Editorial Extends Hydro Project To Canadian Government
Editorial discusses Sir Adam Beck's proposal to dam the St. Lawrence at Morrisburg to generate 350000 horsepower at an estimated cost of 80000000. The dam would raise Toronto Harbor water by two feet and Montreal Harbor by a foot and a half, with construction in five to six years and electricity to Ottawa Toronto Hamilton and Windsor. The piece urges government action to secure funding amid rising electric demand. It also notes an Ontario by law restricting gasoline tanks and engine idling at service stations to improve safety and require station indemnity against damages from accidents.
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St. Lawrence
Morrisburg
Sir Adam Beck
Sir Adam
Toronto
Montreal
Ottawa
Hamilton
Windsor
Ontario
Those Destructive Dogs in Aylmer
The Aylmer Express notes rising complaints about dogs running at large and reports no current licensing. The municipality contemplates a plan, allowing citizens to kill offending dogs or sue for damages, arguing pets are a nuisance to neighbors and the public in town.
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Aylmer
Ontario
Aylmer Express
Reclaiming the Old Cemetery Bee Invited by Councillor Nicol
The Free Press notes the neglected state of the old cemetery beside the Park. Councillor Nicol, chair of Fairview Cemetery, offers to supervise and assist a community work bee to restore monuments and headstones, providing his time and expertise. He asks relatives and friends with graves there to organize promptly. A dozen volunteers could complete much in a few afternoons.
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Nicol
Fairview Cemetery
Burlington Town Council Grants $200 to Horticultural Society
At a Burlington town meeting President E Holtby urged a 200 grant to aid beautification work. Horticultural Society spokesman H T Foster sought council cooperation on Gore Park, Pearl Street foot, and a nearby CN tracks lot needing filling. The grant was approved and a Property Committee was tasked to meet a society committee to advance improvements. The move honors the society’s efforts to make Ontario towns attractive.
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Horticultural Society
Burlington
E. Holtby
The
H. T. Foster
Gore Park
Pearl Street
Ontario
Commendable Programme of Canadian Presbyterian Reform
The Presbyterian Church in Canada endorses a reform programme including banning racetrack gambling, implementing nationwide prohibition on liquor for beverage purposes, prohibition of child labor at night, opposing a plebiscite on the Ontario Temperance Act, supporting one day off per week for firemen, launching an energetic campaign against narcotics, and urging Dominion-Provincial cooperation to provide work for the unemployed.
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General Assembly
Presbyterian Church In Canada
Canada
Dominion
Ontario Leads Dominion in Wealth Total for 1921
Ontario tops the Dominion in wealth with $7.35 billion of a national aggregate $22.12 billion. Quebec trails with $5.54 billion, Saskatchewan $2.84 billion, each share reflecting 33.1, 25 and 12.8 percent respectively. Per capita wealth favors Saskatchewan at $3,757 while Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec show lower figures.
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Ontario
Dominion
Canada
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Quebec
Saskatchewa
Prairie Provinces
Saskatchowda
Alberta
Manitoba
Girls Beware of Strangers and Car Rides
An Ontario exchange warns Acton girls to avoid accepting rides from unknown men in cars after two young women faced coercive advances from a pleasant seeming driver. They refused and walked until a decent passerby offered a safer ride home, underscoring the need for wisdom discretion and common sense when approached by men in automobiles.
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Acton
Ontario
Exemption increase for families boosts tax relief
Editorial notes that heads of families gain a $500 child tax exemption, up from $300, following a Budget resolution. It also covers a Canada United States liquor and drug smuggling treaty, church autonomy at Owen Sound, Providence workhouse closure for lack of inmates, detour season disruptions, and remarks on principle versus popular demand by MPs. It notes Ontario temperance efforts, leadership changes in Canadian weekly papers, and the Soldiers Tower dedication at Toronto University honoring 627 alumni including Engineer Warren G. Brown of Acton.
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House of Commons
Toronto University
Warren G. ‘Brown
Acton
John Brown
Church Streat
Temperance Warning From Sir George Paigh On British Expenditure
Sir George Paigh, eminent economist, warns that Britain may collapse in global trade if daily alcohol spending near a million pounds continues. The call for temperance reform grows in the Old Land as advocates press for change, reflecting widespread concern in religious and public circles.
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George Paigh
Great Britain
Presbyterian Witness
Town and Country Neighborhood News Progress Updates
Work began yesterday on grading for the Oakvills bridge and roadbed, with the goal of a ready-to-use structure by completion. Sunday school sessions at Mathadlat Land Presbyterian Church will resume duties this summer at 10 am. Hinjton County elected Mrs. Chas. Dilix by acclamation to an additional women school trustee seat for Trafalgar No. 16. A new fire alarm system project started two weeks ago, expected to take about three weeks to finish.
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Oakyvills Bridge
Mathadlat Land
Chas
Dilix Wan
Trafalgar
Ltecord
Engagement and local notices from Erin Village column
The community notes announce the engagement of Harriet to William Strederick BMeEnery of Kincar laine and indicate the June wedding. Visists include Rev Trimble and Mrs Trimble from Lyndock with Mrs T Hmilth, and Mr Joseph Irwin and Detroit relatives visiting. William Poster buys the residence vacated by Mrs Crouch from Mrs Koclor estate.
