Traffic between Canada and United States tourism shifts in 1929
A 1929 Department of Commerce table shows United States visitors to Canada spent about 20 million dollars while Canadians spent 91 million in the U.S. Car travel dominated cross border spending with over 208 million dollars flowing by motor car. The report notes a sharp rise in automobile touring since 1922 with one day cars and total cars up more than fourfold and questions how long such growth can continue.
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Canada
United States
Department of Commerce
Washington
Free Press to Modernize Printing After Fifty Fifth Year
The Free Press outlines plans to replace the old Fass Press with a newer machine as it nears its fifty fifth anniversary. The note reflects on decades of service, the close bond with the old press, and optimism for faster production and improved community coverage.
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Free Press
Actoh
Fane
Auctioncera
Fras
Canada Sees Improved Employment and Wheat Outlook
The Department of Commerce reports April gains in Canadian employment with 76,000 workers on May 1, up 31,000 from April 1, driven by construction and transportation. Wheat shipments rise as prices improve while overall trade lags last year. An editorial warns against excessive pessimism, noting mostly steady business sentiment and scarce signs of a long downturn.
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Canada
Department of Commerce
Department
Saga of Canada
Smith’s Falls
Nowas
Social Notes Move Through Cities and Hospitals
Detroit residents Dr. Orsham and Mr Sutton reunite with old friends while Mrs Gilet of New York visits Erin friends. Toronto visitors Mr and Mrs Mundell with Master Silly, and Miss Mackiivan meet relatives in Erin. A collision injures Mr George Ramesbotton near Balfountain. Kathleen Walker and Kiva Lowery graduate as nurses at St Joseph's Hospital Toronto.
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Dr. Orsham
Detroit
Michigan
G. FP. Sutton
Erin
Gilet
New York City
George
Evergreens
D. L. Mundell
Master Silly
Toronto
Hes
A. B. Spencer
Big Valley
Alta
Mackiivan
N. Haddock
Darente
John Leitch
Joseph McMaster
John Garvin
Oleawilliams
St. Joseph's Hospital
If You Would be Liked Be Likable
Advice on how to be liked by others by cultivating likable traits and avoiding unpopular behaviors. Emphasizes self-control, avoiding bragging, and recognizing that likability depends on personal conduct.
Examinations Time and The Path To Success
Anxiety but chance for pleasure—students face end of year tests. Those prepared gain confidence while the unready risk failure and humiliation. Consistent study yields steady knowledge, daily discipline, and habits more valuable than diplomas.
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Barrle
Editorial notes on Ontario and Canada politics and tariffs
The Newmarket Era notes Ontario political unity and Canadian issues with Detroit Ford operations and Canadian plant status. It argues Ferguson should focus on Dominion matters and cites U S tariffs raising costs for Tanneries and American consumers, urging awareness of escalating duties and their impact on daily needs.
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Detroit
Ford Motor Company
Canada
Town Visitors and Local Industry Notes
Osoroetown reports Rev Percival Mayes of Niagara visiting. Toronto visitors include Mr and Mrs John Finlay and Mr J L Thompan. George Gheeley and sons from Dateolt are in town. John Shanks from Pettapiece also visited last week. Local theatre upgrades promise larger pictures. Georgetown Lumber Co. has the contract for a new house for Col Mason with work starting on the foundation. Burglars robbed Speight's garage on Guelph Road, stealing tools and Bub’s accessories worth over 700. Mrs Harold Cleave and Mrs P B Blackburn attend the Rebekah convention at King Edward Hotel in Toronto. Editor T F Claridge and family in Shelburne area. Jack Maclaren recovering from appendectomy at Guelph General Hospital. Credit District No 3316 elected Wilbur Oats as District Deputy Grand Master and Windlames as District Secretary at Georgetown meeting.
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Percival Mayes
Niagara
John Finlay
Toronto
Apent Bundy
Finley
J. L Thompan
Marl Gheeley
Man
Petron
Georgetown
Colonal Mason
Speight’s
Guelph Biroot
Harold Cleave
P. B. Blackburn
King Hdward Hotel
T. F Claridge
The
Shelburne Economist
Wren ‘Prem
Claridge
May
Bert Claridge
Cassids
Susteren Freeiahny
Jack Maclaren
Guelph General Hospital
Boma
Credit District
C. F
Milton
Aclop
Golden Star
Brompton
Wilbur Oats
Brampton
Windlames
Harald
Milton and Miltons in Muskoka and area social notes
A regional society item notes Kenneth Y. Dick summering at Bigwin Inn Muskoka Mrs Charles Kenney of Montreal visiting Milton area friends include Mr and Mrs David Kenney Charles Jones and son Bert carpenters renovated the band stand in Victoria Park engagements announced Mae Dick to Jack Tost son of Albert and Mrs Tost of Georgetown wedding planned for Saturday Rev Canon Neftel officiating.
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Kenneth Y. Dick
Bigwin Inn
Muskoka
Jack ‘Tost
Albert “Tost
Ieorgetown
Canon Neftel
Misa Kelly
Milton High School
Atall
Heatherington
Gemwool
Milton Public Bchool
Sal
Worthington
Toronto
Halifax
Champan
Notable Visits and Local Happenings in Oakville Town
Oakville residents report a weekend of visitors and trips. Buffalo native Jack Bailey spent the weekend with his mother, while W A Parrah and others toured Georgetown Acton Brison Farm and Guelph area. Osborne and his son Arthur from Midland called on old friends. A Manchester student Nealaton visited for the summer with a small English auto drawing attention. The Dew Separate School contract was awarded to Michael Manley of Toronto. Rumor says a local prison project cost about 78 000 dollars. L Gregory bought the Dr Williams residence from W S Davis to reside there. News notes that Mase Booth and George Booths serious injuries from a crossing accident are improving at Harallion Hospital.
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Jack Bailey
Buffalo
W. A. Parrah
A. A. Dlken
3. H. Rhislds
W. J. Miauty
Georgeown
Actbn
A. G
Michael Manley
Toronto
L. Gregory
Williams Howe Froot
Davis
Penny
Mase Booth
George Hooth
Harallion Hospital
Star
Gems of Thought and Faith in Life’s Struggle
Quotations reflect on despair and faith guiding the heart toward spiritual surrender. Holmes notes the value of direction over stance, while Hume and Puthen emphasize life experiences as paths to intimacy with the divine.
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Jowr-Puther
R. A. Hume
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