Canadian Literary Exhibit Shines at London Empire Show
An editorial notes Canada’s progress beyond material gains, highlighting a Canadian Pavilion exhibit at the British Empire Exhibition in London now in its second year. It features both French and English Canadian literature from earliest works to 1924, created through cooperation of the Canadian Government and the Canadian Authors Association. Catalogues in English and French bolster evidence of Canada’s growing native literature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
London
England
Canadian ‘Author's
Praise for Local Paper Sparks Reader Gratitude
A letter from Rev James Taylor to the Almonte Gazette expresses thanks for the paper’s service and asks for continued support. He notes the editor’s weekly religious and community content and encloses two dollars to aid his subscription. He adds that hard work by country editors often goes unrewarded, and a word of recognition helps sustain them.
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Country Press
Almonte Gazette
Muir
Ait
James. Taylor
James Taylor
Almonte Gazette Mar
Canada faces crucial choice on long term hydro export
A Canadian policy debate weighs exporting hydro power to the United States under annual licenses versus long term contracts. Proponents cite benefits, while opponents warn that exported power may never be recalled, risking Canada’s heritage for short term gain.
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Canada
United States
Dominion
Stovbrsy
Towns weigh street oiling tax plans and timing
The Walkerton Telescope notes towns may levy a street oiling tax this year and apply oil to local highways before season's end. It questions paying early versus delaying to gain street use, noting May streets are already dusty.
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Walkerton
Acton Visitor Delays U S Tour for Local Work
John McNish of Acton England and the Acton Gazette comment on his busy task of organizing the local Conservative house. He postponed a United States Canada and Egypt trip, left England last week aboard the Tuscania, and officials expect a brief peace before his return in about three months to plan the next municipal election.
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John McNish
Acton
England
Acton Gazette and Express
J. ‘McNish
United States
Canada
Egypt
Tuscania
Conservative Association
McNish
Two Official Holidays Ranked Dismissed by Farmers' Sun
The Farmers' Sun argues the May twenty fourth and June third holidays are unjustified. It says the second holiday clashes with May and July dates, will be observed only in banks and some offices, and calls for removing the third holiday from the calendar.
Canada and United States drink laws spark cross border talk
The piece notes 4924 953 licenses revoked for intoxication, announces new driving licensing rules from 1926, and reports Ontario beer popularity among U S drinkers. It covers Canadian elections in Saskatchewan, Liberal gains, and remarks on church unity and temperance politics in Ontario and the Dominion.
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United States Highway Department of Pennsylvania
Negative Selfishness and the Ties that Bind Humanity
A reflective piece argues against various forms of selfishness from demanding to passive. It asserts true independence is impossible and that every person relies on and contributes to others within a vast, interconnected web of mutual obligation. It concludes that personal fulfillment requires both giving and receiving human support.
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Avex
Conntort
Loa
Nis
Paul
Wonders of Chemistry Highlight Major 1900s Discoveries
A Baltimore meeting of the American Chemical Society showcased advances in electrochemistry rust prevention, synthetic wood alcohol from water gas, and novel antiseptics and medicines. Notable claims include positive electricity curing rust, new antiseptics like Mercurochrome, and Radon and radium developments costly yet pivotal.
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The
American Chemistry
Baltimore
Happiness of Giving Bridges Family Strain to Joyful Gift
In a quiet turning point Mrs. Willis, aged mother, receives a single letter and resolves to spend. She returns with a bag of small gifts for loved ones including towels, wine, a handkerchief, and a trout. The moment reveals a debt repaid and a chance to give after years of sacrifice, as her daughter-in-law and husband share the silent weight of generosity.
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Willie
Mra. Mills
Fred
Courest
Mia. Willis
Tye
Junla
Tme
Sula
Norah
Julia
Matra
Willis
Mary Dodson
Lyddy
Baker
Jasin
Engagements and community notices in Milton and Erin
The Milton area notes an engagement between Vern Clement and William Roffey Jr with a June wedding planned. A rummage sale and homemade biking sale are set for June 13 in the Methodist Sunday School room. Various local items include staff travels, a fatal accident in London, vandalism complaints, and storm damage reports. Community updates from Erin mention engagements, moves, a garden party at Coningaby, and local farming activity.