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Orton
Neler Alllaton
Ulack
John Olngrick
Erin Village
Death of Gordon McKennie in Georgetown marked by local notices
Georgetown notices report the death of Alex McKennie, long-ago resident from this town who moved to Guelph over thirty years ago and died Thursday after a month of illness at age 72. Local council updates include lawn watering charges for 1924, a planned June 23 court session, and a July 1 reunion. Town changes mention Dr. L Bomervijie selling a Factory Street house, A Hirnchorn selling Main Street property, and Oddfellows seeking use of town band instruments.
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Alex. McKennie
Guelph
Jackson
Chatham
Hoya
Huarfe Monderwen
Toronto
Dr. L. Bomervijie
Factory Street
Qauts
Manitowaning
A. Hirnchorn
Main Street
Mary Livingstone
Maxars
A. Tost
C. D
Burlington Notes and Social Happenings in One Issue
A Burlington Gazette item lists a Saturday handkerchief shower for Miss Mauda Porteous, a news about a Friday motor breach case, and a memory window to be unveiled by Bishop Burt of Buffalo for Rev Harmilton. It notes the death of Mrs Nora McGrath aged 90, updates on Rev GW Tebba, a shower for Miss Meta Eliott, Mason lodge plans, and a parade invitation.
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Margaret Pettit
Mauda Porteous
Herephold
Bishop Burt
Buffalo
Methodiat
RD. Harmilton
Nora McGrath
Yarlington
Brant Streat
Tebba
Austin Lambahead
Maple Ave
Milas Meta Eliott
Burlington Masonia Lodge
Proctor
Victoria
Bo Cc
Old Boys
Local notices and society items from Luckpdn and Guelph
Mr G Moore of Luckpdn is appointed section foryman on the C N RR replacing Hobt Guratang after many years. Minas McNabb the Everton Neanch of the Women's Institute won the silver cup in the running contest at McDonald Hall Guelph with a high score of 81 by Miss Wi Cheyne April Oakes and Olga Moore. Public meeting in Tow Hall on pumpkin grower interests under Ontario Turnip Growers Co operative Association. Addresses by Mart of the Co operative Market Cranch of the Department of Agriculture and Mr Mlater of Woodstock. Many farmers attended though faltering at change given Mr Mturry thirty two years experience. Rockwood Junior Farmers defeated Elora for silver cup at Elora armories for the matipal contest. Knockwood actors presented Just Like a Woman with Joshaway Smith key to victory. Bir Percy Peavey manager of Knockwood Club congratulated on management. Club included Misses Venri Mobartson L Ferguson Stelan Pinkney and Messrs Marl Fudd rod Heatt and Wrad Oakos.
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G. Moore
Luckpdn
C. N. RR
Hob
T. Guratang
Minas McNabb
Everton Neanch
Women's Institute
McDonald Hall
A. C
Guelph
Rockwood Junior Farmers Independent Association
Wellington County
Elora Armories
Central Organization
Nalbnt
Knockw
Carabel Lewis Munger
Emily Wright Promoted After Long Work Week at Davis Firm
Emily Wright endures late nights and overtime to finish a demanding workload. Mr Davis entrusts her with continued service, offering a promotion and stronger compensation, while she balances ambition with personal sacrifice and a quiet sense of achievement.
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Emily Wreisher
Emily
Ethel
oMec
Mine Wright
Early Morning Dispute Over Waking Routine
In a small town a dispute between Nahum Hrngasi and his wife over waking routines unfolds. Nahum bears the burden of waking everyone, while Mrs Uriges questions the early hours and a neighbor, Mr. Uunker, recalls closing the shop late. The scene centers on dawn, chores, and a recurring argument about who should rise first.
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Nahum
Nahom
Pali
John Turnart
Singers and croakers in rural telephony tale
A rustic dialogue unfolds as a farmer answers a call about hiring singers for an event. The caller misidentifies venues and roles, jokingly prompting a barter about “one furd” and terms. The fragment hints at a rural Midwestern adaptation of modern conveniences and odd misunderstandings.
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William Hearst
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Walkerton Telescope
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Bank of Montreal
Europe
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Business Directory
J. A. McNiven
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Omoe
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Elgin Streat
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Aston, Ontario
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Harold Nash Parmer
M. A. Harrieter
Bellostor
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HG Mein Harristac
Balicster
Muteey Publis
Cearnetown
Ona
J. M. Bell
Toronta University
Corner Mill
Frederick Street
F. G. Gollop
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L.D.S
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Francis Nunan
Wyndham Street
Williams Sineay
E. P. Bowman
D.ls. Tas Aalilec
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D. A. Niven
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A. L. Price
Upper Wyndham
Serect Geelph
R. J. Kerr
Sting
Heardence
Hower Avenue
Guelph Business College
Bassion
A. L. Bouce
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