Proposal for Morrisburg dam to power St Lawrence at $80 million
Editorial notes Sir Adam Beck’s plan to dam the St Lawrence at Morrisburg to generate 350000 horsepower, raise Toronto and Montreal harbors, and supply Ottawa Toronto Hamilton Windsor, with a five to six year build time and funding challenges. Also reports an Ontario town by law to regulate gasoline tanks and require engines to be stopped when refueling.
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St. Lawrence
Morrisburg
Sir Adam Beck
Sir Adam
Toronto
Montreal
Ottawa
Hamilton
Windsor
Those Destructive Dogs in Aylmer Route to Reform
Complaints rise over dogs running at large in Aylmer with no licenses issued. Citizens may kill offending dogs or sue for damages for depredations. The Aylmer Express notes the situation and cites a forthcoming municipal plan as a potential remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aylmer
Ontario
Aylmer Express
Reclaiming the Old Cemetery Prompted by Local Call
The Free Press reports Councillor Nicol of Fairview Cemetery offers to supervise a volunteer bee by relatives and friends to tidy the old cemetery adjoining the Park. He will dedicate time to supervise setting up and plumbing monuments and headstones, urging immediate action to restore the hallowed ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicol
Fairview Cemetery
Burlington Council Grants Horticultural Society Beautification Support
At a Burlington town council meeting President E Holtby of the Horticultural Society requested a 200 grant to aid town beautification. Horticultural representative H T Foster sought cooperation to improve Gore Park and the Pearl Street footpath. A land strip near the C N R tracks could be filled to attract travelers, with aims to elevate Gore Park upkeep and make Burlington a more attractive Ontario town. The council approved the grant and formed a committee with society representatives to address these matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horticultural Society
Burlington
E. Holtby
The
H. T. Foster
Gore Park
Pearl Street
Strentier
Ontario
Commendible Programme proposed by Presbyterian Church in Canada
The Presbyterian Church in Canada outlines a reform programme including outlawing racetrack gambling and liquor manufacture for beverage use, a dry law for all Canada, prohibition of night child labor, opposition to the Ontario Temperance Act plebiscite, one day off weekly for firemen, an anti narcotics campaign, and urging Dominion Provincial cooperation to provide work for the unemployed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
Presbyterian Church In Canada
Canada
Dominion
Ontario Tops Dominion in National Wealth, 1921 Survey
The Dominion Bureau of Statistics reports Ontario holds the lead with 7.353 billion dollars of aggregate wealth in 1921, about 33.1 percent of the national total. Quebec ranks second at 5.542 billion, Saskatchewan third at 2.84 billion, with per capita wealth highest in Saskatchewan at 3,757 dollars and Ontario and Quebec following.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onario
Dominion
Canada
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Ontario
Quebec
Saskatchewan
Prairie Provinces
Alberta
Manitoba
Girls Warned Against Strangers and Bad Vehicle Lures
An Ontario exchange urges girls to avoid accepting rides from strangers or casual acquaintances after two young women faced harassment from a courteous driver who turned offensive once miles from town. They refused advances, were told to walk, and were later rescued by a decent man who offered to drive them home. The piece stresses wisdom discretion and common sense in encounters with men offering rides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Ontario
Editorial Notes on Tax Exemption and Prohibition Trends
Editorial notes cover tax exemption rises for families with children, a Canada US treaty on smuggling, church autonomy at a Presbyterian Assembly, Providence Rhode Island workhouse closure for lack of inmates, Ontario detour season for roads, debates on legislator principles versus popular demand, Hearst on Ontario prohibition, Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association leadership, and the Soldiers Tower unveiling at Toronto University noting 627 names, including Engineer Warren G. Brown of Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island
Providence
Toronto University
Warren G. ‘Brown
Acton
John Brown
Church Streat
Temperance warning from Sir George Paigh on British excess
Sir George Paigh, eminent economist, warns that Britain risks losing world trade if daily spending on alcohol near a million pounds continues. He notes growing demand for temperance reform, echoed by other concerned figures in the press like the Insiateged Presbyterian Witness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Paigh
Great Britain
Presbyterian Witness
Town and Country Neighborhood News Highlights
Work began yesterday on grading near the Oakvils bridge to improve the roadbed ahead of promised improvements. Sunday School and church events are noted, with Mrs. Chas. Dilix elected to a local position. Fire alarm system work started last week and should wrap in about three weeks.
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Oakvilis Bridge
Tly
Mathodlat Land Presbyterian Church
Hinjton County
Chas
Dilix Wan
Trafalgar
Ltecord
Engagement announced in Erin Village
Mrs and Mrs Ulack announce the engagement of their daughter Harah to Willem Sfrederick BMeEnery of Kincar laine. The marriage will take place the latter part of June. Nev and Mrs Trimble of Lyndock visited with Mrs T Hmilth. Mr Joseph Irwin and family of Detroit called on friends here Sunday. Mr Wm Poster purchased the residence recently vacated by Mr W Crouch from the late Mrs Koclor estate.
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Orton
Moii
Neler Alllaton
Ulack
John Olngrick
Erin Village
Harah
Thal
Bir
Willem S¢rederick
Nev
Trimble
Lyndock
T. Hmilth
Joseph Irwin
Detroit
Wm. Poster
W., Crouch
Koclor
Obituary and town notices from Georgetown era
Alex MelKenale of Georgetown died at age about thirty plus years after moving to Guelph. A court hearing is set for Monday June 23. Lawn service fixed at $2 with watering 7 to 9 pm. paying residents may water street in front of their property. Chief Jackson gets a weekly allowance to attend Chatham reunion around July 1. Monderwen family moved to Toronto. Dr L Bomerviji sold his Factory Street house to Mrs Quats of Manitowaning. Hirmchorn sold his Main Street house to Miss Mary Livingstone. A To st and C D Cole for the Oddfellows seek use of instruments and uniforms of the defunct town band. Mrs John Hallabury of Toronto moved to town. Gallabury now runs butter department at Georgetown Creamery. A Bell Telephone rep urged tree trimming. council refused to consent unless property owners agreed some trimming.