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H. W. Clement
Milton
Vern
William Roffey
Taleos Place
Samuel Dice
Camrogo
Alberta
Chapman
Winnipeg
Canada
Allan Braden
London
Badurday
J. A. H. Braden
B.E. Hill
Peru
Nolzon
Council votes 350 against new football club
At the last meeting the Council rejected the proposal for a new football club by a 350 vote, while other items included visits by residents T M Moors and Mrs Gollop, acts on hydrant by laws, and a grant to beautify the town. The Halton Woman's Institute district meeting is set for June 17 in Arena Georgetown.
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T. T.moors
Kitchener
J. M. Moore
Gollop
Chicago
Halton Woman's Institute
Arena
Georgetown
D. BR. Rennie
Iroquois Falls
Methodiat
China
Tha’ Orient
Mira
Emily C. Caldwell
Mra. Caldwell
Wm. H. Godfrey
20Th Battalion
Niagara
William
B. Btoine
Smith & Stone
Herald
Burlington Mins and Local Notables Share News
Burlington Mins notes successful exam results for C Davidaon and M H W Cleaver in arts, plus Harry Peart and Gordon Sinclair passing medical exams in Toronto. Visits by McKnight family, Dr and Mrs Freeman, and a nurse from China are reported. Engagement announced for Lilian Mae Nicholson to Mark Stephenson Alton with June wedding planned. A reunion invitation is issued for the Peart family. An address by Mrs Groves is arranged at Brant Inn on June 20. Mona Parkins and Doris Smith escape injury after a highway accident near Oneida.
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Davidaon
Mian
H.W. Cleaver
Toronto University
H. B. .McKnight
Kenneth
Isabelle
Pittsburg
Allen
Claude Freeman
China
B. B. Freeman
Nelson
Burlington
Agricultural Society
Harry Peart
Gordon Sinclair
Toronto
G. “Ho Nicholson
Lilian
Mae
Mark Stephenson Alton
J. C. Alton
Mr. Alton
England
Canada
United States
Brant Inn
Mona Parkins
Doris Smith
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Free Press
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Hi. B. Moore
G. A. Dills
Marager
Lw Aaj
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Liverpool
Great Britain
British Isles
United’ States
Department of Commerce
United. States
Saskatchewan
Liberals
Cross
Regina
Conservatives
Progressives
Liberal Party
West
E. C. Drury
Halton County
of London Methodist Conference
Drury
Canadian Congregational Church
at_Otand
United. Church of Canada
Torronto
Fee and
Veron
Erin
J.P. Bush
Mrez Huffman
St.John
N.B
F.C. McLean
R. W. Tyrell
Union Church
G. T. ‘Scott
Elsie May Scott
Calvin Weddell
Robt. Weddell
Mra
Cima
Watson
Cookstown
Jone
William Armstrong
Ethel Mildred
Ernest_Teeter
Aaron Teeter
Fletcher
Marquis
All Good Drug
Isrsnaupsre
Excelsior Elour
Acton Flour and Feed Mills Co
Lindsay
Mill-Street
Spry
Orrie Lamb
Ont
Business Directory
J. A. McNiven
Bower Avenue and
Digin Street
PHOND
E. J. Nelson
Frederick
Redy Acton
P.O
Harold Nash Farmer
M. A. Barriater
Golloiter
Notary Public
Convayaricer
Eto
Perryman Block
J. M. Bell
L. D
Frederick Streets
FP. G. Gollop
D.ds
L.D.S
Bank of Nova Scotia
Wyndham Street - Guelph
Williams’ Tors
R. J. Kerr
W. D. Talbot
Main Street
Canada Steamships
S-S. Cape
Eternity
Cape Eterk
A. E. Nicklin
Bower Ave
Guelph Business College
Guelph
Gummer Bldg
Guelph, Ont
A. L
Boquck
A.D
Bext
Thenly
Macianton
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