's Guild of
Knox Presbyterian Church
Young People’s Society
J. H. Stephens
Toronto
J. W. Kennedy
International Typographical Union
J. McMaster
Sam
Herald
Patient Seeks Advice After Multiple Surgeries
A distressed patient asks what to do next after multiple operations including appendix removal teeth extraction and tonsil adenoid removal. The doctor replies curtly with a grim quip about calling in the undertaker.
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Cincioneti Baquirer
Thoreau and the Nature Lovers Inspire a Modern Move
A biographer notes that fifty years ago country walks and outdoor study marked a minority. Whittier and others doubted Thoreau and his journals, but Walden is now a classic and nature writing has grown into a new literary department. The piece argues for recognizing reformist pioneers who lead rather than follow.
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Thoreau Iu
Thoreau
Whittier
Waldorfs
Walden
Usefulness of a Lemon for Food Prep and Freshness
A reader lists practical lemon juice tips for kitchens and health. Lemon prevents sticking of chopped fruits, preserves color in celery, enhances flavor in pies, aids whitening of hands, and makes beverages like a hot lemonade useful for colds. It also suggests lemon with honey for Aborraeness and lemon in water for teeth care.
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Aborraeness
Nests Plentiful in Trees Ground Hedge Rows Hawks
The passage notes many nests in treetops and on the ground as well as nests in hedges. It mentions robins sparrows and a large hawk nest among the varied crowning and hidden nests throughout the area.
My Gear at the Table and a Polite Boy
A Punch caption recounts a thoughtful lady offering to cut a boy’s meat at table while he concentrates on his beef. The boy declines with politeness, noting similar tough meals at home. The scene captures homely manners and family dining.
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Punch
Toil Clash Over Fair Pay at Cotton Plant
A cotton plantation manager insults a Black applicant and flatly refuses fair pay claiming he is worth more. The exchange shows hostile employment barriers and racial bias in hiring practices of the era.
Boy Confronts Lecturer About Eating Fruit Skin
A man lecturing to boys on his pet theory tarfanism asks students to eat fruit skin. One boy admits he cannot promise to eat the skin of his favorite fruit, the coconut, prompting a lighthearted exchange.
Getting Skinnier to Getting Skinnier with McCoy's Cod Liver Extract
The ad claims McCoy's Cod Liver Extract Tablets restore flesh and strength for thin people. It features a testimonial of a woman who reportedly gained 15 pounds in five weeks and promises a 5 pound gain in 30 days or money back. The product is sugar coated and priced at 60 cents for 60 tablets.
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McCoy
North
South America
McCoy's
Residence Corner Mill and Frederick Streets
Ommce at residence, corner of Mill and Frederick Streets.
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Ommce
Mill and
Frederick Streets
Custom Account Books and Periodicals Bound in Guelph
Bespoke account books and bound periodicals offered by Wyndham Street studio in Guelph Ontario. Ruling meticulously executed and prompt service available near William’s Store location.
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Wyndham Street
Guelph, Ont
Williama’ Store
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Acton Pree Press
Association
Ontario
Acton Free Press
Free Press
Mill Street
H. P. Moor
G. A. Dells
Editorial
Prohibition
Eyther
Doore
Streste
Germany
Montreal
Dominion
Oppor Tunity
Newe Town
Burlington
Thes
R. R. Barbour
Hillsburg
Canadian National Railway
Guelph
Hallowa
Sheet Metal Products Co
Winnipeg
Filmenton
Vancouver
Calgary
Jas. Symons
Ont
Shawnee, Okla
Board of Commerce
Business Directory
J. A. McNiven
Omco
Bower Avenue
Origin Street
E. J. Nelson
Frederick Street
Harold. Nash -Farmer
Perryman Ae - Acton
J. M. Bell
Toronto University
F.G. Gollop
D.D.S
L.D.S
Bank of Nova Scotia
Francis Nunan
R. J. Kerr
Oftario
A. E. Nicklin Insurance Agent Life—The Mutual Life Assurance Co
Fire—Waterloo Mutual Insurance Company
Eagle Star
British Dominion Insurance Co., Limited
Dominion of Canada Guarantee and Accidents Insurance Company
Bower Ave
Scavinlig
Kraving
RADIO
Allen B. Oxley
Savage
A. D. Savage
Poat Office
Savage Building
Mars
Hamilton & Sons
Quelph, Ont
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