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Alex. MelKenale
Guelph
Jackson
C. D. Cole
The
Oddfellows
John Hallabury
Toronto
Gallabury
Georgetown Creamery
Bell ‘Telephone Co
Councell
Herald
Burlington Society News Highlights and Obituary Report
A Burlington notes page records a handkerchief shower for Miss Margaret Pettit in her home, a bridal event for Miles Maude Porteous, and minor court notices. It mentions a memorial window dedication by Bishop Burt in Buffalo, hospitalities for brides, and illnesses of Rev G W Tebba. Also: a 90 year old, Mrs Nora McGrath, dies at Brant Street home. parade plans for Oakville Old Boys reunion. Majestically, Joanna Cline Alton dies in Appleby after long residence.
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Margaret Pettit
Miles Maude Porteous
Horep
Bishop Burt
Buffalo
Methodist
RD. Huralltan
Nora McGrath
Yurlington
Brant Streat
G. W. Tebba
Wolk
Austin Lambahead
Maple Ave
Milas Meta Eliott
Hurlington Masonia Lodge
Re. R. Proctor
Victoria
B.C
Everton Neanch of the Women's Institute Wins Cup
Mr G Moore of Luckpdn appointed to inaction foryman on the C N R hers, succeeding Mr Hobt Gurutang. Minas McNabb wins the Everton Neanch cup at McDonald Hall Guelph with Miss J Cheyne Miss Apis Oakes and Miss Olga Moore scoring 81. Public meeting on tunip growers under Ontario Turnip Growers Co operative Association addressed by J Mart and Mr Stater. Rockwood Junior Farmers win olive cup at Elora arms. Knockwactara presents Carabel Lewis Munger play Just Like a Woman. Joshaway Smith key to win. Bir Ber cy Peavey praised for Huckwood Club management.
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G. Moore
Luckpdn
Mrr. Hobt. Gurutang
Minas McNabb
Everton Neanch
Women's Institute
McDonald Hall
A. C
Guelph
J. Che
Rockwood Junior Farmers Independent Association
Wellington County
Elora Armories
Central Organization
Messrs
Marl Fudd
Rod Hegott
Wrad Oakos
Emily Wreisher Keeps Faithful Work For Mr Davis
Emily Wreisher is summoned to Mr Davis's private office where she learns of a possible promotion but fears the need to stay longer hours. She continues diligent work through the week, then Mr Davis commends her and offers continued employment despite the extra effort. Emily walks home hopeful, sensing deeper value beyond recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily Wreisher
Diana Nased
Mgr
Davin
Emily
Ethel
oMec
Biog
Early Morning Waking Controversy Between Nahum and Wife
In a strained domestic scene Nahum Hungar and his wife argue over waking duties and an unreliable clock. Nahum insists on early rising while Lucy complains as the rooster crowing accompanies a morning that turns out darker than expected. Neighbors chime in as the clock is wound and a second night of rest is contemplated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nahum Hungar
Natum
Urige
Nahum
Lucy
John Turnart
Buoker
Mr. Lunker
Singers and croakers on the modern farm telephones mix
An odd tale from farm life shows agricultural areas using new devices. A farmer answers a call asking to hire a house singer for tomorrow night. The dialogue reveals rural humor and miscommunication about who is being requested and where the call is supposed to go. An Indianapolis-Philadelphia mismatch adds comic confusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle West
Yollowa
Gummal
Himsalf
Talline
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Che Arton Free Press
Aavarlatiog
Town Werkties Ot
Ombloce O
Biet
H. P. Moore
Adills
Ansistant
Ofice
Editorial
Wideawake Council
Richtat Province
House of Commons
United States
Church Union Committee
Presbyterian General Assembly
Owen Sound
William Hearst
Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association
Lorne A. Eedy
Walkerton Telescope
Eedy
John W. Eedy
St. Marys Journal
Town Weeklies Association of
Town and
Erin
Georgetown
Rockwood
Crown
J. Wiles
M. Lasby
Bank of Montreal
Europe
Dian Pacific
Business Directory
J. A. McNiven
Burgesn Omoe
Coriar
Avene
Elgin Streat
FiGspenicse Wriuuer
Aston, Ontario
Leanc
Harold Nash Parmer
M. A. Harrieter
Bellostor
Notary Publis
Conveyancar
Peravyman
Habutayes Telelock
HG Mein Harristac
Balicster
Muteey Publis
Cearnetown
Ona
J. M. Bell
Toronta University
Corner Mill
Frederick Street
F. G. Gollop
D.D.S
L.D.S
Nenk
Nova Scotia
Francis Nunan
Wyndham Street
Williams
E. P. Bowman
D.ls. Tas Aalilec
Douglas ST. Guelph
D. A. Niven
of, L
A. L. Price
Upper Wyndham
Serect Geelph
R. J. Kerr
Heardence
Hower Avenue
Guelph Business College
Bassion
Ot—Eproll
A. L. Bouce
A.D. Savage Optometrist & Mfg
Ontician Bavaue
Wuilding “Kluht
Quelph
Canadian Pacific Hallway Co
Tha Dominion
Viacca
Hamilton & Sons Quelph
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